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BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 9-23-19
(V) Reddy Residence.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
3. Docket No. 19080010 V UDO Section 2.04 Min. 30’ front yard setback for neighborhood allowed, 25’
requested.
4. Docket No. 19080012 V UDO Section 2.04 Max. 35% lot cover allowed, 44% requested.
The site is located at 10455 Woodhall Ln. (Woodhall Lane Subdivision Lot 7). It is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by
Joe Logan of Timothy Homes, LLC on behalf of Vijayapal & Shobha Reddy, owners.
Petitioner: Joe Logan, Timothy Homes:
The plans from the developer showed a 20’ setback on the Primary Plat. We found out the final plat had a 30’
drainage easement, which was not told by the developer. Due to this, we are trying to gain 5’ in the front yard.
The house is designed as a courthouse style with two garages on each side. The front door is 75’ from the street,
with the garages pushed up, being 25’ from the street. Because of the courthouse style, we have more concrete.
Public Comments:
Mike Hollibaugh, Department of Community Services: The developer of subdivision, Mark Zuckerberg called me to say
he is running late. He is on his way and had some comments and concerns to discuss.
Archana Ranginani, Woodhall Lane, Lot 8: We are building the house next door. The lots are very deep, and not wide
enough. It’s hard to build, because of the width of the house. I have less than 40’ in the backyard. Moving the house
closer to the street will help with the property values. I’m in favor of moving the house 5’ closer. They have a 12’ side
yard setback. I can’t question them if it’s not less than a 10’ setback. We are ready to break ground in a few weeks.
Vijayapal Reddy, Homeowner Lot 7: We had no choice but to go with these building plans. The communication
between us and the builder were poor. The plans were given to the architect.
Kent Broach: We will table this item for 5 minutes to allow Mr. Zuckerberg to get to this meeting so we can hear his
comments and concerns.
Mark Zuckerberg: We just saw the plans on Friday night when I spoke with Mr. Logan. I wanted to see the side yard
setbacks and aggregates. My concern if I take the drawings to the HOA for their architecture reviews, they will want to
know how this impacts the neighbors on each side based on the side yard aggregate separation. I only saw the front yard
separation. I’m less concern for the front yard and the streetscape. I do not want this to negatively impact the neighbors
on each side. I need to be heard from the perspectives of the neighborhood. If the variance is granted tonight, the HOA
architectural review board may not grant approval. We haven’t sold the lot on the other side. Hearing the comments from
the other side neighbor, Ms. Ranginani, at tonight’s meeting, I’m now in favor.
Rebuttal to Comments: Joe Logan:
Mark Zuckerberg, the developer talked to me on Friday. He did not have our plans. We didn’t turn in the plot plan
because we didn’t know what it would look like until we got our approval from the BZA. Mr. Zuckerberg wanted to
know how the lot coverage is going to effect the adjacent neighbors. I emailed the plans that showed the side yard
setbacks. We will send out the revised plot plan once it’s completed. I will send Alex Jordan of Carmel Engineering a
drainage report once I get a hold of it.
Department Report: Angie Conn
This lot has two easements along the back and front which creates some difficulties for the builders
They comply with the side yard setbacks. Their variance requests are only for front yard setback and lot coverage.
The front door will have a 71’ front yard setback. The garages will be pushed up 25’.
The Carmel Engineering Department are still reviewing the plans and Staff would ask for a Condition that the
Petitioner addresses all the concerns from the Engineering Department before the building permit is issued.
Board Comments: Kent Broach
I will approve both variances subject to the Carmel Engineering Department’s approval
Approved 1-0