The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1981 — Page 19

Planners deny Webster Legion's rezoning request

By TERRI CHILCOTE The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission <APC> tabled four of the five eases listed on the agenda of its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. Dec 2 Approval was denied for a re zoning petition submitted by the American Legion Herbert Kuhn Post 253 in North Webster The American Legion requested 3 78 acres be rezoned from an agricultural and residential district to a commercial The property is located on the east side of SR 13. north of the Backwater Road in Tippecanoe Township Paul Beezley. representing the North Webster American Legion post, explained the Legion plans to construct a pavilion, baseball diamond and park area on the property He said the legion also plans to eventually move the legion home to the property from its present location uptown However, he said this would not happen for at least four years Warsaw attorney Michael Valentine represented remon strators and presented a petition of signatures Valentine also senes at deputy prosecuting attorney Valentine stressed the remonstrators objections to re zoning are “m no way a bad reflection on the American la?gion

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Dangerous Intersection Remonstrators felt the property was located at a dangerous intersection and the location of a private club there and increased traffic would create a potential for accidents There was also concern that serving alcoholic beverages at the club would increase the traffic hazard “You might as well permanently plant the EMS there." Valentine remarked. “We re against, the rezoning, because mainly we feel it s an encroachment to a residential area.' he summarized Valentine added the remonstrators were not opposed to the development of a park and ball diamond County Commissioner Maurice Dorsey, a nearby resident, attended the hearing as a remonstrator “1 consider it the most dangerous intersection in my district." Dorsey stated He told the board he had taken traffic counts on CR SOON and Backwater Road over Labor Day week end. According to Dorsey, 1,211 cars traveled on CR SOON and 3.470 vehicles-were counted on the Backwater Road Remonstrator Michael Kern said there is no need to rezone more land to commercial, since there is plenty of commercially zoned land available for sale in the North Webster area "1 am opposed to it in the residential

district it is now,” Kern commented In the legion's rebuttal. Beezley pointed out the property has two entrances that would alleviate part of the traffic hazard He also planted out the present legion home is located in a residential area He explained the legion has tried to purchase other commercially-zoned property in town, but the pnces "were too outrageous for us to consider ” In the board's discussion. APC member Steve Butt questioned if the area must be rezoned to permit a private club to be located there Under the county

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zoning ordinance, a park is a permitted exception in residential, agricultural and commercial districts A private club, such as the American Legion, could be permitted as a special exception in a residential area The special exception would have to be approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals The board voted to deny approval for rezoning The case will go before the county commissioners January 6 for a final decision The AFC tabled a rezoning petition to allow the developer, Larry Heekaman. and =4he

engineer. Burt Retz, time to collect more facts and answer questions raised by remonstrators. Heekaman requests 7.5 acres be rezoned from a public use to a residential district. The property is located on the east side of the Maxwetton Manor Road, north of Max welt on Drive in Turkey Creek Township Drainage Objections Speaking for the remonstrators. adjacent property owner Robert Knudsen stated. “What deeply concerns us is there is a great deal of drainage in the area already There's a lot Ijf surface water there If there homes put in there, there problems with the drainagV' He also expressed ctoicenurot the soil type may not be\suitable for septic tanks. Knudsen asked the board to postpone a decision until a “careful study" of the situation can be made Heekaman said, according to perk tests, the soil is suitable for septic tanks “Septic systems, if installed properly, will work.’ he stated He expressed his willingness to help solve any drainage problems “My plans include improving the area, per tod.' he st ressed A preliminary plat, submitted by Jack Nash, was tabled at Nash's request until next month's AFC meeting The plat is for a residential subdivision on a 84acre tract of land, located on the south side of SR 13 and west of the Bonnie Brae Addition in Turkey Creek Tow nship A petition, submitted by Northend Development, to re zone 24 81 acres from a residential to light industrial district was also tabled, since no one was present to represent the petitioner The property is located in Turkey Creek Tow nship on the south side of CR 1400 N (Kosciusko-Elkhart County Line Road > and 440 feet w est of SR 13 Also Tabled A split vote resulted in the tabling of a petition, submitted byDonald Shireman. to rezone 1.43 acres from an agricultural to a residential district in Wayne Tow nship Since a quorum of five is needed, the 4-1 vote resulted in a no-action decision Dissenting APC member Bob Hartzell felt the area w ould be spot zoning Following the public hearing, the APC went into executive session to interview five applicants for the newly-created assistant planner position * Board members present at the December meeting, besides Butt and Hartzell. were Victor Virgil. Bob Snyder and Dee Stiver The next regular meeting of the Area Plan Commisssion will be January 6 at 1 p m at the countycourthouse John Rousch new Milford scoutmaster John Rousch is the new scoutmaster for Milford’s BoyScout Troop No 747. it was revealed Monday night at the Milford Lions club meeting by Lion Karl Keiper. Scout coordinator. He is being assisted by Terry Thompson and Rich Stoller. u hile Lion T A, (“Al") Miller is the club s committee coordinator Lion secretary Steve Frantz, reporting on the club's coloring book sales, said sales were going well, but that there remains a large number of books to be sold .Anyone can buy books at Steve’s Barber Shop or from any Lion member. Zone chairman Ray Tyson, a member of the Nappanee Lions club, was a guest.

