Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 08, 2024 at 06:00 PM
Town Hall

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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
   1. June 13th, 2024 Meeting Minutes

      Documents:

      • Meeting Minutes

5. OLD BUISNESS:
   1. None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
   1. BZA #24-008 - 7865 (W) 174th Ave. - Variance from Developmental Standards from the requirements of Ordinance §155.082 (A)2(b) Entrance/Drive Standards. Petition has been filed by John Lashelle and Sharon Probus, 7865 174th Ave. Lowell, IN 46356. Parcel #45-19-23-102-004.000-008. The petitioner is requesting an increase in the driveway apron width from a maximum of 24’ to 31’. The variance request is 7’.

      Documents:

      • Map
      • 24-008 Petition
      • staff report

   2. BZA #24-009 - 7662 (W) 174th AVE - Variance from Developmental Standards from the requirements of Ordinance 155.090 (B) to erect a fence that is more than three feet (3’) in height which is not allowed as stated in the above-mentioned Ordinance. Petition has been filed by Randall Webb, 7662 (W) 174th Ave, Lowell, IN 46356. Parcel #45-19-23-130-001.000-008. The variance requested is 3’ in height.

      Documents:

      • Map
      • 24-009 Petition
      • staff report

   3. BZA #24-010 -2051 COMMERCIAL AVE. - Variance for legal nonconforming signage (§155.122) in R2 zoning. Specifically, to construct monuments and directional signage. The property is located at 2051 Commercial Ave. These parcels consist of approx. 80 acres. Petition has been filed by Lowell High School (part of Tri-Creek School Corp), 2051 Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN 46356.

      Documents:

      • Map
      • 24-010 Petition
      • Excel Sign Package
      • staff report

7. DISCUSSION:
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
   1. Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 12th, 2024
9. PUBLIC COMMENT:
   Please note that all public comments require that the commentor steps to the podium and states their name and address. All Public comments are restricted to 3 minutes maximum. Public Comments are to be made to the members of the board. Public Comment is not a discussion and as such, board members are not required to answer questions or engage the commentor if they do not wish.
10. ADJOURNMENT:

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