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Board approves variance to replace church garage with larger storage building
Summary
The Crown Point BZA approved a variance allowing Livingstones church to replace an existing garage with a 1,974 sq ft, 22.8-ft accessory structure at 909 Pratt Street, exceeding R1 limits; staff recommended approval and the board adopted findings of fact.
The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals on May 21 approved petition 26-06, permitting Livingstones church to replace an existing garage with a 1,974-square-foot accessory building that will stand about 22.8 feet tall at 909 Pratt Street.
Petitioner Greg Lori of DVG Team told the board the church needs additional storage as it expands to the west and proposed a new garage because relocating the old building was impractical. “We are requesting a variance to go above and beyond what is normally allowed for R1 so they can continue to store all the things they need to store,” Lori said.
Planning staff recommended approval, noting the proposed structure exceeds the R1 ordinance limits of 900 square feet and 16 feet in height by roughly 1,074 square feet and about 6–7 feet. Lori said the proposal includes landscape screening along the west property line and updated two-tone metal paneling to match the church exterior.
Board members asked about fencing, whether plumbing would be installed and what would be stored in the building. Lori said no interior plumbing was planned beyond an exterior hose bib and that the building would house maintenance equipment, a tractor and seasonal items such as decorations. Staff confirmed public notices had been mailed and no written objections were on file.
Mr. O'Haley moved to approve petition 26-06, adopting staff findings of fact; the motion was seconded by John Marshall and the roll call vote was recorded in the affirmative. The variance allows the church to proceed with site plans compatible with the approved findings.
The board’s action applies only to the variance described in the finding of facts; any subsequent site development or building permits must demonstrate compliance with the conditions and building codes.
