HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 02-24-14 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
I. Old Business
1-4. (V) Saddlebrook at Shelborne Phases III &IV.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variances for a new subdivision:
Docket No. 13120004 V ZO CH: 5.01.02 Max Density 1 lot/acre, 1.2 lots/acre requested
Docket No. 13120005 V ZO CH: 5.04.03 (A)Min Front Yard 40 ft,30 ft requested
Docket No. 13120006 V ZO CH: 5.04.03.E.1 Min Lot Width 120 ft, 100 ft requested
Docket No. 13120007 V ZO CH: 2.09 Compliance with the Transportation Plan,Reduced R.O.W. and
different street cross section requested.
The site is located at 12121 Shelborne Road, and is zoned S-1/Residence. Filed by Steve Hardin with Faegre
Baker Daniels, on behalf of Leeds I LLC.
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Petitioner's Findings of Fact: 13120004-06 V
1. The approval of these variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the community because: the development standards for the new neighborhood will be consistent
with the adjacent and existing Saddlebrook at Shelborne subdivision.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variances will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner because: the development standards for the new neighborhood will be
consistent with the adjacent and existing Saddlebrook at Shelborne subdivision.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because: stnct application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance
would not permit development of the project with standards consistent with the adjacent and existing
Saddlebrook at Shelborne subdivision.
Petitioner's Findings of Fact: 13120007 V
1. The approval of these variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the community because: the proposed street improvements are designed to provide adequate and
safe transportation.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variances will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner because: a connection east to west is still being provided and pedestrian and
bicycle traffic will be accommodated.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because: the site's narrow nature creates the practical difficulties.
Recommendation: The Dept. of Community Services recommends approval of Docket No. 13120004-07 V.
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