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Planning commission approves a slate of variances and exceptions, including temporary shed requests and lakeshore setbacks
Summary
The commission approved multiple variances and exceptions on accessory buildings, setbacks and small lakeshore modifications, and voted to allow three backyard hens; several items were routine approvals while more complex proposals were continued for technical review.
Kosciusko County’s planning board approved a package of routine variances and exceptions at its recent meeting, granting petitioners temporary or permanent relief for accessory structures, small setback exceptions and similar land-use requests.
Key approvals included:
- Justin and Catherine Dwyer (exception 202640): the board approved a temporary placement of a portable shed on a vacant lot for five years (petitioners said the shed meets setbacks and will support property maintenance while they plan a home). Commissioner (speaker 5) moved for a five-year allowance and the board approved it.
- Michael Rohrer (variance 202664): the board…
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