Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals September 8, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily to consider zoning variance petitions. A key procurement-related discussion involved petition B-109-26, where property owner Brian Jackelski requested a development standards variance to build a larger detached garage at 144 Fogerty Street. The board reviewed planning and legal reports detailing the requested setback reductions and garage dimensions. After public comments expressing concerns about alley setbacks and garage size, the board approved the variance with a condition that staff verify proper alley setback compliance. Additionally, the board adopted findings of fact from a prior meeting regarding petition B-110-26, which involved a special exception use and development standards variance for a Dutch Bros. Coffee Shop with a drive-thru at 3940 South Franklin Street. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the meeting focused on zoning approvals that could impact future property development and related procurement activities.