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Board approves three additional variances, hears Area Plan presentation notice
Summary
The board approved variances for a church parking expansion (Jackson Road), a conversion to a counseling facility (Ardmore Trail) and a residential accessory building (Pear Road). Staff supported or conditionally supported each application except the Pear Road accessory request, where staff had recommended denial but the board approved.
At its Sept. 11, 2024 meeting, the St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved three additional petitions and received planning-office announcements.
Petition 2: Vineyard Community Church (16219 Jackson Road) — The church sought a reduced east-side setback (10 feet where 20 feet is ordinarily required) for an 86-space parking expansion. Area Plan staff (Sean Klein) recommended approval because the adjacent property is zoned office rather than residential, the church proposed parking-area screening (shrubs), and practical…
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