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Votes at a glance: Michigan City BZA actions Feb. 11, 2025
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 11 tabled January minutes and adopted findings/decisions on two signage variance petitions from earlier hearings; votes and key conditions are summarized.
The Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals took several formal votes on Feb. 11, 2025. This roundup lists each action, the vote outcome and key conditions.
BZA action: Table minutes from Jan. 14, 2025 Why it matters: The board voted to table the January meeting minutes to allow members more time to review them. Motion and outcome: Motion to table the minutes was made and seconded; roll-call vote was unanimous in favor.
BZA action: Adopt findings and decision for petition B-104-24 (Patrick Shy / Saint John's United Church of Christ) What the petition requested: Development standards variance for signage at 101 Saint John Road. Board decision: The board adopted the decision and findings drafted after the Jan. 14 public hearing and finalized conditions. Key conditions recorded in the written findings: The sign shall not be taller than 6 feet; not larger than 72 square feet per side; sign must have a brick base and landscaping around the base per section 19.04(8); comply with section 19.06 (general sign provisions) including illumination and electrical changeable-message sign rules. Motion and outcome: Motion to adopt findings was made by Mister Gross and seconded; roll-call vote was unanimous.
BZA action: Adopt findings and decision for petition B-105-24 (Legacy Sign Group / J and B West Roofing, LLC) What the petition requested: Development standards variance for a pole sign near Highway 212. Board decision: The board adopted the proposed findings and approved the petition subject to conditions previously discussed at the Jan. 14 hearing. Key conditions recorded in the written findings: Pole sign height not to exceed 30 feet; sign size not more than 45.3 square feet per side; compliance with Table 19.04 of the zoning ordinance and section 19.06 provisions regarding illumination. Motion and outcome: Motion to adopt findings was made by Mister Clender and seconded by Deborah Vance; roll-call vote was unanimous.
These decisions finalize actions that the board had discussed at earlier hearings; planning staff and counsel presented the written findings for the board’s adoption. The board’s acts instruct the planning department to enter the written decisions into the official record and proceed with any administrative follow-up (permitting, conditions enforcement, inspections) where applicable.
