Monday, November 30, 2009

Plan Commission Reminder- December 2, 2009


Just a quick reminder that the Steuben County Plan Commission will hold it's December hearing on Wednesday, December 2, 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 on the "Home Page" of the Steuben County GIS.

The hearing will be broadcast live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. (Technical issues may interfere with the broadcast.)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Office Closing- November 26/27, 2009

The Steuben County Plan Commission will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009, and Friday, November 27, 2009, in observance of Thanksgiving.

BZA Agenda- December 14, 2009

1. (V-09-66) Jay Harshbarger & Steven Rodenbeck petition for one developmental standard variance to construct an addition. Variance is for a side yard setback of four (4) feet six (6) inches rather than the five (5) feet required. Proposed project is located at 35 LN 130A Lk George, Section 14 of Jamestown Twp (Map# 76-03-14-120-220/221.000-006 & 76-03-14-120-217.010-006), &

2. Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws concerning a code of ethics. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time.



BZA Agenda- December 7, 2009

1. (V-09-60) Timothy Frederick & Melanie Hull petition for one developmental standard variance for an addition to a detached garage. Variance is for a building coverage of forty-three (43) percent rather than the thirty-five (35) percent allowed. Proposed project is located at 735 LN 120 Lime Lk, Section 35 of Millgrove Twp (Map# 76-04-35-320-502.020-007),

2. (V-09-61) Charles & Kay Nelson petition for one developmental standard variance for an addition to a shed. Variance is for two (2) detached accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed per lot. Proposed project is located at 780 S SR 327, Section 29 of Jackson Twp (Map# 76-05-29-310-506.000-005),

3. (V-09-62AB) Dennis Juergens petitions for two developmental standard variances for a new carport. Variances are for a side yard setback of three (3) feet rather than the five (5) feet required & for a road front setback of five (5) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Proposed project is located at 3290 W Shady Side, Section 17 of Pleasant Twp (Map# 76-06-17-120-113.000-011),

4. (V-09-63) James & Carolyn Davis petition for one developmental standard variance for a new stairway. Variance is for a road front setback of five (5) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required. Proposed project is located at 1305 W Main, Section 15 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-15-420-505.000-017),

5. (V-09-64AB) Bruce Flohr petitions for two developmental standard variances to construct a new single-family home. Variances are for a road front setback of fifteen (15) feet rather than the twenty-five (25) feet required and for a building setback of nine (9) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required. Proposed project is located between 1560 & 1600 LN 101 McClish Lk, Section 30 of Salem Twp (Map#7 6-12-30-340-411/412/413.000-014), &

6. (V-09-65) Derrick Aldrich petitions for one post-construction developmental standard variance for a detached shed. Variance is for two (2) detached accessory structures rather than the one (1) allowed per lot. Proposed project is located at 483 W 400 S, Section 14 of Steuben Twp (Map# 76-11-14-000-001.010.017).



Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Site Survey Reminder- November 19/20, 2009

The Steuben County Plan Commission will conduct a site survey of the locations with a petition pending before the Plan Commission in December. Site survey will begin at 8am on Thursday, November 19th at the Steuben County Community Center.

Members of the public are welcome to attend, but no evidence may be taken by the Plan Commission.

The Steuben County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a site survey of the locations with a petition pending before the
Board of Zoning Appeals in December. Site survey will begin at 7am on Friday, November 20th at the Steuben County Community Center.

Members of the public are welcome to attend, but no evidence may be taken by the BZA.

