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Commissioners approve mixed-use DPUD for Premier Finishing amid neighborhood objections
Summary
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners approved a DPUD rezoning for a proposed mixed-use property and refinishing business near County Road 11 and County Road 52 despite neighbors' concerns about fumes, noise and traffic. The approval included conditions for a buffer and a quieter generator setup.
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 approved a development-plan unit district (DPUD) primary approval for a two-lot subdivision and mixed-use site proposed as Premier Finishing at the southwest corner of County Road 52 and County Road 11, with conditions addressing a north-side buffer and generator noise mitigation.
Jason Avels, Elkhart County zoning administrator, presented the application by Brian Burkholder and Marcus de Yoder (Ruby Yoder) represented by B. Dorio and Associates. Planning staff and the plan commission recommended approval; the plan commission vote was reported as 6 in favor, 2 against, 1 absent.
Applicant representative Blake Dorio said the proposal couples a residence for the owner with a finishing business and agricultural uses. He told commissioners the design team worked with the surveyor and health department to resolve drainage and septic placement, and that the highway department approved the proposed Type 6 entrance given sight distances. Dorio said the business anticipates mostly box…
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