Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - 08-05-2026

The City of Anderson, Indiana Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on August 5, 2026, where they reviewed and approved several petitions related to land use and development. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a special exception for a non-public micro school to operate in a former church building, with waivers granted for concrete curbing and a two-year grace period for sidewalk installation. Another significant item was the approval of a $25 million expansion project for Nestle USA's plant, involving additions to increase dairy production capacity without adding new employees. The board also approved a variance allowing a local family to keep up to 10 hens and 4 turkeys for therapeutic purposes despite the city's livestock prohibition ordinance. Lastly, a variance was approved for a mini warehouse storage business to use asphalt millings as a parking surface instead of hard surfacing, facilitating business expansion. The meeting included motions passed unanimously on all procurement and zoning matters, with staff recommendations supporting the approvals and requirements for proper permits and drainage reviews.