Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: January 7, 2026   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Commissioner’s Room, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217

AGENDA

11/5/25 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Election of Officers
E.     Consideration of Minutes
-   December 3, 2025
F.     Unfinished Business
G.    New Business
-   Special Exception #598 STEINKE, CHAD & LISA - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04), request a Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling in an A1 zoning district to be accessed by continued use of an existing easement. Real estate is located in Section 22 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 017, common location known as 9894 E 300 S, LaOtto, IN.

-   Development Standards Variance #2390 FOSTER, THOMAS - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), requests a development Standards Variance in a Lake Residential Zoning (LR) to be less the UDO required minimum Front Yard setback of 30' from the edge of the ROW, to be at 7' for construction of a 363-sf deck between the house and garage. Also, to be less than the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75' from the water's edge to be at 46', for the construction of a deck (waterside) of 475-sf. Real estate is located in Section 9 of Washington Township, quadrant 100, parcel 100; Lot 32 of Turkey Creek Heights, 1st addition. Common location known as 9294 W Harper Lake Road, Kimmell, IN.
-   Development Standards Variance #2391 JACKEMEYER, JOSHUA I - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), request a Development Standards Variance to be less than the UDO-required minimum dwelling unit size of 960 sf to be at 750 sf to allow a more handicap-accessible entrance from the garage. The additional 990 sf of the garage will be used to store a boat, lawn equipment, etc. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 100, parcel 081; Lot 81 of Pheasant Cove to Lower Long Lake. Common location known as 1628 N. Fresh Air Ave, Albion, IN.

H.    Junk, Trash, & Debris
I.      Member Reports
J.      Future Agenda Items
K.     Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: December 3, 2025   ·  TIME:   6:30 p.m. - Doors open at 6:10 p.m.
LOCATION: Commissioner’s Room, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Ind.
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217

11/5/25 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

AGENDA

A.     Call to Order
B.     Roll Call
C.     Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
-   November 3, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
Variance #2383 GUILFOYLE, CINDY- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21, 5.08), requests a Use Variance to allow the placement and use of an accessory structure (14’x32’ shed with 6’x32’ porch), without construction of a Primary Dwelling, for recreational use and storage of personal items in the Lake Residential (LR) zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 021, common location known as West of 1194 S 90 W, Albion, IN.

Variance #2384 GUILFOYLE, CINDY- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), requests to be less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75’ to the water’s edge, to be at 30’ North (Silver Lake) and 38’ to the West (channel) for a shed recently installed without permits in a Lake Residential (LR) zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 021, common location known as West of 1194 S 90 W, Albion, IN.

F.     New Business

Development Standards Variance #2387 Michael, Kenneth K & Marcia L - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03), requests to allow an accessory dwelling on less than the UDO required 2 ac minimum, to be on 1.43+/- ac tract; 2 adjoining tracts total 1.43+/- ac. Real estate is located in Section 23 of Sparta Township, quadrant 400, parcel 015 and 022, common location known as 7866 W Cromwell Rd, Ligonier, IN.

Special Exception #595 Michael, Kenneth K & Marcia L - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04), requests a Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling in an A1 zoning district. Real estate located in Section 23 of Sparta Township, quadrant 400, parcel 015 and 22, common location known as 7866 W Cromwell Rd, Ligonier, IN.

Special Exception #597 Chapman, Brandon & Shannon L c/o Janet Lanning & Keith Langer - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04), request a Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling attached to the primary dwelling in an A1 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 005, common location known as 1705 S 700 E, Avilla.

Use Variance #2389 Maley, Zachary D - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03, 5.39), requests to allow an excavating business in an A1 zoning district (1.377+/- ac) in 1500 sq. ft. of an existing barn. Additional request for outside storage of up to twenty (20) vehicles that are related to the business, also including three (3) containers for equipment storage related to the business. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location known as 11560 E 300 S, LaOtto, IN.

Use Variance #2388 Eash, Clayton & Mary Sue and Tri County Heating & Energy LLC - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.39) request to permit the utilization of a 10,800 sq ft of a barndominium for the use of a plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contracting business, with screened outdoor storage and up to 15 employees in the A1 zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 15 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location known as 9462 N 275 W, Ligonier, IN.

