Area Board of Zoning Appeals, August 12, 2026
Votes on Variance at 54280 26th Street (shed setback), unanimous
What happened
The Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances and tabled one. Petition 2 (55200 Timothy Road, owner Sandra K. McLean) received a 4-1 approval of a lot-width variance to allow 27 feet where 100 feet is required for a lot in a proposed four-lot subdivision, with Mr.
- Jurisdiction
- St. Joseph County, IN
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Tabled, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Variance at 54280 26th Street (shed setback)
Owner Laura L. Brandenburg requested an action variance from section 151.107 sub C1 to allow a zero-foot north yard setback where 35 feet is required (10 feet previously granted) to accommodate a 16x24 foot shed on a ~0.37 acre lot. Petitioner was not present; board tabled to next month's agenda. Roll call: Byers yes, Schaefer yes, Vellman yes, Ritzma yes, Tavenier yes.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances and tabled one. Petition 2 (55200 Timothy Road, owner Sandra K. McLean) received a 4-1 approval of a lot-width variance to allow 27 feet where 100 feet is required for a lot in a proposed four-lot subdivision, with Mr.
Key Decisions (3)
Variance at 54280 26th Street (shed setback)
Lot-width variance at 55200 Timothy Road
Parking variance at 54965 Charles Avenue
Development Activity (2)
Four-lot subdivision at 55200 Timothy Road
Residential
Funeral home at 54965 Charles Avenue
Commercial
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
County has adopted an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units on…
Infrastructure
Septic system placement and soil/slope conditions are significant constraints shaping…
Who Spoke (10)
On the record: the chair, 2 board members, 2 staff members, 2 applicants, and the applicant's representative.
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