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- Exception 20‑25‑064 (Superior Developing / Hope’s Landing) — Approved with conditions. Board required engineered stormwater controls, screening/landscape buffering, down‑directed lighting, traffic/access improvements as required by city/county engineers, and coordination with the City of Warsaw on sewer connections. (See separate article for full discussion.)

- Variance 20‑25‑153 (2 Mill Timber — peninsula easement) — Denied. Board cited public safety, emergency access and traffic concerns tied to narrow bridge and one‑way approach; substantial neighborhood opposition. (See separate article for full discussion.)

- Continued case Variance 20‑25‑083 (Mike Bauer) — Approved contingent upon submission of a survey; board retained condition requiring confirmation of setbacks and off‑street parking issues before permit issuance.

- Exception 20‑20‑557 and Variance 20‑25‑0147 (Christopher Zingree / Zingree Trucking) — Approved as presented. Petition permitted a home‑based trucking business in an agricultural district and an accessory building set closer to property lines to allow enclosed storage of trucks and trailers.

- Variance 20‑25‑151 (Linda Kramer) — Approved as presented. Petition separated two commercial buildings by newly drawn lot line following a sale; town of Leesburg provided written approval of the proposed property line.

- Variance 20‑25‑152 (John Wygant) — Approved as presented. Petition allowed second‑story addition over an existing single‑story structure with sideline and lakeside setbacks consistent with existing survey and historical permits; board noted practical difficulty due to original construction and shoreline angle.

- Variance 20‑25‑150 (Tishner property — accessory building/shed) — Approved with conditions: after‑the‑fact permit for lean‑to accepted and allowed; shed required to be moved to ordinance‑compliant setback and permits obtained.

- Variance 20‑25‑163 (Russell Williams) — Approved with conditions: petitioner must obtain neighbor’s written permission for required easements, remove an accessory shed that encroached over the property line, and if foundation repairs are required then the structure must meet 5‑foot sideline setbacks (foundation work triggers stricter compliance).

- Variance 20‑25‑166 (Tanner Moyer — two ponds) — Approved with conditions: after‑the‑fact permits required for both ponds (fee $125 each) and notarized affidavits from affected adjacent property owners required prior to permit issuance; plant/chemical use implications were discussed (ordinance requires 200‑foot setback from agricultural zoned land for certain chemicals such as atrazine).

- Variance 20‑25‑171 (Neil & Sonia Rivkin) — Approved as revised. Petition to replace a lakeside residence was approved with an amended plan showing a 20‑foot setback from the right‑of‑way at the most constrained corner (applicant had originally requested 15'9\"). Two off‑street parking spaces must be provided as shown on the revised plan.

- Variance 20‑25‑177 (Michael Melanie Easter — accessory building/State Road 15 right‑of‑way) — Approved. Board accepted survey evidence placing the old right‑of‑way location and allowed the accessory building 25 feet from the unimproved right‑of‑way area described in petitioner’s materials.

- Variance 20‑25‑170 (Michael Clark — floodplain / lowest floor elevation) — Denied. Staff warned that granting the variance would conflict with the county’s NFIP obligations and Indiana’s two‑foot freeboard requirement; the board denied the variance by voice vote to preserve county compliance with NFIP/state rules.

Votes: Most motions carried by voice vote. Where the record shows a condition was required, the board listed those conditions on the record and required them prior to permit issuance. Several approvals were explicitly contingent on submission of surveys or engineering approvals.

What happens next: Approvals that included conditions must return technical engineering, survey or written neighbor approvals before building permits will be issued. Denied petitions may be revised and resubmitted or appealed through the appropriate legal channels.

This roundup covers all formal actions recorded on the meeting agenda; board minutes and staff permit files will record the written conditions and technical follow‑up required for each approved case.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of cases heard and final dispositions at the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, including approvals, denials and conditions placed on permits.","taxTitle","Kosciusko County, Indiana","taxId",51037,"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},6520157,"Board denies floodplain variance for Beachwood Avenue property, cites National Flood Insurance Program risk",1804,9021000,10825000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf&start=9021&end=10825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf/thumbnail_9021000.jpg","/articles/6520157/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Board-denies-floodplain-variance-for-Beachwood-Avenue-property-cites-National-Flood-Insurance-Program-risk","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520157-9f660932719894c69516e9c48272a4b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775039852&Signature=QCJtUKh3me2iUrd3U-JPhM99wT~RHMZbM7Tu4Zv3ZKG-SuJR5Yfhv07rUpDmUkBcbXpP4zdLNmDeI4oH9PmcFVV-AsJUug4jkzvtCaXLb1M~wHJE~Ouw9X3x5CtcyjZAN6YTrYysSZlFlntztiwz6VVtkofe7lpLIuxscogmBsjtGWRAbGjRuIOroc7necX09vYKpBvDIBJ0Qa9R61TsLQMw6c9gq3z3pSSx4umE1nE8tn3Wr21bbdl18ezFBduD1rg2XKumV5k-BpXiQHxtWwv4JbzieYHnH1o-QPKNlNWL2tIjPtK753DqTR1T8zhi8a2Got6~Oi6bHSubIp9ZDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a petition from a property owner on Beachwood Avenue seeking a variance to leave the lowest floor and an attached garage below the county’s adopted freeboard elevation. The request concerned a house whose first-floor and garage elevations were measured below the county’s required elevations under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Indiana’s adoption of a two‑foot freeboard.