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VALUABLE CARGO — Kevin Nikki Carr, Shannon Haines and Richie Vester remind motorists school buses carry valuable cargo and drivers should take special precautions on slick roads. These students are fourth graders in John Cowens’ class at North Webster Elementary School and will be studying safety throughout the year. (Photo by Terri Chiicote)

Watch out for school buses, warn Webster fourth graders

North Webster fourth graders in John Cowens' class remind motorists to watch out for school buses, especially on slick roads This safety reminder is part of the students' year-long safety education This week's safety tip is by fourth graders Nikki Carr. Shannon Haines, Richie Vester and Kevin Williamson They stress: "Drivers should be careful about big and little children getting off the bus They should be careful about icy roads There are many children on the bus They should never slam on brakes They could easily slide into the bus or even children. These are some of the things that drivers should watch for: “Wet leaves — They are very slick on w et roads Personalized plates must be ordered soon Persons wishing to order a personalized license plate for 1982 must do so before December 30 in the Syracuse license branch The last day to reserve per sonalized license plates for 1982 will be December 31. however, the Syracuse license branch is closed on Thursdays so this must be done by December 30. . Another change in the personalized license plate law permits the sale of these special plates for use on motorcycles and some trucks, in addition to passenger cars and recreational vehicles Personalized license plates may be ordered at the Syracuse license branch with a S4O fee payable when the plate is or dered Another law- which motorists should be aware of is concerning motorcycle licenses Persons who w ish to obtain a motorcycle license should go to the license branch and get a motorcycle learner s permit This permit should be obtained 30 days prior to March 1 Permits effective after March 1 will not enable the driver to obtain a motorcycle license without first taking the driving skills test Add the mayo To remove a scratcßjfrom your furniture, rub mayonnaise on the scratch, let it set for awhile and then wipe it off with a soft cloth Watering temp Only water plants with water that is at room temperature If the water is too hot or cold it could injure the plant

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“Children getting off the bus. “Ice and slushy snow makes a car hard to stop “Always stop behind, or in front of. a school bus that has its red blinking lights on.

Leesburg man injured when vehicles collide

Kenneth J Graff, 34. Leesburg, was listed in fair condition at Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a two-vehicle accident Friday morning. Dec 4 The accident occurred on the Baseline Road, north of C’R 1025. at 12:55a m Graff sustained multiple contusions and fractured ribs Randy P Webb, 29. Leesburg, driver of the second auto, was treated at KCH for abrasions and

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released Webb was arrested tor driving while intoxicated. According to police. Graff stated he saw the Webb auto coming on his side of the road He flashed his lights, blew his horn and moved over to the side of the road, but the auto struck his Police said Webb drove left of center, seven feet, before colliding with Graff s pick up Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to SI,OOO

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