Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

10/15/2025 Plan Commission Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: December 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

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of minutes
a.   November 19, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
a.   Lucas Barkman Major Subdivision #1295 Secondary Plat
F.     New Business
a.   Public Hearing: UDO Proposed Amendments – note the strikeout and the underlined text are the proposed amendments:
   i.    B.  Minimum Distance from Existing Uses: A parcel/lot associated with the livestock operations, including animal barns/sheds, lagoons, animal mortality facilities, parking areas, truck maneuvering areas, and feeding units, shall meet the following standards:
  ii.    1. Adjoining Lots: The minimum separation from any livestock operation structure to any other parcel/lot shall be a minimum of 150 250 feet, measured from livestock operation structure to property line.
iii.    D. Upon completion of construction of a Livestock Operations barn, no application for a second Confined Feeding Barn permit shall be submitted or considered for a period of ten (10) years from the date of final inspection and approval of the initial structure.

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

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:  December 10, 2025 ·  TIME:   8:30 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 #1322: Kimberly S Phares Trust - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 3.00+/- ac to be known as Phares Minor Subdivision; remaining acreage to be adjusted by Administrative Subdivision #1323. Property is located in Section 6 of York Township, quadrant 100, parcel 001, Quadrant 200, parcels 002, 008, & 009, and quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location 5411 N 500 W, Ligonier, IN. 

Administrative Subdivision #1323: Kimberly S Phares Trust - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.19 B.2.b), requests to combine all parcels and subdivide into large lots. Tract 1 as 36.31+/- ac, Tract 2 as 42.13+/- ac, Tract 3 as 24.00+/- ac, Tract 4 as 10.00+/- ac, Tract 5 as 10.00+/- ac, Tract 6 as 112.26+/- ac, Tract 7 as 24.09+/- ac, and Tract 8 as 10.00+/- ac.  Will be reviewed and considered by the Noble County Surveyor and the Noble County Zoning Administrator. Property is located in Section 6 of York Township, quadrant 100, parcel 001, Quadrant 200, parcels 002, 008, & 009, and quadrant 400, parcel 003, common location 5411 N 500 W, Ligonier, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision # 1324: Gloria Jean Kimmell, c/o Rex E Cole Jr POA; and Rex E Cole Sr Trust, c/o Rex E Cole Jr, TRUSTEE - 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 Gloria J Kimmell Estate, with 0.927+/- ac from parcel 57-04-31-100-010.000-010, leaving a remainder of 9.897+/- ac, and 1.073+/- ac from parcel 57-04-31-100-006.000-010, leaving a remainder of 6.927+/- ac; remainders to be combined to total 16.823+/- ac (see Administrative Subdivision #1326). Property is located in Section 31 of Orange Township, quadrant 100, parcels 006 & 010, common location 6655 & 6671 N 100 E, Wawaka, IN.

Administrative Subdivision # 1326: Gloria Jean Kimmell, c/o Rex E Cole Jr POA; and Rex E Cole Sr Trust, c/o Rex E Cole Jr, TRUSTEE - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.19 b.2.a), requests to merge common ownership parcels 100-006 remainder of 6.926+/- ac and 100-010 to total 16.823+/- ac. Will be reviewed and considered by the Noble County Surveyor and Noble County Zoning Administrator. Property is located in Section 31 of Orange Township, quadrant 100, parcels 006 & 010, common location 6655 & 6671 N 100 E, Wawaka, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1325 Mary Malle; c/o Nathan & Angela McNeal - 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 Malle Manor, leaving a remainder of 10.757+/- ac. Property is located in Section 34 of Orange Township, quadrant 100, parcel 014, common location 3544 E US 6, Kendallville, IN.

Minor-Plat Comm Subdivision #1327 Corey Schoon - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 5.324+/- ac to be known as Schoon’s Estate, leaving a remainder of 57.931+/- ac. Property is located in Section 10 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 100, parcel 003, common location 4663 N 400 E, Albion, IN.

F.       Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.      Adjournment

Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: November 19, 2025   ·  TIME:   7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:20 p.m.)
LOCATION: Lobby, Noble County Annex Building 109 N York Street, Albion, Indiana
Email: planning@nobleco.gov  Phone: (260) 636-7217
AGENDA

10/15/2025 Plan Commission Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.     Call to Order
B.     Roll Call
C.     Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of minutes
October 15, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
F.     New Business

1. Rezoning #605 Kraus, Cody A - In accordance with UDO Article 9.22 and Noble County Plan Commission Rule 4.6 Commitments, requests to modify/amend conditions placed on Rezone #567 (23.176+/- ac) with consideration to modify parking, customers/patrons, (monitored) consumption, expansion of the production structure, and hours of operation (no later than 5 pm); as submitted to the record by Executive Summary. Property is located in Section 33 of Green Township, quadrant 400, parcel 021; commonly known as 2316 E 500 S – 57 Churubusco, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 11/24/2025 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

2. Rezoning # 606 Noble County Rural Electric Membership Corporation; Noble County Plan Commission c/o Zoning Administrator, Teresa Tackett - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.11), the Noble County Plan Commission requests to rezone 0.999+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) to Heavy Industrial (HI) to ensure zoning consistency across the entire 1.917+/- ac parcel. Real estate is located in Section 10 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 100, parcel 001; commonly known as 3980 E 500 N, Kendallville, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 11/24/2025 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

3. Rezoning #607 Noble County Rural Electric Membership Corporation; Noble County Plan Commission c/o Zoning Administrator, Teresa Tackett - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.11), the Noble County Plan Commission requests to rezone 0.645+/- ac from Production Ag (A1) to Heavy Industrial (HI) to ensure zoning consistency across the entire 1.645+/- ac parcel. Real estate is located in Section 7 of York Township, quadrant 100, parcel 008; common location known as 5177 W 500 N, Ligonier, IN. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 11/24/25 at 10:30 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN.

