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Staff said the county and the appellant are still gathering information and that the board record — including transcripts and documents — must be prepared and submitted to the court. The transcript shows the court-ordered board record is due Feb. 19 and that the appellant requested and received a time extension to prepare transcripts. The county attorney confirmed the county will be represented in the case.

Commission staff addressed why the appeal was filed in Switzerland County: a venue statute allows filing anywhere within the judicial region that includes Jefferson County, so the appellant selected Switzerland County. The county attorney said there was no basis to request a change of judge and that the county is proceeding with the record preparation.

No new decision in the underlying appeal was reached at the meeting; staff said they are awaiting the appellant's notice regarding which transcript to include in the record and that discovery and record preparation are ongoing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PC Meeting 2-4-25","oneSentenceSummary","County counsel said the administrative record for the Orion appeal is due to the court on Feb. 19; the appealing party filed in a regional venue (Switzerland County) under the venue statute and the county will be represented by its counsel.","taxTitle","Jefferson County, Indiana","taxId",52164,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6352907,"Planning commission schedules technical review, public meeting on proposed solar ordinance changes",101,469000,570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e&start=469&end=570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e/thumbnail_469000.jpg","/articles/6352907/Jefferson-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-schedules-technical-review-public-meeting-on-proposed-solar-ordinance-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6352907-e8f104c6a5dc3687e777f99360f92562/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146903&Signature=H8xlMFf9plghUKR~K27OwowpoHedPmYS~ymkUi6M7SJSvaTc6SVUFVBRLmd5VcXiuMWjjVypZhXZGMlaFFiF4~HKjaWb0WHvvIiewRTowvLcUr6IxzxERwq~mNoZLcCnEzRoOZLUzu6o7-t7DIg2U71NbAy~ZkIDMmVgtk4AcJaQNBnb6UQuWhD08GxvQAi-nKItVloQBk6CQM913YPil8Em6MEqLcJM~iwf4DbcTZGeX2WTZOMldeOjnQkWHmDrNz7OSE6NoXh6oZT01wt-kwGfXwA3K~W~QaB~8s8KUS3XswdViwdIrSfMigg736wKFRYg4EgZUKkhdRyx4ynQIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jefferson County planning staff told the planning commission they expect to hold a technical committee meeting within about two weeks to review outstanding details of proposed solar ordinance changes, followed by a public hearing when the commission has a full ordinance package to publish.

Staff said the technical committee will focus on unresolved issues such as whether to limit particular system sizes and how to set distance requirements; if the committee resolves some items quickly, the group may return those issues to the full planning commission the same evening. The upcoming technical meeting is expected to be held at the county EMA building to allow more public space.

Commission staff also noted proposed bills at the state legislature that, if enacted, might shift solar siting authority from local governments toward state-level decision-making. The chair said he was not an expert on the state process but advised stakeholders to provide committee-level input early if they want to shape outcomes.

No ordinance or final rule was adopted at the meeting; staff said future public hearings would be scheduled after the planning commission finalizes a proposal.","Commission staff said a technical committee meeting and an additional public meeting will review outstanding questions about proposed solar ordinances, including size and setback limits; staff flagged recent state-level bills that could affect local authority.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6352912,"DuPont neighbors raise fence, privacy and trespass concerns over planned Dollar General site",201,65000,266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e&start=65&end=266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e/thumbnail_65000.jpg","/articles/6352912/Jefferson-County/Indiana/DuPont-neighbors-raise-fence-privacy-and-trespass-concerns-over-planned-Dollar-General-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6352912-3ed9c6f31bee32820e8ca973fc62cfe1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146903&Signature=BXQdZ7YmMKhxwF5un269kD27prd9ilgeH2zWXzq3M3nDWHhJLHBWGdlk9zlxOqXaM-tJZR7NhPLnyST2Ps09Ynuutf~HGQUDNpXeALJVy6jNgI4NXCB6yZc9YntIl-wI8H6muij1gJKU4tLnZWeH-VyHDBi5IIUgcCM0oi0NvzpkgTy0OXllpDhqFC4ltURf1A-Gqwlqeq46f6f5dQ59bEOaoMajmEgbkgChteLCgDN~6c-BSxo~f3MS6ARDhFukPQtcJkaeIMvp4OC3pAovED9mpuSPgfdczga-5ClUWDsu-4A4d8BznEuvV8-VQW~xqKrVWTT0~YOjQkeuR2vBuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents near the proposed Dollar General site in DuPont asked the Jefferson County Planning Commission to require a fence along the property's rear and sides to separate the store from adjacent yards.

