BZA approves storage containers for local sawmill after split vote; petitioner must coordinate with building office

The Leaport County Board of Zoning Appeals voted July 21 to approve a variance allowing Gregory Amore to keep three shipping containers for storage at his sawmill property in Galina Township.

Amore told the board the containers are for processed lumber from his growing mill operation and that one container was already on site. Board members asked whether he had contacted the building department before placing containers; Amore said the issue arose after he applied for an address. The board discussed past practice and the need for building‑department oversight. After an initial motion to deny failed, a subsequent motion to approve passed on a roll‑call vote: Tony Os voted Nay; Eric Pointon Yes; Melissa Mishki Yes; Ernie Schmidt No; Jeff Balties Yes. The board asked Amore to work with the building commissioner's office on footing and code compliance.

The approval contains standard direction to coordinate permits and inspections with the building department; the transcript notes the board’s expectation that petitioner follow up with required structural and footing details before complaints arise.