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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE APPLICATION
FILING FEES: Single Family (Primary Residence) $350.00 for the first variance, plus $105.00 for each additional
section of the ordinance being varied. All Other $1,394.00 for the first variance, plus $657.00 for each
additional section of the ordinance being varied. (Or see Hearing Officer option & Fees.)
DOCKET NO. ________________________________ DATE RECEIVED:_______________________________
1) Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
2) Project Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Engineer/Architect:______________________________________ Phone: _________________________
Attorney:_______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Contact Person:__________________________________________Phone:________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________________________________
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
______ (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property ______ (b) The applicant is the contract
purchaser of the property. (c) Other: __________________________________________________
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved: __________________________________________________________
Owner's address: __________________________________________ Phone:_____________________
5) Record of Ownership: Deed Book No./Instrument No.___________________________________________
Page: ______________________ Purchase date: _____________________________________________
6) Common address of the property involved: ___________________________________________________
Legal Description: ______________________________________________________________________
Tax Parcel ID No.:__________________________________________________________________
7) Explanation of requested Development Standards Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the
section number(s) of the Unified Development Ordinance that applies and/or creates the need for this
request.)
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8) Reasons supporting why the BZA should grant the Development Standards Variance: (Additionally,
complete the attached question sheet entitled "Findings of Fact-Development Standards Variance").
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Office Use Only
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9) Zoning district classification of property: _________________________________________________
9a) Overlay Zone of property (if applicable):___________________________________________________
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: ____________________________________________________acres/sq.ft.
11) Present use of property: ______________________________________________________________
12) Describe proposed use of property: __________________________________________________
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13) Is the property: Owner occupied __________ Renter occupied _________ Other ___________________
14) Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connection with this
property that would relate or affect its use for the specific purpose of this application? If yes, give date and
docket number, instrument no., decision rendered and pertinent explanation. ________________________
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15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: _________________________________________________________________
Builder: ______________________________________________________________________________
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Three modes of public notice are required.
LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the NEWSPAPER according to the Chart on page 5
MANDATORY 20 days prior to the public hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the
newspaper must be available for inspection by the night of the hearing.
LEGAL NOTICE to all adjoining and abutting property owners is also MANDATORY; two methods of notice
are recommended:
1) FIRST CLASS MAIL with CERTIFICATE OF MAILING sent to adjoining property owners. (The white
receipt should be stamped by the Post Office at least 20 days prior to the public hearing date), OR
2) HAND DELIVERED to adjoining and abutting property owners (A receipt signed by the adjoining and
abutting property owner acknowledging the 20 day prior notice should be kept for verification that the notice was
completed)
LEGAL NOTICE via a Notice of Public Hearing SIGN posted on the property is also required; see page 8.
THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT.
The applicant understands that docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been
submitted to the Department of Community Services.
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: _______________
The applicant certifies by signing this application that he/she has been advised that all representations of
the Department of Community Services are advisory only and that the applicant should rely on
appropriate Unified Development Ordinance and/or the legal advice of his/her attorney.
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AFFIDAVIT
I hereby swear that I am the owner/contract purchaser of property involved in this application and that the foregoing
signatures, statements, and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I, the undersigned, authorize the applicant to act on my
behalf with regard to this application and subsequent hearings and testimony.
Signed Name: ________________________________________
(Property Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney)
Printed Name: _______________________________________
STATE OF INDIANA
SS:
County of ________________________________________________ Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
(County in which notarization takes place)
for __________________________________________ County, State of Indiana, personally appeared
(Notary Public's county of residence)
____________________________________________ and acknowledge the execution of the foregoing instrument
(Property Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney)
this ____________ day of ___________________________________, 20________
_________________________________________
Notary Public--Signature
(SEAL)
_________________________________________
Notary Public—Printed Name
My commission expires: _________________________________
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BALLOT SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner only fills out first 2 blanks)
Docket No.: ______________________________________________
Petitioner: ______________________________________________
1.
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2.
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3. _________________________________________________________________________________________
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DATED THIS ________________ DAY OF ______________________________________, 20 ___________.
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Board Member
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FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner fills out 1-3 and first 2 blanks)
Docket No.: _______________________________________________
Petitioner: _______________________________________________
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of
the community because:
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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:
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3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property will result in
practical difficulties in the use of the property because:
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DECISION
It is therefore the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket
No. ___________________________ 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 _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.
EXHIBIT “A”
Contact Information
1. Applicant: Lennar Homes of Indiana, Inc.
c/o Keith Lash, VP of Land Acquisition and Development
9025 N. River Road, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (917) 659-3231
Email: keith@lennar.com
2. Parcel Numbers / Owners: Parcels: 17-09-24-04-10-002.000 & 17-09-24-04-10-001.000
Stewart Anderson LLC
931 Rangeline Rd. S.
Carmel, IN 46033
Parcels: 17-09-24-04-10-001.001 & 17-09-24-00-00-019.001
South Construction Company Inc.
550 S. Tyron St., DEC 41B
Charlotte, NC 28202
3. Attorney/ Land Use Professional:
Jim Shinaver, Attorney
Jon C. Dobosiewicz, Land Use Professional
Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC
550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 844-0106
Fax: (317) 846-8782
Email: jims@nf-law.com
Email: jon@nf-law.com
4. Engineer Kyle Eichhorn
HWC Engineering
135 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 2800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 347-3663
Email: keichhorn@hwcengineering.com
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT ST ANDARDS VARIANCE
Requested Variance: The applicant is seeking the following variance:
1. The Maximum Front Yard Setback of ten (10’) feet, proposing zero
Maximum Front Yard Setback for three (3) buildings along the north
boundary of the property. (ZO Chapter 2.18);
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The approval of the requested variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the community because:
The approval of the requested variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the community because the requested variance would
allow a residential subdivision complementary of the surrounding neighborhoods. The
proposed Monon Crossing subdivision will have attractive and desired homes increasing
the diversity of housing options within the region.
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 use and value of the area adjacent to the real estate that is the subject of the
requested variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because the
residential character would be complimentary to the residential communities that
surround the site and provide a transition to the power transformer to the north of the
site. The Monon Crossing will not have a substantially adverse impact on the area
adjacent to the site.
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 Monon Crossing residential subdivision cannot be developed as proposed without
the requested variance.