The Steuben County Plan Commission Staff Reports are now available online.
You may view or download the March 2, 2011, Plan Commission Staff Report from the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS.
You may also contact Plan Commission Staff if you would like to have a pdf copy of the Staff Report emailed to you.
As always, copies of the report are available for review in the Plan Commission Office and at the Plan Commission Hearing.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Site Survey Reminder- February 24/25, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission will conduct a site survey on Thursday, February 24, 2011. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, parking lot at 8:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a site survey on Friday, February 25, 2011. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, parking lot at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence or testimony may be taken on the site survey.
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a site survey on Friday, February 25, 2011. The site survey begins at the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, parking lot at 7:00 am. Various locations will be visited.
Members of the public may be present. However, no evidence or testimony may be taken on the site survey.
Friday, February 18, 2011
(A-11-01 Revised) Subdivision Control Ordinance Amendment
The revised amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance, (A-11-01 Revised), is now available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS. It is also available for review at the Plan Commission Office or by request.
This amendment was originally heard by the Plan Commission and forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation, with conditions, at its January 5, 2011, meeting.
Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the proposed ordinance with conditions and determined it should be revised to be fully compliant with Indiana Code.
The amendment shows text to be deleted with red strikethrough and the text to be added with red bold italic. It does not show the complete text of the subdivision control ordinance, only those parts that are being amended.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office if you would like to have a copy of either the amendment of the subdivision control ordinance, as it will be with the proposed amendment.
The Plan Commission will reconsider the revised amendment at its public meeting on March 2, 2011. Amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
This amendment was originally heard by the Plan Commission and forwarded with a FAVORABLE recommendation, with conditions, at its January 5, 2011, meeting.
Staff and legal counsel have reviewed the proposed ordinance with conditions and determined it should be revised to be fully compliant with Indiana Code.
The amendment shows text to be deleted with red strikethrough and the text to be added with red bold italic. It does not show the complete text of the subdivision control ordinance, only those parts that are being amended.
Please contact the Plan Commission Office if you would like to have a copy of either the amendment of the subdivision control ordinance, as it will be with the proposed amendment.
The Plan Commission will reconsider the revised amendment at its public meeting on March 2, 2011. Amendments are then forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Planning Resources- February 17, 2011
There are many local, regional, and national resources available for anybody wanting to learn more about planning. Give one of them a check!
Planetizen provides links to planning-related stories, planning courses, books, editorials, and more.
The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association hosts training sessions and conferences for planning professionals, citizen planners, and the general public and provides educational materials.
We'll continue to add links to other resources in the future.
Planetizen provides links to planning-related stories, planning courses, books, editorials, and more.
The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association hosts training sessions and conferences for planning professionals, citizen planners, and the general public and provides educational materials.
We'll continue to add links to other resources in the future.
Office Closing- February 21, 2011
The Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2011, in observance of Presidents Day.
Picture from: www.visitingdc.com.
Picture from: www.visitingdc.com.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Report of Collections- January 27/February 10, 2011
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: January 27, 2011, through February 10, 2011. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
Notes: Collections turned in on February 11, 2011.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $255.00 | $880.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Variance Applications | $500.00 | $1,550.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Vacations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $300.00 | $350.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $30.00 | $90.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $150.30 | $450.30 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $20.00 | $70.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $1,535.30 | $3,685.30 |
Notes: Collections turned in on February 11, 2011.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
BZA Results- February 15, 2011
V-11-07A Edward & Kathleen Murphy - APPROVED with Conditions (3-2)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
V-11-07B Edward & Kathleen Murphy - APPROVED with Conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
V-11-07C Edward & Kathleen Murphy - DENIED (2-3)
Impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet eight (8) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
V-11-07B Edward & Kathleen Murphy - APPROVED with Conditions (3-2)
Rear-yard setback of six (6) feet seven (7) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: Living quarters may only be used for temporary guests and family members of Lots 15 & 16 of Uncle Tom's Plat.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
V-11-07C Edward & Kathleen Murphy - DENIED (2-3)
Impermeable coverage of seventy-two and five tenths (72.5) percent rather than the fifty (50) percent allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Schmidt recused himself.
BZA Agenda- March 7,2011
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on March 7, 2011, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (V-11-10) Circle B RV Park Inc & David Benson petition for one land-use variance for a recreational marina. Variance is to operate a recreational marina in an Environmental Control Zoning District where proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use. Property is located at 340 LN 100 Hogback Lk, Section 25 Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-25-000-015.030-005),
2. (V-11-11ABC) David & Cynthia Streicher petition for three developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required, a side-yard setback of four point two (4.2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, & a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than five (5) feet required. Property is located at 200 LN 280 Lk James, Section 10 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-10-220-220.000/020-011), &
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
3. A presentation by the Steuben County Building Department concerning building standards & codes.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (V-11-10) Circle B RV Park Inc & David Benson petition for one land-use variance for a recreational marina. Variance is to operate a recreational marina in an Environmental Control Zoning District where proposed use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use. Property is located at 340 LN 100 Hogback Lk, Section 25 Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-25-000-015.030-005),
2. (V-11-11ABC) David & Cynthia Streicher petition for three developmental-standard variances for a home addition. Variances are for a building-to-building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required, a side-yard setback of four point two (4.2) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, & a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than five (5) feet required. Property is located at 200 LN 280 Lk James, Section 10 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-10-220-220.000/020-011), &
*- The link will take you to the first parcel identified in the map number. This weblog and the online GIS are not playing well when it comes to linking for multiple properties so we have included an image of all of the properties in addition to the link.
3. A presentation by the Steuben County Building Department concerning building standards & codes.
The above petitions are on file for public examination in the Plan Commission Office, 317 S Wayne St Ste 3L, Angola, IN. Written statements may be filed with the Steuben County Plan Director and may be considered by the BZA at the public hearing. Interested persons wishing to present their views on a petition will be given the opportunity to do so at the hearing. Hearings on particular petitions may be continued at the discretion of the BZA. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
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