Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals - Regular Session

DATE: April 6, 2022•   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Determination of Quorum

D.    Consideration of Minutes

E.    Unfinished Business

F.     New Business

Variance #2246 Mark P & Kristian B Lambright- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.30- Kennel Standards) to allow less the UDO required setback of 200' from the exercise yard (1,086 sq ft) to be at 161' from the west property line, and allow continued setback of 120’ from the north property line, (as granted with Variance #1906). Also requests less the UDO required 250' setback from kennel structure to be at 231' on the west and 205' on the north property lines, and a less than UDO required 250’ setback for the runs to be at 219’ from the west property line for relocation of a kennel that was granted by variance in 2014. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Perry Township, quadrant 100, parcel 018, common location known as 6371 W 1200 N – 57 Topeka, IN.

Variance #2247 Schaller Greenhouse and Farm- Requests a Use Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.26 HB-03) to allow a homebased business type 3 to be used in combination with adjacent parcel of 5.710+/- ac. for the addition of a 30x96 greenhouse and future expansion of greenhouses on tract (200-026) for greenhouse (seasonal) and landscaping business. Real estate is located in Section 11 of Swan Township, quadrant 200, parcel 026, common location is known as Southeast to 1825 S Old SR 3 Avilla, IN.                                                     

G.    Junk, Trash, Debris & Zoning Violations

H.    Member Reports

I.      Future Agenda Items

J.     Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE: March 2, 2022•   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Consideration of Minutes

D.    Unfinished Business

Variance #2242 Richard & Shirley Rinker, C/o Nathan & Christa Miller (Quiet Corner Tea & Coffee Room) - Requests a Use Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.52) to allow relief from the UDO for the to continue the use as granted by variance #1535 (non-transferable). To allow facilities to be used as a cafe' and small event center. Commercial kitchen - used for occasional cafe - no more than 3 days per week 8am-10pm. Public rental as a small event and/or meeting space - no more than 200 in attendance at any time. Event rentals to allow the kitchen for onsite use - Weddings, funeral dinners, birthday parties, tea parties, wedding showers, holiday parties, non-for-profit rental, and small corporate events also, to allow the continued use of the sign at the road (est. 4x4'). Real estate is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 400, parcel 008, common location is known as 3242 E 500 S Churubusco, IN.

E.    New Business

Special Exception #544 Keith & Kelly Dedrick - Requests a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.04) to allow for the construction of a 75x110 barn with 1,000 sq. ft. of living area in an accessory dwelling unit to replace approved special exception #513. Real estate is located in Section 1 of Green Township, quadrant 300, parcel 003, common location known as 0919 S 500 E Avilla, IN.

Variance #2243 Earl E & Mary J Hochstetler - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.12.01 Animal Density Standards) to allow less the UDO of the required minimum setback of a 100' separation from any livestock operation to be at 40' from the south property line for construction of a 44x270 225-calf barn (includes a 9x270 feed ally). Real estate is located in Section 9 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400, parcel 007, common location known as 10816 N 400 W Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2244 Lyle & Katie M. Yoder - Requests a Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22 & 5.08 Accessory Structure Standards) to allow less the UDO minimum waterside setback of 75' from water’s edge to be at 20’ for construction of a 16x24 open pavilion. Real estate is located in Section 12 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 200, parcel 055, common location is known as 0053 W 1050 N Rome City, IN.

Variance #2245 Wayne V & Sue Ann Fry- Requests a Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow an addition to Variance #1419 (approved 4-4-01) and Variance #1806 (approved on 10/7/09) to allow additional construction to the existing woodworking shop of 60x120 for cold storage. Building totaling 16,204 sq. ft. Real estate is located in Section 4 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 017, common location is known as 3351 W 1200 N Ligonier, IN.

F.     Junk, Trash, Debris & Zoning Violations

G.    Member Reports

H.    Future Agenda Items

I.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting-rescheduled from 2/2/22

NEW DATE: February 16, 2022•   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

B.    Roll Call

C.    Consideration of Minutes

D.    Unfinished Business

-          Knepp Special Exceptions #542 and Variance #2239

E.    New Business

Variance #2240 Kenneth P & Vicki L Pepin- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance-Solar for relief from (General Ordinance #2021-22) to allow 35' from the centerline of the road less the UDO minimum of 85' for ground mount solar on less than 2 ac for (16 panel/5.92kw of power). Real estate is located in Section 15 of Noble Township, quadrant 400, parcel 011, common location is known as 2283 S 300 W Albion, IN.

Special Exception #543 Caland Sembach- Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) for permanent placement of an accessory dwelling of 2,150+/- sf (existing home) to allow construction of a new primary dwelling of 5,760+/- sf. Real estate is located in Section 33 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 003, common location is known as 5766 S 300 E Churubusco, IN.

