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Board approves secondary dwelling for Stewart family in Richland Township
Summary
The board unanimously approved 26WSE15 to allow a secondary dwelling at 8702 West 100 South; staff said the 18‑acre property could later be divided or the existing modular removed when no longer needed, and petitioners said the change supports caregiving for a family member.
The Whitley County Board of Zoning Approvals approved 26WSE15, permitting a secondary dwelling unit for petitioners Dustin and Abigail Stewart at 8702 West 100 South in Richland Township.
Staff described the 18‑acre parcel and said the proposal calls for constructing a new primary residence near the center of the parcel while designating the existing manufactured home near the road as the secondary dwelling; staff noted the long‑term options include removing the older unit or splitting the property. Petitioner Dustin Stewart said he and his family care for an uncle who lives on the property and that the modular would likely be removed once it is no longer needed.
A motion to approve the special exception with the conditions stated by staff was made and seconded; Chair recorded the motion as made by Doug Wright and seconded by Kelly Sheets. The board voted unanimously to approve the petition.
