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Darren Miller’s request for artisan wood‑finishing business continued to allow state and health approvals

Kosciusko County Plan Commission · April 15, 2026
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Summary

The petitioner was advised to obtain a CDR (state clearance), secure health‑department septic approval and file any needed setback variances; the board continued the item to May 12 to allow those steps.

Petitioner Darren Miller asked the commission to legalize an artisan wood‑finishing operation in a converted egg barn. Miller said the business would be small, primarily family‑run, and that he is pursuing a state CDR and health‑department approval for a septic/bathroom. The board agreed to continue the petition to May 12 so Miller can secure state and health clearances, check setback needs for exterior collectors/blowers and, if necessary, file setback variances.

Staff advised the board that home‑based business standards require limits on employees, parking, and storage; commissioners urged Miller to gather the state and health documentation before the next hearing. The commission’s continuance was procedural and not an approval to operate; Miller was instructed to work with staff to confirm setback measurements and required permits.