Agendas

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

Regular Meeting

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

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

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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

Regular Meeting

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

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

Special Meeting

DATE: November 1, 2023   *   TIME:  6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Commissioners’ Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    New Business

Variance #2313 Jody L & Valerie F Aistrop – Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Plat Restrictions applicable to Pheasant Cove to Lower Long Lake (rec. plat 04-0174) to allow less the required side yard setback of 20' to be at 5' from the west property line, and less the required backyard setback of 50' (north) to be at 37' (existing detached garage) for construction of a 40'x40' addition to the existing detached garage. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 100, parcel 039, common location is known as Lot 39 in Pheasant Cove; 3314 W. Vacation Way Albion, IN.

E.    Adjournment

Regular Meeting

DATE: September 6, 2023   *   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          August 2, 2023

E.     Unfinished Business

F.     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. 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.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.     Adjournment

Regular Meeting

DATE: July 5, 2023   *   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.     Call to Order

B.     Roll Call

C.     Determination of Quorum

D.     Consideration of Minutes

-          June 7, 2023

E.     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.

F.     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. 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.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment

Regular Meeting

DATE: June 7, 2023  *   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Conference Room in the Noble County Annex Building

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          May 3, 2023, Special & Regular Meeting

E.    Unfinished Business

F.     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

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.     Adjournment