Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: January 15, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 PM
LOCATION: Noble County Annex Building – Albion, Indiana
AGENDA

1.     Call to Order
2.     Roll Call
3.     Determination of Quorum
4.     Election of Officers
5.     Consideration of minutes

          December 18, 2024
6.     Unfinished Business

WITHDRAWN Rezone #590 Mosier, Larry L & Lavonne ETAL - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 8.03+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Low-Intensity Industrial (I1) District to allow for the permitted uses in the I1 zoning district, specifically Warehouse “Self-Storage” / outdoor Recreational Vehicle/Boat storage. Real estate is located in Section 30 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as East of 5704 W. 500 S. Columbia City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/13/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

7.     New Business

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the following amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance:

  • The Noble County Legislative Body initiated a proposal on December 16th, 2024, for the initiation of a moratorium, by a 2-1 vote, for the Plan Commission to consider the following: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 3.04 & Article 9.10: A one (1) year moratorium for Article 3.04 & Article 9.10 regarding Commercial Solar Overlay District: No applications will be accepted during this time frame.

  • Article 9.18(C)(2): Restrictions: the minor subdivision process may be used up to two times, allowing for no more than three tracts; which include the remainder of the parent parcel. Approval of this amendment would be effective on existing parent parcels that have not used the Minor Subdivision process in the past.

  • Article 9.19(B)(2)(c): Adjusting lot lines; two owners may adjust a lot line separating their two properties if survey errors were discovered; or if both owners desire a modification as long as it does not result in any new or escalation of a nonconformance; or and does not reduce either’s lot area by more than twenty percent (20%).

  • Land Use Matrix Updates to comply with the most recent Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) revision – 10/15/2024.

Rezoning No. 591 BONTRAGER, WELDON - In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning Ordinance (Articles 4 & 5) and the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.40+/- ac from A (Agriculture) & GB (General Business) to entirely GB to address the existing inconsistent zoning on the parcel, and to allow for the permitted uses in the GB District, Business Uses; Food Sales & Service, and/or Retail Sales. Real estate is located in Section 17 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcel 041, common location known as 132 S. Jefferson St. Cromwell, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/27/2025 at 10:15 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN.

8.     Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Addresses                                                                 

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

9.     Future Agenda Items
10.   Adjournment

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:  January 8, 2025  ·  TIME:   8:10 a.m.
LOCATION: Conference Room in Plan Commission Office, Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.      Call to Order
B.      Roll Call
C.      Determination of Quorum
D.     Unfinished Business
E.      New Business

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1241 BARBARA A ETAL (James Dean Zellers) MICHAEL- In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning and the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 1-lot minor subdivision of 3.50+/- ac to be known as Greider Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 37.06+/- ac. Property is located in Section 18 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 11672 W. 300 N. Cromwell, IN.

Administrative Subdivision No. 1242 BARBARA A ETAL (James Dean Zellers) MICHAEL- In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning Ordinance and the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.19 B.2.d) requests an Administrative Subdivision to subdivide a parcel into large lots; ending results Tract I as 14.50+/- ac and Tract II as 22.56+/- ac. The Noble County Surveyor and the Noble County Zoning Administrator will consider the Administrative Subdivision. Property is located in Section 18 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 11672 W. 300 N. Cromwell, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1243 CHARLES L NESBITT - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 2-lot minor subdivision of 4.65+/- ac to be known as Nesbitt Estate; Lot 1 as 2.00+/- ac and Lot 2 as 2.65+/- ac, leaving a remainder of 0.51+/- ac which shall be combined by Administrative Subdivision #1244 to follow immediately. The property is located in Section 29 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001, common location 1279 N. 750 E. Avilla, IN.

Administrative Subdivision No. 1244 JOHN O & LARAINE NACK NESBITT; CHARLES L, NESBITT- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.19 B.2.b request to merge parcels 300-003 (6.93 +/- ac) and parcel 300-015 (1.74+/- ac), and the remainder of 0.51+/- ac (parcel 300-001 – See Minor Sub #1245) to total 9.18+/- ac. Will be reviewed and considered by the Noble County Surveyor and the Noble County Zoning Administrator. Property is located in Section 29 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location 1355 N. 750 E. Avilla, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1246 CONNIE J SMITH - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 1-lot minor subdivision of 2.00+/- ac to be known as J & J Albert Addition; leaving a remainder of 10.53+/- ac. Property is located in Section 24 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcel 014, common location 2118 N. 650 W. Kimmell, IN

F.       Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.      Adjournment

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Plan Commission Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION

DATE: December 18, 2024   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building – 109 N York Street Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order

2.       Roll Call

3.       Determination of Quorum

4.       Consideration of minutes

-          November 20, 2024

1.       Unfinished Business

Board to consider UDO Revision from the Commissioners:

·         Article 3.04 H.6: –Liability Insurance: The Landowner of the personal property allowing a CSES, shall show proof of (personal) liability insurance of no less than 2 million dollars, with proof of liability submitted no less than every three (3) years to the Legislative body and the Zoning Administrator. Additionally, the owner/operator of the commercial solar energy system shall submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance annually to the County Commissioners and the Zoning Administrator throughout the lifetime of the project. The Certificate of Liability Insurance shall list Noble County as an additional insured. Required insurance specifications shall include:

·         Article 3.04 P Operation and Maintenance & Article 9.10 I.2 Surety Updates: adjust the re-examination time frame to be every 3 years (as opposed to the current every 5 years).

