BZA Cases

The Board of Zoning Appeals, in 2021, heard 8 Development Standards Variance petitions, compared to 10 in 2020. In total, the Board of Zoning appeals heard requests for 11 different petitions, a decrease from 19 cases in 2020. This year the BZA also heard 3 Special Exception requests, which is half as many as 2020. Between all of the different petitions for Development Standards Variances, the board heard requests for a total of 14 variances.

Total Number of BZA Cases

11

42% Decrease from 2020

2021 Board of Zoning Appeals Petitions

BZA 2021-01: Christian Investments LLC- DSV

The case for 1451 W McKay Road by Christian Investment LLC was heard on 2/09/2021 and received an Approval with Conditions from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Four variances were applied for- one from setback standards, one from bufferyard landscaping standards, one from multi-family planting standards, and one from density and intensity standards. This petition was part of a larger project that included PC 2021-01, which was denied, stopping the entire project.

Source: Prince Alexander Engineering

BZA 2021-02: Berthouex Space and Sites- DSV

The case for 1689 N Michigan Road by Al Berthouex was heard on 5/11/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Two variances were applied for- one from setback standards to allow a parking area to encroach into the setback area and one from loading standards to allow delivery vehicles to utilize a public right of way.

Source: Space and Sites LLC

BZA 2021-03: Bell American Group- DSV

This case for 1806 N Riley Highway by Hamilton Designs was heard on 5/11/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Two variances were applied for- both from the setback standards to allow a parking area and drive lane to encroach into the setback area.

Source: City of Shelbyville, IN

BZA 2021-04: Dave's Double Barrell BBQ- DSV

This case for 1312 S Harrison Street by David Johnson was heard on 6/8/2021 and was withdrawn from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One variance was applied for- from the home occupation standards to allow a commercial kitchen on a residential property in excess of 500 square feet.

BZA 2021-05: Nolley Height- DSV

This case for 45 W Washington Street by Rob Nolley was heard on 9/14/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One variance was applied for- from the height standards to allow for an increase in height from 15 to 16 feet.

Source: Google Maps

BZA 2021-06: Shelby County Fairgrounds- SE

This case for 500 Frank Street by Green Signs was heard on 9/14/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One special exception was applied for to install an electronic messaging center.

Source: Green Signs

BZA 2021-07: Shelby County Fairgrounds- DSV

This case was also heard on 9/14/2021, and is an addition to BZA 2021-06 with this Development Standard Variance from sign standards to allow for an EMC to be installed in PK District, otherwise only permitted in IS, BC, BG, and BH. This case was at the Shelby County Fairgrounds and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

BZA 2021-08: Adam and Jennifer Clark- DSV

This case for 103 Foxborough Run by Adam and Jennifer Clark was heard on 9/14/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One variance was applied for from the height standards to allow for an increase of height from 15 to 16 feet.

Source: Garden Structure.com

BZA 2021-09: Culver's Pylon Sign- SE

This case for the lot adjacent to Cracker Barrell on Morristown Road is a special exception for a pylon sign at the proposed Culver's. This case was applied for by Springfield Signs and was heard on 11/9/2021. It received approval with conditions from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One special exception was applied for to install a high rise sign.

Source: Springfield Signs

BZA 2021-10: Culver's EMC- SE

This case for the lot adjacent to Cracker Barrell on Morristown Road is a special exception for an electronic messaging center at the proposed Culver's. This case was applied for by Springfield Signs and was heard on 11/9/2021. It received approval with conditions from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

BZA 2021-11: Trinity Alloys- DSV

This case for a new industrial use on Enterprise Drive by Trinity Alloys was heard on 12/14/2021 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Two variances were applied for- one to reduce the driveway separation distance from another street and one to increase the maximum driveway width.

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