Property at the corner of Lincoln and Market streets could see improvements following two approvals by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday.

Two petitions were approved to allow for both the construction of a parking lot and commercial sign at 207 S. Lincoln St., the location of Rayco Steel Processing.

Chris Rooney and Blake Pilcher, both of Rayco, presented the requests, saying they hoped to solve employee parking complications while cleaning up the property.

"This is certainly an improvement from the last 25 years," BZA member Bruce Woodward said. "It'll be the nicest parking lot in the neighborhood."

Plans for the parking lot consist of six parking spaces, and landscaping will be planted along adjacent properties for buffering purposes.

In other matters, a variance from developmental standards request by Kevin Dixon and Jocelyn Orlowski was approved to allow for an 8-foot privacy fence on their property.

Their residence, 1014 E. Main St., neighbors the property of Helvey and Associates. Both petitioners said they have a good relationship with the business and its workers, and want to construct the fence for privacy during late hours.

"From what I hear, Helvey and Associates are good neighbors, but they are very intensive at night," BZA member Alan Clingan said. "I don't see any problem with this petition."

An issue tabled since January by Steve Savage was withdrawn. Savage initially petitioned to create a parking lot along Center Street for Lucas Realtors.

Present for Monday's meeting were Woodward, Clingan, Tom Heuer and Dan Hampton. Member Rick Keeven and council representative Bill Rhoades were absent. [[In-content Ad]]