Hobart public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Common Council is reviewing updates to user fees for the city storm water system and park department programs. The body is also considering agreements regarding paint recycling and tax abatement compliance. Additionally, the council will review amendments to the US 30 and 69th Avenue Economic Development Area plan.

• Ordinance 2021-44: Revised rates and charges for City Storm Water System user fees
• Ordinance 2021-45: Amended fees and charges for Park Department programs
• Resolution 2021-21: Interlocal Agreement with Porter County for latex paint recycling
• Resolution 2021-22: Tax abatement compliance for Wynright Corp. at 6300 Northwind Pkwy
• Resolution 2021-23: Amending the Economic Development Plan for US 30 and 69th Avenue

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to review department reports and discuss several facility updates. Key items include flooring for the Community Center and improvements to the Hall.

• Community Center flooring
• Hall improvements
• Master Plan budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for three developmental standards variance requests. Two requests concern storage containers at 11 N. Hobart Rd., and one concerns a driveway at 225 N. Indiana St.

• Variance request for a second temporary storage container at 11 N. Hobart Rd.
• Variance request to extend storage container duration from 60 days to 3 years at 11 N. Hobart Rd.
• Variance request to allow an existing second driveway cut at 225 N. Indiana St.

City Council

The Council will review a zoning change for properties on E. Lincoln Highway and a new system of rates and charges for the city storm water system. Additionally, the body will consider an authorization to transfer 2021 appropriations and upcoming council appointments.

• Ordinance 2021-42: Rezoning 3802 & 3823 E. Lincoln Highway from PUD to B-3
• Ordinance 2021-44: Adopting a new system of rates and charges for the City Storm Water System
• Resolution 2021-20: Authorization to transfer appropriations for 2021 expenditures
• Proposed fee amendments effective 1/1/2022
• Consideration of Council Appointments for 2022

City Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss a use variance for a two-family dwelling and a zoning classification change. The body will also consider an ordinance to transfer appropriations within the 2021 budget.

• Use variance request for a 2-family attached dwelling at 17 E. 3 St.
• Ordinance 2021-42: Changing PUD zone to B-3 Zone Classification at 3802 & 3823 E. Lincoln Highway
• Ordinance 2021-43: Transferring appropriations within the General Fund, Recycling and Sanitation Departments, and MVH Fund

City Council

The Common Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the initiation of litigation or litigation that is pending or threatened in writing.

• Discussion of legal strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation

City Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a second reading of Ordinance 2021-24. This ordinance proposes changes to the covenants and restrictions for the Cressmoor Estates PUD zoning classification.

• Ordinance 2021-24: Amendment to covenants and restrictions for Cressmoor Estates (S. of 37th Ave., W of Lake Park Ave., E of Wisconsin St.)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to review department reports and address new business. The primary item for consideration is the adjustment of fees for 2022.

• Fee adjustment for 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider a use variance for a 2-family attached dwelling at 17 E. 3rd St. and a developmental standards variance regarding a front yard fence at 6545 Grand Blvd.

• Use Variance: 2-family attached dwelling at 17 E. 3rd St.
• Developmental Standards Variance: 350' of 6' fence in the front yard at 6545 Grand Blvd.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding real and personal property tax abatements for 2100 E. 69th Ave. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments for properties including Albanese Candy and a site near 69th Ave and Mississippi St.

• Resolutions 2021-15, 16, 18, and 19: Tax abatements for 2100 E. 69th Ave Indiana LLC
• Ordinance 2021-37: Zoning change to PUD for 44.19 acres (Albanese Candy)
• Ordinance 2021-39: Zoning amendment for 50 acres near 69th Ave and Mississippi St
• Ordinance 2021-40: Authorization of 2022 Tax Anticipation Warrants for General Fund expenses
• Ordinance 2021-41: Amendment to municipal code concerning pet stores and the sale of puppies and kittens

City Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to address a tabled ordinance. The body will consider amendments to covenants and restrictions for a specific PUD zoning classification.

• Ordinance 2021-24: Amendment to covenants and restrictions for Cressmoor Estates (S. of 37th Ave., W of Lake Park Ave., E of Wisconsin St.)

City Council

The Common Council will discuss several zoning amendments and a use variance for a fireworks facility. The meeting also includes a second reading of the 2022 budget appropriations and tax rates.