For more information, contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Plan Commission Agenda- December 2, 2009

1. (VPW-09-01) Gary Hoopengardner, Robert Grogg, & John Grogg petition for a vacation of a public way. The proposed public way for vacation is a twenty (20) foot wide alley between lots one, two, three, four, & five of block eight of Wildwood by the Lake Second Addition. Property is located east of 295 LN 131 Turkey Lk & 20 LN 131E Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp, adjacent to Map# 76-12-07-240-332/333/334/335/336.000-014,

2. (VPW-09-02)
Francis & Wanda Grogg
petition for a vacation of a public way. The proposed public way for vacation is a ten (10) foot wide alley located between lots thirteen & fourteen of block seven of Wildwood by the Lake Second Addition. Property is located east of 55 LN 131G Turkey Lk, Section 7 of Salem Twp, between Map# 76-12-07-240-350/351.000-014,

3. (VPW-09-03)
Rose Ann & James Cox, Jennifer Sklenar, & Greg Tipsord
petition for a vacation of a public way. The proposed public way for vacation is a twenty (20) foot wide platted roadway located north of lot nine of Crown Point. Property is located north of 55 LN 343 Crooked Lk, Section 8 of Pleasant Twp, between Map# 76-06-08-410-304/313.000-011,

4. (VE-09-01)
BAT Investments & James & Judith McKinley
petition for a vacation of a lot in a platted subdivision. Proposed lot for vacation is Tract 2 of Fast’s Subdivision. Property is located at 157 LN 101B Jimmerson Lk, Section 5 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-05-110-324.000-011,

5. (PUD-09-01)
Third Basin
petitions for primary approval of a Planned Unit Development. Proposed PUD will include eighteen (18) lots for homes and (18) lots for detached garages on twenty-two (22) acres. Property is located east of 2790 N 500W, Section 7 of Pleasant Twp, Map# 76-06-07-000-002.020-011,

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,


7.
Review of proposed amendments to the Steuben County Zoning Ordinance regarding: the definition of structures, the definition of basements on sloping lots, accessory uses, accessory structures, mini/self-storage requirements, retaining walls, home occupations, handicapped ramps, & administrative divisions. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time,


8.
Review of a proposed amendment to the Steuben County Plan Commission Bylaws concerning a code of ethics. No amendment is slated for a vote at this time, &


9.
Review of proposed fee schedule for administrative land divisions & wind conversion systems.

Walden Woods Clean-Up

The Steuben County Plan Commission conducted a clean-up at the Walden Woods Campground on Saturday, November 7. The Walden Woods Community Association and Steuben County Community Service workers also contributed to the project.

Over the weekend, two 20 yard dumpsters were filled.


We would like to thank all those who helped and participated in this event.







Monday, November 16, 2009

BZA Results- November 16, 2009

V-09-55 Patten- APPROVED (5-0)
Building setback of six (6) inches rather than the ten (10) feet required.
Note: New structure is a metal carport/garage.

V-09-56A Spuller- APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Retaining wall height of seven (7) feet rather than the four feet (4) feet allowed.
Note: Concrete retaining wall.
V-09-56B Spuller- APPROVED (5-0)
Lakefront setback of twelve (12) feet rather than the twenty (20) feet allowed.
Note: Setback is for uncovered stairs.

V-09-57A Chaille/BDR Investment Properties- APPROVED as presented (4-1)
Land-use variance for a wire-guyed tower in an agricultural zone where said use is neither a permitted nor a special exception use.
V-09-57B Chaille/BDR Investment Properties- APPROVED (5-0)
Height of three hundred (300) feet rather than the two hundred (200) feet for a wireless communication tower.

V-09-58A Heavenly Breads- APPROVED (5-0)
Roadside setback of zero (0) feet rather than the ten (10) feet required for a new sign.
Note: An older sign had been in this location.
V-09-58B Heavenly Breads- APPROVED as presented (5-0)
Height of eight (8) feet rather than the six (6) feet allowed for a new sign.
Note: Sign location is between several shrubs.

V-09-59 Caswell- DENIED (1-4)
Land-use variance for an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where the owner does not reside.
Note: Applicant owns three adjacent properties in the subdivision.

APD-09-01 Marine- WITHDRAWN by applicant
Land-use variance for an accessory structure in a platted residential subdivision where the owner does not reside.
Note: Parties have come to an agreement.