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Board approves storage/operations use for industrial painting business at Johnson Road with hours and existing sign
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Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing the new owner to operate an industrial painting/storage business at 4666 North Johnson Road, finding the use similar to prior commercial use and setting hours (Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00; Sat limited) and approval of existing sign usage.
The LaPorte County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to allow a change in use to permit an industrial painting and storage business at 4666 North Johnson Road in Cool Springs Township.
Representative Harris Kuklakis said his client, Suya Holdings (buyer), intends to use the property for storage and operations—no on-site painting—similar to the prior heating-and-cooling use. Kuklakis told the board proposed operating hours mirror existing activity and should produce no greater impact on neighbors.
Current owner Mark Penicha testified the property has been used commercially since construction and predicted the proposed use would generate less traffic than past activity. Board members confirmed proposed hours and discussed the sign; the board concluded the site is consistent with existing commercial frontage along the highway.
A board member moved to approve the variance. The board confirmed operating hours of Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 and limited Saturday hours (08:00–14:00) and agreed to allow use of the existing on‑building sign. The motion carried.
No written remonstrances were recorded for this item and attendees in the meeting who spoke emphasized continuity with prior commercial use. The board recorded the approval with stipulated hours and sign conditions.
