Thursday, December 17, 2009
Lakes Advisory Board Openings
The Steuben County Plan Commission has openings for volunteers to serve on the Lakes Advisory Board.
The Lakes Advisory Board (LAB) is a seven-member board, created to inform the Plan Commission of specific concerns or questions of affected property owners, to aid the Plan Commission in fact finding missions, to provide follow-up information to the Plan Commission concerning possible violations of the zoning ordinance or conditions of approvals, to study the subjects and problems upon request of the Plan Commission, and to report and participate in Plan Commission deliberations.
The LAB is concerned with properties located within 1,000 feet of the shore of any state-owned lake within Steuben County, properties zoned Lake Residential, and properties which drain into a creek or body of water that flows into a lake in Steuben County.
Members of the LAB are appointed by the Plan Commission for three-year terms, which would expire on December 31, 2012.
Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us to ask any questions or to volunteer.
Plan Commission Agenda- January 6, 2010
1. Election of Officers for 2010,
2. (Z-10-01) Jane & Craig Sponseller, Cathy Hasselman, Rebecca Booth, & Royann McClatcher petition for a zone change. The zone change is from Local Business to Residential-1. Properties are located at 5780 N 500W, Section 30 of Jamestown Twp, Map#76-03-30-000-006/007.000-006,
3. (P-10-01) John & Patricia Foster petition for primary approval of a minor subdivision. The proposed subdivision will include three (3) lots. Property is located at 80 LN 650C Snow Lk, Section 21 of Jamestown Twp, Map#76-03-21-430-134.010-006,
4. (A-10-01) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning the definition of structures, the definition of basements on a sloping lot, accessory uses, the number of accessory buildings, mini/self-storage warehouses, retaining walls, low-impact home occupations, & handicapped ramps,
5. (A-10-02) An amendment to the Steuben County Subdivision Control Ordinance concerning administrative divisions, &
6. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Following the Plan Commission Hearing, the Steuben County Plan Commission and the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a training session.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
County Commissioners- December 21, 2009
The Steuben County Plan Commission has several items of business on the agenda for the next Steuben County Commissioner’s Meeting, Monday, December 21, 2009.
(VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.
Plan Commission forwarded the amendment with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
The Plan Commission Office will ask for the County Commissioners’ approval to spend $399.98 for online training for two staff members. Money will be paid from the “Continuing Education” Fund.
The County Commissioners will reappoint two members to the Plan Commission and one member to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The four year long terms will run through December 31, 2013.
*Additional items may be discussed at the meeting.*
(VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.
Plan Commission forwarded the petition with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
(A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.
Plan Commission forwarded the amendment with an 8-0 favorable recommendation.
The Plan Commission Office will ask for the County Commissioners’ approval to spend $399.98 for online training for two staff members. Money will be paid from the “Continuing Education” Fund.
The County Commissioners will reappoint two members to the Plan Commission and one member to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The four year long terms will run through December 31, 2013.
*Additional items may be discussed at the meeting.*
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
BZA Results- December 14, 2009
(V-09-66) Jay Harshbarger & Steven Rodenbeck - APPROVED (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Notes: This is a replacement of part of an existing structure due to upcoming Board of Health changes.
Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws concerning a code of ethics and conduct. Several changes were suggested for the proposed code of ethics and conduct which will come before the BZA in January.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
BZA Reminder- December 14, 2009
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, December 14, 2009. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
BZA Results- December 7, 2009
V-09-60 Frederick/Hull- APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Addition to rear of an existing garage.
V-09-61 Nelson- APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Two (2) detached accessory structures on a lot rather than the one (1) allowed.
Conditions: As presented.
V-09-62A Juergens- APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Sides of the carport/pergola to remain open.
V-09-62B Juergens- APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Road-front setback of five (5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: Sides of the carport/pergola to remain open.
V-09-63 Davis- APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Reduced setback is for uncovered stairway.
V-09-64A Flohr- APPROVED (5-0)
Road-front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Notes: New home to be built on three lots.
V-09-64B Flohr- APPROVED (5-0)
Building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Notes: Nine foot setback measured to eaves; walls of buildings are ten feet apart.
V-09-65 Aldrich- APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Two (2) detached accessory structures on a lot rather than the one (1) allowed.
Conditions: As presented. (Only for this shed.)
Notes: Structure will need to be moved away from Pigeon Creek.
Friday, December 4, 2009
BZA Reminder- December 7, 2009
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, December 7, 2009. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose room of the Community Center, 317 S. Wayne and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or here, on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Plan Commission Results- December 2, 2009
1. (VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
2. (VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
3. (VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
4. (VE-09-01) BAT Investments & James & Judith McKinley petition for a vacation of a lot in a platted subdivision.
Vacation approved by an 8-0 vote.
5. (PUD-09-01) Third Basin petitions for primary approval of a Planned Unit Development.
PUD denied by a 6-2 vote.
6. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.
Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
7. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding:
the definition of structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
the definition of basements on sloping lots,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality.
accessory uses,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
accessory structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
mini/self-storage requirements,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality concerning the required fencing.
retaining walls,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to allow for a height of up to 7 feet rather than the 6 feet proposed in certain situations and to allow for changes to grade upon approval of both neighbors.
home occupations,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
handicapped ramps, &
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language and asked for staff to prepare language which would allow for easier construction of temporary ramps.
administrative divisions.
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
8. Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics.
Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.
9. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.
We are working with our technical staff to address problems with the webstreaming of Plan Commission hearings. We thank you for your patience as we work to bring you this new service.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
2. (VPW-09-02) Francis & Wanda Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
3. (VPW-09-03) Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord petition for a vacation of a public way.
Petition forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
4. (VE-09-01) BAT Investments & James & Judith McKinley petition for a vacation of a lot in a platted subdivision.
Vacation approved by an 8-0 vote.
5. (PUD-09-01) Third Basin petitions for primary approval of a Planned Unit Development.
PUD denied by a 6-2 vote.
6. (A-09-03) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance concerning wind turbines, wind energy conversion systems, wind energy conversion system overlay zoning districts, & wind farms.
Amendment forwarded to the Steuben County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. (8-0)
7. Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding:
the definition of structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
the definition of basements on sloping lots,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality.
accessory uses,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
accessory structures,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
mini/self-storage requirements,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to improve clarity and functionality concerning the required fencing.
retaining walls,
The Plan Commission asked for staff to prepare some changes to the proposed language to allow for a height of up to 7 feet rather than the 6 feet proposed in certain situations and to allow for changes to grade upon approval of both neighbors.
home occupations,
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
handicapped ramps, &
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language and asked for staff to prepare language which would allow for easier construction of temporary ramps.
administrative divisions.
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed language. Staff will prepare it as an Ordinance Amendment.
8. Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics.
Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.
9. Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.
Due to time constraints, discussion has been postponed until the next Plan Commission Hearing.
We are working with our technical staff to address problems with the webstreaming of Plan Commission hearings. We thank you for your patience as we work to bring you this new service.
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