SYRACUSE — A variance was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 21. Another variance was continued until December and another variance was withdrawn. Dale and Betty Spoor’s petition is for a variance to allow an accessory building to remain 6 feet from the south property line. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — The location for a new marina was finally approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday night, Oct. 18. The board approved Boatworks USA’s petition for an exception for the purpose of allowing a marina with watercraft sales and service in a commercial district. The property is located at …read more.

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals issued a variety of rulings at its Thursday, March 15, meeting at Syracuse Town Hall. Indiana Telephone Network’s petitions for an exception and variance to erect a 200-foot communication tower were dismissed. Board Chairman Larry Coplen indicated the petitioner had sufficient time since the January hearing to work out details, …read more.

SYRACUSE  — Matthew Pritchard will replace Ben Plikerd on the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Syracuse Town Council approved Pritchard’s appointment during its January meeting, held Jan. 16. Pritchard will start his tenure in February. Syracuse BZA held its January meeting Thursday, Jan. 18. There have been questions regarding the process the town council went …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council used its last monthly meeting of the year Tuesday night, Dec. 19, to wrap up a variety of matters. Approved was the salary and compensation ordinance for town employees. A new parking ordinance affects the west side of North Harrison Street, the east side of both North Lake and North …read more.

SYRACUSE — A disgruntled man attended the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, July 20, voicing his displeasure with a new section of the trail in front of his property. Mike Acker, who lives on Harkless Drive, said while the trail is complete from Palm Drive to S.R. 13 section, he is not pleased. “My property …read more.

Two petitions were approved at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Willie Stutzman petitioned for an exception to allow the construction of two residential additions, an 8-foot by 28-foot covered porch and a 6-foot by 15-foot enclosed porch, in a commercial district. The property is located at 202 N. Huntington St. …read more.

Two variances, the only cases on the agenda, were approved at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday. John and Kathleen Bushnell’s petition for a variance was approved. The variance is to allow construction of a new residence 17 feet 10 inches from the road right-of-way, 5 feet 10 inches from the west sideline, 6 …read more.

Brookpoint Holdings Inc.’s petition to allow an off-premise sign 10-feet from an intersection was approved by the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. While the ordinance requires a 250-foot setback, the sign was granted approval and Brookpoint Holdings was also given the go-ahead to allow an off-premise sign 400 feet from another off premise sign. The …read more.

A lack of quorum resulted in three cases being tabled at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last Thursday night. There were three petitions for variances on the agenda. Dan List and Larry Coplen were the only board members present. Out of the five members, there must be three members to conduct business. Pitka Club …read more.