Board of Zoning Appeals Members
Appointed by Town Council
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Burnham | Vice Chair | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Ray Jackson | Member | R | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| Jerry Reiling | Member | D | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Peter Swick | Member | D | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Appointed by Plan Commission
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kiepura | Chairman | R | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Tim Kubiak – Director of Operations
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes: September 10, 2026
New Business
2026-29 – Dynasty Home Buyers LLC – Developmental Variance
- Owner:
- Dynasty Home Buyers LLC, 200 West Glen Park Avenue, Griffith, IN
- Petitioner:
- Seth Hardy, 8251 E. 124th Lane, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Vicinity:
- 14440 Bell Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-35-259-035.000-043
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance to build an R-2 home in a B-1 Zoning District (neighborhood business district) with 73.47 ft. of frontage (80-foot requirement for R-2). Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 6.2, R-2 Zoning District, Section C (Bulk Requirements), Minimum Lot Area and Width: a lot area of not less than ten thousand (10,000 – 80' x 125') square feet, and a lot width of not less than eighty feet (80') at the building line.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Decision Motion
2026-30 – Dynasty Home Buyers LLC – Use Variance
- Owner:
- Dynasty Home Buyers LLC, 200 West Glen Park Avenue, Griffith, IN
- Petitioner:
- Seth Hardy, 8251 E. 124th Lane, Crown Point, IN 46307
- Vicinity:
- 14440 Bell Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-35-259-035.000-043
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Use Variance to build an R-2 home in a B-1 Zoning District (neighborhood business district). Petitioner is requesting a Use Variance from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 7.1, B-1 Neighborhood Business Zoning District, Section A (Purpose): the Neighborhood Business (B-1) Zoning District is intended to meet the day-to-day convenience shopping and service needs of persons residing in adjacent residential areas; all business establishments in this zoning district shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with customers, and all goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Recommendation to the Town Council
2026-32 – Antunez – Developmental Variance
- Owner/Petitioner:
- Andrew Antunez, 8519 W. 132nd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN
- Vicinity:
- 8519 W. 132nd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-22-458-025.000-014
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance to reduce the side yard requirement from 8 feet to 4 feet on the north side of the property and to increase lot coverage from 25% to 28%. Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 6.2, R-2 Zoning District, Section C (Bulk Requirements), Side Yard: each lot, except as otherwise specified, shall have two side yards, each having a width of not less than eight feet (8'); Lot Coverage: not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of a lot may be covered by buildings and structures.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Decision Motion
2026-33 – Tucker – Developmental Variance
- Owner/Petitioner:
- Edward Tucker, 12003 Cashlenan Lane, New Lenox, IL
- Vicinity:
- 12740 Hilltop Drive, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-23-157-036.000-043
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance to have a covered back porch with a 22-foot rear yard setback. Petitioner is requesting a Developmental Variance from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 6.2, R-2 Zoning District, Section C (Bulk Requirements), Rear Yard: there shall be a rear yard of not less than thirty feet.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Decision Motion
2026-34 – Lozevski – Developmental Variance
- Owner/Petitioner:
- Jovan Lozevski, 8335 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN
- Vicinity:
- 8335 Lake Shore Drive, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-22-427-015.000-014
Request: Petitioner is requesting Developmental Variances to remodel a house, with variances needed for: height of 40 feet; lot width of 40 feet; side yard of 3.9 feet; lot coverage of 32%; minimum lot area of 5,544 square feet; a detached carport in the front yard, 25 by 25 feet and 14 feet tall; no garage; and a rear deck in line with the home's side yard setback of 4.9 feet, for a 3-story home. Petitioner is requesting Developmental Variances from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 6.2, R-2 Zoning District, Section C (Bulk Requirements): Height (maximum building height of 30 feet at its peak, measured from 12 inches below the top of the foundation); Minimum Lot Area and Width (not less than 10,000 square feet and 80 feet of width at the building line); Side Yard (two side yards, each not less than 8 feet); Building Size (minimum floor area of 2,200 square feet for a two-story house, exclusive of unenclosed porches, terraces, and garages); and Attached Garages (minimum 400 square feet for attached garages on new homes); and from Chapter 10 (Development Standards), Section C (Yard Requirements): Carport (an attached carport may be permitted over a driveway in a side yard if no more than one story in height and 25 feet in length, open on at least three sides, and not within 6 feet of a side lot line) and Decks (decks may be located in the rear yard, 8 feet from the side and rear yard).
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Decision Motion
2026-35 – Goodfellas – Use Variance
- Owner/Petitioner:
- Corner Capital, LLC, PO Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN
- Vicinity:
- 11200 W. 129th Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-20-278-026-000-014
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Special Use Variance to operate a restaurant serving alcohol with live music indoors, and outdoor dining including alcohol and live music, in a B-1 Zoning District.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Recommendation to the Town Council
2026-36 – Halo Pet Hospice – Use Variance
- Owner:
- Raenbeau Properties, LLC, PO Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Petitioner:
- Eric Lindemulder, LLC, PO Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 13955 Morse Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-26-452-005.000-043
Request: Petitioner is requesting a Use Variance to allow a business to occupy a residentially zoned property in an R-2 Zoning District. Petitioner is requesting a Use Variance from the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana Ordinance No. 1402, 6.2, R-2 Zoning District, Section A (Purpose): the general character of this residential zoning district is to consist of single-family dwellings on medium-sized building lots, with non-residential uses of similar character to those in Residential (R-1) Districts.
- Review of Legals
- Petitioner's Comments
- Remonstrators
- Building Department's Comments
- Board's Recommendation to the Town Council
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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