Board of Zoning Appeals

AGENDA CITY OF HOBART BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS 414 MAIN STREET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022– 6:00 P.M. Dial-in information (US) Chicago +1 312 626 6799 Access code 846 3750 4424 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84637504424 I. Meeting called to order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Record of those present IV. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2022 V. Communications/Acceptance of Agenda: VI. New Business 1. 22-09 Millie Hovanec/Mark Hovanec (Petitioners/Owners) at 337 N. Liverpool Rd. Comp. PC 22-28 located 0.36 miles south from the SE corner of Liverpool & Old Ridge Rd., Sec. 154.214(D), zoned M-1, 18.5 acres Request: Conditional Use Purpose: Extension of approval Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 2. 22-19 Stackhouse Power LLC (Petitioner/Owner) located on the SE corner of Clay St. & 83rd Ave. Sec. 154.023(H), zoned A-1, 15.635 acres Request: Tabled: Conditional Use Purpose: A proposed public service use to permit a battery energy storage system  Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 3. 22-21 James Wacasey (Petitioner/Agent) 447 E. 3rd St. located 220’ west from the SW corner of 3rd & Main Streets, Sec. 154.379(F)(3), zoned B-2, 0.12 acre Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To allow a hanging store front sign 5’ lower than the permitted 14’ height at street level Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 4. 22-22 Steindler Signs/Tom Steindler (Petitioner/Agent) 1826 E. 80th Ave. located approx. 700’ east from Mississippi St. in Merrillville Plaza (Sec. 154.359(F)(1), zoned PUD Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To exceed the permitted 97 sq. ft. of signage by 347.46 sq. ft. Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 5. 22-23 Michael Burke (Petitioner/Owner) 1215 W. 41st Pl. located 100’ west of the SW corner of 1st Pl. & Colorado St., (Sec. 154.052(A), zoned R-2, 0.13 acre Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To encroach 5’ into required 8’ side yard totaling 8’ of side yards for a proposed 14’x14’ room addition Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 6. 22-24 Michael Burke (Petitioner/Owner) 1215 W. 41st Pl. located 100’ west of the SW corner of 1st Pl. & Colorado St., (Sec. 154.050), zoned R-2, 0.13 acre Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To exceed the permitted 35% lot coverage by 5% or 185 sq. ft. for a proposed 14’x14’ room addition Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ 2  7. 22.25 David Lasser (Petitioner/Agent) 1100 W US 30 for property located approx. 700’ east & 700’ south from the SE corner of US 30 & Colorado St., (Sec. 154.417(A), zoned B-3 & M-1, 24.43 acres Request: Public Hearing: Developmental Standards Variance Purpose: To allow issuance of a subdivision prior to undergoing site plan review for a proposed 2-lot subdivision Approved ___ Denied ____ Deferred ___ Vote ____ VII: Consultation/Discussion: Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule 3