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The Plan Commission office is located in the Noble County’s Annex Building

109 North York Street
Albion, IN 46701
Phone: (260) 636-7217
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Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Sessions

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

Date: October 4, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

  1. Agenda
  2. Call to Order
  3. Roll Call
  4. Determination of Quorum
  5. Consideration of Minutes
    • September 6, 2023
  6. Unfinished Business
  7. New Business
    Use Variance #2305 Salvador & Elodia Villa
    - Requests a Use Variance from the Town of Cromwell Zoning Ordinance (Section 4: Authorized Uses) to allow for a second dwelling (57’x27’ Doublewide modular home) to be placed permanently on the property in an A zoning district. If approved this would allow the applicants to age in place. The real estate is located in Section 20 of Sparta Township, quadrant 100, parcel 010, The common location is known as 2719 N. SR. 5 Cromwell, IN.

    Development Standards Variance #2306 K Randall Miller & Lane Robinson- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow an adjustment between two parcels, for less the UDO required 150’ lot width to be 60' (30' from each tract), and for the lot width to open to the UDO minimum required 150' to be no less than 610' from the road. If approved applicant(s) will request an Administrative Subdivision of 10.00 +/-ac from two existing tracts. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcels 002 & 011, common location is known as 1401 & 1545 N. 1000 W Cromwell, IN.

    Special Exception #563 Molly A McArdle & Zachary D Barnard - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) for a pet cemetery in A1 zoning and the crematory (retort/furnace) to be located in an existing 48’x50’ pole building which will include a small office space, for the lifetime of Molly McArdle & Zachary Barnard. Real estate is located in Section 36 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcels 004 and 009; common location known as 5610 & 5752 S 600 E – 57 Churubusco, IN.

    Development Standards Variance #2308 John II & Sacha Daniel - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow for less the UDO minimum required front yard (street) setback of 30' and acknowledging that Chain-O-Lakes Estates Subdivision Plat restrictions from the road (30’) and side-yard (25’) to be 6’ from the front yard (roads right of way) and 15’ from the northeast property line, for construction of a 24’x36’ detached garage. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Noble Township, quadrant 100, parcel 039, The common location is known as Lot 13 of Chain-O-Lakes Estates 4th Addition, 0298 W. Herron Dr. Albion, IN.
  8. Junk, Trash, & Debris
  9. Member Reports
  10. Future Agenda Items
  11. Adjournment

Posted on September 14, 2023, by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

Date: September 6, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Determination of Quorum
  4. Consideration of Minutes
    • August 2, 2023
  5. Unfinished Business
  6. New Business
    Variance #2302 Cheryl M Berner ETAL c/o Chad & Gina Pippenger -
    Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow for permanent placement of an existing 2001 Manufactured Home (Singlewide) on an A1 parcel. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 011, the common location is known as 7778 E. 400 S. Laotto, IN 46763.

    Special Exception #561 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. The 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 #2303 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 at 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.

    Variance #2304 Frick Services Inc. - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.38) to allow less the UDO minimum required side yard setback in an I2 zoning district of 20’ to be at 0.5’ (between an existing silo and comm building), 4.0’ (north of the existing comm building), and 1.0’ (south of the storage tank area). Also, less the UDO minimum required front yard setback of 40’ to be at 9.2’ from Tibbots St. Real estate is located in Section 28 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 091, common location is known as East of 7328 N. Albion St. Wawaka, IN.

    Special Exception #562 Dean H & Wilma E Miller- Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow an accessory dwelling of 1,200sq. ft. on an A1 zoned parcel. The real estate is located in Section 24 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 001, common location known as 6559 W. 900 N. Ligonier, IN.
  7. Junk, Trash, & Debris
  8. Member Reports
  9. Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

Posted on August 10, 2023, by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

Date: August 2, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Determination of Quorum
  4. Consideration of Minutes
  5. Unfinished Business
  6. New Business
    Variance #2300 Daniel R & Kelly A Pemberton -
    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 71’ for the construction of a new home. The real estate is located in Section 16 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 200, parcel 035, common location known as Lot 11 of Sunset Beach, 3438 N. Skinner Lake Dr. W. Albion, IN.

    Variance #2301 Kerry Stickler - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 C, E2, F5 & 7) to allow less the UDO minimum 1,200 sf per dwelling in A1 zoning to be at 981 sf (1,241 sf with a loft area) and less the UDO required 85’ from the centerline of the road to be 39.7’ (mudroom) for an addition to an existing schoolhouse, that sets 33.6’ from the centerline of the road. The structure would be converted into a dwelling. The real estate is located in Section 4 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 015, common location known as West of 3346 W 525 N Albion, IN.