• Use variance for KaBoom Fireworks at 3821 W. 37th Ave.
• Ordinance 2021-37: Zoning change to PUD for 44.19 acres (Albanese Candy)
• Ordinance 2021-30: Appropriations and Tax Rates for 2022 Budget
• Ordinance 2021-39: Zoning amendment for 50 acres near 69th Ave & Mississippi St.
• Ordinance 2021-38: Appropriation transfers for Park & Recreation, Public Safety, and CEDIT funds

City Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss designating a specific area as an Economic Revitalization Area. This designation would allow for real and personal property tax abatements for a manufacturing building.

• Resolution 2021-14: Real property tax abatement for 2100 E. 69th Avenue Indiana, LLC at 2400 E. 69th Ave.
• Resolution 2021-17: Personal property tax abatement for 2100 E. 69th Avenue, LLC at 2400 E. 69th Ave.
• Public hearings for these resolutions scheduled for November 3 at 6pm

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review department reports and discuss fee changes for 2022. The meeting also includes the approval of the September 13, 2021, meeting minutes and the register of claims.

• Discussion of 2022 fee changes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests and one extension. The board is deciding on land use and developmental standards for properties on W. 37th Ave, E. 3rd St, and W. 1st Pl.

• Request for 2-month extension for a concrete recycling facility at 337 N. Liverpool Rd.
• Variance request for a 26’x32’ asphalt driveway at 1314 W. 1st Pl. to exceed lot coverage by 14%.
• Use variance request for a 2-family attached dwelling at 17 E. 3rd St.
• Use variance request for a fireworks retail facility at 3821 W. 37th Ave.

City Council

The Common Council will hold a second reading of the 2022 budget appropriations and tax rates. The body will also discuss hiring provisions for police and fire officers and COVID-19 premium pay for essential employees.

• Ordinance 2021-30: Appropriations and Tax Rates (2022 Budget)
• Ordinance 2021-34: Hiring provisions for Sworn Police Officers and Sworn Firefighters
• Ordinance 2021-35: Essential Employee COVID-19 Premium Pay from American Rescue Plan funds
• Ordinance 2021-24: Covenants and Restrictions for Cressmoor Estates (Tabled)

City Council

The Common Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the 2022 budget and tax rates. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding city employee and official salaries for 2022.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 2021-30 for 2022 Budget appropriations and tax rates
• Ordinances 2021-25, 2021-26, 2021-27, and 2021-28 regarding 2022 salaries for city employees, police, firefighters, and elected officials
• Use Variance request for an online retail business at 840 S. Lake Park Ave.
• Ordinance 2021-33 to vacate a plated median west of Rand St. & Lake Park Ave.
• Ordinance 2021-32 to transfer appropriations within the 2021 General Fund for Recycling and Economic Development

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review department reports and address new business. The agenda includes discussions regarding repairs to pickleball courts and flooring at the Community Center.

• Pickleball Court Repairs
• Community Center Flooring

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for three property variance requests. These include requests to exceed height and size limits for structures and a request to operate a business from a home accessory structure.

• 232 Ellendale St.: Request to exceed peak height by 5 feet for a detached garage
• 8304 Clay Street: Request to exceed accessory structure size by 1,695 sq. ft. for a pole barn addition
• 840 S. Lake Park Ave.: Request for a use variance to operate an on-line retail business from an accessory structure

City Council

The Common Council is reviewing the 2022 budget appropriations and tax rates. The body is also considering a local fiscal recovery grant plan for ARP Coronavirus funds and rules regarding large vehicle parking in residential zones.

• Ordinance 2021-22: Parking restrictions for vehicles over 16,000 pounds in residential districts
• Ordinance 2021-23: Additional appropriation for ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Fund (#176)
• Ordinance 2021-30: 2022 Budget appropriations and tax rates (first reading)
• Ordinance 2021-31: Amendments to the City Employee Handbook Section 2
• Tabled items: Salary ordinances for 2022 for city employees, police, firefighters, and elected officials

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners met to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items with no specific new business or decisions listed.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two variance requests. The board will also discuss an electronic attendance policy via BZA Resolution 2021-01.

• Public hearing for 8201 Grand Blvd. to allow manufacturing of cosmetics and toiletries
• Public hearing for 412 Lake Shore Drive for a 4-foot side yard encroachment for a second floor addition
• Discussion of BZA Resolution 2021-01 regarding electronic attendance policy

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on five variance requests. These include requests for land use changes and deviations from developmental standards for residential and professional properties.

