Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

DATE: September 4, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

Live-streaming at 7:00 pm; https://www.youtube.com/@NobleCo-IN

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          August 7, 2024

E.    Unfinished Business

-        Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Variance #2339 Fiandt/Sawatsky

F.     New Business

Variance #2341 Donald G & Sylvia K Brown - Requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required waterside setback of 75’ to be at 58’ from the water’s edge for the construction of a 14’x12’ gazebo. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 400, parcel 036, common location known as 0236 E. Lakeview Dr. Wawaka, IN.

Variance #2342 Tri-County Land Trustee Corporation c/o Noah & Mary Etta Fry - Requests a Use Variance to allow the use of a retail grocery store (Article 11 Type 3 & Type 4 retail) in an A1 zoning District, with hours of operation to be 8 am to 4:30 pm. Parking to meet the UDO standards for Type 4 retail. Also, request for substantial completion in 2 years due to State requirements. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 004, common location known as 0277 W. 1200 N. - 57 Wolcottville, IN.

Variance #2343 Seth E Carter - Requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required Minimum Front yard setback of 85’ from the Centerline of the road to be at 40’ from the centerline of the road, due to topography, for the construction of a new home. Real estate is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location known as 3630 E. 550 S. Churubusco, IN.

Special Exception # 572 Mark E & Jacklyn S Young- Request a Special Exception to allow for an Accessory Dwelling in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 33 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 014, common location known as 2218 E. 550 S. Churubusco, IN.     

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.     Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

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

PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

- July 3, 2024

E.    Unfinished Business

F.     New Business

Variance #2339 Fiandt, Bradley D & Julia Renee Sawatsky - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance, for less the UDO required Road Front (Article 5.37) and Lot Width (Article 2.04) for a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision, with a 25.50+/- remaining tract.  Application includes parcels I and III having 0’ road front and to continue the use of an existing 20’ ingress/egress easement (Co. Rd. 1000 N) to be extended approximately 150’ and shared by the 3 parcels. Also requesting the UDO required lot width of 90’ (60% of the required 150’ lot width) at 85’ from the centerline of the road, for parcel 1 to meet the lot width requirement at 656+/- feet, parcel III to meet the lot width requirement at 806+/- feet, and parcel II to have less the UDO required 90’ of road front to be at 50’ from Hilltop drive; parcel II meets the UDO lot width requirement. Real estate is located in Section 16 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcels 066 & 067, common location known as 8662 & 8686 E. 1000 N. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2340 Rothenbuhler, Ryan D & Cathy S - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow for less the UDO required minimum dwelling size of 1200 sq. ft. to be at least 952 sq. ft. Also to allow for less the UDO minimum required side yard setback of 25’ to be at 21’ South. Real estate is located in Section 4 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 009, common location known as North of 0799 S. 375 W. Kimmell, IN.

Special Exception #571 Lambright, Calvin L & Juanita – Requests a Special Exception from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04) to allow for an Accessory Dwelling of 1,152 sq. ft. in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 19 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 002, common location known as 5156 W. 850 N. Ligonier, IN.                                    

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.     Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

DATE: July 3, 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

-          June 5, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

F.     New Business

Variance #2334 Carper LLC - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.33) to allow for the placement of a 30,000-gallon propane storage tank for bulk residential distribution in a C3 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 295, common location known as 1445 S. US 33 Wolf Lake, IN.

Variance #2335 Linda K Gorsuch – Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance, for less the UDO required Road Front (Article 5.37) and Lot Width (Article 2.04) for a proposed three (3) tract Administrative Subdivision. The request is for less the UDO minimum required road frontage of no less than 90' (60% of the UDO minimum required lot width of 150') to be at 75' for two (2) of the three proposed tracts, (Tract III meets the UDO Minimum requirements) and for the lot width requirement of 150’ at 85’ from the centerline of the road, to be at 434’ for proposed Tract I and 1,812’ for proposed Tract II. Real estate is located in Section 15 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 009, common location known as North of 2270 W. 900 N. Wawaka, IN.

