Board of Zoning Appeals August 13, 2026

The City of Elkhart Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on August 13, 2026, primarily to review zoning variance requests and related petitions. Key procurement-related discussions included a use variance approval for a residential care home at 3030 Benham Avenue, allowing it to operate as a supported living home for individuals requiring 24-hour care. The board also considered a variance request from Grant Street LLC to waive the requirement for installing sidewalks on newly constructed property at 2223 Grant Street. After deliberation, the board approved the sidewalk variance with a condition that the property owner will not object if the city later installs sidewalks. Additionally, the board approved a motion to rehear a previous petition due to new evidence discovered post-hearing. The meeting concluded with the introduction of a new city planner, Chris Godlooki. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the decisions on zoning variances could impact future development and infrastructure procurement in the city.