County staff explained that the house is in the FEMA floodplain and that the state requires two feet of freeboard above base flood elevation. The county’s floodplain program participates in the NFIP; staff cautioned that granting variances that do not meet the NFIP/state criteria can place the county’s continued participation at risk, which would make federally backed flood insurance unavailable to county property owners.

The property owner, Michael Carr (identified on the record as the petitioner), said he purchased the house in foreclosure and has invested in rehabilitation. He told the board that bringing the house up to the required elevation would be cost‑prohibitive and described the local mapping and historic conditions as inconsistent at the street level.

Board members noted the possible significant consequences of approving a variance that conflicts with NFIP/state requirements and emphasized the county’s obligation to follow state and federal rules to preserve NFIP participation. One board member moved to deny the variance; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: Denial preserves the county’s alignment with NFIP/state flood elevation standards and avoids a potential threat to the county’s ability to participate in the national flood insurance program. That program’s availability affects mortgageability and insurability for many property owners in flood‑prone areas.

Next steps: The petitioner may pursue elevation work to bring the structure into compliance, seek alternative mitigation measures allowed by the ordinance, or appeal the board’s decision to the appropriate court. The board advised the petitioner to consult county staff about technical options and the permitting path.","The board denied a variance to keep first-floor and garage elevations below the county/state required freeboard; staff warned the county risks losing participation in the National Flood Insurance Program if it approves variances that conflict with federal/state elevation rules.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520162,"Board denies 50‑foot easement for peninsula lots after residents cite emergency access and traffic risks",1635,2175000,3810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf&start=2175&end=3810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf/thumbnail_2175000.jpg","/articles/6520162/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Board-denies-50foot-easement-for-peninsula-lots-after-residents-cite-emergency-access-and-traffic-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520162-bc52f77b5b8ab28e962421cc3e55278b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775039852&Signature=ZcjnowW8khpPQBq3Vnpw6N25yfYc80EhgDm9Xan9taDJlWmiGHyQn~wzmIj58wC9gQhQASlLlDhvsjg4LmEJ9wR5f1xxjI-LB6uu3vbPCU7RyT-T4Ye1nCO0M-6L2sRoNKhndP3ScvEh7mKbo-ZxqsgL4AGt5vPHLNPTiAeDiwAqlVTusBR~os5V7gEUgWpUZooE63quT3SilmJuc502JXBi3PHBGApCY7FY3K0lln4ZMRlQ-2ztDlguSl1xEjvXBYYI4lmX6RedHJ2S6UeaPu5mgIKXwcuaq~4TC3-ipflyDCULRB3OJ6wBjw4I6HYRLDO9WU9sNPRNmqveac8Smw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to create a 50‑foot easement intended to provide access to three potential lots on a peninsula at Palestine Lake, citing public safety and neighborhood opposition. The petition was listed in the agenda as variance 20 25 153 for 2 Mill Timber.

Petitioners proposed creating a new 50‑foot easement that would access three lots across an existing narrow bridge. Multiple neighbors who live adjacent to the bridge and on Scott Road and Turner Road spoke in opposition, saying the peninsula access is a single‑lane approach and the bridge cannot support additional emergency vehicle traffic. Residents described the existing roadway pattern as one‑way in places, with limited room for two‑way traffic and narrow turning areas for emergency response vehicles.

Speakers who testified against the easement included Roger (resident), Penny Adams, Lisa Manson, Harold Kaiser and others who said the bridge and approach currently serve a small number of homes and that introducing permanent access for additional lots would increase traffic and could delay emergency response. One resident described ambulances and fire apparatus navigating the route now and warned that increased vehicle movement could heighten safety risks.

