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Board approves Pine Lake island garage and upstairs living quarters with 10‑year no‑rental restriction and conservancy sign‑off
Summary
After testimony from the applicant, neighbors and a remonstrating attorney, the board approved variances allowing Aaron and Megan Johnson to build a three‑car garage with living quarters above on a small Pine Lake island lot, subject to Conservancy District and Building Department approvals and a 10‑year restriction on short‑term rentals.
The LaPorte County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances Oct. 21 that will allow Aaron and Megan Johnson to build a garage with living quarters above on a narrow Pine Lake island lot, subject to conditions.
Attorney Ralph Howes presented on behalf of the Johnsons, saying the lot size and existing site constraints leave only a narrow buildable area and that a 15‑foot front setback and other reduced setbacks were necessary to store boats…
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