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Chris Moore of Nissan Engineering presented the project on behalf of the school corporation and said the work would add three large canopies over existing bus parking so drivers and maintenance staff can prepare buses out of inclement weather and connect block heaters in winter. Moore described the plan as not adding impervious area and said rooftop downspouts will route water to existing detention basins.

Planning staff summarized the requested variances: allow accessory structures larger than the 900‑square‑foot maximum; allow accessory structures taller than the 16‑foot ordinance limit (proposed 19 feet); and allow an accessory structure to approach the east side‑yard setback, leaving a 5‑foot setback where 20 feet is normally required. The staff report gave the proposed sizes: 9,280 sq ft, 11,968 sq ft and 6,198 sq ft for the three canopies, and said no calls of remonstration or support were received; the Planning Department recommended approval of all three petitions.

Board members discussed operations and benefits. One member observed staff typically arrive early on cold mornings to start and warm buses, and that the canopies could reduce long idling before drivers arrive. A board member said the project ‘‘fits the area’’ and expressed no opposition. The board voted to approve each petition separately, on motions recorded as approved with staff comments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crown Point City BZA Special Meeting - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Zoning Appeals on May 15 approved three variances to permit three large covered canopies for Crown Point Community School Corporation buses at 1151 East Summit Street.","taxTitle","Crown Point City, Lake County, Indiana","taxId",56873,"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},6155363,"Board approves variance allowing shared access and side‑yard paving for Adams Masonry site",325,623000,948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479954-6cc71901780f3a094ed302d0297b2938&start=623&end=948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479954-6cc71901780f3a094ed302d0297b2938/thumbnail_623000.jpg","/articles/6155363/Crown-Point-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Board-approves-variance-allowing-shared-access-and-sideyard-paving-for-Adams-Masonry-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155363-d744b3433149daea94acf33e96df9a25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159022&Signature=l-BmYCEnu25o7LudMjZ~OZRBeR8Q1XhMUZt8OSXHvXCjBK7Wy~hLYGTj0LJzAFn7PvD8yy-opUC5Q~NxcNRvW40aUPHpJcgTy8S6BTjWpc9wa4vFr-JmEDgb296diY5kJvZKa8wSx-zIMY2ZK2WoKNOCv-CVgnnIuxE7PET0pBN-whnjxfDXDaxmlX1LSPicRqjOf~qjn0-q85RSxUFLrHSEDXvuRPa2snNKV8SLfm6fFRX~mUfUMeXZDYUcfqYl1bEh7MRbHViwE5DBxIk1tfF5L0KuFBGivrb-LLn99XzEVPU6BbTuIXFX5914OOjxLyv3tDyCTo4cVkxyGC9ufg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Zoning Appeals on May 15 approved petition 25‑14, a variance allowing encroachment of the western side‑yard setback so flat work and parking may extend to the property line and accommodate a shared access aisle.

Jennifer Baker, speaking for Adams Masonry Inc. and representing her brother Todd Adams, described the request as a means to mirror existing development on the adjacent lot (Lot 48) and to create a shared driveway with the contiguous property at 601 East 112th Street. Planning Department staff reported that the property is in an I‑1 industrial zone and that current standards require a 20‑foot side‑yard setback; the proposed layout would extend flat work to the property line and therefore requires a variance. Staff said a shared access agreement will be required at the site‑development stage if the variance is granted.

The staff report noted that multiple properties in the subdivision already use shared drive aisles and that an earlier ordinance change removed flat work from side‑yard setbacks, creating a situation where prior approvals now technically conflict with the written standard. Planning staff recommended approval of petition 25‑14 and said notices were sent and published; the department received no calls of remonstration.

Board members noted the prevalence of cross‑access in the park and the practical need for the shared aisle. One board member observed that a cross‑access agreement would allow both properties to be sold or used independently. The board voted to approve the variance; the motion passed on a recorded roll call in favor.","The Board of Zoning Appeals approved petition 25‑14, granting a variance to allow paving in the side‑yard setback to create shared access between two industrial lots at the southeast corner of Virginia Street and East 112th Avenue; planning staff recommended approval and a shared‑access agreement will be required at site development.",{"_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},6155367,"Board of Zoning Appeals recommends special‑use for six townhomes at 1525 West 90 Sixth Avenue",486,134000,620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479954-6cc71901780f3a094ed302d0297b2938&start=134&end=620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479954-6cc71901780f3a094ed302d0297b2938/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6155367/Crown-Point-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals-recommends-specialuse-for-six-townhomes-at-1525-West-90-Sixth-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155367-12d4687ceffb51d42b0f5f3124a8a38f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159022&Signature=owi76CKVDqBOC00ffHn2k1WV6qfVYTv841dGCelCCGVcVwF7Tyvr9sTovWzOK8-BecF9FGBoW5j0oCoeVmCTyZClJ50ps59-0lQ1HTg39K9L23KeJiSA3f1VH~4u~oryGofD9x6dHQE1ZcsA6lxnhv5~3A5mykjB0OTzsrlS0nL0k1dWDsl0mWO-GpqcZQSsPFAmrg5IXztvNfOU7ooKUoXS3XNfth-a~FgJqoP1adUxQT85QKNjZRqMqOchYvAiUyKu~qwmvSxOjXJGgemaK4uhG9QJQlJwN6c9BQJwfW6MiTy8cmMNfXTD1~1NIVTR9DATduqopfyb5uI9jvngJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Zoning Appeals on May 15 voted to forward a favorable recommendation to City Council for petition 24‑19, a special‑use request to allow a six‑unit townhome structure at 1525 West 90 Sixth Avenue.

The petition, presented by James Suss for Windermere Townhomes LLC, seeks a special use to allow “multifamily dwellings. In this case, 6 townhome units, continuous 1 structure,” on a roughly 1‑acre vacant parcel currently zoned B2. Suss said the applicant plans to follow the special‑use petition with a change‑of‑zone application to rezone the parcel to R3 residential so commercial uses allowed under B2 would no longer be permitted at that site.

Planning staff reported that the parcel is surrounded by residential uses, that the comprehensive plan shows commercial/office use, and that the current B2 zoning could allow businesses such as drive‑through restaurants and liquor sales as straight permitted uses. Planning Department staff recommended approval of petition 24‑19 and told the board it had received no letters of remonstration. “Planning department recommends approval of petition 24 19,” the staff report said.

Petitioners presented a site layout showing a new alley to provide garage access, with garage doors facing north and small patios facing south. Rick Locosto of RC Development said his company has built similar townhomes in Crown Point and that he expects construction could begin this summer.

Board members questioned consistency with surrounding uses. Board member John Marshall said, “I think the proposal works for the area.” After discussion, the board voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council. The motion to recommend approval was made by Board member John Marshall and seconded by Board member Sowerman; the roll call recorded votes in favor by Sowerman, John Marshall and Nick Nocovich.

The recommendation will go to City Council; the planning staff noted the council meeting date as June 2 for the rezoning consideration and asked petitioners to be available to answer questions there.","The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for a special‑use permit allowing a six‑unit townhome structure at a parcel currently zoned B2; planning staff recommended approval and no remonstrations were received.","actionData","errors"]

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Board of Zoning Appeals recommends special‑use for six townhomes at 1525 West 90 Sixth Avenue