Area Planning City BZA - 10/7/26

The Vigo County Area Planning City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on October 7, 2026, considered two property variance requests; no procurement activity was identified. The board approved a request to allow an 8-foot privacy fence along the rear property line of a residence, despite Engineering’s negative recommendation. The petitioner cited the close placement and density of five proposed homes behind the property; the board discussed hardship, alternatives, and potential precedent. The motion passed with one opposing vote noted in the transcript.

The board also considered a setback variance for the existing historic building at 831 Oak Street, owned by Bishop Real Estate LLC, which is being renovated for general office use. Staff and Engineering recommended approval, subject to site-plan approval, rezoning the adjacent parcel that contains part of the building, combining the parcels, and meeting off-street parking requirements. A motion to approve with staff conditions was made, and the board subsequently approved the findings of fact; the transcript does not clearly record the vote on the variance motion.