Valparaiso public meetings in 2021
11 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on December 15, 2021. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a petition from A & J Development, Inc. regarding a property at 1207 Evans Ave. The petitioner is seeking multiple variances to allow for higher density and reduced lot requirements in the General Residential Zoning District.
- VAR21-025: Request to increase maximum gross density from 3.797 to 5.81 at 1207 Evans Ave
- VAR21-025: Request to reduce minimum lot width from 45 feet to 34 feet
- VAR21-025: Request to reduce minimum rear yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet
- VAR21-025: Request to increase maximum building coverage from 45% to 47% (Lot 5A) and 46% (Lot 5b)
- VAR21-025: Request to vary minimum connection spacing for residential drives from 30 feet to 10 feet
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider petitions for property variances and special use exceptions. Decisions will impact building designs, lot coverage, and the operation of a home business.
- Special use request for a one-chair hair salon at 1205 Calvin Ave
- Driveway length variance for 253 Chicago St
- Multiple design and lighting variances for 1604 Calumet Ave
- Lot coverage variance from 50% to 62% for 303 Lafayette St
- Amendment to remove a 10-foot berm requirement at 2550 Morthland Dr
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider several variance requests regarding property setbacks, lot widths, and land use. The board will also discuss amendments to its own rules and procedures concerning meeting dates and filing fees.
- VAR21-031: Multiple variances for 815 Lincolnway, including curb cuts and parking lot placement
- UV21-006: Request to allow Cottage Industry Use at 2 Sturdy Rd
- VAR21-029: Lot width and Open Space Ratio variances for 3850 Vale Park Rd
- VAR21-034: Request for one additional ground sign at 1051 Southpoint Dr
- Proposed amendment to BZA Rules and Procedures regarding meeting dates and petition filing fees
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to discuss and decide on several zoning variance petitions. These requests involve adjustments to setbacks, parking requirements, lot widths, and landscaping standards for residential and commercial properties.
- VAR21-031: Multiple variances for 815 Lincolnway, including curb cuts and parking lot placement
- VAR21-026: Request by Lennar Homes of Indiana, Inc. to vary minimum lot widths at Tower Rd and 500 North
- VAR21-032: Request by Holladay Properties at 351 Washington St to reduce parking spaces from 26 to 14
- UV21-005/VAR21-033: Request by McCON Building Corporation for a drive-in/drive-through facility at 2101 LaPorte Ave
- VAR21-028: Request by Hamstra Builders, Inc. to reduce Landscape Surface Ratio to 19.48% at 1111 Glendale Blvd
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several petitions for zoning variances regarding setbacks, parking, and building heights. The body will also discuss a resolution regarding electronic communication for board members.
- VAR21-022: Request for 259 Indiana Ave to vary parking from 48 to 30 spaces and reduce rear yard setback to zero feet
- UV21-003/VAR21-018: Request for 1406/1408 Silhavy Rd to allow Single-Family Attached land use and reduce lot width to 70 feet
- VAR21-019: Request for 702 Lincolnway to reduce minimum parking spaces from nine to three
- VAR21-017 and VAR21-024: Requests to increase street side yard fence height from four feet to six feet
- RESOLUTION #1-2021: Policy for board member participation via electronic means of communication
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several petitions for zoning variances and special exceptions. These requests include changes to parking requirements, building setbacks, and land use permissions for various properties.
- SE21-001: Special Use request for 560 Bond Ave to make a nonconforming use and building conforming
- VAR21-010: Biruh’s Kitchen request for 0-foot side yard setback and reduction of parking from 14 to 3 spaces at 309 Lincolnway
- VAR21-013: Request for 0-foot landscaped yard and no parking area screening at 1004 Calumet Ave
- VAR21-015: Crew Carwash request to build an accessory structure without a principal building at 2615 LaPorte Ave
- UV21-002/VAR21-016: Request for Light Automobile Service use and reduced building setbacks at 105 Porter Vale Blvd
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four separate petitions for zoning variances. These requests involve adjustments to structure height, lot coverage, building footprints, and material requirements.
- VAR21-006: Request for accessory structure height of 19’ 8 3/4” at 2401 Valley Dr
- VAR21-007: Request for maximum lot coverage of 44.34% at 3400 Venice Dr
- VAR21-008: Request for accessory building footprint of 1,040.40 Sq. Ft. at 306 Glendale Blvd
- VAR21-009: Request to use metal siding for an accessory structure at 210 Carter Ct
Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council
The council will meet to appoint a member to the IR Committee. The agenda also includes a review of the Human Rights Ordinance and a community spotlight on the Valparaiso Creative Council.
- Appointment of IR Committee member
- Review of Human Rights Ordinance
- Community spotlight: Valparaiso Creative Council
Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council
The council is meeting to elect officers and appoint a secretary. Members will review the authorizing ordinance and establish the 2021 meeting schedule.
- Officer elections
- Secretary appointment
- Review of Authorizing Ordinance Sections 38.01 and 38.04
- Establishment of 2021 meeting schedule
- Community spotlight presentations by CASA and Sarah Fink of Family and Youth Service Bureau
Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council
The council will hear a spotlight resource presentation regarding the partnership between Respite House and Project Neighbors for Respite House II. The agenda also includes updates on Courageous Conversations, private property social justice messages, and potential appointments or reappointments.
- Respite House II partnership discussion
- Courageous Conversations update
- Social Justice Message on Private Property update
- AHRC Appointments/Reappointments update