Shelbyville public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals considered a request from Gilman's Lumber Center for six development standards variances at 200 Lee Boulevard. The board approved the first variance (12-foot fence) but denied a second variance regarding building materials. Due to only three members present, all actions required unanimous votes.
- Approved variance for 12-foot privacy fence instead of 8-foot (BZA 2022-19A)
- Denied variance to use exposed metal fasteners on lumber shed (UDO 5.08C1)
- Property at 200 Lee Boulevard, zoned business highway
- Petitioner: Gilman LLC, owner Charlie Gilman, representative Jacob Brattain
- Remaining four variances not voted on due to denial
Building Commission
The Shelbyville Building Commission met and approved the previous meeting's minutes with corrections. The main discussion was an update on work with consultant Shelly Wakefield to revise the city's building department ordinances and develop a standard operating procedure manual, with plans for monthly updates to the commission.
- Approved July meeting minutes with corrections to wording and roster
- Discussion of code of ordinances update with consultant Shelly Wakefield
- Development of a standard operating procedure (SOP) manual for the building department
- Board to receive monthly memos on the update process
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m. and call to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 11, 2022, in the Common Council Chambers. The board will consider four development standards variance requests, including three sidewalk waivers on Foxridge Court and one for accessory structures on East Morris Avenue. It will also approve minutes from September 2022 and discuss the November meeting date, currently set for November 8 (election day).
- Variance to waive sidewalk at 306 Foxridge Court (Daniel and Donna Kendall)
- Variance to waive sidewalk at 307 Foxridge Court (Blue River Career Program)
- Variance to waive sidewalk at 309 Foxridge Court (Blue River Career Program)
- Two variances for accessory structures at 986 East Morris Avenue (Mike and Krista Bowlby)
- Discussion of November 8 meeting date (election day)
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances to waive sidewalk installation requirements for new homes in Foxridge, and heard a request for two variances to build a large accessory dwelling for a disabled family member. The board voted unanimously on the sidewalk waivers and discussed the accessory structure request, which was opposed by a neighbor over drainage concerns.
- Approved variance to waive sidewalk at 306 Foxridge Court (Kendall)
- Approved variance to waive sidewalk at 307 Foxridge Court (Blue River Career Program)
- Approved variance to waive sidewalk at 309 Foxridge Court (Blue River Career Program)
- Requested variance to increase accessory dwelling square footage at 986 E. Morris Avenue (Bowlby)
- Requested variance to increase number of accessory structures at 986 E. Morris Avenue (Bowlby)
BZA
The Board reviewed a request from William Skinner to increase his driveway width at 921 Oak Park Drive. The board approved a development standards variance to allow the driveway to be up to 35 feet wide.
- Development standards variance for 921 Oak Park Drive (BZA 2022-14)
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting and regular session to consider one development standard variance request. The board will vote on allowing a wider driveway at 921 Oak Park Drive, and will also approve minutes from the August meeting. No new business is listed.
- Public hearing on BZA 2022-14: William Skinner requests variance from UDO 5.14 Residential Driveway Standards to increase driveway width at 921 Oak Park Drive
- Approval of August 2022 meeting minutes
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request from Davis Homes to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 2.7 feet for a project at the Hamilton Major complex downtown. The board discussed the practical difficulty of the request and voted unanimously to approve it.
- Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 5' to 2.7' for Hamilton Major complex
- Variance requested under UDO 5.55
- Project by Davis Homes representative Doug Beckner
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting and regular session to consider one old business item: a variance request by Davis Homes for a reduced sideyard setback for an accessory structure at 156 West Washington Street. No new business is listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call and approval of July 2022 minutes.
- BZA 2022-11: Variance from UDO 5.55 Setback Standards for accessory structure at 156 West Washington Street
- Request by Davis Homes for reduced sideyard setback
- No new business items
Building Commission
The Shelbyville Building Commission held a routine meeting, electing Gary Keppel as president and Jim Marshall as vice president. They approved the minutes from September 2021 and the results of two electrical exams, with one passing and one failing. No other business was discussed.
- Gary Keppel elected president, Jim Marshall elected vice president
- Minutes from September 2021 meeting approved
- Electrical exam results: Gabriel Fox failed (40%), John Fox passed (84%)
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two development standard variances: one for a multi-use complex at 405 N. Harrison Street and one for a gas station at 215 E. Broadway Street. A third petition was tabled because the petitioner did not appear. The meeting also included approval of the June 2022 minutes.
