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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.)
Address: 621 1st Avenue NW
2) Project Name: Horner Carriage House Phone: 317-416-4281
Engineer/Architect: Rob McGraw Phone: 317-669-6204
Attorney: N/A Phone:
Contact Person: Jeff Horner Phone: 317-416-4281
Email:jhorner1970@gmail.com
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
W1(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. Instrument no. 2017-38929
Page: Purchase date: 3/3/2011
6) Common address of the property involved: 621 1 st Ave. NW Carmel, IN
Legal Description: Acreage .25 Section 25, Township 18, Range 3
Tax Parcel ID No.:16-09-25-08-02-016.000
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.)
I am requesting to put a 24'x40' garage/carriage house on the property similar to the one located at 721 1s1 Ave NW. UDO section 5.02B.3
The combined square footage of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage/Accessory Building shall not exceed 75 % of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building
A detached garage, which is the only Accessory Building on the lot, may equal the maximum dimensions of twenty-four (24) by thirty (30) feet
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").
The additional length is needed for parking of my vehicles and the placement of the inside stairs. There is
plenty of room on my lot to build this garage and the quality and style will match several that are already in the area.
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9) Zoning district classification of property: R2/Residence
9a) Overlay Zone of property (if applicable): Old Town Overlay, Character Subarea
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: -25 acres/sq.
11) Present use of property: single family home
12)
Describe proposed use of property: primary residence
13) Is the property: Owner occupied _7_ Renter occupied El 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. No
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?
Jeff Horner
NOTE: Three modes of public notice are required.
LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the NEWSPAPER according to the Chart on Pape 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.
Applicant Signature: 0, Date: l /�
The ap licant 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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