Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

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

Meeting Packet for the above agenda

Noble County of Zoning Board Appeals - Regular Session

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

Meeting packet for the above petitions

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Special Meeting

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

Meeting Packet for the above petition

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

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

-          September 6, 2023

E.     Unfinished Business

F.     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. Real estate is located in Section 20 of Sparta Township, quadrant 100, parcel 010, 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, common location is known as Lot 13 of Chain-O-Lakes Estates 4th Addition, 0298 W. Herron Dr. Albion, IN.

G.    Junk, Trash, & Debris

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.      Adjournment

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

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