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

Noble County Plan Commission - Plat Committee

NOBLE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Plat Committee
DATE:  October 8, 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 Subdivision #1305 DAVID E BYALL; BROOKE M. POA for D. BYALL, BYALL - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 0.485+/- ac, to be known as Byall Addition to Upper Long Lake; a combination of 4 tracts into 1 lot. Property is located in Section 33 of York Township, quadrant 200, parcels 064, 065, 083 & 085, common location part of Block 10 of Hiles First Addition to Upper Long Lake, 3122 W First Dr., Albion, IN.

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 4.922+/- ac and Lot 2 as 2.135+/- ac, to be known as Green Center Estates; leaving a remainder of 16.030+/- 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.

Minor Subdivision #1314 KIRK P & KRISTY S FULK - In accordance with the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 9.18), requests a 1-Lot Minor Subdivision of 8.00+/- ac, to be known as Fulk’s Estate; leaving a remainder of 22.624+/- ac. Property is located in Section 12 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcels 001, common location 1056 S 50 W, Albion, IN.

F.      Review Upcoming BZA Petitions
G.     Adjournment

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