The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 November 1978 — Page 18

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 22,1978

Planners study changes in mobile home proposal

A proposed mobile home ordinance was studied in a special meeting last Friday, Nov. 17, by members of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission and representatives of the mobile home industry. The commission wishes to

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control the type of manufactured housing defined in a Purdue University Department of Agriculture report as class B. These homes are defined as “large, single section mobile homes that may or may not be permanently sited, including

single section units with additions, “pullouts” and “tipouts.” Factory fabricated transportable structures which are greater than eight feet but less than 14 feet in body width, and more than 32 feet in body length.” Commission director Dan Richards commented, “Our main purpose is to protect the character of our residential areas and conserve the value of buildings already constructed, by preventing the mixing of housing types that are incompatible.” Several ideas the commission had in mind were read including storage, distance from existing residential dwellings and in what type of districts these homes can be placed. Pitfalls Holt Blomgren, executive vice president of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association, cited several “pitfalls” the commission might encounter in developing an ordinance. He said, “One is to get bogged down in definition. The plan commission would like to avoid endless meetings. If you get too specific, you can’t have too many specific exceptions.” He added there is now an infinite array of models available. But, there is away the commission can get around this. “Now since, 1976, you’ve got mobile homes with a federal seal which meets certain requirements. The seal assures quality.” Two other pitfalls Blomgren stated were discriminating on how a mobile home is manufactured and making sure a clear distinction is made between a mobile home and a recreational vehicle (RV). Some RV models can go as large as 35 feet. “You can't be sure of the purpose and intent of design. A mobile home is a permanent residence, a recreational vehicle is not.” Square Footage Blomgren suggested the commission restrict mobile homes on the basis of square footage and not definition. He said, “I can appreciate trying to create the harmony in residential areas. I’m leaning more to a square footage type thing. Treat all housing the same rather than with definition.” Richards commented the only problem with this would be on some small lots around the lakes. He said with the required setback in these areas, the square footage would be too small to place a trailer on the lot. “It wouldn't protect us.” Dan Keaffaber, president of Meadow Acres Manufactured Housing, Kosciusko County and Russ and Bob Fahl of Holland and Fahl Mobile Home Sales, Warsaw, stressed to the commission mobile homes are often the answer for lower income families. Russ Fahl commented, “At a lot of the lakes, many people like to upgrade their property and can't afford a $75,000 home.” Cinda Overmyer, ordinance administrator, said she has heard different from residents of the county. “What we hear from every person who says ‘I wish they would tear down that shack and put up a mobile home,’ we hear 10 people say ‘they are going to tear down that shack and put up a mobile home.’ It’s not a fear of a shack, but a fear of mobile homes.” Commission member Gene Hall said, “I don’t care how we’re going to do this thing, we’re going to discriminate against someone. I definitely think we do need something. We have to worry about what’s going to happen 1020 years down the road. We’re dealing with people. There are just as many poor housekeepers in stick homes as in mobile homes. However, it’s more noticeable in mobile homes. I do feel we have to do what’s best for the whole area.” Restrictions Set The commission discussed several restrictions they could use in developing the ordinance. One would be the government, or HUD seal, guaranteeing quality homes. Another would be using a length-width ratio where the width of a mobile home would have to be a quarter of the length. Also discussed was allowing only those mobile homes with a shingled roof which would eliminate many of the older single section models. Finally, the board decided a storage building, measuring a minimum of Bxlo or 90 cubic feet, would have to be installed. Square footage might also be considered. As a result, the commission is considering an amendment to its current zoning laws and not a proposal. Staff members will be working on drawing up this amendment and should have it ready to be presented at the next meeting, December 6. Milford woman jailed Virginia Garza, 28, 210 James St., Milford, was arrested over the week end on a warrant from the Kosciusko County Court on a charge of deceptive issuance of a check. She was later released on SIOO bond.

vj DODDS PROMOTED — Don Dodd, 31, son of Ltd. Col. and Mrs. H. C. Dodds of North Webster, is moving up to “Head Pro" status at the Raber Public Golf Course. Bristol, next season, according to John Raber, owner. Dodds, who is assistant pro at the Fort Wayne Elks club, previously served four years as assistant to Don Byrd at Wawasee Lake Golf Club. Syracuse. While there he shot a course record 63 at the South Shore Club, Wawasee. Don. a native of Goshen, attended high school in Puerto Rico and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1965. From 19671971, he served in the United States Army, including Security Agency Data Processing. Dodds played varsity golf at Costa Mesa, Calif., near Los Angeles in college. He attended Vincennes University and Indiana University at Bloomington. His first pro job was at Wawasee from 1974 through 1977. Don and his wife, the former Rita Blue, will live in the pro’s house owned by Raber, adjoining the golf course. Dennis J. Dorr arrested for parole violation Dennis Jay Darr, r 4 Syracuse, was arrested last Tuesday for a parole violation by the department of corrections. He was also charged on a body attachment warrant in superior court on a contempt violation.

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The Milford Junior High School Honor Roll has been announced for the first mne-week grading period by Principal Marion Acton. To be a member of the “Distinguished Honor Roll” a student may receive no more than one “B” with the remainder of the grades being “A” and must have a satisfactory grade in citizenshiop. To be a member of the “Regular Honor Roll” a student must receive a “B” or better and must have satisfactory grade in citizenship. The following students are eligible for the following honor rolls Distinguished Eighth grade - Ross Dahlstrom, Gina Hurd, Rick Pena, Rosalie Rouch and Julie Scheiler Seventh grade — Melissa Baumgartner, Lana Beer, Angie Bess, Sharon Bohnstedt, Karen Haney, Natalie Meyers and Tony Troup Sixth grade — Angie Mast, Mandy Siegfried and John Wilkinson

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Lakeland schools announce emergency weather procedures

The following release has been given by officials of the Lakeland Community School Corporation for emergency weather conditions affecting the school system. The time of year is rapidly approaching when bad weather can create difficult road conditions for school buses. When a decision is made as to whether or not to have school, the welfare and safety of the children are important considerations The purpose of this release is to acquaint parents and students with procedures followed and to provide information regarding questionable weather situations in the Lakeland Community school area. Many buses begin to pick up children at 7 am., and nearly all drivers are already warming their buses by 6:45 am Therefore, it is necessary to make a decision to call off school by 6:30 a m. in order to have time to notify drivers before they leave home to start their routes. Due to the time zone we are in, the weather conditions vary

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