Variance #2241 Caland Sembach - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 5.04 E2) to allow relief from the UDO Accessory Dwelling minimum dwelling size of 550 sf to 1200 sf to be at 2,150+/- sf (conditional of Special Exception #543). Real estate is located in Section 33 of Green Township, quadrant 200, parcel 003, common location is known as 5766 S 300 E Churubusco, IN.

Variance #2242 Richard & Shirley Rinker, C/o Nathan & Christa Miller (Quiet Corner Tea & Coffee Room) - Requests a Use Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03 & 5.52) to allow relief from the UDO for the to continue the use as granted by variance #1535 (non-transferable). To allow facilities to be used as a cafe' and small event center. Commercial kitchen - used for occasional cafe - no more than 3 days per week 8 am-10 pm. Public rental as a small event and/or meeting space - no more than 200 in attendance at any time. Event rentals to allow the kitchen for onsite use - Weddings, funeral dinners, birthday parties, tea parties, wedding showers, holiday parties, non-for-profit rental, and small corporate events also, to allow the continued use of the sign at the road (est. 4x4'). Real estate is located in Section 34 of Green Township, quadrant 400, parcel 008, common location is known as 3242 E 500 S Churubusco, IN.

F.     Junk, Trash, Debris & Zoning Violations

G.    Member Reports

H.    Future Agenda Items

I.      Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE: January 5, 2022   •   TIME:  7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A.         Call to Order

B.  Roll Call

C.         Determination of Quorum

D.         Election of Officers

E.         Consideration of Minutes

F.          Unfinished Business

Findings of Fact - -Murray Var #2236

G.         New Business

Variance #2237 Timothy Rebber- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.22) to allow relief from the UDO for less than the 75’ minimum waterside setbacks to be at 35’. For the construction of a 12x24’ attached deck for ingress/egress from home. Real estate is located in Section 8 of Wayne Township, quadrant 100, parcel 068, common location known as 7766 E Cree Lake Drive N. Kendallville, IN.

Variance #2238 M & H Properties LLC (Lake Lite)- Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.36) to allow less the UDO required minimum 30' from the roads right of way to be at 15' from the North property line and to be less the Eastside setback for the minimum 30' to be at 6' for a 1,238 sq. ft. addition for cold storage. Real estate is located in Section 25 of Swan Township, quadrant 100, parcel 035, common location is known as 0105 W Simon St. Laotto, IN.

Special Exception #541 Kendallville Event Center, Strauss - Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.33 Amusement Park) to allow the use of a small RC Car Tract (1-tenth scale of a full-size car) with operating hours on Friday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm. Real estate is located in Section 5 of Wayne Township, Quadrant 100, parcel 017, common location known as 11482 N. SR. 3 Kendallville, IN.

Special Exception #542 Jason & Marla Knepp- Request a Special Exception from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2.03) to allow a kennel of up to 19 adult dogs for commercial breeding. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 014, common location is known as 10815 N. 500 W. Ligonier, IN.

Variance #2239 Jason & Marla Knepp - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance for relief from (Article 5.30 Kennel Standard) for a reduction of the UDO required minimum 200’ setback for the exercise yard to be at 166’ at the north, also a less than UDO required 250’ setback from structure to be at 162’ for the in/out runs on the north and 156’ from North for the kennel structure. Real estate is located in Section 7 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 100, parcel 014, common location is known as 10815 N. 500 W. Ligonier, IN.

H.           Junk, Trash, Debris - Roberts / Ritchie

I.             Future Agenda Items

J.            Adjournment

Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals

Regular Meeting

DATE: December 1, 2021• TIME: 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dekko Meeting Room, Noble County Office Complex South, Albion, Indiana

AGENDA

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Determination of Quorum

D. Consideration of Minutes

– September & October

E. Unfinished Business

F. New Business

Variance #2235 NEFF, HARRY W III & NANCY A - Requests a Use Variance for relief from the Noble County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow the use of a renovated cabin for gun sales under the Home-Based Business Standards, Article 5.26, approval will allow owner to move an existing gun (retail) sales business and build a new home on an adjacent tract west of the current home & business site. Real estate is located in Section 3 of Elkhart Township, quadrant 400, parcel 008, common location known as W of 2825 W 1200 N- 57, Topeka IN.

Variance #2236 MURRAY, STEPHAN J - Requests a Development Standards Variance from the Unified Development Ordinance for relief from Article 5.08 B2 to allow the installation of an accessory structure without having a primary structure on a relatively adjacent lot; location of the primary residence is not relatively adjacent, primary residence is located in the town of Albion. Real estate is located in Section 18 of Orange Township, quadrant 300, parcel 111, common location is known as 9181 N 50 E.

G. Junk, Trash, Debris & Zoning Violations

H. Member Reports

I. Future Agenda Items

J. Adjournment