Noble County Plan Commission Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION

DATE: February 19, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building – 109 N York Street Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

1.     Call to Order

2.     Roll Call

3.     Determination of Quorum

4.     Consideration of minutes

-          January 15, 2025

5.     Unfinished Business

6.     New Business

Rezone #592 SCHROEDER, JOSEPH A & KIMBERLY - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), request a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 2.331+/- ac from A1 to I1 to allow the permitted uses in the I1 Zoning District; continued use of Ponderosa Cabinet Company. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcel 075 common location known as 7817 E. Cree Lake Dr. N. Kendallville, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 3/10/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

Minor Subdivision #1261 SCHROEDER, JOSEPH A & KIMBERLY B -In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), request a 2-lot minor subdivision of 7.939+/- ac. Lot 1 as 5.608+/- ac and Lot 2 as 2.331+/- ac, leaving no remainder. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcel 075 common location known as 7817 E. Cree Lake Dr. N. Kendallville, IN.

Rezone #593 WYSONG, THAD L & SHAWNA S - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), request a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 22.06+/- ac from A1 to RE to allow the permitted uses in the RE Zoning District; Major Subdivision. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 101 common location known as 3810 W. 600 S. – 57 Columbia City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 3/10/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

Major Subdivision #1263 WYSONG, THAD L & SHAWNA S - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16), request a 3-Lot Major Subdivision of 22.065+/- ac to be known as T&S Wysong Major Subdivision. Lot 1 as 7.81+/- ac, Lot 2 as 7.79+/- ac, and Lot 3 as 6.46+/- ac; leaving a remainder of 20.65+/- ac. The request includes waivers from UDO Article 9.16 (D)(2) (c-h), sidewalks, and street lighting. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 101 common location known as 3810 W. 600 S. – 57 Columbia City, IN.

Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Comprehensive Plan

-       Addresses                                                                

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

7.     Future Agenda Items

8.     Adjournment

Posted on February 5, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION

Plat Committee

DATE:  February 12, 2025 ·  TIME:   8:10 a.m.

LOCATION: Noble County Plan Commissions Conference Room – 109 N. York St. Albion

AGENDA

A.     Call to Order

B.     Roll Call

C.      Determination of Quorum

D.     Unfinished business

E.      New Business

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1252 BRIDEGAM FAMILY LLC - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 2-lot minor subdivision of 11.00+/- ac to be known as R&K Bridegam Minor Subdivision. Lot 1 as 3.00+/- ac and Lot 2 as 8.00+/- ac, leaving a remainder of 10.53+/- ac. Property is located in Section 31 of Noble Township, quadrant 100, parcel 007, common location West of 5057 S. 500 W. - 57 Columbia City, IN; and North of 5260 S 500 W – 57 Columbia City, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1253 GARY L & TANA B FRANKLIN - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 2-lot minor subdivision of 11.00+/-ac to be known as Franklin Family Minor. Lot 1 to be 6.00+/-ac and Lot 2 to be 5.00+/-ac; Leaving a remainder of 68.35+/-ac, which will be adjusted by Administrative Subdivisions #1254 and #1262. Property is located in Section 10 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 10222 N. 300 W. Wawaka, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1264 MARK G ETAL GAFF - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 1-lot minor subdivision of 4.840+/- ac to be known as Wiley Farm; leaving a remainder of 71.158+/- ac. Property is located in Section 2 of Washington Township, quadrant 200, parcel 002, common location West of 7076 W. 100 S. Kimmell, IN.BZA & Plan Commission review upcoming petitions.

F.      Adjournment

Posted on January 23, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: January 15, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 PM
LOCATION: Noble County Annex Building – Albion, Indiana
AGENDA

1.     Call to Order
2.     Roll Call
3.     Determination of Quorum
4.     Election of Officers
5.     Consideration of minutes

          December 18, 2024
6.     Unfinished Business

WITHDRAWN Rezone #590 Mosier, Larry L & Lavonne ETAL - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 8.03+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Low-Intensity Industrial (I1) District to allow for the permitted uses in the I1 zoning district, specifically Warehouse “Self-Storage” / outdoor Recreational Vehicle/Boat storage. Real estate is located in Section 30 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as East of 5704 W. 500 S. Columbia City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/13/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

1.     New Business

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the following amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance with the option to vote:

  • The Noble County Legislative Body initiated a proposal on December 16th, 2024, for the initiation of a moratorium, by a 2-1 vote, for the Plan Commission to consider the following: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 3.04 & Article 9.10: A one (1) year moratorium for Article 3.04 & Article 9.10 regarding Commercial Solar Overlay District: No applications will be accepted during this time frame.

  • Article 9.18(C)(2): Restrictions: the minor subdivision process may be used up to two times, allowing for no more than three tracts; which include the remainder of the parent parcel. Approval of this amendment would be effective on existing parent parcels that have not used the Minor Subdivision process in the past.

  • Article 9.19(B)(2)(c): Adjusting lot lines; two owners may adjust a lot line separating their two properties if survey errors were discovered; or if both owners desire a modification as long as it does not result in any new or escalation of a nonconformance; or and does not reduce either’s lot area by more than twenty percent (20%).

  • Land Use Matrix Updates to comply with the most recent Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) revision – 10/15/2024.

Rezoning No. 591 BONTRAGER, WELDON - In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning Ordinance (Articles 4 & 5) and the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 0.40+/- ac from A (Agriculture) & GB (General Business) to entirely GB to address the existing inconsistent zoning on the parcel, and to allow for the permitted uses in the GB District, Business Uses; Food Sales & Service, and/or Retail Sales. Real estate is located in Section 17 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcel 041, common location known as 132 S. Jefferson St. Cromwell, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/27/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN.

