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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS— HEARING OFFICER CARMEL, INDIANA Docket No.: 14070022 V—Accessory Building in Front of Principal Building Petitioner: Ennis Custom Homes Variance: Sec. 25.01.01.B.3.A: Location of Accessory Building FINDINGS OF FACT -DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: the site for the guest house is on a very large estate lot; the proposed guest house has been designed to be consistent with and complimentary to the principal residence and the surrounding homes; and the location of the guest house is consistent with the spacing between the homes immediately to the west. 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because: the proposed location and design of the guest house will be compatible with and complimentary to the existing homes in the area. 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 lot has a severe grade change as you move south and down toward Williams Creek and its floodplain making the location of the proposed guest house at least 25 feet behind the Front Line of the principal residence or at least 25 feet behind the Building Setback line impractical. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. 14070022 V is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this 'vS day of 11„._0 20 1 9 G , Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, Carmel Board Zo g Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA Docket No.: 14070023 V— Maximum Height of Accessory Building Petitioner: Ennis Custom Homes Variance: Sec. 25.01.01.8.1: To allow a maximum height of accessory building to exceed 18 feet FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: the site for the guest house is on a very large estate lot and the proposed guest house has been designed to be consistent with and complimentary to the principal residence and the surrounding homes. 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because: the proposed location and design of the guest house will be compatible with and complimentary to the existing homes in the area. 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 proposed guest house will provide temporary lodging and extended stays for family members and guests of the owners, and as such the construction of the guest house requires a maximum height in excess of 18 feet to provide not only for comfortable and adequate quarters but also to design the guest house to be consistent with and complimentary to the principal residence and the surrounding homes. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. 14070023 V is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this 1I day ofj ! 220 1' . cG Carmel Bard of Zoning Appeals An91704f-r=fe— c- SECRETARY, Carmel Boar' .f .1 ing Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).