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Board approves use variance to convert West Indiana building to place of worship, with parking conditions
Summary
The Elkhart City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance allowing Lavos De Cristo Almundo Incorporated to use a former commercial/industrial building at 1413 West Indiana Avenue as a place of worship, subject to conditions including a parking plan and city approvals within 60 days.
The Elkhart City Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a use variance for Lavos De Cristo Almundo Incorporated to use a building at 1413 West Indiana Avenue as a place of worship, subject to conditions set by staff including a timeline to determine required parking.
The board's approval follows a staff recommendation and a presentation by the petitioner's architect, Raymond Enfield, who described the building as vacant for many years and in need of interior and mechanical renovation. Enfield said the applicant would coordinate structural, mechanical and civil engineering for the work and that the interior “lends itself, fairly well for the church's use.” He also acknowledged outstanding site issues including parking and said the church would work with…
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