Ralph Burge, who said he lives at 10621 N. 700 W., told commissioners he had experienced trespass from people coming across from the nearby trailer court and that a new store behind his property could make that worse unless a fence was installed. Darryl Hyde, who identified himself as living at 10631 N. 700 W., said he was concerned about trash, pets being abandoned in the area and losing views and quiet that drew him to move to the country.

Commission staff reported they have followed up with the Dollar General builder and said the developer indicated plans to install a six-foot privacy fence on the rear and portions of the side yards; staff said the parking area would remain open and that a continuous fence around the entire lot was unlikely because of vehicle access. The chair noted that the board checks mail-postmark dates for public-notice compliance and that affected residents could still address the county commissioners at a separate meeting; staff pointed to the planning commission's recommendation role in the zoning change process.

The commission did not take a formal vote on the DuPont zoning matter at the meeting. Staff said commissioners who decide the zoning change at a separate meeting would provide another opportunity for public comment and that additional hearings would be scheduled when a formal ordinance proposal is published.

The discussion included reminders about public-notice procedures (mail postmark used by the county) and guidance on where to raise concerns if residents wanted to press the issue to the county commissioners.","Residents near the proposed Dollar General site in DuPont told the Jefferson County Planning Commission they want a continuous privacy fence along the rear and side of the new store to deter trespass and protect property values; county staff said the builder plans a six-foot privacy fence along parts of the property.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6352917,"Jefferson County planning commission votes to pursue court action over unpermitted trailers",753,571000,1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e&start=571&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2222183-199ff538679ca50e0b8b93e4ee2ec07e/thumbnail_571000.jpg","/articles/6352917/Jefferson-County/Indiana/Jefferson-County-planning-commission-votes-to-pursue-court-action-over-unpermitted-trailers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6352917-67150c4e37de12d5adbbe23ef41641f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146903&Signature=gKahntkstQB0-0HsVpx0d8f5g4mRgKKrhF7ZyvofNJVmPa0i1KvtOs9yyBLJT0fHp2Pvy5U7cncPep3ltamCxl0UWGVMJKG5L2wRgRapQwAuH1qS2BuAg-ceTNJIwzW4G7O9E3XMaLzcSb0hS5BODnmQ~036jSixaVCwANTtNSaW4ebI-yKDUdHDFau0-Bb38Nz~eW3hsSt-u1warFQ99ynN7ohfwZnTt-t0gwb6sE490XWytS~uJ4sCYQE8uiUNJH1ssr2LnedPtVwTT1m8vQ4s9zCb-jhgr9E4QLUwfBdfIZja-r3Jb9NgtWtIDWbdvpl3fFFYkTurxFUhzEfGzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted unanimously to pursue court action on a code-enforcement case involving unpermitted mobile homes parked on property owned by Calvin Daughtry.

Commission staff told the commission the trailers have been on the property — listed in materials as 421 Bryant's Court — for about a year and that the owner has not applied for required permits, septic approvals or variances. Staff described repeated attempts to contact the owner by certified mail and email before bringing the matter to the commission.

The action follows public comments from multiple nearby residents who said the trailers are in poor condition and are affecting property values and quality of life. Christine Lanham, who identified herself as a resident at 751 E. On 1033 N., said she has stage 4 lung cancer and described debris and damaged landscaping she attributed to the trailers. Monty Brandon and other neighbors cited concerns about trash, trespass, and the potential for property devaluation.

Staff described legal and administrative steps the county can use, including enforcement orders, injunctions and fines under local code, and noted separate treasurer/registration requirements for moving mobile homes into the county. Pat (staff attorney) said mobile homes must be registered with the treasurer and that moving a unit requires a permit so the county can assess and tax the unit properly.

After discussion, a board member moved to pursue court action; the motion was seconded, and the commission voted unanimously to proceed with filing. The motion directs staff and county counsel to initiate enforcement through the courts rather than delay further pending the owner's participation.

The commission did not record a roll-call tally by name in the transcript; the chair announced the vote was unanimous. Staff said the trailers had been parked without proper permitting and that additional review would be required if the owner later submits plans to place units permanently (including septic approvals and parceling requirements).

The commission's action begins the county's formal enforcement process; further filings and a court schedule were not specified in the meeting.","The Jefferson County Planning Commission voted unanimously to move forward with court proceedings after finding multiple unpermitted mobile homes on property owned by Calvin Daughtry. Neighbors described safety, health and water-runoff concerns; staff said the trailers have sat for about a year without required permits.","actionData","errors"]

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