In 2023, the Board of Zoning Appeals heard a total of (16) petitions a decrease from (19) petitions in 2022. Of the (16) petitions, (10) were for Development Standards Variance (DSV). The remaining (6) petitions in 2023 were Special Exception requests. The PABD staff continues to evaluate the trends in DSV petitions.
The case at 1121 Elm Street by Scott & Sheri Sharp was heard on 3/14/2023 and received Approval with Conditions from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The petition was for two development standards variance from UDO 5.17 General, Fence, Hedge, and Wall Standards to allow for a fence to be located in the front yard setback and one from UDO 5.18 Residential Fence, Hedge and Wall Standards to allow for a four (4) foot fence in the front yard.
The petition was for one development standard variance from UDO 2.14 MP District Development Standards to reduce the Minimum Living area per Dwelling at 596 Chestnut Street. Shelbyville Indiana. This petition was heard on 3/28/23 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The petition was for one special exception to allow for an electronic message center at 505 West Pennsylvania Street by Perry Fouts Pastor. This case was heard on 3/28/23 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
This petition was for one development standard variance from UDO 5.55 Setback Standards to reduce the side yard setback of an accessory structure at 336 East Pennsylvania Street. The case was heard on 3/28/23 and received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
This petition at 121 North Knightstown Road by Green Sign was heard 4/11/2023 and recieved approval from Board of Zoning and Appeals. The petition was for one special exception to allow for an electronic message center.
The petition at 901 Loper Drive by Green Sign was heard on 4/11/2023 and recieved approval from Board of Zoning and Appeals. The petition was for one special exception to allow for an electronic message center.
The petition at 1111 St. Joseph Street by Green Sign was heard on 4/11/2023 and received approval from the Board of Zoning and Appeals. The petition was for one special exception to allow for an electronic message center.
The petition at 2235 Marketplace Boulevard by GSSR Investments was one development standards variance from UDO 5.32 Non-residential Landscaping Standards to reduce the amount of landscaping. This petition was heard on 3/11/2023 and received Approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The petition at 2235 Marketplace Boulevard by GSSR Investments was one development standards variance from UDO 5.08 (A)(4) Institutional and Business Architectural Standards. This petition was heard on 3/11/2023 and received Approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
This petition at 2235 Marketplace Boulevard by GSSR Investments was one development standards variance from UDO 5.32 Non-residential Landscaping Standards to reduce the amount of landscaping. The petition was heard on 3/11/2023 and received Approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
This petition at 340 East Pennsylvania Street by Steven McVey was heard on 5/9/23 and received approval. The petition was for one development standards variance from UDO 5.55 Setback Standards to reduce the side yard setback of an accessory structure and one from UDO 5.03 (C)(1) Accessory Use and Structure Standards.
This petition at 931 Clark Road by Nathan Smith was heard on 6/13/23 and received approval from the Board of Zoning and Appeals. The petition was for one Development Standards Variance from UDO 5.17 General, Fence, Hedge, and Wall Standards to allow for a fence to be located in the front yard setback and one UDO 5.23 Height Standards to increase the height of an accessory structure.
The petition at 855 Col. W.T. Connor Way one special expectation used to locate a truck freight terminal in an IG- General Industrial zoning district. This petition was heard on 8/29/2023 and received Approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals with conditions. Those conditions are 1. The petitioner shall implement the recommended improvements to Mausoleum Road, as outlined in the letter from Engineer Kuntz and 2. Petitioner agrees that the maximum number of truck parking spaces shall be limited.
The petition at 855 Col. W.T. Connor Way has two development standards variances: one from UDO 5.15 Non-residential Driveway Standards and one from UDO 5.46 Industrial Outdoor Storage Standards. This petition was heard on 8/29/2023 and received Approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals with conditions. The conditions were 1. Petition to provide a paved drive apron at least forty (40) feet deep, and 2. Petitioner agrees the non-opaque fence on the western side of the property can only remain for a maximum of 3 years from the approval of the variance or until another phase of the project commences whichever is sooner.
This petition at 616 East Franklin Street by Daniel Songer was heard on 10/24/23 and received approval from the Board of Zoning and Appeal. The petition was for one development standard variance from UDO 5.14 Residential Driveway Standards.
The case at 1325 Enterprise Drive by Peter Mariga was heard on 9/26/2023 and received Approval with Conditions from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The petition was for one special exception use to locate a truck freight terminal in an IG- General Industrial zoning district.