12/3/25 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link
Approved Minutes
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
