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Area BZA approves multiple variances for school dumpster, subdivision signs and an outlot split; one petition tabled
Summary
On Dec. 11 the St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances for Covenant Christian School’s dumpster location, two Woodford Trails subdivision-entry sign height variances, and an 8-acre outlot split for farmland; one petition was tabled. Written findings will be issued for approved items.
The St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 11 considered six petitions and approved four variances, with one petition tabled.
Covenant Christian School (54790 N. Furr Road): Staff advised the school’s dumpster, though preexisting and located between the front facade and front lot line, is set back and will be enclosed; staff recommended approval of a variance from section 154.070 sub c2 I2 to allow trash containers exceeding 36 cubic feet in that position. After no public comment, Doctor Lauck moved to approve and Tom Byers seconded; the board approved the variance and the chair said written findings would be issued.
Woodford Trails (south entrance, petition…
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