Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Session

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting
DATE: December 4th, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building
AGENDA

12/6/24 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
E.    Unfinished Business
F.     New Business

Variance # 2352 Mervin S & Ruby M Bontrager c/o Harley Bontrager – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03), requests to allow for a two-family dwelling unit (Duplex) in an A1 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 01 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 011, common location known as 0803 W. Northport Rd. Rome City, IN.

Special Exception # 575 Cameron M & Haley N Francis c/o Jacob Atz, Atz Law Office – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04), request an accessory dwelling in an A1 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 25 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as 7458 N. 700 W. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2345 Cameron M & Haley N Francis c/o Jacob Atz, Atz Law Office – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 E 2), requests to allow for more than the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Accessory Dwelling maximum size of 1,200 sf to be at 2,308 sf (current dwelling) in an A1 zone district, allowing the construction of a new primary dwelling over 2,308 sf. Real Estate is located in Section 25 of Perry Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as 7458 N. 700 W. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2355 Nathaniel L & Abigal C Harris Correll c/o Tim Johnson, Next Modular – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04), requests less the UDO required minimum rear yard setback of 25’ to be at 10’ (North), for construction of a new 2-story home over 1200 sq. ft. and a deck (added to the rear of the home by 2034), in an A1 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 8 of Washington Township, quadrant 300, parcel 007, common location known as 10510 W. 200 S. Cromwell, IN.

Variance # 2356 Marianne L Vevia – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22), requests less the UDO required minimum front yard setback of 30’ from the road’s right-of-way (ROW) to be at 11’ (South), and for less the UDO required minimum rear yard setback of 20’ to be at 5’ (North). Also, to be greater than the UDO maximum lot coverage of 50% to be at 60% in a Lake Residential Zoning (LR) for constructing a new home. Real Estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 107, Lot 37 of Goss First Addition to Big Lake (replat), common location known as 3772 W. Ft. Wayne St. Columbia City, IN.

Special Exception # 576 Sheridan & Kristin Hall c/o Ryan Weber, Lakewood Surveying – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.33), requests to allow automobile sales in a C3 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 8 of Wayne Township, quadrant 200, parcel 053 common location known as 10420 N. SR 3 Kendallville, IN.                                                        

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

Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Session

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting
DATE: November 6, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building
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 2, 2024
E.     Unfinished Business
-    Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Dambra Variance #2345
F.     New Business

Variance No.2348 VANCAMP, BARRY L & KIMBERLY R - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow less the UDO required minimum dwelling size of 1,200 square feet to be at 750 square feet in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 200, parcel 327; common location known as Lot 2 of Hilltop Estates; West of 3331 W. Hilltop Dr.-57 Columbia City, IN.

Special Exception #574 GRABER, LYLE DEAN & NORA SUE - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.31) request a Special Exception to allow for a kennel for up to 14 adult dogs in an A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 25 of Perry Township, Quadrant 300, Parcel 009; common location known as 6690 W. US 6 Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2349 FIKE, ROY - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow less the UDO minimum side yard setback of 25’ to be at 16’ (North) for the construction of a new 1,465 square foot home attached to an existing accessory structure in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 400, parcel 002; common location known as North of 0568 N. 200 E. Albion, IN 46701.

Variance #2350 WACKER, JAMES H & EILEEN M - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 Accessory Dwelling Standards) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for the current dwelling (approximately 1368 sq. ft.) to be considered an accessory dwelling over the UDO permitted maximum size of 1200 sq. ft., allowing for the construction of a new primary dwelling to be over 1368 sq. ft. in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN 46701.

Variance #2351 SMITH, FRANK E & NORA M & LUCINDA HICKS - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) Requests to be less the UDO Minimum Front Yard Setback of 85’ from the centerline of the road to be at 62’ for the placement of a 24’x25’ portable open steel building (carport) over the existing parking area. Real Estate is located in Section 34 of York Township, quadrant 400, parcel 008, common location known as 0520 N. Long Lake Rd. Albion, IN.

Variance #2353 ERPELDING, KAMA R & JACQUELYN L CLAPPER c/o Caleb Decker – In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03), requests to allow an Automobile Repair Shop, operation hours Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm, in an A1 zoning district. Real Estate is located in Section 22 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 015, common location known as 3433 S. 950 E. Laotto, IN.                                             

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

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting
DATE: October 2, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building
AGENDA

10/2/24 No Live Stream due to technical difficulties

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
- September 4, 2024
E.     Unfinished Business
- Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Variance #2342 Tri-County Land Trustee Corporation / Noah & Mary Etta Fry

F.     New Business

Variance #2344 Rex A & Tonya L Fulk - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required minimum side yard setback of 25’ for a primary structure to be at 20’ (West) for the construction of a new home attached to the existing garage. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 009, common location known as 6369 E. Lisbon Rd. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2345 Jay G & Christine C Dambra - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required Minimum side yard setback of 5’ for an accessory structure to be at 3’ (South), and less the UDO required Minimum front yard setback of 30’ from the edge of the ROW to be at 3’ to the ROW (West) for the construction of a new 12’x14’ shed. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 400, parcel 032, common location known as 0228 E. Lakeview Dr. Wawaka, IN.Lot 04 of Vine Dine Addition No. 3.

Special Exception # 573 James H & Eileen M Wacker - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 2.03 & 5.04) request a Special Exception to allow for an Accessory Dwelling in an A1 Zoning District.  Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, Quadrant 200, Parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN.

Variance #2346 James H & Eileen M Wacker - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow the current 1,260 sf home to be considered an Accessory Dwelling, allowing for construction of a new Primary Dwelling over 1,300 sf in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate is located in Section 28 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 002; common location known as 3212 W. 100 N. Albion, IN.

Variance #2347 LAKESIDE RENTALS LLC, John Lengacher - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75’ to be at 21’ from the water’s edge for the construction of a 24x15 concrete patio with an upper deck. Construction of the home would meet infill setbacks of 36’ from the water's edge. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Elkhart Township, Quadrant 100, parcel 008; common location known as 0076 W. Waldron Lake Dr. Wawaka, IN.       

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

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting
DATE: September 4, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building
AGENDA

9/4/24 BZA Regular Meeting Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
-    August 7, 2024
E.    Unfinished Business
-   Memorandum of Finding of Fact for Variance #2339 Fiandt/Sawatsky
F.     New Business

Variance #2341 Donald G & Sylvia K Brown - Requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required waterside setback of 75’ to be at 58’ from the water’s edge for the construction of a 14’x12’ gazebo. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 400, parcel 036, common location known as 0236 E. Lakeview Dr. Wawaka, IN.

Variance #2342 Tri-County Land Trustee Corporation c/o Noah & Mary Etta Fry - Requests a Use Variance to allow the use of a retail grocery store (Article 11 Type 3 & Type 4 retail) in an A1 zoning District, with hours of operation to be 8 am to 4:30 pm. Parking to meet the UDO standards for Type 4 retail. Also, request for substantial completion in 2 years due to State requirements. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 004, common location known as 0277 W. 1200 N. - 57 Wolcottville, IN.

Variance #2343 Seth E Carter - Requests a Development Standards Variance to allow for less the UDO required Minimum Front yard setback of 85’ from the Centerline of the road to be at 40’ from the centerline of the road, due to topography, for the construction of a new home. Real estate is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location known as 3630 E. 550 S. Churubusco, IN.

Special Exception # 572 Mark E & Jacklyn S Young- Request a Special Exception to allow for an Accessory Dwelling in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 33 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 014, common location known as 2218 E. 550 S. Churubusco, IN.     

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

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting
DATE: August 7, 2024   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Commissioner’s Room in the Noble County Annex Building
AGENDA

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of Minutes
- July 3, 2024
E.    Unfinished Business
F.     New Business

Variance #2339 Fiandt, Bradley D & Julia Renee Sawatsky - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance, for less the UDO required Road Front (Article 5.37) and Lot Width (Article 2.04) for a proposed 2-lot minor subdivision, with a 25.50+/- remaining tract.  Application includes parcels I and III having 0’ road front and to continue the use of an existing 20’ ingress/egress easement (Co. Rd. 1000 N) to be extended approximately 150’ and shared by the 3 parcels. Also requesting the UDO required lot width of 90’ (60% of the required 150’ lot width) at 85’ from the centerline of the road, for parcel 1 to meet the lot width requirement at 656+/- feet, parcel III to meet the lot width requirement at 806+/- feet, and parcel II to have less the UDO required 90’ of road front to be at 50’ from Hilltop drive; parcel II meets the UDO lot width requirement. Real estate is located in Section 16 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcels 066 & 067, common location known as 8662 & 8686 E. 1000 N. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2340 Rothenbuhler, Ryan D & Cathy S - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow for less the UDO required minimum dwelling size of 1200 sq. ft. to be at least 952 sq. ft. Also to allow for less the UDO minimum required side yard setback of 25’ to be at 21’ South. Real estate is located in Section 4 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 009, common location known as North of 0799 S. 375 W. Kimmell, IN.

Special Exception #571 Lambright, Calvin L & Juanita – Requests a Special Exception from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.04) to allow for an Accessory Dwelling of 1,152 sq. ft. in an A1 Zoning District. The real estate is located in Section 19 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 002, common location known as 5156 W. 850 N. Ligonier, IN.                                    

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