Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

DATE: March 6, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          February 7, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

F.     New Business

Special Exception 568 Kevin L & Sharon K Fry - Requests a Special Exception from the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.30) to allow for a dog kennel of up to 8 adult dogs in an A1 zoning district. The real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 3834 W. 1000 N. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2318 Kevin L & Sharon K Fry - Requests a Development Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30) to allow less the UDO minimum Kennel structure setback of 250’ to be at 198’ from the South (road). The real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 004, common location known as 3834 W. 1000 N. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2319 Angela M & James A Jimenez - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow the use of (2) two barns (bank barn and remodeled coop) for personal and rental events of no more than 50 people who do not reside in the home, at any event, with parking for up to 30 vehicles and a permanent sign no larger than 32 sq. ft. Uses will include a meeting space for private (business) and rental events such as seasonal craft type fair, corporate events (inside and outside), bridal/baby showers, birthday, graduation, holiday parties, small weddings, and celebration of life with handicap restrooms available, and patrons to be off site by 11 pm (excluding the Airbnb rental). Also, requesting to allow for an overnight rental (Airbnb) of two bedrooms located in the coop barn.  Any alcohol used in conjunction with an event will be the responsibility of the renter. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Allen Township, quadrant 200, parcel 001, common location known as 11823 E. 300 N. Avilla, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Communication

J.      Future Agenda Items

K.     Adjournment

Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE: February 7, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

Hearings could be rescheduled due to weather. Please visit our website at noblecountyplanning.com for schedule changes posted on the Home page.

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          January 3, 2023

E.     Unfinished Business

F.     New Business

Variance #2316 CN & CN Properties South, LLC c/o Chad Niblock - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.40 C3 Zoning District) to allow less than the UDO required minimum front yard setback of 150' from the ROW to be at 75' for a drive/employee parking area and 110' for construction of a 6,100 sq. ft. office/maintenance building. Real estate is located in Section 30 of York Township, quadrant 400, parcel 002, common location known as 1751 N. US 33 Kimmell, IN.

Special Exception #567 Kristen M. Muselman - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow for a Commercial Stable in Production Ag (A1) Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 22 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 014, common location is known as 3403 S. 950 E. LaOtto, IN.

Variance #2317 Myron L & Suzannah F Miller - Requests a Development Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.52 A(1)) to allow to vary from the UDO permitted wall sign standard in an A1 zoning district for the placement of a permanent posted sign (26 sq. ft.) at the corner of W 825 N (no closer than 30’ from edge of pavement) and N 600 W (no closer than 16’ from edge of pavement) for advertisement of a Home-Based Business Type 3 (Piston/Engine Machine Shop) located at 6316 W. 825 N. The real estate is located in Section 24 of Perry Township, quadrant 200, parcel 019, common location known as 8211 N. 600 W. Ligonier, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

DATE: January 3, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

*Hearings could be rescheduled due to weather. Please visit our website at noblecountyplanning.com for front-page schedule changes.

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Election of Officers

E.     Consideration of Minutes

-          December 6, 2023

F.     Unfinished Business

G.    New Business

Development Standards Variance #2315 Kent R JR Walters & Sean P Sharma- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) requests to be less than the UDO required minimum waterside setback of 75' to be at 43' for construction of a 27'x17' attached deck. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Washington Township, quadrant 100, parcel 083, common location known as Lot 16 in Turkey Creek Heights; 1066 S. Bause Lake Dr. W. Cromwell, IN.

H.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

I.      Member Reports

J.      Future Agenda Items

K.     Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

DATE: December 6, 2023   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA - Meeting Packet

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          November 1, 2023, regular and special meeting

E.     Unfinished Business

-          Consideration of Memorandum of Findings of Fact for Variance #2309, #2313 and Special Exception #564

F.     New Business

Variance #2311 Marion J & Karen E Hochstetler - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow for a small farm animal auction open to the public to be held once a month during May-September on an A1 zoned parcel. Operation hours to be 2pm-8pm, with 70-100 vendors selling approximately 200-300 caged animals per auction (1-4 animals per cage).  No reptiles, dogs/cats, federal birds, exotic animals, or large farm animals will be sold. Also, to allow for the sale of refreshments by the local school during the auction (compliant with the Co. Health Department). Real estate is located in Section 1 of Perry Township, quadrant 100, parcel 016, common location known as 11923 N. 600 W. Topeka, IN.

Development Standards Variance #2312 Robert G & Judy K Rollins - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow less the UDO minimum required front yard (street) setback of 30’ to be at 24’ for construction of a detached garage (no greater than 36x55). Real estate is located in Section 16 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcels 025-027, common location known as Lot 11-13 in Schockopee Village; 8798 E. Circle Dr. Kendallville, IN.

Development Standards Variance #2314 Michael L & Rose Marie Williams - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow less the UDO minimum required waterside setback of 75’ to be at 60’ for the construction of a new home. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 055, common location known as Lot 42 of Fruchey’s 2nd Addition to Big Lake Resort; 3667 W. Huntington Ave, Columbia City, IN.

Special Exception #566 Michael E & Jayme L Wilson - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow for a 24x21 accessory dwelling with a 12x21 attached garage including a loft above the garage, and a 36x5 covered porch in an A1 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 19 of Allen Township, quadrant 100, parcel 006, common location is known as 6640 E. SR. 8 Kendallville, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

-          Review 2024 Meeting Dates

-          Miller Special Exception #562-Driveway

I.      Future Agenda Items

-          Elections of Officers

J.      Adjournment

Meeting Packet for the above agenda

Noble County of Zoning Board Appeals - Regular Session

Regular Meeting

DATE: November 1, 2023 • TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Consideration of Minutes

- October 4, 2023

E. Unfinished Business

F. New Business

Special Exception #564 Michael David Fry - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a kennel for up to 19 adult dogs in an A1 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 2 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location is known as 11554 N St Rd 5 Ligonier, IN.

Development Standards Variance #2309 Michael David Fry - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30) to allow for less the UDO minimum required kennel structure setback of 250' to be at 59' to the North, 179' to the South, and 233' to the West. Also, to allow for less the UDO required a minimum kennel exercise yard setback of 200', to be 20' to the North, 164' to the South, and 138' to the West. Real estate is located in Section 2 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location is known as 11554 N St Rd 5 Ligonier, IN.

Development Standards Variance #2310 Gary Jr & Michelle Hull - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.33) to allow the UDO minimum required 150’ lot width that narrows down at 220’ +/- to be 60’ for a 950’ +/- long easement, for a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision in an A1 zoning. Approval would allow three parcels to share one 60’ wide easement (no direct road front for any of the parcels). Real estate is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 011, common location is SW 1602 S. 50 W. Albion, IN.

Special Exception #565 Paul M & Lorene L Miller - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a kennel for private (not open to the public) boarding of up to 10 adult dogs in an A1 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 36 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 006, common location is known as 6519 W. 650 N. Ligonier, IN.

G. Junk, Trash, & Debris

H. Member Reports

I. Future Agenda Items

J. Adjournment

Meeting packet for the above petitions