- Approved variance to reduce driveway separation for 168-unit multi-use complex at 405 N. Harrison Street (BZA 2022-12)
- Approved variance to reduce front yard setback for gas station at 215 E. Broadway Street (BZA 2022-13)
- Tabled BZA 2022-11 (Davis Building Group Hamilton Major) to August meeting
- Conditions for gas station variance: remove existing canopies, remove middle entrance, reestablish curb and gutter, remove pole sign
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting on July 12, 2022, to consider three development standard variance requests. These include requests for reduced setbacks and driveway separation at specific properties. The board will also approve minutes from the June 2022 meeting.
- BZA 2022-11: Davis Homes requests variance to reduce sideyard setback for accessory structure at 156 West Washington Street
- BZA 2022-12: Birge and Held requests variance to reduce driveway separation at 405 North Harrison Street
- BZA 2022-13: A&J Petroleum requests variance to reduce front yard setback at 215 East Broadway Street
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting and regular session to consider two development standard variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from the May 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.
- BZA 2022-09: Rob Nolley requests variance from UDO 5.14 Residential Driveway Standards at 45 West Washington Street
- BZA 2022-10: Martin Zinser requests variance from UDO 5.08 Institutional and Business Architectural Standards at 415 East Hendricks Street
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two development standards variances. The first allows a wider driveway at 45 W. Washington Street, and the second allows standing seam metal on a building addition on E. Hendricks Street. The board also discussed landscaping standards.
- Approved variance for driveway width up to 55 feet at 45 W. Washington Street (BZA 2022-09)
- Approved variance to use standing seam metal on addition at E. Hendricks Street (BZA 2022-10)
- Property at 45 W. Washington Street is zoned R1 (single family)
- Property on E. Hendricks Street is zoned BG (business general)
- Discussion of landscaping standards and species lists
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance allowing a residential unit in a light industrial zone at 818 Elston Drive. The board also amended and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No other business was discussed.
- Approved BZA 2022-08: use variance for residential use in IL light industrial district at 818 Elston Drive, with stipulation that only unit C be residential
- Amended April 12, 2022 minutes to clarify service remains by appointment only
- No old business on the agenda
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 10, 2022. The board will approve minutes from April 2022 and consider one new business item: a use variance request for a residential unit at 818 Elston Drive. No old business or discussion items are listed.
- BZA 2022-08: Use variance request by Timothy Lower (Landco Property Management LLC) for a residential unit at 818 Elston Drive
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a one-foot increase in accessory structure height at 538 Fifth Street. The board also heard a request for a special exception to allow truck sales at Auto Medics Midwest, 62 Third Street, which drew public opposition from neighbors concerned about traffic and visual impact.
- Approved BZA 2022-06: variance to increase accessory structure height from 15' to 16' at 538 Fifth Street
- Heard BZA 2022-07: special exception for truck sales and service at Auto Medics Midwest, 62 Third Street
- Public opposition cited increased truck traffic, visual blight, and property value concerns
- Petitioner agreed to install a 6' white vinyl fence along Jefferson Street
- Staff recommended conditions including a limit on the number of vehicles for sale
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its April 12, 2022 meeting, starting with a pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session at 7:00 p.m. The board will consider two items: a continued request for a height variance and a new request for a special exception for a truck sales and service center. Public input includes a support letter for the variance and opposition letters for the truck center.
- BZA 2022-06 (continued): Columbus Campbell requests variance from UDO 5.23 to increase accessory structure height from 15 to 16 feet at 523 Fifth Street
- BZA 2022-07: Jesse Eads (Auto Medics Midwest) requests special exception from UDO 2.25 to allow truck sales and service center in Light Industrial District at 62 Third Street
- Support letter from neighbor for BZA 2022-06
- Opposition letter from neighbor and opposition from Mexin for BZA 2022-07
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals approved four development standards variances requested by Charles Marshall to waive sidewalk installation requirements for new homes at 300 and 303 Foxridge Court. The board also elected officers and approved prior meeting minutes. The meeting included no public comment and no old business.
- Approved BZA 2022-01: sidewalk variance for 300 Foxridge Court
- Approved BZA 2022-02: sidewalk variance for 303 Foxridge Court
- Approved BZA 2022-03: sidewalk variance for additional Foxridge Court lot
- Approved BZA 2022-04: sidewalk variance with condition to install sidewalks if other homeowners do
- Elected Chris Clark as chair, Wade Lewis as vice chair
BZA
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a pre-meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 8, 2022. The board will elect officers, approve minutes, and consider four development standards variances requested by Charles Marshall to waive sidewalk installation requirements for new primary structures at four properties on Foxridge Court.
- Variance request BZA 2022-01: 300 Foxridge Court
- Variance request BZA 2022-02: 301 Foxridge Court
- Variance request BZA 2022-03: 400 Foxridge Court
- Variance request BZA 2022-04: 402 Foxridge Court
- All requests seek to waive UDO 5.57 Sidewalk Standards