• Use Variance for multi-use/professional office space at 1741 W. Old Ridge Road
• Developmental Standards Variance for a 4-foot chain link fence at 35 N. Ash Street
• Developmental Standards Variance for a patio and driveway extension at 1610 Sapphire Ct.
• Developmental Standards Variance for a 70'x192' pole barn at 5699 E. 79th Ave.
• Developmental Standards Variance to exceed accessory structure height by 8 feet at 5699 E. 79th Ave.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will review the May 10, 2021 minutes and a register of claims. New business includes a resolution regarding electronic communication policies for board members and a CivicRec proposal.

• Resolution No.2021: policy for electronic communication by commissioners
• CivicRec Proposal
• Classic car wash discussion: Terry Lahaie

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider several requests for developmental standards variances. These include height and yard encroachment requests for pole barns at E. 83rd Ave. and E. 33rd Avenue, as well as a shed placement request on N. Lake Park Ave.

• Variance for 30'x40' pole barn height and front yard encroachment at 6787 E. 83rd Ave.
• Public hearing for 26'x40' pole barn front yard encroachment and height variance at 3702 E. 33rd Avenue
• Public hearing for a 12'x20' shed placement on property line at 111 N. Lake Park Ave.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple public hearings regarding developmental standards variances. These requests include accessory structure size and height limits, signage permissions, and building setback encroachments.

• Variance for 6' chain link fence at 7305 Grand Blvd.
• Variance for a 12'x24' shed at 310 S. Wabash Street
• Variances for two accessory structures and a 30'x40' pole barn at 7663 Colorado Street
• Variances for a 36'x48' pole barn at 6731 Grand Blvd.
• Variance for signage and a mural at 530 E. 3rd St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting to discuss a use variance and two developmental standards variances. These requests concern a 2.72-acre R-1 zoned property southeast of the 61st Ave. & Wisconsin St. roundabout.

• Use variance for a laydown yard and temporary construction trailers (Sec. 154.042)
• Developmental standards variance for a temporary gravel parking area with #2 gravel (Sec. 154.358 (E)(2))
• Developmental standards variance to permit parking for vehicles over 11,000 lbs. (Sec. 154.358 (A)(2))

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider two variance requests regarding existing chain link fences at 7305 Grand Blvd. Additionally, the Board will hear a request for a use variance to allow a machine shop and paint booth at 8203 Utah St.

• Developmental Standards Variance: 6' chain link fence at 7305 Grand Blvd.
• Developmental Standards Variance: 6' non-coated vinyl chain link fence w/slats at 7305 Grand Blvd.
• Use Variance: Proposed machine shop and paint booth at 8203 Utah St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will determine if petitioners may deviate from current zoning and developmental standards for specific properties.

• Public hearing for Art Kraft at 603 S. Wisconsin St. regarding a use variance for a proposed bait shop
• Public hearing for Douglas & Sarah Anderson at 5501 Liverpool Rd. to exceed accessory structure size limits by 1,296 sq. ft. for a pole barn and porch

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several developmental and use variances. Decisions include requests to exceed size and height limits for accessory structures and signage, as well as a request to operate a bait shop in a residential zone.

• Variance request for 5928 E. 81st Ave. to exceed accessory structure size by 1,006 sq. ft. for a 40'x64' pole barn
• Variance request for 5928 E. 81st Ave. to exceed accessory structure peak height by 10'
• Use variance request for 603 S. Wisconsin St. for a proposed bait shop
• Variance request for 801 W. Old Ridge Rd. to exceed permitted signage by 195 sq. ft.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on several developmental standards and use variances. Requests include building encroachments, height exceptions for pole barns, and business operation permits.

• Use variance for Crashco Collision Centers, Inc at 4550 E. 81st Ave to continue operating as a vehicle collision repair facility
• Use variance for Precision Cartridge, Inc at 940 Georgiana St for a Federal Type I firearms dealer/gunsmithing license
• Developmental standards variance for Anthony Evans at 4515 W. 49th Ave to encroach 101' into the rear yard and exceed peak height by 12' for a 72'x80' pole barn
• Tabled variance requests for William Kaminski at 6787 E. 83rd Avenue regarding a 34'x40' pole barn front yard encroachment and peak height