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Missy Croat, who listed the property at 1009 Washington Street, asked the board for a special exception to operate a commercial kitchen in an I‑2 (industrial) zoning district. City code 150.191 and related sections governing special exceptions were cited during the hearing. The board granted the special exception after determining the proposal met the ordinance’s findings.

Croat told the board she intends to renovate the existing structure, use the space for a commercial kitchen to support catering and takeout, and may later expand to more frequent service or limited dine‑in. City staff and the board discussed that building, plumbing, electrical and state design approvals may be required depending on the exact scope of operations. Staff advised the applicant to engage a design professional to guide compliance with code and state requirements before executing substantial renovations.

The board’s approval included an explicit reminder that if the use expands beyond a commercial kitchen for catering and carryout (for example, a sit‑down restaurant), the applicant will need to meet additional building and state requirements and the board recommended including a stipulation to that effect. City staff offered a list of seven design professionals to help the applicant and said they would provide guidance on permit steps and inspections.

Action taken: The petition for a special exception at 1009 Washington Street was granted. The applicant must secure required building permits, inspections, and any state design release or health approvals. The board noted additional permits or a return to the board may be necessary if the operation later seeks dine‑in service.

Less critical details: No public opposition was recorded during the hearing. The board discussed similar review processes used for other drive‑through or restaurant conversions and emphasized a staged process involving design professionals and permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/4/25 Board of Zoning Appeals","oneSentenceSummary","The Decatur City board approved a special exception to allow a commercial kitchen and related commercial uses at 1009 Washington Street in an I‑2 zone, while requiring the applicant to obtain design professional guidance, building permits and state approvals before expanded restaurant operations.","taxTitle","Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana","taxId",70751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6341781,"Decatur board grants variance for accessory structure at 417 Closs Street",402,63000,465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256381-ad0a4312fd303783f43522877f7cd768&start=63&end=465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256381-ad0a4312fd303783f43522877f7cd768/thumbnail_63000.jpg","/articles/6341781/Decatur-City/Adams-County/Indiana/Decatur-board-grants-variance-for-accessory-structure-at-417-Closs-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341781-0f0795760c4384568d5bea8d9e9ddd50/orig.mp4?Expires=1773626862&Signature=jsLC7IR0Z~QjdfVxiyVXMBzbYdYKbtUi15D2E3nX4mudJwJOyYz9B8tfWkfKwvz7~dLaayL--gfW8Leq1ShNQNxTUvSTpwNx3GUXlZqq9AWdrMVfNDXvop8zE20B7jXtQse3RXnm9Wez0ykcoxWA3l97et~MZjprcY16wxQg6IIR5Pmd8HyUl52x8MKfMifFk2UDy2rRFhgA20sVSwkzo~3hk32LGPg9bPwZ-fm74pg96fJTVPBv5wqqHcVi90RPIPX1uJyti0tBzc3Y5nhKwN1mCmdKzE~YQXBa2o73c~YWp38bA9nYnRMfSF6PGZkn8bWjYH0PiEMuM~FcLCXcEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Decatur City board granted a variance allowing a reduced side-yard setback for an accessory structure at 417 Closs Street, the board decided after hearing from the applicant and city staff.

The variance request, filed by Larry Templeton of 417 Closs Street, asked the board to allow a 0-foot side-yard setback where city code 150.071 requires a minimum side yard of 8 feet. The board found the petition met the required findings and voted to grant the variance.

Templeton told the board he plans to build an unattached, finished structure on a concrete foundation inside an existing fenced area and said it would be set about 5 feet from his existing garage and house. He described the structure as intended for recreational use and later possibly for food production; city staff advised that operating a business would require separate approvals. City staff reviewed the applicant’s drawings and materials list and confirmed electrical and plumbing would require permits.

The board ran through the required findings of fact — including impacts on light and air, traffic congestion, fire danger, property values and public welfare — and recorded affirmative answers before announcing the decision to grant the variance.

The board instructed Templeton to obtain building permits and inspections from city staff and noted that if he later seeks to run a business from the structure he will need to return to the board for any additional variances or approvals related to commercial use.

Action taken: The petition for a side-yard variance at 417 Closs Street was granted. The applicant must secure required building, electrical and plumbing permits and follow inspection stages; any future request to operate a business from the structure will require a separate application and approvals.

Less critical details: One board member was participating by phone. No members of the public registered opposition or spoke in favor during the hearing.","The Decatur City board approved an 8-foot side-yard variance request from Larry Templeton to build an accessory structure on a concrete foundation at 417 Closs Street. The board recorded unanimous approval and told the applicant to return for any future business-use approvals and to obtain required permits.","actionData","errors"]

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Board grants special exception for commercial kitchen at 1009 Washington Street

Decatur board grants variance for accessory structure at 417 Closs Street