4. Proposed UDO Amendments – discussion to move to public hearing in December
a.       5.04: AD-01: Accessory Dwelling Standards
b.       5.04 (E) (2) Size:
c.        5.13: CF-02 Livestock Operation Standards

5. Plan Commission / BZA 2026 Meeting & Deadline Dates Schedule
a. Members will consider the 2026 Schedule - with an option to approve

6. Newman & Newman Invoices 2185 & 2186

G.    Reports of Members, Staff, Officers, and Committees
a.       Addresses                                                         
b.       Plat Committee & Administrative Subdivision Report
c.        Zoning Violation Report
d.       Member Reports:
         i.      Staff – Development Committee
ii.      Council
iii.      Commissioner
iv.      Attorney

H.    Future Agenda Items
I.      Adjournment

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:  November 12, 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
Vacation #303 Christopher D Hunter - Requests to vacate Lot 1 of Re-Plat of Deer Lake Estates, consisting of 2.00+/- ac; see 2nd Replat of Deer Lake Estates Minor Subdivision #1316. Real estate is located in Section 25 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcel 006, common location known as 6790 W 100 N, Kimmell, IN; Lot 1 in Re-Plat of Deer Lake Estates.
Minor Replat Subdivision #1316 Christopher D Hunter; Gary & Tana Franklin c/o Brad Franklin (POA) - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16 & 9.17), request a second Replat of Re-Plat of Lot 1 of Deer Lake Estates, resulting in Lot 1 as 2.00+/- ac to be known as 2nd Replat of Deer Lake Estates. Property is located in Section 25 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcels 006 & 003, common location 6790 W 100 N, Kimmel, IN; Lot 1 of Re-Plat of Deer Creek Estates.
Administrative Subdivision #1317 Christopher D Hunter; Gary & Tana Franklin c/o Brad Franklin (POA) - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance Article 9.19 B.2.c; will be reviewed and considered by the Noble County Surveyor and Zoning Administrator; request to adjust lot lines, taking 0.76+/-ac from parcel (300-006) to combine with parcel (300-002) for a final result of 52.56+/-ac (see Minor Replat #1316). Property is located in Section 25 of Sparta Township, quadrant 300, parcels 002 & 006, common location North of 6790 W 100 N, Kimmell, IN.
Vacation #304 Colin Mullins - Requests to vacate Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Mullins Compound, consisting of 12.00+/- ac; see Replat Major Subdivision #1318. Real estate is located in Section 21 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcels 012 & 015, common location known as 2045 E 400 S – 57 & 2065 E 400 S – 57, Churubusco, IN; Lot 1 & Lot 2 in Mullins Compound.
Major Replat Subdivision #1318 Colin Mullins - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.16 & 9.17), requests to replat Mullins Compound, resulting in Lot 1 as 3.61+/- ac, Lot 2 as 2.00+/- ac, and Lot 3 as 6.39+/- ac, to be known as Replat of Mullins Compound. Property is located in Section 21 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcels 012 & 015, common location known as 2045 E 400 S – 57 & 2065 E 400 S – 57, Churubusco, IN; Lot 1 & Lot 2 in Mullins Compound.
Minor Subdivision# 1319 Pulver Real Estate, LLC - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), request a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 as 2.003+/- ac and Lot 2 as 8.00+/- ac, to be known as Rasler’s Estate. Property is located in Section 22 of Jefferson Township, quadrant 100, parcel 005, common location 3658 E SR 8, Albion, IN.
F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:  October 22, 2025 ·  TIME:   8:30 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

UPDATED Minor Subdivision #1313 JEFFREY ETAL ROSSWURM - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 as 2.135+/- ac and Lot 2 as 4.842+/- ac, to be known as Green Center Estates; leaving a remainder of 16.110+/- ac, to be adjusted by an administrative subdivision to follow. Property is located in Section 15 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcels 010, common location 2855 S 300 E, Albion, IN.

E.      New Business
F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

Noble County Plan Commission - Regular Session

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION - REGULAR SESSION
DATE: October 15, 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

10/15/2025 Plan Commission Live Stream Link

Approved Minutes

A.    Call to Order
B.    Roll Call
C.    Determination of Quorum
D.    Consideration of minutes
a.       September 17, 2025
E.     Unfinished Business
F.     New Business

Rezoning # 604 BLACK BEAR REAL ESTATE LLC, Megan Braun; c/o Valerie Henry - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.22), requests to rezone 6.47+/- ac (4 tracts in combination of use) from High Intensity Industrial (I2) and Open Space (OS) zoning districts to General Commercial (C2) to allow for the permitted uses in the C2 zoning district (automobile/truck sales). Property is located in Section 25 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcels 247, 225, 249, & 267, common location 11788 E SR 205, Laotto, IN 46763. Final consideration by the Noble County Commissioners on: 10/27/2025 at 10:15 AM at 109 N York St., Albion, IN

Zoning Map / ROW

Potential UDO Amendments Discussion

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
1.        Zoning Violation, JTD Updates
2.       Ordinance procedure for delinquent cases
- Funding
H.    Future Agenda Items
I.      Adjournment