Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on September 7, 2010, 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-10-46AB) Anthony & Norma Viers petition for two developmental-standard variances for a new, detached garage. Variances are for a garage foundation elevation with the 100-year level of 956.9 feet rather than the flood protection grade of 958.9 feet required and for a height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed. Property is located at 390 W, Section 8 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-08-000-013.050-017),
2. (V-10-53) James Aikman & Christine Burke petition for one developmental-standard variance for a deck addition. Variance is for a road-front setback of ten (10) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 395 LN 110 Hogback Lk, Section 36, of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-36-110-124/125.000-005),
3. (V-10-54ABCDE) Mark Edwards petitions for five post-construction, developmental-standard variances for a fence. Variances are for a fence erected within the public right-of-way, a road-front setback of minus three (-3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required, a height of six (6) feet rather than the two (2) feet required in a clear vision zone, for a road-front height of six (6) feet rather than the four (4) feet, & one hundred (100) percent opaque rather than the forty-nine (49) percent solid or opaque allowed. Property is located west of 40 Ln 440 Lk James, Section 4 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-04-240-305.000-011),
4. (V-10-55) Greg Tipsord petitions for one developmental-standard variance for a deck stairway. Variance is for a side-yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required. Property is located at 3301 W Sycamore Beach, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-410-314.000-011),
5. (V-10-56) Donald & Laura Shively petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new, detached garage. Variance is for a height of two (2) stories and twenty-one (21) feet rather than the one (1) story and eighteen (18) feet allowed. Property is located at 2900 W Sycamore Beach, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-230-104.000-011),
6. (V-10-57) Larry & Linda Rorick & Quality Crafted Homes petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirteen (13) feet and three (3) inches rather than the twenty (20) feet required. Property is located at 415 LN 150 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-240-106.000-011),
7. (V-10-58) Charles, Keith, & Joyce Oberlin petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a road-front setback of twelve (12) feet rather than twenty-five (25) feet required. Property is located at 175 LN 101 Crooked Lk, Section 16 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-16-110-112.000-011), &
8. (V-10-59) Robert Vannatta & Star Homes petition for one developmental-standard variance for a new home. Variance is for a lakefront setback of thirty-two (32) feet and eight (8) inches rather than the traverse line required. Property is located at 3775 Sycamore Beach, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-08-310-220.000-011).
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.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Importance of Planning
Here is an example of why transportation and land-use planning are so important.
Traffic jam extends 60 miles in China.
Traffic jam extends 60 miles in China.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Staff Training- Floodplains
Steuben County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As a participating community, residents located in floodplains are eligible for flood insurance through the NFIP, which is necessary for any properties with a federally-backed mortgage. It also makes the County eligible for federal grants and loans in case of a flood disaster.
In order to be a participating community, the County must adopt and enforce the minimum floodplain management standards required by FEMA and the State of Indiana.
The Steuben County Plan Commission has several FEMA publications in the office available for review at any time by members of the public. Many publications are available digitally or by order from the FEMA NFIP website.
Two members of the Steuben County Plan Commission Staff, Plan Director Michels and Code Enforcement Technician Essenberg, attended a floodplain management course from August 10-13 in Indianapolis. The course was limited to 30 state, county, and city officials across Indiana.
The course, L-273, was taught by officials from FEMA Region V. Below is a description of the training course.
This is the field deployed version of the EMI E273 course. This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance.
Last year was such a success that FEMA has again agreed to state-deploy the “E273—Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program” in Indiana. The course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region V (Chicago) staff will be conducting the in-depth training course.\
This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. Hands-on exercises are included to allow
participants to better apply the information in their communities.
Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including but not limited to floodplain management administrators, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning officers, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, and public works officials. Federal/state/regional floodplain managers also are encouraged to attend.
In order to be a participating community, the County must adopt and enforce the minimum floodplain management standards required by FEMA and the State of Indiana.
The Steuben County Plan Commission has several FEMA publications in the office available for review at any time by members of the public. Many publications are available digitally or by order from the FEMA NFIP website.
Two members of the Steuben County Plan Commission Staff, Plan Director Michels and Code Enforcement Technician Essenberg, attended a floodplain management course from August 10-13 in Indianapolis. The course was limited to 30 state, county, and city officials across Indiana.
The course, L-273, was taught by officials from FEMA Region V. Below is a description of the training course.
This is the field deployed version of the EMI E273 course. This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance.
Last year was such a success that FEMA has again agreed to state-deploy the “E273—Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program” in Indiana. The course is typically offered only a few times each year at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD. FEMA Region V (Chicago) staff will be conducting the in-depth training course.\
This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of floodplain management, maps and studies, ordinance administration, and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. Hands-on exercises are included to allow
participants to better apply the information in their communities.
Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including but not limited to floodplain management administrators, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning officers, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, and public works officials. Federal/state/regional floodplain managers also are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Plan Commission Agenda- September 1, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN, for consideration of the following agenda:
1. (Z-10-08) Ned & Judy Sullins petition for a zone change from Agriculture to Local Business. The proposed zone change will measure roughly two (2) acres. Property is located west of 7050 E SR 120, Section 30 of Clear Lake Twp (Map# 76-01-30-000-013.000-001),
2. (VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden petitions for a vacation of a public way. Proposed vacation is an eight-foot-wide walkway located between lots 13 & 14 of Shady Nook Resort 1. Public way is located between 6935 & 6945 W North Lake Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-320-613/614/615/616/617/618.000-007),
3. (P-10-11) Richard Emerick et al petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Emerick Acres.” The proposed subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly four and eight tenths (4.8) & five and three tenths (5.3) acres. Property is located at 8900 E 400 N, Section 32 of Clear Lake Twp (Map# 76-01-32-000-009.000-001),
4. (P-10-12) Richard & Rorie Senger petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Senger Farm.” The proposed subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly five (5) acres & thirty-five and four tenths (35.4) acres. Property is located at 1355 E 300 N, Section 7 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-07-000-002.000-016),
5. (P-10-13) Dusty & Stephanie Feller petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Feller Ranch.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly two and four tenths (2.4) acres. Property is located at 6355 W 350 N, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-000-014.020-005),
6. (P-10-14) Alan & Jody Steury & Michael & Jonathon Berry petition to amend the plat of Hollywood Landing. Proposed amendment will create new boundaries for lots 2 & 3 Hollywood Landing. Properties are located at 2255 & 2245 W Orland Rd, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-402/403.000-011),
7. (A-10-04) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance Floodplain Restrictions. Proposed amendment will bring the local ordinance into compliance with State of Indiana requirements concerning floodplain standards.
8. Sign Compliance Program to outline the process for identifying and removing illegal signs in the Steuben County Plan Commission jurisdiction and an Integrated Sign Program to outline a wayfinding and attraction sign system.
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 Plan Commission 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 Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
1. (Z-10-08) Ned & Judy Sullins petition for a zone change from Agriculture to Local Business. The proposed zone change will measure roughly two (2) acres. Property is located west of 7050 E SR 120, Section 30 of Clear Lake Twp (Map# 76-01-30-000-013.000-001),
2. (VPW-10-03) Brenda Doden petitions for a vacation of a public way. Proposed vacation is an eight-foot-wide walkway located between lots 13 & 14 of Shady Nook Resort 1. Public way is located between 6935 & 6945 W North Lake Gage, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-320-613/614/615/616/617/618.000-007),
3. (P-10-11) Richard Emerick et al petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Emerick Acres.” The proposed subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly four and eight tenths (4.8) & five and three tenths (5.3) acres. Property is located at 8900 E 400 N, Section 32 of Clear Lake Twp (Map# 76-01-32-000-009.000-001),
4. (P-10-12) Richard & Rorie Senger petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Senger Farm.” The proposed subdivision will create two (2) lots measuring roughly five (5) acres & thirty-five and four tenths (35.4) acres. Property is located at 1355 E 300 N, Section 7 of Scott Twp (Map# 76-07-07-000-002.000-016),
5. (P-10-13) Dusty & Stephanie Feller petition for primary approval of the minor subdivision “Feller Ranch.” The proposed subdivision will create one (1) lot measuring roughly two and four tenths (2.4) acres. Property is located at 6355 W 350 N, Section 2 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-02-000-014.020-005),
6. (P-10-14) Alan & Jody Steury & Michael & Jonathon Berry petition to amend the plat of Hollywood Landing. Proposed amendment will create new boundaries for lots 2 & 3 Hollywood Landing. Properties are located at 2255 & 2245 W Orland Rd, Section 9 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-09-130-402/403.000-011),
7. (A-10-04) An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance Floodplain Restrictions. Proposed amendment will bring the local ordinance into compliance with State of Indiana requirements concerning floodplain standards.
8. Sign Compliance Program to outline the process for identifying and removing illegal signs in the Steuben County Plan Commission jurisdiction and an Integrated Sign Program to outline a wayfinding and attraction sign system.
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 Plan Commission 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 Plan Commission. Petitions requiring the consideration of the Board of Commissioners or the BZA will be heard at their next regularly scheduled meeting with agenda openings.
Zoning Ordinance Update- August 17, 2010
An amendment to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance, (A-10-03), is effective as of Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
The amendment was passed by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on April 19, 2010, with a delayed effective date.
The amendment adds criteria for developmental standard variances and appeals of decisions.
The updated Zoning Ordinance is currently available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS. It will be available on the official Steuben County Plan Commission website shortly under "Plan Commission documents".
The amendment was passed by the Steuben County Board of Commissioners on April 19, 2010, with a delayed effective date.
The amendment adds criteria for developmental standard variances and appeals of decisions.
The updated Zoning Ordinance is currently available on the Home Tab of the Steuben County GIS. It will be available on the official Steuben County Plan Commission website shortly under "Plan Commission documents".
Monday, August 16, 2010
Report of Collections- August 6/12, 2010
Following is the Steuben County Plan Commission Report of Collections for the period: August 6, 2010, through August 12, 2010. Collections are turned over to the Steuben County Auditor.
| DESCRIPTION | THIS PERIOD | YEAR TO DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement Location Permits | $700.00 | $10,675.00 |
| Sign Location Permits | $0.00 | $945.00 |
| Fences/Retaining Walls | $30.00 | $330.00 |
| Special Meeting | $0.00 | $900.00 |
| Variance Applications | $600.00 | $9,650.00 |
| Special Exceptions | $0.00 | $750.00 |
| Zone Chane Applications | $0.00 | $1,160.00 |
| Vacations | $1,000.00 | $2,225.00 |
| Subdivision Applications | $400.00 | $4,760.00 |
| Planned Unit Developments | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Legal Ads | $70.00 | $840.00 |
| Copying/Postage | $351.00 | $3,751.00 |
| Copy of Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| Lake Map Directory | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Fines | $20.00 | $3,520.00 |
| Abandoned/Junk Vehicles | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED | $3,171.00 | $39,771.30 |
Notes: Collections turned into the Auditor on Monday, August 16, 2010.
Monday, August 9, 2010
BZA Results- August 9, 2010
V-10-45 William Bressler - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Wall must be no closer than five (5) feet from the property line.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang. The wall is five feet from the property line.
V-10-46A Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Foundation elevation of 956.9' rather than the 958.9' required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
V-10-47 James & Janice Mies - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Lakefront setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: The reduced two (2) foot setback is for the stairway only, the deck must be reconfigured to meet the twenty (20) foot setback.
Notes: Post-construction.
V-10-48 Robert Vannatta & Star Homes - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Existing home will be removed and replaced with a new home.
V-10-49 John & Judith Wannemacher - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang.
V-10-50 John Friedel - APPROVED (4-0)
A lot area of two (2) acres rather than the three (3) acres required for a single horse.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from this petition. Variance requested for purchaser of the property.
V-10-51 Stacy Elling & Ross Gerken - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of five and one-tenths (5.1) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
V-10-52 Daniel & Nancy Anthony & Phil Meyers - APPROVED (4-0)
Construct a detached accessory structure on a lot in a platted subdivision that is not adjacent to the residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from hearing this petition.
Side-yard setback of four (4) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: Wall must be no closer than five (5) feet from the property line.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang. The wall is five feet from the property line.
V-10-46A Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Foundation elevation of 956.9' rather than the 958.9' required.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
V-10-46B Anthony & Norma Viers - TABLED until September (5-0)
Accessory structure height of two (2) stories rather than the one (1) story allowed.
Conditions: n/a.
Notes: Petition will be heard as old business on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
V-10-47 James & Janice Mies - APPROVED with conditions (5-0)
Lakefront setback of two (2) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet required.
Conditions: The reduced two (2) foot setback is for the stairway only, the deck must be reconfigured to meet the twenty (20) foot setback.
Notes: Post-construction.
V-10-48 Robert Vannatta & Star Homes - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Road-front setback of sixteen (16) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Existing home will be removed and replaced with a new home.
V-10-49 John & Judith Wannemacher - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Side-yard setback of three (3) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: Setback is for the roof overhang.
V-10-50 John Friedel - APPROVED (4-0)
A lot area of two (2) acres rather than the three (3) acres required for a single horse.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from this petition. Variance requested for purchaser of the property.
V-10-51 Stacy Elling & Ross Gerken - APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Building-to-building setback of five and one-tenths (5.1) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Conditions: As presented.
Notes: None.
V-10-52 Daniel & Nancy Anthony & Phil Meyers - APPROVED (4-0)
Construct a detached accessory structure on a lot in a platted subdivision that is not adjacent to the residence.
Conditions: None.
Notes: Halsey recused himself from hearing this petition.
Friday, August 6, 2010
BZA Reminder- August 9, 2010
The Steuben County Board of Zoning Apeals will hold a hearing on Monday, August 9, 2010. The hearing will be located in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben Community Center, 317 S. Wayne, Angola, IN and will begin at 7pm.
The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available 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.)
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The agenda for the hearing is located earlier in this weblog or on the "Home Tab" of the Steuben County GIS site.
The staff report for the hearing is available 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.)
Stream videos at Ustream
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