Town Of Clear Lake Indiana
Board Of Zoning Appeals - Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the August 17, 2009 Meeting

Present: Ron Kummer, President
             Gerald McArdle
             Chris Folland, who also recorded the Minutes of the meeting.
             Jon Fitzenrider
             Bonnie Brown, Alternate

Absent: Eric Tyler
            Neil Blythe, Town Attorney

Visitors: No guests were present at the meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ron Kummer, President.

President Ron Kummer read the duties and procedure of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Business Meeting:

Minutes of the June 15, 2009 BZA meeting was tabled because the Board would like to have a summary of the finding of facts included in the minutes.

A motion was made by Chris Folland to table the June 15, 2009 Minutes. Jon Fitzenrider seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

The Proposed Rules Changed was forwarded by the BZA Practices Review Committee and reviewed.

The proposed change which reads, “Notice of appeal must be submitted to and received by the Clear Lake Clerk/Treasurer no more than 90 days after the Zoning Inspector’s decision or once the decision is evident (e.g. notable commencement of construction or posting of notice that a decision has been made)” is to be referred to the UDO Advisory Committee to suggest a notification be sent to the adjoining neighbors when an ILP is issued and a sign be posted starting the 90 day appeal clock. The language change was tabled.

The proposed change which reads, “All developmental standard variances and use variances are based upon the plans submitted at the time of the public hearing and the granting of the variance. Because variances are granted based on plans submitted, any substantive changes shall require approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals prior to the start of construction. A substantive change shall include, but not be limited to: deviating from the proposed structure setbacks, structure height, structure roof lines, and structure orientation on the lot: and changes to neighboring property’s views” was tabled as Jerry is going to suggest further language changes at the October meeting.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to adopt the new rule changes. Ron Kummer seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry McArdle to adjourn the meeting. Jon Fitzenrider seconded the motion. With all in favor of the motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

The next regular scheduled meeting of the BZA will be held September 19, 2009 at
7:00 p.m.


Attested:


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Christopher Folland, Secretary of BZA



Attachments: Agenda
Proposed Board Rules
Adopted Board Rules
Draft of Minutes



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