Annual Attorney Contract review

Comprehensive Plan Discussion

2.     Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Addresses                                                                 

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

3.     Future Agenda Items

4.     Adjournment

Posted on December 27, 2024 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:
  January 8, 2025  ·  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 No. 1241 BARBARA A ETAL (James Dean Zellers) MICHAEL- In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning and the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 1-lot minor subdivision of 3.50+/- ac to be known as Greider Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 37.06+/- ac. Property is located in Section 18 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 11672 W. 300 N. Cromwell, IN.

Administrative Subdivision No. 1242 BARBARA A ETAL (James Dean Zellers) MICHAEL- In accordance with the Town of Cromwell Zoning Ordinance and the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.19 B.2.d) requests an Administrative Subdivision to subdivide a parcel into large lots; ending results Tract I as 14.50+/- ac and Tract II as 22.56+/- ac. The Noble County Surveyor and the Noble County Zoning Administrator will consider the Administrative Subdivision. Property is located in Section 18 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 11672 W. 300 N. Cromwell, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1243 CHARLES L NESBITT - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) request a 2-lot minor subdivision of 4.65+/- ac to be known as Nesbitt Estate; Lot 1 as 2.00+/- ac and Lot 2 as 2.65+/- ac, leaving a remainder of 0.51+/- ac which shall be combined by Administrative Subdivision #1244 to follow immediately. The property is located in Section 29 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001, common location 1279 N. 750 E. Avilla, IN.

Administrative Subdivision No. 1244 JOHN O & LARAINE NACK NESBITT; CHARLES L, NESBITT- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.19 B.2.b request to merge parcels 300-003 (6.93 +/- ac) and parcel 300-015 (1.74+/- ac), and the remainder of 0.51+/- ac (parcel 300-001 – See Minor Sub #1245) to total 9.18+/- ac. Will be reviewed and considered by the Noble County Surveyor and the Noble County Zoning Administrator. Property is located in Section 29 of Allen Township, quadrant 300, parcel 015, common location 1355 N. 750 E. Avilla, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1246 CONNIE J SMITH - 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 J & J Albert Addition; leaving a remainder of 10.53+/- ac. Property is located in Section 24 of Sparta Township, quadrant 200, parcel 014, common location 2118 N. 650 W. Kimmell, IN

F.       Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.      Adjournment

Posted on December 27, 2024 .

Noble County Plan Commission Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION

DATE: December 18, 2024   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building – 109 N York Street Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

1.       Call to Order

2.       Roll Call

3.       Determination of Quorum

4.       Consideration of minutes

-          November 20, 2024

1.       Unfinished Business

Board to consider UDO Revision from the Commissioners:

·         Article 3.04 H.6: –Liability Insurance: The Landowner of the personal property allowing a CSES, shall show proof of (personal) liability insurance of no less than 2 million dollars, with proof of liability submitted no less than every three (3) years to the Legislative body and the Zoning Administrator. Additionally, the owner/operator of the commercial solar energy system shall submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance annually to the County Commissioners and the Zoning Administrator throughout the lifetime of the project. The Certificate of Liability Insurance shall list Noble County as an additional insured. Required insurance specifications shall include:

·         Article 3.04 P Operation and Maintenance & Article 9.10 I.2 Surety Updates: adjust the re-examination time frame to be every 3 years (as opposed to the current every 5 years).

2.       New Business

Rezone #590 Mosier, Larry L & Lavonne ETAL - In accordance with the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22) requests a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 8.03+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) District to Low-Intensity Industrial (I1) District to allow for the permitted uses in the I1 zoning district, specifically Warehouse “Self-Storage” / outdoor Recreational Vehicle/Boat storage. Real estate is located in Section 30 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as East of 5704 W. 500 S. Columbia City, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on 1/13/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

Board Discussion regarding possible UDO Revisions – to consider scheduling a public hearing regarding:

·         Defining Winery, Brewery and Distillery

o   Article 5 - Winery, Brewery, and Distillery Development Standards

·         Article 5.66 – Telecommunication Facility Standards

·         Article 9.16, 9.18, and 9.19 – minor adjustments to the subdivision processes

·         Correct the Land Use Matrix

  Compressive Plan Discussion

      Plan Commission BZA Appointment for 2025

3.       Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees

-       Addresses                                               

-       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report

-       Zoning Violation Report

-       Member Reports

o  T. Tackett to present draft end-of-the-year report & new members

4.       Future Agenda Items

-          Annual Attorney Contract Review.

-          Meeting time 6:00 pm

5.       Adjournment

Posted on December 4, 2024 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION

Plat Committee

DATE:  December 11, 2024  ·  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 No. 1238 BERNARD L LASH - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 2-lot minor subdivision of 9.00+/- ac to be known as Lash Acres. Lot 1 to be 3.00+/- ac and Lot 2 to be 6.00+/- ac; leaving a remainder of 21.57+/- ac to be combined by an Administrative Subdivision. Property is located in Section 5 of Swan Township, quadrant 300, parcel 011, and Section 6 of Swan Township, quadrant 200, parcel 003, common location 0780 S. 700 E. Avilla, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision No. 1239 SETH E CARTER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18) requests a 2-lot minor subdivision of 7.69+/- ac to be known as Seth’s Subdivision. Lot 1 to be 2.00+/- ac and Lot 2 to be 5.69+/- ac; leaving no remainder. Property is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location 3630 E. 550 S. -57 Churubusco, IN.

F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions

G.      Adjournment

Posted on December 4, 2024 .