Petitioners were not present at the first call of the case and later joined; the board allowed public comment and additional testimony. After taking public comment and hearing technical points about zoning and the limited, single entrance to the peninsula, a board member moved to deny the easement. The motion was seconded and was carried by voice vote; the board made clear public safety and traffic congestion on the one‑way approach were the principal reasons for denial.

Why it matters: Local residents and emergency responders can be affected by added lots that rely on tight single‑lane crossings. The board’s denial prevents the creation of a legal easement that would make formal access to three additional buildable lots possible across that bridge.

Next steps: Petitioners may revise the proposal, pursue different access strategies, attempt a different zoning route, or appeal the decision. The denial stops the specific 50‑foot easement request heard at this meeting.","After extended public comment, the board denied a request to create a 50‑foot easement providing access to three proposed lots on a peninsula off Palestine Lake; neighbors said the single narrow bridge and one‑way road create public‑safety hazards.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520167,"Board approves ‘Hope’s Landing’ multifamily project with conditions after neighbors raise stormwater, traffic and lighting concerns",1800,6320000,8120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf&start=6320&end=8120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334501-4ab62159fb542b3f1c5e89a22cf818cf/thumbnail_6320000.jpg","/articles/6520167/Kosciusko-County/Indiana/Board-approves-Hopes-Landing-multifamily-project-with-conditions-after-neighbors-raise-stormwater-traffic-and-lighting-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520167-e5f3b533a04889902c6c6849a42c9963/orig.mp4?Expires=1775039852&Signature=kpZmne~0DXjVoR04dyQvsTLSdfDrBWt2JlgVAGa2FjVJv1M69kk-Spa0tih2RjdHEVCHPQmrAyhegGX82DapKXOFw-1Xr-42OQ3TOUwHPZ70Xy3TxSzdwLxuxiGPkbdgnk3pCx~qPGerNfUnKBwnVGT3o~8ayaHeykUdVUdfAMV19VSk-uJx0GxR3wzqcmyNoWiGzvhaiEk-ZCoIMgRj33M-PX4IVWe5z7HlCb36l5ZY6vIc~JmhULgdqn6KY7KzlYNTpwLOhM9eEAFB-9unASIJ66TDcXproBhTcM62Ys9HQGL1-EpJXP5CIdj8-LKFNjVW-bLf8zHKP3kopi6nlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals on an unnamed meeting date approved an exception to allow a 40-unit multifamily development called Hope’s Landing on a 4.2-acre parcel off Old U.S. 30, contingent on conditions addressing stormwater control, screening, lighting and traffic improvements and coordination with the City of Warsaw.

Developers represented by Christine Deutscher of Neighborhood Development Associates asked the board for an exception to permit multifamily units in a residential district. The applicant said the project would seek funding in July, start construction in 2026 if funded and would include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units served by municipal sewer and water from the City of Warsaw.

The project drew multiple public comments from nearby residents who said they worried about stormwater runoff, increased traffic at the Old 30 approach, light spill from parking areas, impacts to nearby wildlife and reductions in property values. Residents asked how stormwater would be handled and whether the development would be tied into Gates Creek or other local drainage.

County staff and the project architect said soil borings had been done, that the site generally drains north-to-south and that the design team planned a stormwater detention/retention basin sized to hold a required design storm on site. The applicant committed to working with county and city engineers on detailed stormwater and road improvements, and the architect said the development would likely require extending decel/accel lanes and meeting city stormwater and sewer requirements before a building permit could be issued.

After hearing neighbors’ concerns and technical comments, the board approved the exception with conditions that will be written into the approval. The conditions, as stated on the record, include—but are not limited to—finalized engineered stormwater controls acceptable to county/city engineers, on‑site screening or a green buffer between the project and adjacent properties, full cut‑off/down‑directed site lighting to avoid light spill across property lines, and traffic/access improvements such as turn/accel/decel lanes if required by the city or county engineers. The board also required that the project coordinate sewer and other utility work with the City of Warsaw prior to permitting.

The board member motioned to approve the exception with those conditions; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The approval does not authorize construction until the applicant obtains all necessary engineering approvals, permits and any city approvals required for sewer and roadwork. The board’s action was an approval of the zoning exception only; subsequent technical reviews and permit approvals remain required.

Why it matters: The approval allows construction of 40 rental units designated to be affordable to households at or below a percentage of area median income, according to the applicant, and places responsibility on the developer to resolve drainage and access concerns that neighbors said could affect adjacent properties.

Next steps: The applicant said it will submit funding applications this month and, if funded, return with final engineered plans for county and city review before building permits are issued.","The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception allowing a 40-unit multifamily project called Hope’s Landing, contingent on conditions addressing stormwater, screening, lighting, traffic and city coordination.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting — key actions and outcomes

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