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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 05-28-19 • We will never have to drain the pool unless we replace the linear which occurs every 7-12 years • If we have to drain the pool,we can direct the water to the sewer drainage in the front of the house • The site plan in our info packet has the location of the pool equipment • Our landscaper will do a great job. They have a good relationship with the City of Carmel • I am working Alex Jordan of the Engineering Dept. We can install a French drain to absorb some of the runoff water created by the impervious surfaces. Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • We asked the petitioner for the specs on the pool pump. It's more costly but it's the quietest pump in the industry. • They are working with the Engineering Dept.to address all the drainage and grading concerns • Does the Petitioner plan to put up any privacy fence? Mike Keller: Not initially,but maybe in the future. • We recommend approval with the condition of them meeting all the concerns of the Engineering Dept. Board Comments: Alan Potasnik: • As long as the Engineering Dept.knows the plan and they approve it. Are you aware of these concerns? Daniel Majestic: Yes Approved 1-0,with the Condition of satisfying all the Carmel Engineering Dept.comments and concerns. (V) 1631 W.Main St.Fence. The applicant seeks the following variance approval for a front yard fence with gated driveway: 6. Docket No. 19040017 V UDO Section 5.09 6-ft tall fence in the front yard requested,Max.42-inch allowed.The site is located at 1631 W.Main St. It is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Andrew&Laurie Schneider, owners Petitioners: Andrew& Laurie Schneider: • We live on 2.7 acres south of Main Street. The ordinance states anything under 3 acres,the height maximum for a fence is 42". • With the size of our property,we think the 6' fence would look better • We will stay out of the ROWs. There's a 45' street ROW and 10' utility easement. The fence will be 55' back from the road. • We have two little kids and with Main Street being busy,we wanted to put up a fence for safety • It will be a black ornamental fencing with stone column work. It will be a high quality project. Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • If this parcel was 0.3 acres larger,they would be exempt from this requirement of a variance • The homeowners are working with the Carmel Fire&Police Dept. for emergency gate access • We recommend approval of this variance request Board Comments: Alan Potasnik: None Approved 1-0 (V)761 1st Ave NW-Bain Residence. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals: 7. Docket No. 19040010 V UDO Section 3.64.C.11 Dwelling height greater than 7' taller than nearest Character Building-23' allowed,28.2' requested. 3 BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 5-28-19 8. Docket No. 19040011 V UDO Section 3.64.C.3 Max.45% lot coverage allowed,46.8% requested. The site is located at 761 First Ave NW. It is zoned R2/Residence and Old Town Overlay District Character Subarea. Filed by Matt Huffman of The Old Town Design Group,on behalf of John&Amy Bain,owners. Petitioner:Justin Moffett,Old Town Design Group: • These variances request have been applied for before with other homes we built in this stretch of road • We are required to build new structures to contributing standards,but they're not considered contributing in how we measure new buildings • We sought this very same variance for the home immediately adjacent to the subject home and it was approved a year and a half ago • We believe we should measure the height of the home next to us • We are in align with the other homes on either side of the subject home • All hardscape was added in as a lot coverage definition,so the driveway, sidewalks,and impervious surfaces are included in the count • We will make sure we are not negatively impacting the stormwater by working with the Engineering Department Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • They are working with the Engineering Dept.to address all of their comments and concerns • They are contributing into the storm water fund • The adjacent house will be similar in height • The older homes in this area were built in the 1850's • The newly built homes fit more in character with what's being built in the past 10 years • We recommend approval of these Variances • The house architecture fits in with the Old Town Overlay architecture standards Board Comments: None Approved 1-0 (V)248 2°1 St SW—Cohen Residence. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 9. Docket No. 19040016 V UDO Section 3.64.C.3 Max.45% lot cover allowed,63% requested. The site is located at 248 Second St SW. It is zoned R2/Residence and Old Town Overlay District,Character Subarea. Filed by Matt Huffman of Old Town Design Group on behalf of Alan&Nathan Cohen,owners. Petitioner:Justin Moffett,Old Town Design Group: • This request falls in line with our other similar requests that we sough variance approvals on • We will not negatively impact surrounding property owners and are working with them • Our difficulty is we have to include all the impervious surfaces,the driveway and sidewalk into the lot coverage calculation. If we take those out of account,we would fall under the maximum allotment for lot coverage. • We will pay into the stormwater fund that Cannel is using to build additional stormwater infrastructure in the Old Town area Public Comments: Terry Fleck,225 1st St. SW: We live directly north of this subject property. We are in favor of this request. Typically when they build a new building,they build them higher and this will create additional drainage pressure. Department Report: Angie Conn: • The Petitioner is working with the Engineering Dept.to address the stormwater,drainage,and grading concerns • They are paying into the stormwater fund • The Engineering Dept.did a stormwater project just north of this site to help with the drainage in this area 4 BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 5-28-19