Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE:
September 17, 2025   ·  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

9/17/2025 Plan Commission Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of minutes
·    August 20, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
·         Plan Commission Amendment to Rules of Procedure - vote on final draft
F.     New Business

REZONE #603 BARKMAN, LUCAS - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), requests to rezone 5.72+/- ac from A1 Production Agriculture to RE Rural Estate to allow for Major Subdivision #1302. Property is located in Section 17 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location South of 9211 N 450 W, Ligonier, IN. Final Consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 9/22/2025 at 10:00 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN.

MAJOR SUBDIVISION #1302 BARKMAN, LUCAS - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16 & 9.17), requests a 1-Lot Major Subdivision of 5.72+/- ac, to be known as Monroe Barkman Junior Major Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 27.86+/-ac. To include waivers from UDO Article 9.16 D.2 (b.iii) (c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h), and the provision for pedestrian networks and Article 7.26 for street lighting. Property is located in Section 17 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location South of 9211 N 450 W, Ligonier, IN.

MINOR SUBDIVISION #1303 WYSONG, THAD L & SHAWNA S - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision of 5.00+/- ac, to be known as 1st Addition to T&S Wysong Minor Subdivision with Lot 4 as 2.50+/- ac and Lot 5 as 2.50+/- ac; leaving a remainder of 15.64+/- ac. Property is located in Section 33 of Noble Township, quadrant 300, parcel 101, common location 3810 W 600 S -57, Columbia City, IN.

MINOR SUBDIVISION #1304 BONTRAGER, LEANNA W REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.00+/- ac, to be known as Leanna Bontrager Minor Subdivision; leaving a remainder of 129.89+/- ac. Property is located in Section 3 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 300, parcel 002, common location 2498 W 1100 N, Rome City, IN.

Newman & Newman Invoice #2110

G.    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
H.    Future Agenda Items
I.      Adjournment

Posted on August 29, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:
  September 10, 2025  ·  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-Plat Comm Subdivision # 1306 ORVAN M & RUTH J YODER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 6.13+/- ac, to be known as Sunnyvale; leaving a remainder of 25.14+/- ac. Property is located in Section 2 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 003, common location 1312 W Northport Rd., Rome City, IN.

F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

Posted on August 21, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE:
August 20, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Conference Room, 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
             
-   July 23, 2025
5.     Unfinished Business
6.     New Business
REZONING # 602 BARKMAN, LUCAS -
In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), request a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 14.00+/-ac from Production Ag (A1) to Rural Estate (RE) to allow for the permitted uses in the RE zoning district, specifically Major Subdivision #1295. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location known as West and North of 10303 N 400 W, Ligonier, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 8/25/2025 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION #1295 BARKMAN, LUCAS -
In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16 & 9.17), requests a 1-Lot Major Subdivision of 14.00+/- ac, to be known as Barkman Subdivision, leaving a remainder of 20.00+/- ac. Request includes waivers from 9.16 D 2 (c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h) provision for sidewalks, street lighting, 60 feet lot front, opening up to the 150 UDO lot width Minimum at 1,873 feet and leaving the remaining parcel of 94 feet of road front opening to the minimum lot width at 297 feet- from the centerline of the road. Property is located in Section 8 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 008, common location West and North of 10303 N 400 W, Ligonier, IN.

Plan Commission Rules – procedure update

7.     Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
    
-    Addresses                                                               
    -    Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
    -    Zoning Violation Report
             i.      Home Based Business Type 2 & 3 Report 
    -    Home Based Business Report
    -     Member Reports:
             i.      Council
             ii.     Commissioner
             iii.    Attorney
8.     Future Agenda Items
9.     Adjournment

Posted on August 7, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:
  August 13, 2025  ·  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-PLAT COMM SUBDIVISION #1293 KRISS EUGENE II BAUMAN - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision of 5.00+/- ac, to be known as Bauman Acres. Lot 1 to be 2.00+/- ac, and Lot 2 to be 3.00+/- ac, leaving no remainder. Property is located in Section 2 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001, common location 5536 N 400 E, Kendallville, IN.

  MINOR-PLAT COMM SUBDIVISION #1296 GARY L & PENNY J ALWINE - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.24+/- ac, to be known as Alwine Estates; leaving a remainder of 16.55+/- ac. Property is located in Section 15 of Swan Township, quadrant 400, parcel 004, common location 2331 S 900 E, Avilla, IN.

MINOR-PLAT COMM SUBDIVISION #1298 FERMAN L & RACHEL S TRUST MILLER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 2.03+/- ac, to be known as F&R Estates; leaving a remainder of 21.05+/- ac. Property is located in Section 24 of Perry Township, quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location 8600 N 700 W, Ligonier, IN.

F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

Posted on July 24, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Meeting

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: July 23, 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
5.     Unfinished Business
6.     New Business
         
-          Administrative subdivision
                         o    Deeds
         -          Home Based Business
                          o    Member discussion regarding HBB concerns
                              §  Ag Barn
                              §  Non-transferable
                              §  Growth
                         o    Member guidance on monitoring HBB type 2 & 3:
                              §  Approved HBB Inspection report
                              §  Courtesy notice for potential violation
         -          Zoning Violation(s) (JTD)
                        o    Ordinance Court or another avenue
                        o    Possible Cases to consider
         -          5.13 Livestock operation
                        o    Watershed setbacks
                        o    Setbacks; 5.12 B- Minimum distances from existing uses.  
7.     Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
         
-       Addresses                                                                 
         -       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
         -       Zoning Violation Report
         -       Member Report
                     o    Teresa – Local Communication
8.     Future Agenda Items
9.     Adjournment

Posted on July 21, 2025 .

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:
  July 23, 2025  ·  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 # 1288 THOMAS M & CYNTHIA D TROWBRIDGE
- In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), Request a 1-lot minor subdivision of 2.09+/-ac to be known as Trowbridge Estates, leaving a remainder of 17.91+/-ac. Property is located in Section 1 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 300, parcel 001, common location 5386 & 5366 N 500 E, Kendallville, IN.
- Minor Subdivision #1292 WILLIS E & ARLENE TRUST MILLER - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), request a 1-lot minor subdivision of 2.91+/-ac to be known as W and A Miller Minor Subdivision; subdividing 0.81 +/- acres from parcel 200-011 and 2.10+/- acres from parcel 200-005, leaving a total remainder of 58.08+/- ac, to be combined by an Administrative Subdivision. Property is located in Section 5 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 005 & 011, common location 4158 W 1100 N, Ligonier, IN.
F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

Posted on July 7, 2025 .