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Variance approved for second garage at 8200 McKinley Street
Summary
The board approved Joshua Nintuta’s request for a second garage on a 0.633-acre R-2 lot at 8200 McKinley Street to store personal vehicles. Staff required a hard-surface approach; petitioner said utilities are not planned. The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned thereafter.
The Town of Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to allow construction of a second garage at 8200 McKinley Street.
Petitioner Joshua Nintuta said he purchased the property in November and needs the additional structure to store a private collection of classic cars and motorcycles. Staff presented the request as a variance from development standards under §21-77-3 for a property of approximately 0.633 acres in an R-2 zone and said the proposed structure will be used solely for personal storage; no commercial activities will take place. Staff and the petitioner discussed required hard-surface access: the board noted a hard surface is required to avoid driving on grass; the petitioner said he planned an asphalt driveway with concrete pads for vehicle locations and did not intend to install utilities in the structure at this time.
After no public speakers voiced opposition, a board member moved to approve the variance for this use and location only; the motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which the board approved unanimously.
The approval is limited to the petitioner and site described; any different use or commercial storage would require additional review and permitting.
