NOBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: November 4, 2026 · TIME: 7:00 p.m. · Doors open at 6:45 pm
LOCATION: Noble County Annex; 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Determination of Quorum
E. Consideration of Minutes
- August 5, 2026, September 2, 2026, October 7, 2026
F. Unfinished Business
G. New Business
Variance #2421 MB LAKEHOUSE LLC, Bob Bowser & Mary Malle - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.23 & 2.24), request to allow any future residential development to include single-wide, park model, and/or stick-built structures with a square footage to be less than the UDO required minimum dwelling unit size of 960sf to be no less than 550sf. Real estate is located in Section 15 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 038, common location known as 3051 S SR 8, Albion IN.
Variance #2422 OPLIGER, ISAAC S & MOLYNDA - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), request to be less the UDO minimum required front yard setback (roadside/property line) of 30' and less than Staff approved infill of 22'.5" to be at 14' for the construction of a new primary dwelling. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 300, parcel 012, common location known as 9302 N Steinbarger Lake Dr, Wawaka IN.
Variance #2423 PHIL & VI LLC & JAY & SANDY LLC - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04 & 5.37) Request to be less the UDO required minimum Lot Front of 150' (& no less than 60% (equiv. 90')) to be at 0' and to be less the UDO required minimum lot width of 150' at 85' from the centerline of the road to meet the 150’ Lot Width requirement at 3,200’+/- from the centerline of the road, allowing access by a 50' easement. Real estate is located in Section 27 of Elkhart Township, Quadrant 300, parcel 001; common location known as West of 7471 N 200 W Wawaka, IN.
Variance #2424 STEIN, CAROL M & TODD S - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.56), request to allow a Retail Boutique (1,650sf - South barn): formal wear, faux floral design, & gift shop up to 6 employees, hours of 8am-6pm. Also request for one (1) directional / location sign for delivery and retail parking. Real estate located in Section 36 of Green Township, Quadrant 200, parcel 008; common location known as 5625 E 600 S -57 Churubusco, IN.
Variance #2425 STEIN, CAROL M & TODD S - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.56), request for a light industrial use of ready-mix barrel repair/welding as well as fabrication of barrel fins, up to 5 employees, noise producing equipment between the hours of 8am-6pm (North barn), also request for one (1) directional / location sign for delivery and retail parking. Real estate located in Section 36 of Green Township, Quadrant 200, parcel 008; common location known as 5625 E 600 S -57 Churubusco, IN.
H. Junk, Trash, & Debris
I. Member Reports
J. Future Agenda Items
K. Adjournment