• Applicant Testimony: Dominyse Davis explained that a large third bedroom was split into two 10x12 rooms with the City Building Commissioner's approval, effectively creating a four-bedroom home. The request was to allow one person per bedroom.
• Staff Input: Ms. Swackhamer noted the applicant has a certificate of occupancy and is in compliance with the City Building Commissioner. Fire Inspector Eric Brown provided comments regarding egress and latching hardware in the laundry area. Ms. Davis confirmed both new rooms have windows and closets.
• Action: Richard Ivy moved to approve for the applicant only. Delaney Fritch seconded.
• Vote: Approved 5-1 (Hamilton: No).

BZA 44-26: Marc Hollowell:

Being a public hearing on the matter of an application requesting a variance of use from the terms of the Delaware County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow a food vendor commissary and to allow customers on site, in a farm zone, on premises located at 16101 North Wheeling Avenue, Washington Township, Delaware County, Indiana, as more accurately described in the application.

• Applicant Testimony: Marc Hollowell stated he needs the variance to comply with Health Department regulations for his food vendor business. He clarified that he would not be hosting events, but wanted to occasionally sell remaining product on-site at the end of a season or event to avoid waste.
• Public Comment: Vernon Draper spoke in favor, testifying to Mr. Hollowell's meticulous character and his adherence to codes.
• Action: Steven Hinds moved to approve with the conditions 1) That the variance be for the applicant only and will not transfer with the property and 2) That the applicant will continue to obtain all necessary permits. Richard Ivy seconded.
• Vote: Approved 5-1 (Fritch: No).

BZA 45-26: Ralph W. Durke:

Being a public hearing on the matter of an application requesting a variance from the terms of the City of Muncie Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, to allow the total floor area of accessory structures to be greater than that of the dwelling, to combine two lots in a residence zone, on premises located at 2210 and 2212 South Biltmore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana, as more accurately described in the application.

• Applicant Testimony: Ralph Durke, a disabled veteran on a fixed income, explained he bought and remodeled the properties and now seeks to combine them under one tax ID to make them affordable to keep. He uses the structures as a hobby shop for his motorcycles.
• Staff Input: Ms. Swackhamer noted City Building Commissioner Richard Rawlings had no issue with the request.
• Action: Delaney Fritch moved to approve with the condition that the structures remain for personal use only and not for business Richard Ivy seconded.
• Vote: Approved 6-0.