Special Exception #570 Robbie H & Kelly S Craft - Requests a Special Exception from the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.04) for an Accessory Dwelling of 1,056 sq. ft. in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 13 of Allen Township, quadrant 400, parcel 019, common location known as 3724 N. 1100 E. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2336 Robbie H & Kelly S Craft - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04) to allow an accessory dwelling to utilize separate utility connections from the primary dwelling for the driveway, well, and electricity. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Allem Township, quadrant 400, parcel 019, common location known as 3724 N. 1100 E. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2337 Aaron J Sell - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21 & 5.39) to allow for the permanent placement of a 2014 Heartland Prowler RV camper, including any upgraded RV units (as long as development setbacks are met with placement proven to PC staff). Real estate is located in Section 16 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 200, parcel 023, common location known as West of 2829 E SR 8 Albion, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

DATE: June 5, 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

-          April 24, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

Memorandum of Findings of Fact for Variance #2323

F.     New Business

Variance #2329 Freeman Family Irrevocable Trust - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.33) to allow less the UDO minimum required road front of no less than 90’ (60% of the UDO minimum lot width of 150’) to be at 60’, allowing a 1-lot minor subdivision in an A1 zoning district. Also, to allow the UDO required minimum lot width to be at a greater distance than 85’ from the centerline of the road, opening to the UDO required 150’ minimum lot width for 1-lot known as Lot 1 to be at approximately 668 +/- ft. the centerline of the road. Real estate is located in Section 35 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 005, common location known as 4165 E. Baseline Rd. Albion, IN.

Variance #2330 Steven M Delucenay- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow less the UDO required minimum side yard setback (North) of 5' to be at 1', and less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75' to be at 46', for construction of a handicap accessible sidewalk, ramp, 5x5 open porch, and 14x36 detached deck (waterside). The real estate is located in Section 32 of Noble Township, quadrant 100, parcel 009, common location known as Lot 5 of High Point Addition to Big Lake Resort, 5217 S High Point Dr. Albion, IN.

Variance #2331 Miller Family Trust - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.13) to allow less the UDO minimum required livestock operation structure setback of 150' to be at 100' from the North, South, and East property lines for construction of a non-IDEM regulated chicken barn. The real estate is located in Section 5 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 003, common location known as 11737 N. 400 W. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2332 Eagle Ridge School (District 25-4) - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.25) to allow a second institutional primary use of a cemetery on the property in the IS zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 7 of York Township, quadrant 400, parcel 006, common location known as 4532 N. 600 W. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2333 BK Collective, LLC – Isabelle Reed - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow less the UDO minimum required waterside setback of 75’ to be at 35’ for the construction/replacement of a 12x24 attached, open wood deck (structure will cross over Lot 15 to adjacent parcel 100-182 (same ownership)). The real estate is located in Section 32 of Noble Township, quadrant 100, parcel 021 & 182, common location known as Lot 15 of High Point Addition to Big Lake Resort, 5169 S. High Point Dr. Albion, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

DATE: April 24, 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

-          April 3, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

Memorandum of Findings of Fact for Variance #2327

Variance #2323 Monroe L JR & Rachel & Lucas Barkman- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.33) to allow less the UDO required lot front of no less than 90’ of road front (60% of the 150’ required) to be at 50’, for three proposed tracts in an A1 zoning district. Also, to allow the UDO required minimum lot width to be at a greater distance than 85’ from the centerline of the road, opening to the UDO required 150’ minimum lot width for Tract A to be at 2159.83 +/- ft., Tract B to be at 1497.40+/- ft., and Tract C to be at 296.89 +/- ft. from the centerline of the road. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location known as West of 10303 N. 400 W. Ligonier, IN.

F.     New Business

Special Exception 569 Justin Nawrocki - Requests a Special Exception from the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.04) for an Accessory Dwelling of 1180 sq. ft. (42x64 barn) in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 7 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 011, common location known as 1415 S. 650 E. Avilla, IN.

Variance #2328 Gary L & Tricia J Puckett - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75' to be at 42', and to allow less the side yard setback (North) of 5’ to be at 2’, for construction of a detached covered pavilion over an existing deck. The real estate is located in Section 16 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 200, parcel 052, common location known as Lot 27 of Sunset Beach, 3306 N Skinner Lake Dr W. Albion, IN

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment