NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: September 16, 2026 · TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov Phone: (260) 636-7217
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Determination of Quorum
4. Consideration of minutes
a. 8/22/2026 Regular Session Meeting Minutes
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
Rezoning #612 WHITESHIRE/HAMROC LLC, c/o Rebecca Schroeder- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 2.07 & 2.03, request to rezone 26.61+/-ac from Intense Agricultural (A3) to Production Agriculture (A1) to allow for the permitted uses in the A1 Zoning District. Real estate located in Section 1 of Washington Township, quadrant 200, parcel 009; common location known as 0497 S 650 W, Kimmell, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 9/28/2026 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701.
7. Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
a. Addresses
b. Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
c. Zoning Violation Report
d. Member Reports:
i. Council
ii. Commissioner
iii. Attorney
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment
9/9/2026 Plat Committee Meeting
NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION- Plat Committee
Wednesday, September 9, 2026; Time: 8:10 a.m.
LOCATION: Conference Room in Plan Commission Office, Noble County Annex Building AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Determination of Quorum
D. Unfinished Business
E. New Business
Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1375 LYNN DAVID & BRENDA KAY LASH- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.18 request a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.00 +/-ac to be known as Lash’s Lane; leaving a remainder of 2.51+/-ac combine by Administrative Subdivision #1375. Real estate is located in Section 29 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 019; common location known as North of 1104 N 700 E, Avilla, IN.
Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1377 ANTHONY D & BETH E CONWAY JEFFERS- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.18 request a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 3.46+/-ac to be known as Corrymela Farm; leaving a remainder of 24.00+/-ac. Real estate is located in Section 13 of Allen Township, quadrant 400, parcel 016; common location known as 3880 N 1100 E, Kendallville, IN.
Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1378 MIKE JAMES & GARY LYNN PIPPENGER- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.18, request a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 3.47+/-ac to be known as Noble Rural; leaving a remainder of 154.00+/-ac. Real estate is located in Section 2 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001; common location known as North of 0619 S 400 E, Albion, IN.
Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1379 JOHN & KATIE TRUST YODER- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.18, request a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, Lot-1 to be 12.00+/-ac and Lot-2 to be 12.01+/-ac, to be known as J & K Countryside Minor Subdivision. Real estate is located in Section 6 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcel 018; common location known as North of 5177 W 500 N, Ligonier, IN.
Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1380 JOSEPH P & LAVERA C TROYER- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance, Article 9.18, request a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.00+/-ac to be known as Troyer Heritage Acres Minor Subdivision, leaving a remainder of 18.31+/-ac. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400, parcel 004, common location known as 5791 W 1100 N, Ligonier, IN.
F. Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G. Adjournment
August 19, 2026 Plan Commission Regular Session
NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: August 19, 2026 · TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building, 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Determination of Quorum
4. Consideration of Minutes
a. July 22, 2026- Regular Session
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
Rezone #609 Edwin & Velda Yoder c/o Hand to the Plow Surveying LLC- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), requests to rezone 20.17+/- acres from Production Agriculture (A1) to Rural Estate (RE), for a 2-Lot Major Subdivision #1363. Real Estate is located in Section 10 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 008, common location West & South of 10222 N 300 W, Wawaka, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 8/24/2026 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701.
Major Subdivision #1363 Edwin & Velda Yoder c/o Hand to the Plow Surveying LLC- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Articles 9.16 & 9.17), requests primary & secondary plat approval for a 2-Lot Major Subdivision, Lot 1 as 5.00+/- ac and Lot 2 as 15.17+/- ac, to be known as Edwin Yoder Major Subdivision, leaving a remainder of 34.18+/- ac with 0’ lot front (recorded easement #260500278). Real Estate is located in Section 10 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 008, common location West & South of 10222 N 300 W, Wawaka, IN.
Rezone #610 D W Equipment, David Martin c/o Yoder James Law Office- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), requests to rezone 1.80+/- ac from Agriculture (A) (57-16-16-400-001.000-015) and 1.44+/- ac from the Residence District (R2) (57-16-16-400-155.000-015), to General Business (GB), for adjustment by an Administrative Subdivision #1364. Real estate is located in Section 16 of Sparta Township, quadrant 400, parcels 002, 001, 155; common location is North and East of 0591 N Jefferson St, Cromwell, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 8/24/2026 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701.
Rezone #611 Robert C & Karen M Koldyke c/o Nancy Deneau & Walker & Associates- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.22, request to rezone 4.00+/-ac from Production Agriculture (A1) to Rural Estate (RE) for a 2-Lot Major Subdivision #1372. Real estate is located in Section 28 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as West of 2340 E 125 N, Albion, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 8/24/2026 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN 46701.
Major Subdivision #1372 Robert C & Karen M Koldyke c/o Nancy Deneau & Walker & Associates- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16 & 9.17), request primary & secondary plat approval for a 2-Lot Major Subdivision; Lots 1 & 2 to be 2.00+/-ac to be known as Heritage Acres; leaving a remainder of 51.68+/-ac. Real estate is located in Section 28 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location known as West of 2340 E 125 N, Albion, IN.
7. Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
a. Addresses
b. Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
c. Zoning Violation Report
d. Member Report
i. Council
ii. Commissioner
iii. Attorney
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment
Plan Commission- Regular Session
NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: July 22, 2026 · TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Determination of Quorum
4. Consideration of minutes
a. 6/17/2026 Regular Session
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
Minor Subdivision #1354 Delbert O & Annice G Robinson c/o The Overland Energy Group- Rodney Parrott & Chamlin & Associates- Dave Peters- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.18, request a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 1.687+/- ac to be known as RSBR HIGHWAY 109 SUBDIVISION; leaving a remainder of 10.08+/- ac; See Rezone #608. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 093; common location known as vacant 11+/-ac tract South of 5598 State Rd 109, Columbia City, IN.
Minor Subdivision Plat-PDF
Rezone #608 Delbert O & Annice G Robinson c/o The Overland Energy Group- Rodney Parrott & Chamlin & Associates- Dave Peters- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.22, request to rezone 1.687+/-ac from Lake Residential (LR) to General Commercial (C2) Type 3 Retail, Medium Intensity, for construction of a 9,100 sf Dollar General Store; entrance/exit from St Rd 109. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 093; common location known as vacant 11+/-ac tract South of 5598 State Rd 109, Columbia City, IN.
Rezone Site Plan-PDF
Development Plan #7 Delbert O & Annice G Robinson c/o The Overland Energy Group- Rodney Parrott & Chamlin & Associates- Dave Peters- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance, requests a Development Plan for a 9,100 sf Dollar General Store in a General Commercial (C2) zoning district. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 093; common location known as South of 5598 State Rd 109, Columbia City, IN. See Minor Subdivision #1354 and Rezone #608.
Development Plan-PDF
7. Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
a. Address
b. Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
c. Zoning Violation Report
d. Member Reports:
i. Council
ii. Commissioner
iii. Attorney – Bankster LaOtto letter
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment
Plan Commission- Plat Committee
NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE: July 8, 2026 · TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Conference Room in Plan Commission Office, Noble County Annex Building
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Determination of Quorum
D. Unfinished Business
E. New Business
Minor Subdivision #1356 SIMON ACRES INC, c/o Richard Simon - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 6.69+/- ac, to be known as Harvey Homestead; leaving a remainder of 159.75+/- ac. See Also Administrative Subdivisions #1357 & 1358. Property is located in Section 2 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 200, parcels 001, common location 4677 E 500 N, Kendallville, IN.
Minor Subdivision #1360 ADJ FARMS LLC c/o Jackie Brown - In accordance with Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.00+/-ac to be known as ADJ Farms, LLC; leaving a remainder of 38.00+/-ac. Real estate is located in Section 28 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcel 001, common location known as 1317 N 900 W, Cromwell, IN.
F. Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G. Adjournment
Noble County Plan Commission- June 17, 2026
NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: June 17, 2026 · TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Noble County Annex Building: 109 N. York Street, Albion, IN
Email: planning@nobleco.gov Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA
6/17/2026 Plan Commission Live Stream Link
Approved Minutes
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Determination of Quorum
4. Consideration of minutes – May 20, 2026
5. Unfinished Business
Items Continued from May 20, 2026:
A. Proposed UDO Amendments: The Plan Commission may take action on the amendments.
- Article 2.03 (A1) & & 2.09 (RE): Change “Accessory Dwelling Units” from Special Exception Uses to Permitted Uses on tracts of at least 2 acres
- Article 2.10 (RE): Reduce the minimum lot size from 2 acres to 1.5 acres.
- Articles 2.04 (A1), 2.06 (A2), 2.08 (A3), 2.10 (RE): Reduce minimum Dwelling Size from 1,200 square feet to 1,000 square feet.
- Article 2.27 (VM): include “attached.”
- Article 2.11(R1), 2.13 (R2), 2.15 (R3), 2.27 (VM): Permit Duplex, Triplex, Multi-Unit Residential, and Townhouse uses, where sanitary sewer is available.
- 5.04 (E)(1) Quality and Size - add “dwelling” before “unit”, for clarity.
- 5.04 (F)(3) Driveway - remove “where practical”.
- 5.04 (F)(7)(a) Accessory Structures – Clarify subsection a; allowing for (1) Accessory Structure for ADU, and all Accessory Structures are Accessory to the Primary (Dwelling).
- 5.04 (F)(7) (b) remove existing (b)
- Article 11 Definitions – (New) Define Shared Driveway
6. New Business:
A. Minor Subdivision #1349 JEP PROPERTIES LLC, James E Parker- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Replat Subdivision of 2.477+/- ac, to be known as JEP Minor Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 88.683+/- ac (see Development Standards Variance #2402). Real estate is located in Section 31 of Swan Township, quadrant 400, parcels 001, common location 6442 E 500 S - 57, Churubusco, IN.
B. UDO Amendments: Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including revisions to Articles 5, 7, and 9. The public will be given an opportunity to provide comment, and the Plan Commission may take action on the amendments.
- Article 5.04:
o Timing: When a dwelling of greater floor area is subsequently constructed on the lot, that dwelling shall be designated as the primary dwelling, and the existing dwelling shall be classified as the accessory dwelling, provided it meets all applicable accessory-dwelling requirements.
o Remove “owner occupied.”
o Development Plan: Article 5: Use Regulations, Article 7: Design Standards, and Article 9: Process. A Development Plan shall provide the Plan Commission with the opportunity to review the details of a proposed commercial, industrial, multifamily, or institutional development to determine compliance with the applicable zoning district standards.
7. Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
A. Addresses
B. Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
C. Zoning Violation Report
D. Member Reports:
i. Staff: HB 1001- PEC meeting June 12 / non–reverting account
ii. Council
iii. Commissioner
iv. Attorney
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjournment