BZA Results- June 7, 2010

Due to upgrades with the Steuben County computer networks, we were unable to broadcast the June 7, 2010, BZA hearing. We apologize for this. Audio recordings are available upon request, and we will try to upload an audio copy to the ustream website. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring you enhanced services.

(V-09-45) James & Judith McKinley, BAT Investments, Charles Bitler, Randall Blank, & Michael & Deborah Reinking - APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Amend an approved variance from “as-presented” to allow flexibility for building footprints as allowed within the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Applicant requested flexibility to install larger mini/self-storage garages than were originally presented. The proposed changes meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance as it existed at that time but the land-use variance required the project to be built "as-presented."

(V-10-33ABCD) Dean & Sandra Calhoun & Stoops Freightliner - TABLED until July (5-0)
A) Three (3) signs along a street frontage rather than the one (1) sign allowed.
B) To use a commercial vehicle as a business sign
C) Sign height of thirteen (13) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed.
D) Sign area of three hundred fourteen (314) square feet per side rather than the thirty (30) square feet per side allowed
Conditions: n/a
Notes: Applicant requested the petition be tabled until next month to prepare changes to the proposed sign.

(V-10-34) Michael Thatcher - APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required
Conditions: None.
Notes: Setback is for an addition to an existing detached garage.

(V-10-35A) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Proposed road-front setback is greater than the road-front setback of the previous garage.

(V-10-35B) Dean & Judy Bloir - APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of forty-seven (47) feet rather than the fifty (50) feet required
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Property is bordered on the west by 400 W. This results in a default road-front setback of 50 feet because there are no adjacent dwellings on this side.

(V-10-36) David Spyker - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback from an alleyway of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.

(SE-10-04) Ben & Mary Borntreger - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Special exception use for a private school in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: Proposed school must comply with a buffer plan approved by the Plan Director.
Notes: None.

(SE-10-05) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Special exception use for a public camp in an agricultural zoning district.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: The Plan Director will consult with fire officials concerning fire pit location. Stroh recused himself from this petition.

(V-10-37) Ron & Darlene Mason & Philip & Karina Nott - APPROVED as presented with conditions (3-1)
Side-yard setback of thirty (30) feet rather than the seventy-five (75) feet required.
Conditions: 1) Cabins must be removed within 180 days if the proposed use is terminated. 2) Maximum of five (5) fire pits in locations approved by the Plan Director. 3)As presented.
Notes: Public camps require a 75 feet side-yard setback. Stroh recused himself from this petition.