Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Session

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Regular Meeting

DATE: November 6, 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

-          October 2, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

-          Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Dambra Variance #2345

F.     New Business

Variance No.2348 VANCAMP, BARRY L & KIMBERLY R - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow less the UDO required minimum dwelling size of 1,200 square feet to be at 750 square feet in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 200, parcel 327; common location known as Lot 2 of Hilltop Estates; West of 3331 W. Hilltop Dr.-57 Columbia City, IN.

Special Exception No. 574 GRABER, LYLE DEAN & NORA SUE - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.31) request a Special Exception to allow for a kennel for up to 14 adult dogs in an A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 25 of Perry Township, Quadrant 300, Parcel 009; common location known as 6690 W. US 6 Ligonier, IN.

Variance No.2349 FIKE, ROY - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow less the UDO minimum side yard setback of 25’ to be at 16’ (North) for the construction of a new 1,465 square foot home attached to an existing accessory structure in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 400, parcel 002; common location known as North of 0568 N. 200 E. Albion, IN 46701.

Variance No.2350 WACKER, JAMES H & EILEEN M - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 Accessory Dwelling Standards) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for the current dwelling (approximately 1368 sq. ft.) to be considered an accessory dwelling over the UDO permitted maximum size of 1200 sq. ft., allowing for the construction of a new primary dwelling to be over 1368 sq. ft. in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN 46701.

Variance No.2351 SMITH, FRANK E & NORA M & LUCINDA HICKS - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) Requests to be less the UDO Minimum Front Yard Setback of 85’ from the centerline of the road to be at 62’ for the placement of a 24’x25’ portable open steel building (carport) over the existing parking area. Real Estate is located in Section 34 of York Township, quadrant 400, parcel 008, common location known as 0520 N. Long Lake Rd. Albion, IN.

Variance No.2353 ERPELDING, KAMA R & JACQUELYN L CLAPPER c/o Caleb Decker – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03), requests to allow an Automobile Repair Shop, operation hours Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm, in an A1 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 22 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 015, common location known as 3433 S. 950 E. Laotto, 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: October 2, 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

—September 4, 2024

E.     Unfinished Business

- Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Variance #2342 Tri-County Land Trustee Corporation / Noah & Mary Etta Fry

F.     New Business

Variance #2344 Rex A & Tonya L Fulk - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required minimum side yard setback of 25’ for a primary structure to be at 20’ (West) for the construction of a new home attached to the existing garage. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 009, common location known as 6369 E. Lisbon Rd. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2345 Jay G & Christine C Dambra - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required Minimum side yard setback of 5’ for an accessory structure to be at 3’ (South), and less the UDO required Minimum front yard setback of 30’ from the edge of the ROW to be at 3’ to the ROW (West) for the construction of a new 12’x14’ shed. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 400, parcel 032, common location known as 0228 E. Lakeview Dr. Wawaka, IN.Lot 04 of Vine Dine Addition No. 3.

Special Exception # 573 James H & Eileen M Wacker - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.04) request a Special Exception to allow for an Accessory Dwelling in an A1 Zoning District.  Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, Quadrant 200, Parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN.

Variance #2346 James H & Eileen M Wacker - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow the current 1,260 sf home to be considered an Accessory Dwelling, allowing for construction of a new Primary Dwelling over 1,300 sf in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN.

Variance #2347 LAKESIDE RENTALS LLC, John Lengacher - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75’ to be at 21’ from the water’s edge for the construction of a 24x15 concrete patio with an upper deck. Construction of the home would meet infill setbacks of 36’ from the water's edge. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Elkhart Township, Quadrant 100, parcel 008; common location known as 0076 W. Waldron Lake Dr. Wawaka, 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: 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