Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE:  March 2, 2016   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Consideration of Minutes

E. Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact

Variance #1991 Otto                                       Variance #1997 Schwartz

Variance #1998 Noble County Disposal      Variance #1999 Miller

Variance #2001 McGahan 

Special Exception #461 Eash, Larry E & Dora S - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a Kennel in an A1 Zoning. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 10070 N 400 W Ligonier, IN.

Variance #1994 Eash, Larry E & Dora S - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30 (B) (2) (3) (C) (1)) to allow a kennel up to 15 adult dogs with Outdoor area of 2500 sq. ft. instead of UDO required 10,890 sq. ft. (.25 Acre), Indoor area of 240 sq. ft. (12’x20’) instead of UDO required 1,000 sq. ft., Outdoor Area (Fenced) an East Setback of 100’, West Setback of 155’ and South Setback of 115’ off property lines instead of the UDO required 250’ and for the Open Air Structure to have an East Setback of 135’, West Setback of 155’ and South Setback of 165’ off the property lines instead of the UDO required 250’. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 10070 N 400 W, Ligonier, IN.

F. New Business

Variance #2002 Altimus, David R. -Request a Development Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18 (B)(2)(c)), to allow landowner to transfer 66% of the property to an adjoining landowner by Administrative Subdivision. Real estate is located in Section 19 of Orange Township, Quadrant 200, parcel 011, common location known as 8071 N 100 E Wawaka, IN.

Variance #2003 Berner, Cheryl M ETAL, Pippenger (Contract) Chad & Gina - Request a Use Standards Variance to allow continued placement for up to 5 years of a 2001 Manufactured Home (singlewide), family use only. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 011, common location known as 7778 E 400 S, LaOtto IN.

Special Exception #462 Berner, Cheryl M ETAL, Pippenger (Contract) Chad & Gina - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow continued placement for up to 5 years for a 2001 Manufactured Home (singlewide) & for 2 homes on the same tract of ground. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 011, common location known as 7770 and 7778 E 400 S. LaOtto, In.

 Variance #2004 Wisniewski, Diana S - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow continued placement of a 2000 MFH (singlewide) for the lifetime of Diana S Wisniewski, to be removed within 6 months once this home is no longer her primary residence and to allow 6 months to remove the older MFH (singlewide) addressed as 10364 E 450 S; No longer requiring 2 homes on the same tract of ground. Real estate is located in Section 26 of Swan Township, Quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as 10388 E 450 S LaOtto IN.

Variance #2005 GRABER, DENNIS & LORANNA -Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow a Westside Setback of 75’ instead of the UDO required 85’ from the centerline of the road. Real estate is located in Section 22 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400, parcel 055, common location known as 8908 N 300 W Wawaka IN.

Variance #2006 Holle, Jim and Patricia -Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow 5 year continued placement of a 1995 MFH – Singlewide for Tony Hall (Son) to live in until a permanent home can be placed. Real estate is located in Section 19 of Washington Township, Quadrant 100, parcel 017, common location known as 11155 W 325 S, Larwill IN.

G. Reports

Discussion Regarding Junk, Trash and Debris Ordinance # 2010-6

H. Future Agenda Item

I. Adjournment      

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

DATE:     February 3, 2016   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.       Call to Order

B.       Roll Call

C.       Determination of Quorum

D.       Consideration of Minutes

E.       Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact :

Variance #1995 – Martin                           Variance #1996 Ulle          

Variance #1991 Otto, John W & Carolyn J - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30 (B) (2) &(C) (1 & 2)) to allow a Kennel (up to 6 adult dogs) with minimum Outdoor area to be 795 sq. ft. instead of the UDO required 500 sq. ft. per dog, to allow the Fenced Outdoor Area 0’ off the East side Setback, and 57' off the South property line instead of UDO required 250’ setback and to allow an Open Air Structure to set 14' off East property line and 60' off South property line instead of UDO required 250’. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 10829 W 1025 N Ligonier, IN.

F.       New Business

Special Exception #461 Eash, Larry E & Dora S - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a Kennel in an A1 Zoning. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 10070 N 400 W Ligonier, IN.

Variance #1994 Eash, Larry E & Dora S - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30 (B) (2) (3) (C) (1)) to allow a kennel up to 15 adult dogs with Outdoor area of 2500 sq. ft. instead of UDO required 10,890 sq. ft. (.25 Acre), Indoor area of 240 sq. ft. (12’x20’) instead of UDO required 1,000 sq. ft., Outdoor Area (Fenced) an East Setback of 100’, West Setback of 155’ and South Setback of 115’ off property lines instead of the UDO required 250’ and for the Open Air Structure to have an East Setback of 135’, West Setback of 155’ and South Setback of 165’ off the property lines instead of the UDO required 250’. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 10070 N 400 W, Ligonier, IN.

Variance #1997 Schwartz, Perry O & Katie Ellen - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.26 (B) (1) (D) (2)) to allow a retail business in Home Based Business Type 3, Store hours from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday – Friday & Saturday 5:30 am - 5:30 pm, to be owned by family only. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Perry Township, quadrant 100, parcel 006, common location known as 11531 N 600 W, Topeka, IN.

Variance #1998 Noble County Disposal INC (Arnold) - Request a Development Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.38) to allow future development across property lines (sections of 4 parcels) for the I2 zoned area associated with the business. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Orange Township, Quadrant 200, Parcel 002, 003, 016 & Section 29 of Orange Township, Quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 1973 E US Highway 6, Albion, IN.

Variance #1999 Miller, Wayne D & Rita - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.31) to allow a single family dwelling to remain a residential home in a C2 zoning, transferable to future owner. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 200, parcel 139, common location known as 5969 S SR 109, Columbia City, IN.

Variance #2000 Rosenogle, Larry G & Sandra K Trust - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.33B) to allow 50’ of road frontage instead of the UDO required 90’. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 006, common location known as 6890 W Albion Rd, Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2001 McGahan, Caleb R & Olivia J - Request a Development Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18 (B)(2)(c)), to allow landowner to transfer 66% of the property to an adjoining landowner by Administrative Subdivision. Real estate is located in Section 34 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400 parcel, 005, common location known as 6628 N 290 W, Wawaka, IN.

G.       Reports

Discussion Regarding Junk, Trash and Debris Ordinance # 2010-6

H.      Future Agenda Items

I.         Adjournment

Regular Meeting

DATE: January 6, 2016   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Consideration of Minutes

E. Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact

Variance #1989 Danner                      Variance #1990 Kauffman

Special Ex #459 Otto                          Variance #1992 Smead

Special Exception #460 Hopkins      Variance #1993 Hopkins

F. New Business

Election of Officers

Review of Board Member Appointment date and terms

Variance #1995 - Martin Trust, Robert - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow continued placement of a 1995 Manufactured home for the lifetime of Alice Martin; housing is for support personnel for A. Martin. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location known as 11722 W 950 N Ligonier, IN.

Variance #1996 Ulle, Heather Marie - Request a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21) to allow a 3 year continued placement of a 1969 Manufactured home; bringing MFH into compliance with Noble County Building regulations. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as Lot 15 in Sandpoint Addition to high lake, North of 2548 S Pence St, Albion, IN.

G. Reports

Discussion Regarding Junk, Trash and Debris Ordinance # 2010-6

H. Future Agenda Items

I. Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE:    December 2, 2015   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.     Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

November 4, 2015 meeting

E.     Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact

          Variance #1983 Perlich               Variance #1984 Goss

          Variance #1985 Musser               Variance #1986 Geiger

          Variance #1987 Tackett              Variance #1988 Shellman

F.     New Business

Variance #1989 Danner, Terry A & Nancy J - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.25 (C) (1) (D) (4) (E) (1) b (E) (5)). To allow a Retreat Center for participants to teach or learn Fiber Arts, (spinning, weaving, knitting, etc.) to be operated in a home that is not a primary residence, 24-hour operation, to exceed 25% of sq. ft. of structure and to allow a 4' x4' sign attached to structure. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 004 common location known as 6690 N 350 W, Wawaka, IN.

 Variance #1990 Kauffman, Kenneth E & Wilma F - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow two homes on the same tract of ground for up to 8 years. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002 common location known as 6684 W 1000 N Ligonier, IN.

Special Exception #459 Otto, John W & Carolyn J - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a Kennel in an A1 Zoning. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 10829 W 1025 N, Ligonier, IN.

 Variance #1991 Otto, John W & Carolyn J - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30 (B) (2) &(C) (1 & 2)) to allow a Kennel (up to 6 adult dogs) with minimum Outdoor area to be 795 sq. ft. instead of the UDO required 500 sq. ft. per dog, to allow the Fenced Outdoor Area 0’ off the East side Setback, and 57' off the South property line instead of UDO required 250’ setback and to allow an Open Air Structure to set 14' off East property line and 60' off South property line instead of UDO required 250’. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 10829 W 1025 N Ligonier, IN.

Variance #1992 Smead, Thomas V & Amy R - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow 6’ Waterside Setback off the West property line instead of the UDO required 75’ for a 15’ x 30’ above ground pool and a 0’ South side setback instead of the UDO required 5’ for the pool deck. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 049, common location known as 2540 S Jarr St Albion, IN.

Special Exception #460 Hopkins, Gary L & Mary Lou - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow permanent placement of an Accessory Dwelling (Yurt). Real estate is located in Section 7 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 014, common location 1625 S 600 E Avilla, IN.

Variance #1993 Hopkins, Gary L & Mary Lou - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 C) to allow the Accessory Dwelling to be occupied by the Landowner. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 014, common location known as 1625 S 600 E Avilla, IN

Discussion regarding residential tanks on Schrock property (Variance 1944)

 G.    Reports

        Discussion Regarding Junk, Trash and Debris Ordinance # 2010-6

H.    Future Agenda Items

I. Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE: November 4, 2015   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Consideration of Minutes

E. Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact

Variance # 1978 Merriam Prop.          Variance # 1979 Wolf Lk Baptist

Variance # 1980 Gaerte                      Variance # 1981 Binion

Variance # 1982 Starkey

F. New Business

Variance #1983 Perlich, Allen D & Diane K - Request Use Standards Variancefrom the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21) to allow continued placement of 10 years for an existing 1999 Manufactured home (singlewide) to allow time for financing for construction of a new home. Real estate is located in Section 2 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 004, common location known as 1288 W 500 N Albion, IN.

Variance #1984 Goss, Beverly S - Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.51) to allow a 4'x8' public information sign (post), regarding the Tippecanoe Water shed and to allow placement to set 2' instead of the UDO required 10' from the North property line and 4' from the Road’s Right-of-Way instead of the UDO required 10'. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township quadrant 400, parcel 002, common location known as 5409 S SR 109 Columbia City, IN

Variance #1985 Musser, Demaris, Paul & Nora -  Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.15) to allow continued placement of a 1996 Manufactured home (Singlewide) for the lifetime of Demaris Musser. Real estate is located in Section 22 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400, parcel 036, common location known as 8975 N Cosperville Rd, Wawaka, IN.

Variance #1986 Geiger, Ted E - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow permanent placement of a 2000 Manufactured home (Singlewide) excluding the addition of a permanent foundation to grant John (son) and Dottie Geiger a permanent residence. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001 common location known as 4549 W 450 S Albion, IN.

Variance #1987 Tackett, Beverly J & Denver R - Request a Use Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.09) to allow placement of a 2015 Manufactured home (Singlewide) for the lifetime of Beverly Tackett’s parents, to allow them the ability to care for aging parents. Real estate is located in Section 11 of Swan Township, quadrant 400, parcel 004 common location known as the vacant (1 acre) parcel North of 1323 S Old SR 3 Avilla, IN.

Variance #1988 Shellman, Michael R & Terresa, Laws, Anthony – Request a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.09) for 10 year continued placement of a 1998 Manufactured home (Singlewide) to allow the contracted landowner (A. Laws) time to put in a permanent structure. Real estate is located in Section 5 of York Township, Quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location known as 4475 W 525 N Ligonier, IN.

G. Reports

Discussion Regarding Junk, Trash and Debris Ordinance # 2010-6

H. Future Agenda Items

I.  Adjournment