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Porter County board denies use variance for trailer and dumpster storage at 700 North
Summary
The Porter County board denied a petition by Cole Garretson to permit business activities (parking trailers and dumpsters) at his Portis Township property after neighbors raised safety and setback concerns; the board recorded a 3-0 vote to deny the variance.
The Porter County board denied a use-variance request from Cole Garretson to permit business activities and outdoor storage of trailers and dumpsters at his property on 700 North (452 West 700 North) in Portis Township.
Garretson told the board he operates a small dumpster rental and junk-removal business and sought permission to store up to three trailers on the two-acre parcel. He described limited daily movement:…
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