2.       New Business

Rezone #590 Mosier, Larry L & Lavonne ETAL - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 8.03+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Low-Intensity Industrial (I1) District to allow for the permitted uses in the I1 zoning district, specifically Warehouse “Self-Storage” / outdoor Recreational Vehicle/Boat storage. Real estate is located in Section 30 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as East of 5704 W. 500 S. Columbia City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/13/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

Board Discussion regarding possible UDO Revisions – to consider scheduling a public hearing regarding:

·         Defining Winery, Brewery and Distillery

o   Article 5 - Winery, Brewery, and Distillery Development Standards

·         Article 5.66 – Telecommunication Facility Standards

·         Article 9.16, 9.18, and 9.19 – minor adjustments to the subdivision processes

·         Correct the Land Use Matrix

  Compressive Plan Discussion

      Plan Commission BZA Appointment for 2025

3.       Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Addresses                                               

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

o  T. Tackett to present draft end-of-the-year report & new members

4.       Future Agenda Items

-          Annual Attorney Contract Review.

-          Meeting time 6:00 pm

5.       Adjournment

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION

Plat Committee

DATE:  December 11, 2024  ·  TIME:   8:10 a.m.

LOCATION: Conference Room in Plan Commission Office, Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA 

A.     Call to Order

B.     Roll Call

C.      Determination of Quorum

D.     Unfinished Business

E.      New Business

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1238 BERNARD L LASH - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 2-lot minor subdivision of 9.00+/- ac to be known as Lash Acres. Lot 1 to be 3.00+/- ac and Lot 2 to be 6.00+/- ac; leaving a remainder of 21.57+/- ac to be combined by an Administrative Subdivision. Property is located in Section 5 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 011, and Section 6 of Swan Township, quadrant 200, parcel 003, common location 0780 S. 700 E. Avilla, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1239 SETH E CARTER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 2-lot minor subdivision of 7.69+/- ac to be known as Seth’s Subdivision. Lot 1 to be 2.00+/- ac and Lot 2 to be 5.69+/- ac; leaving no remainder. Property is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location 3630 E. 550 S. -57 Churubusco, IN.

F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions

G.      Adjournment

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION

Plat Committee

DATE: November 27, 2024 • TIME: 8:10 a.m.

LOCATION: Noble County Plan Commissions Conference Room – 109 N. York St. Albion

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Unfinished business

E. New Business

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1236 MARLON & BECKY MILLER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 2-lot minor subdivision of 8.88+/- ac to be known as River Bend Minor Subdivision. Lot 1 to be 5.88+/- ac and Lot 2 to be 3.00+/- ac; leaving a remainder of 15.58+/- ac. Property is located in section 7 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 005, common location 11794 W. 1025 N. -57 Millersburg, IN.

F. BZA & Plan Commission review upcoming petitions.

G. Adjournment

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Plan Commission Regular Meeting - November 20, 2024

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION

DATE: November 20, 2024   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building – 109 N York Street Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

1.     Call to Order

2.     Roll Call

3.     Determination of Quorum

4.     Consideration of minutes

-          September 18, 2024

-          September 23, 2024

5.     Unfinished Business

6.     New Business

Simple Subdivision #1230 Eash, Jerry W & Mary J- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 1-lot Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 to be 2.01+/- ac, to be known as Eash Farm Homestead Minor Subdivision. Also requesting to leave a remainder of 0.99+/- ac with less the UDO minimum required road front and lot front, to be considered a non-conforming and non-buildable parcel. Real estate is located in Section 19 of Orange Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 0151 E. 800 N. Wawaka, IN.

Rezoning #588 Eicher, Benjamin L & Maryann H- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance, requests a Zoning Map Amendment from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) to rezone 7.41+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Low-Intensity Industrial (I1) District to allow for the permitted uses in the I1 zoning. Real estate is located in Section 10 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcel 007 common location known as 10555 N. 1000 E. Kendallville, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 11/25/2024 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701

Standard Subdivision #1235 Tri County Land Trustee Corporation Bontrager, Kenneth & Maria- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.19) requests a 1-Lot Major Subdivision of 3.72+/- ac, to be known as Scenic Meadow Major Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 61.28+/- ac. Property is located in Section 7 of Orange Township, quadrant 100, parcel 003, common location East and South of 0634 E. Northport Rd. Rome City, IN.

Rezoning #589 Tri County Land Trustee Corporation Bontrager, Kenneth & Maria- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance, requests a Zoning Map Amendment from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) to rezone 3.72+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Institutional (IS) District to allow for the permitted uses in the IS zoning. Real estate is located in Section 07 of Orange Township, quadrant 100, parcel 006 common location known as East and South of 0634 E. Northport Rd. Rome City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 11/25/2024 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701

Plan Commission to approve 2025 meeting(s) date for Plan Commission, Platt Committee and Board of Zoning Appeals.

7. Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Addresses                                                                 

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

-          Signature Block – Development Plan

-          Open Board seats

-          Standard process in office – ownership change

-          Member Attendance

-          Comprehensive Plan

8.     Future Agenda Items

9.     Adjournment

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Teresa Tackett.