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July 18, 1996
Staff Report
To: Board of Zoning Appeals Members
From: Department of Community Services
re: projects scheduled to be heard on July 22, 1996
Public Hearings:
lh, 2h. Carmel/Clay Schools Soccer Fields (SU-38-96, V-39-96)
Petitioner seeks Special Use approval to construct 18 soccer fields. The petitioner also
seeks approval of variances to not pave and curb the parking lots. This project was tabled at the
June 24th meeting.
The following items still remain outstanding:
•The extent of the roadway improvements on 126th Street
'The designation of overflow parking areas
•The extent of the security lighting
-The number and placement of trash receptacles and portable restrooms
(In addition,the petitioner was scheduled to meet with surrounding neighbors on July 16th
to address their concerns.)
312. Oldham Variance (V-40-96)
Petitioner seeks approval to allow an existing house to encroach within the rear yard
setback by 7.5 feet. This is an existing violation and no building permit was issued for the
construction.
The Department recommends denial of the variance because the house should be
constructed within the required setback.
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4h. Thomson Consumer Electronics (V-41-96)
Petitioner seeks approval for the following variances to keep an existing satellite dish:
1. To increase the allowable height from 13 feet to 24 feet.
2. To allow the dish to be placed in a front yard.
The petitioner did receive approval from the Plan Commission on June 18th for
Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping, and Signage review. The Department recommends
approval as submitted.
5h. Plum Creek Golf Clubhouse (SU-42-96)
Petitioner seeks special use approval to construct a golf clubhouse and pro shop for the
Plum Creek Golf Course.
The Department recommends approval pending resolution of Technical Advisory
Committee members' comments from the July 18th meeting.
6h, 7h, 8h. Plum Creek Community Center (SU-43-96, V-45-96, V-46-96)
Petitioner seeks approval to construct a community center for the Plum Creek.Subdivision
that would include tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a bathhouse.
Petitioner also seeks approval of two variances. One to keep the existing silos and barn
that exceed the allowable height in the S-1 district by 25 feet. The variance is required because
of the change in use from a farm to a private recreational facility.
The other variance is to allow two houses to be moved on the property to be established
for employees of the golf course. This variance is needed to allow the houses not to have
frontage on a public street.
The Department recommends approval pending resolution of Technical Advisory
Committee members' comments from the July 18th meeting.
9h. Plum Creek Golf Course Driving Range and Accessory Buildings (SU-44-96)
. Petitioner seeks special use approval to construct a driving range and accessory buildings
for the Plum Creek Golf Course.
The Department recommends approval pending resolution of Technical Advisory
Committee members' comments from the July 18th meeting.