On the agenda: LaGrange County Plan Commission Meeting Minutes July 14th, 2026 — Data Center (Jul 14)

LAGRANGE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
JULY 14th, 2026
THE LAGRANGE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY
14TH, 2026 AT 6:00 PM. IN THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENDA:
CALL TO ORDER: Lynn Bowen called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Lynn Bowen, Ethan Prough, John Reffett, Kevin Myers, Zach Holsinger, Tyler Young, and
Paul Yoder.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ADOPT AGENDA: Kevin Myers made a motion to approve the agenda. Tyler Young seconded the motion. A
vote was taken, motion carried.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Lynn Bowen made a motion to adopt the previous
minutes. John Reffett seconded the motion. A vote was taken, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
AMENDMENT

(Public Hearing)
LAGRANGE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION (26-A-03) To consider declaring a one (1) year
moratorium on the siting, construction, installation, permitting, or deployment of Data Centers in the
territorial jurisdiction of LaGrange County, Indiana.
Robbie Miller introduced the public hearing and explained the reasoning for the one-year moratorium
intentions.
Lynn Bowen asked if anyone was in favor, there were none. Lynn then asked if anyone was against,
there were none.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
Zachary Holsinger made a motion to send the amendment to the Commissioners with a favorable
recommendation. Tyler Young seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
(Public Hearing)
LAGRANGE COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION (26-A-04) To update and clarify the duty and process for
submitting applications for certain planning and zoning permits, especially improvement location permits
(“ILPs”).
Robbie Miller introduced the public hearing and explained the details of the Improvement Location
Permit details.
Lynn Bowen asked if anyone was in favor, there were none. Lynn then asked if anyone was against,
there were none.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
Zachary Holsinger made a motion to send the amendment to the Commissioners with a favorable
recommendation. Ethan Prough seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
REZONE

(Public Hearing)
BLACK ROCK HOLDING, LLC~ By. Hand to the Plow Surveying (26-R-04) Newbury Twp., Sect. 16,
T37N R08E, zoned A-2. Located east of 1040 N 925 W., Shipshewana. Application is to rezone three
parcels from the A-2 (Rural & Industrial Business) Zoning District to the B-3 (Highway Business) Zoning
District.
Robbie Miller introduced the rezone and B-3 Zoning in detail.
Clayton Evans (Hand to the Plow Surveying) was present along with the petitioner. Clayton explained
the use intended for future business.

Lynn Bowen asked if anyone was in favor, there were none. Lynn then asked if anyone was against,
there was one.
1. Steven Yoder spoke about the rezone and how he was more concerned for the development
plan.
Clayton Evans spoke on the preliminary building will be facing South, landscape buffering will
be added to shield from the residential.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
The board discussed the rezone to the property and extending the existing business.
Lynn Bowen made a motion to send the rezone to the Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
Paul Yoder seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
(Public Hearing)
MILLER, MICHAEL J & LYNITA J~ By. Hand to the Plow Surveying (26-R-05) Newbury Twp., Sect.
16, T37N R08E, zoned A-2. Located west of 1095 N 925 W., Shipshewana. Application is to rezone from
the A-2 (Rural & Industrial Business) Zoning District to the B-3 (Highway Business) Zoning District.
Robbie Miller explained the rezone in detail.
Clayton Evans (Hand to the Plow Surveying) was present along with the petitioner. Clayton explained
the rezone being for a concrete business.
Lynn Bowen asked if anyone was in favor, there were none. Lynn then asked if anyone was against,
there were none.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
The board discussed the rezone to Michael’s property.
Lynn Bowen made a motion to send the rezone to the Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
Zachary Holsinger seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
SITE PLAN

(Non-Public Hearing)
MILLER, MICHAEL J & LYNITA J~ By. Hand to the Plow Surveying (26-SP-24) Newbury Twp., Sect. 16,
T37N R08E, zoned A-2. Located West of 1095 N 925 W., Shipshewana. Application is for a proposed 80'x200'
concrete type business with two phases, equipment storage, supply warehouse and office space.
Robbie Miller explained the site plan in detail.
Clayton Evans (Hand to the Plow Surveying) was present with the petitioner. Clayton spoke on the
existing tile, phases, buffering, detention area, parking, outdoor storage and privacy fence.
Lynn Bowen asked for public comment on the non-public item, there was one.
1. Steven Yoder spoke on the distance from the road to the building, dust from the limestone.
Clayton spoke on the recycled asphalt, and existing concreate at the building.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
The board discussed the site plan in detail and decided to table it to the back of the agenda.
Zachary Holsinger made a motion to table the site plan to the back of the agenda. Kevin Myers seconded
the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain

(Non-Public Hearing)
WINGARD, JAMES & GENEVA~ By. Hand to the Plow Surveying (26-SP-26) Van Buren Twp., Sect. 24,
T38N R08E, zoned A-2. Located at 6325 W 600 N., Shipshewana. Application is for a proposed 36'x48' shop
with office for a propane delivery and retail business.
Robbie Miller explained the site plan in detail.
Clayton Evans (Hand to the Plow Surveying) was present along with the petitioner. Clayton explained
the 4-acre parcel, variance and minor plat approvals. They will be delivering and selling new/used tanks.
Phase 2 will be to fill the small tanks.
Lynn Bowen asked for public comment on the non-public item, there were none.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
The board discussed the need for additional business for local/residential.
Lynn Bowen made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Ethan Prough seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
(Non-Public Hearing)
CRABAPPLE COVE, LLC~ By. Taylor Land Surveying (26-SP-29) LaGrange Town., Sect. 30, T37N
R10E, zoned B-2. Located West of 919 S Detroit St., LaGrange. Application is for a proposed 60'x65'
storage building for an existing manufactured housing community.
Robbie Miller explained the site plan in detail.
Amber Taylor (Taylor Land Surveying) was present along with the petitioner. Amber spoke on
removing the existing building, rebuild for storage, stormwater and town approval.
Lynn Bowen asked for public comment on the non-public item, there were none.
Public comment was subsequently closed.
The board discussed the site plan in detail.
Zachary Holsinger made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. John Reffett seconded the
motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain
Zachary Holsinger made a motion to table petition number 26-SP-24 to the next available Plan Commission
meeting on August 11th, 2026. Lynn Bowen seconded the motion.
A vote was taken: 7 Yes / 0 No / 0 Abstain

COMMUNICATIONS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS / ZONING ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
OTHER BUSINESS: Public transmission meeting was discussed. Easements, irrigation and departments
involved were also discussed.
ADJOURNMENT: Zachary Holsinger made a motion to adjourn. Ethan Prough seconded the motion. A vote
was taken, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
NOTICE STATEMENT
The County of LaGrange does not illegally discriminate because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age with regards to admission, participation, or treatment in its facilities, programs, activities, or services,
as required by Title III and Title VI of the American Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and their related
statutes, regulations, and directives. The County has established an Anti-Discrimination Compliance Division to ensure compliance with these laws. If you would like more information concerning the provisions of these laws
and about the rights provided thereby, or if you have a suggestion on how the County can better meet the needs of persons protected thereby, please contact the Division at 300 E. Factory St., LaGrange, IN 46761 or by telephone
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