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Merrillville board approves setback and surface variances for two Wright Street lots
Summary
The Town of Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for two adjacent Wright Street lots to allow reduced setbacks and partial stone or gravel surfacing to accommodate flex-office warehouse buildings.
The Town of Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for two adjacent lots on Wright Street that will allow flex-office warehouse buildings to be built closer to property lines and for partial stone/gravel surfacing in lieu of full pavement. The decisions followed staff reports that the Buckeye pipeline easement constrains site development and after the petitioner recorded an encroachment agreement at the Lake County Recorder’s Office.
The variances affect Lot 37 and Lot 38 and were presented by petitioner Carlos Ruiz of…
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