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Plan Commission recommends day care home at 709 Fieldhouse Ave. to Board of Zoning Appeals
Summary
The Elkhart City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals consider a special-exception permit for a family day care at 709 Fieldhouse Avenue. Staff said the home meets zoning standards pending state licensing.
The Elkhart City Plan Commission voted unanimously on March 3 to recommend that the Board of Zoning Appeals consider a special-exception permit for a family day care at 709 Fieldhouse Avenue.
City planning staff presented the petition filed by Janella Gates and described it as an application under Section 5.3 (special exception uses) and Section 4.3(f) for a day care home. Staff said the property was built in 2024 according to assessor records and described the lot and house as in good condition. Staff noted the operator will still need a license from the Indiana Family…
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