G.     Junk, Trash, & Debris
H.     Member Reports
I.     Future Agenda Items
J.    Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: November 5, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Commissioner’s Room, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA

11/5/25 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
-      October 1, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
-      Memorandum Development Standards Variance #2385
F.     New Business
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE #2386 KASTEN, ROBERT D & KATIE ANNE ALLEN - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04), requests to allow an extension of Development Standards Variance #2181, for an additional 5-year, continued, temporary use of 984 square feet of living space (less the UDO required minimum of 1,200 square feet), in a machine shop, as previously approved by variance #2181. The current temporary living space will be converted into an office for the family-only farm once a new primary dwelling is constructed. Real estate is located in Section 22 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcels 005, common location known as 8128 N 300 W Wawaka, IN.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION #596 GURLEY, DONALD L & ANNA E - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (2.03 & 5.04), request a Special Exception to allow an Accessory Dwelling in an A1 zoning district, and to permit substantial completion within 5 years. Real estate located in Section 5 of Wayne Township, quadrant 400, parcel 005, common location known as 7084 E 1200 N Wolcottville, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris
H.    Member Reports
I.      Future Agenda Items
J.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: October 1, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.
  LOCATION: Commissioner’s Room, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA

10/1/25 BZA Regular Session Live Stream

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Pledge of Allegiance
C.    Roll Call
D.    Determination of Quorum
E.     Consideration of Minutes
-          September 3, 2025
-          September 17, 2025
F.     Unfinished Business
G.    New Business
Variance #2380 BONTRAGER FAMILY TRUST, Orvan Bontrager- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03), requests a temporary Use Variance for 1.5 years from the date of approval, to allow for a light manufacturing (poly furniture) wholesale business in an A1 zoning district, with 14 employees who do not reside in the home, and for hours of operation to begin at 5:00AM, with receiving from 6:30 AM–2:00 PM. Also, to include screened outside storage. If approved, ILP #18-234 will no longer be valid. Real Estate is located in Section 10 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 010, common location known as 10156 N 250 W, Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2382 GUNDER, JOSHUA E- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04), requests a Development Standards Variance to be less than the UDO minimum Front Yard setback of 85’ from the centerline of the road to be at 62’ for the construction of a 24’x32’ addition to an existing pole barn. Real estate is located in Section 28 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 013, common location known as 2469 E 125 N, Albion, IN.

Variance #2383 GUILFOYLE, CINDY- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.21, 5.08), requests a Use Variance to allow the placement and use of an accessory structure (14’x32’ shed with 6’x32’ porch), without construction of a Primary Dwelling, for recreational use and storage of personal items in the Lake Residential (LR) zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 021, common location known as West of 1194 S 90 W, Albion, IN.

Variance #2384 GUILFOYLE, CINDY- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), requests to be less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75’ to the water’s edge, to be at 30’ North (Silver Lake) and 38’ to the West (channel) for a shed recently installed without permits in a Lake Residential (LR) zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 021, common location known as West of 1194 S 90 W, Albion, IN.

Variance #2385 FULK, DAVID E & BARBARA- In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04), requests to allow the use of a 35’ ingress/egress easement as access to and frontage for an existing parcel, to allow for a proposed 2-Lot Minor Subdivision. Real estate is located in Section 35 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcels 015 & 011, common location known as 4485 E 600 S -57 Churubusco, IN.

H.    Junk, Trash, & Debris
I.    Member Reports
J.    Future Agenda Items
K.    Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Special Meeting

NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SPECIAL SESSION
DATE: September 17, 2025   ·  TIME:   6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Conference Room, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA

9/17/25 BZA Special Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

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

SPECIAL EXCEPTION #594 MULLINS, COLIN c/o Eric Mullin - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.09 & 5.04), request a Special Exception to allow an accessory dwelling in an RE zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 21 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, Lot 1 of Mullins Compound, common location known as 2045 E 400 S – 57, Churubusco, IN.

VARIANCE #2381 MULLINS, COLIN c/o Eric Mullins - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04), requests a Development Standards Variance to exceed the UDO maximum size for an accessory dwelling (1,200 square feet) to be at 1,600 square feet; and for the accessory dwelling to utilize a separate septic system. Real estate is located in Section 21 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, Lot 1 of Mullins Compound, common location known as 2045 E 400 S – 57, Churubusco, IN.

E.     Adjournment