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Home My WebLink AboutApplication Page 1 of 12 filename: use variance application & instructions 2019 rev. 01/10/19 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS USE VARIANCE APPLICATION Filing Fee: $1,829 plus $144 per acre DOCKET NO. ________________________________ DATE RECEIVED:_______________________________ 1) Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ 2) Project Name: _________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Engineer/Architect: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Attorney: _____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Contact Person:_________________________________________Phone:____________________________ Email:_________________________________________________Fax:______________________________ 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 subject property: ____________________________________________________ Legal description: ________________________________________________________________________ Tax ID Parcel No.: _____________________________________________________________________ 7) Explanation of requested Use 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 appeal). _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 8) State reasons supporting the Use Variance: (Additionally, complete the attached question sheet entitled "Findings of Fact-Use Variance"). _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Office Use Only Page 2 of 12 filename: use variance application & instructions 2019 rev. 01/10/19 9) Present zoning classification of the property: _______________________________________________ 9a) Zoning Overlay (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ 10) Present use of the property: _______________________________________________________________ 11) Size of lot/parcel in question: _______________________________________________________acres/sq. ft. 12) Describe proposed use of the property: ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 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, decision rendered and pertinent explanation. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 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 appeal 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 a MANDATORY twenty (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 7. 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 sections and/or the legal advice of his/her attorney. Page 3 of 12 filename: use variance application & instructions 2019 rev. 01/10/19 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: The undersigned, having been duly sworn upon oath says that the above information is true and correct and he is informed and believes. ______________________________________ (Signature of Petitioner) 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_________. (day) (month) (year) _______________________________________ Notary Public--Signature (SEAL) ________________________________________ Notary Public--Please Print My commission expires: __________________________________________ Page 10 of 12 filename: use variance application & instructions 2019 rev. 01/10/19 BALLOT SHEET for USE VARIANCE FINDINGS OF FACT CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner to fill out first 2 blanks) Docket No.: __________________________________________________________ Petitioner: __________________________________________________________ 1.____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ DATED THIS __________ DAY OF ______________________, 20 ____. ________________________________________________ Board Member Page 11 of 12 filename: use variance application & instructions 2019 rev. 01/10/19 FINDINGS OF FACT - USE VARIANCE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner to fill out first 1-5 + first 2 blanks) Docket No.: ____________________________________________________ Petitioner: ____________________________________________________ 1. The grant of this variance will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the existence of special condition(s) such that enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The grant of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The use or value of the area adjacent to the subject property will not be substantially affected in any adverse manner because: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. The need for the variance arises from a natural condition peculiar to the subject property because: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. The granting of this variance does not substantially interfere with the Carmel Comprehensive Plan because: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Use 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: Saamrajya, LLC c/o Jim Jacob 6809 W. St. Andrews Ave Yorktown, IN 47396 Email: jim.jacob68@gmail.com 2. Parcel Numbers / Owners: Parcel: 16-09-26-00-00-001.002 CMC Office Center – Carmel LLC 10925 Reed Hartman Highway Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45242 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 Russ Webster Weihe Engineers 10505 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46280 Phone: (317) 846-6611 Email: websterr@weihe.net 5. Architect Michael Maust Maust Architectural Services 112 N. Main Street Goshen, IN 46526 Phone: 574-361-4201 Email: michaelmaust@maustarchitects.com Legal Description LOT 3 OF CMC PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION SECTION 2 RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2006057917 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY. CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - USE VARIANCE Requested Variance: The applicant is seeking the following variance: 1. Allow a hotel use on the first floor of a multi-story multi-tenant building. (ZO Chapter 2.39); FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The grant of this variance will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the existence of special conditions such that the enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because: The special conditions that pose an unnecessary hardship relate to the fact that the properties to the surrounding the Real Estate are zoned MC Meridian Corridor with office and retail uses. The Applicant proposes to build a multi-story m ulti-tenant structure on the Real Estate for purposes of using the structure as a hotel and a mix of retail and restaurants for public use. The hotel will have the lobby, gym space, and laundry on the ground floor with the rooms on the second floor and above. 2. The grant of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: In addition to the reasons set forth in Paragraph #1 above, 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 multi-tenant multi-level mixed use commercial building complementary of the surrounding uses. The proposed Avid Hotel will have attractive architecture and provide retail and restaurant uses for the region. 3. The use or value of the area adjacent to the subject property will not be substantially affected in any adverse manner because: In addition to the reasons set forth in Paragraph #1 and #2 above, 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 commercial building would be complimentary to the office and retail uses that surround the site. The Avid Hotel will not have a substantially adverse impact on the area adjacent to the site. 4. The need for the variance arises from a natural condition peculiar to the subject property because: The existing MC zoning does not permit limited hotel use on the first floor Real Estate, despite the intent of the MC zoning district which allows a hotel use on upper floors only. For safety reasons, the hotel would allow the general public access to remain on the first floor and the rooms on all floors above. 5. The granting of this variance does not substantially interfere with the Carmel Comprehensive Plan because: Avid Hotel follows the intent of the MC Meridian Corridor zoning district that includes a mix of residential and commercial uses and buildings where the focus is to encourage an employment corridor along US Highway 31. The proposed building compliments other buildings within the US Highway 31 corridor while accommodating a day and night culture within the region.