    Variance #2299 Raymond Jr & Janet Lockett - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.33) to allow less the UDO required minimum lot (road) frontage per parcel of 150' to be 60', and opening to the required 150’ for the lot width to be at 1,020’ from the centerline of the road. Approval would allow for a future 1-lot Minor Subdivision of approx. 3.418+/- ac. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Perry Township, Quadrant 100, parcel 001, common location known as 10223 W. 1100 N. Ligonier, IN.
  7. Junk, Trash, & Debris
  8. Member Reports
  9. Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

Posted on July 19, 2023, by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

Date: July 5, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Determination of Quorum
  4. Consideration of Minutes
    • June 7, 2023
  5. Unfinished Business
    Variance #2294 John & Maxine Emmert - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04, 5.33, 7.01 & 7.28) to allow less the UDO required minimum lot width and lot (road) frontage per parcel of 150' to be 60' (located at the west of the property line rather than the east property line as prior submitted) and opening to the UDO minimum required lot width of 150’ at 85’ from the centerline of the road to be at 1002.51’ from the centerline of the road. Proposed by Administrative Subdivision #1088. The real estate is located in Section 1 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location is known as 6616 W. 500 N. Ligonier, IN.
  6. New Business
    Variance #2296 Brooks J Koble
    - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.33) for continued use of an existing easement for one (1) additional buildable parcel. Approval would allow for a 1-lot Minor Subdivision of 2.19 +/-ac (Sub # 1112) around the existing home and an Administrative Subdivision (Sub #1113) of 10.07 +/-ac. The real estate is located in Section 19 of Swan Township, Quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as 6350 E. 350 S. LaOtto, IN.

    Special Exception #560 Dean H & Wilma E Miller- Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow an accessory dwelling of 3,236 sq. ft. (see Variance #2297) on an A1 zoned parcel. Real estate is located in Section 24 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 001, common location known as 6559 W. 900 N. Ligonier, IN.

    Variance #2297 Dean H & Wilma E Miller - Requests a Development Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 C, E2, F5 & 7) to allow for an accessory dwelling exceeding the UDO maximum permitted 1200 sq ft to be 3,236 sq ft., (1,616 sq. ft. of primary living space with an attached 1,620 sq. ft. for family gatherings and summer kitchen area), with separate utilities and an additional barn (horse). Also, it allows the property owners to reside in the accessory dwelling rather than the primary (until a family member purchases the property). Real estate is located in Section 24 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 001, common location known as 6559 W. 900 N. Ligonier, IN.

    Variance #2298 Michael Case Toles - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow for less the UDO required minimum dwelling size of 1,200 sq. ft. to be 400 sq. ft. of living space in an A1 zoning; to be added onto the East side of an existing 30x40 pole building, to be used as a "hunting cabin". Additional construction will include 400 sq. ft. of cold storage added to the West side of the existing structure. The real estate is located in Section 3 of Wayne Township, Quadrant 200, parcel 008, Common location known as west of 9545 E 1125 N. Kendallville, IN.
  7. Junk, Trash, & Debris
  8. Member Reports
  9. Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

Posted on June 15, 2023, by Teresa Tackett.

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

Regular Meeting

Date: June 7, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Determination of Quorum
  4. Consideration of Minutes
    • May 3, 2023, Special & Regular Meeting
  5. Unfinished Business
  6. New Business
    Variance #2292 Delbert O & Annice G Robinson
    - Requests a Use Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21 & 5.08) to allow for the replacement of an existing 35x23 accessory structure (garage) with a new one, approximately 1000 sq. ft., to be built and used on a Lake Residential (LR) zoned parcel, without a primary structure first (dwelling, single-family detached). The real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcels 090 & 091, common location known as Lots 19 & 20 of Rarick’s Fourth Addition to Tippecanoe (Big) Lake Resort, East of 5638 S Williams St. Columbia City, IN.

    Special Exception #559 Joseph H & Joanna K Fike- Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow an existing 28’x40’ shop to permanently become an accessory dwelling of 1,120sq. ft. The structure was previously granted by variance #2103 for less than the UDO road setback of 70’. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 004, common location known as 6876 E Hopewell Rd. Avilla, IN.

    Variance #2294 John & Maxine Emmert - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04, 5.33, 7.01 & 7.28) to allow less the UDO required minimum lot width and lot (road) frontage per parcel of 150' to be at 60' and opening to the UDO minimum lot width of 150’ at 1002.51’ from the centerline of the road, as proposed by Administrative Subdivision #1088. The real estate is located in Section 1 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location is known as 6616 W. 500 N. Ligonier, IN.

    Variance #2295 ADP Land Holdings LLC c/o Allen & Diane Perlich - Requests a Use Variance from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow continued placement of an existing 1999 mobile home (single-wide) for 10 years, for continued use as a rental. The structure was previously approved by Variance #1983 for a 5-year placement and the owners do not intend to build a permanent structure at this time. Real estate is located in Section 2 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 004, common location known as 1288 W. 500 N. Albion, IN.

    Review BZA Rules
  7. Junk, Trash, & Debris
  8. Member Reports
  9. Future Agenda Items
  10. Adjournment

Posted on May 9, 2023, by Teresa Tackett.