Board of Zoning Appeals

CITY OF HOBART BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Stuart Allen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Members in attendance: Stuart Allen, Ron Jackson, Jason Spain and Scott Gregory. Member absent: Mark Kopil Also in attendance: Phil Gralik, City Engineer; Sergio Mendoza, City Planner; Carroll Lewis, Zoning Administrator and Joy Respecke, Recording Secretary. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gregory motioned to approve the minutes of January 4, 2018 as presented, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of 2017 Annual Report: Mr. Spain motioned to approve the 2017 Annual Report as presented, seconded by Mr. Jackson. All ayes, motion carried. (4-0) Communications/Acceptance of Agenda: Mr. Jackson motioned to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Gregory. All ayes, motion carried. (4-0) New Business 1. 18-02 Jennifer McQuade (Petitioner/Owner) 6731 Grand Blvd. located approx. ½ mile north from the NE intersection of Grand Blvd. & Ainsworth Rd., Sec. 154.006(F)(3), zoned R-1, 20 acres Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To exceed the permitted 15’ in height for an accessory structure by 5’ for a proposed 36’x48’ pole barn Approved X Denied ___ Deferred ___ Vote 5-0 Ms. McQuade, 219-308-7229, requested to exceed the 15’ height allowance to approximately 20’ for the construction of a proposed 36’x48’ pole barn. Mr. Allen opened the public hearing for Petition 18-02. Karen McQuade, St. John, IN felt the proposed pole barn would look more aesthetically pleasing with the higher roof pitch. Hearing no further public comments Mr. Allen closed the public hearing. Mr. Spain inquired as to the need for the pole barn. Ms. McQuade explained that she doesn’t have an out building to keep her items under roof and out of the weather, as well as, an area to house her future horse. Mr. Spain motioned to Approve Petition 18-02 with the stipulation that the uses are for personal and private and not for commercial or business use including all discussion and Findings of Fact, seconded by Mr. Jackson. Mr. Kopil arrived 6:08 p.m. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Staff Consultation/Discussion: None There being no further comments or discussion Mr. Kopil motioned to adjourn seconded by Mr. Spain. All ayes, motion carried. (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. ________________________________ __________________________________ Stuart Allen, Chairman Ron Jackson, Secretary 2