06/03/25 - Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Hammond Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 3, 2025, to consider two key cases related to a senior housing development project at 5911 Noble Avenue in a high-density residential district. The developer, Gorman & Company LLC, requested a conditional use approval for a three-story building and a developmental variance to allow a reduced parking ratio of 0.7 stalls per unit plus 10% for visitors and staff, citing typical parking needs for senior affordable housing and transportation services provided to residents. The board reviewed staff reports, findings of fact, and public comments, ultimately approving both the conditional use and the parking variance with unanimous votes. The project aims to provide 120 units for individuals aged 55 and older, incorporating community amenities and honoring local veterans through design elements. The approvals are contingent upon final technical reviews and the developer's purchase of the property.