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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 02-24-20 1 FEB 1 4 2020 1111; 11/4/2019 Re: Zoning variance for short term rental It is our intent to seek approval to utilize our residence for up to 80 days per year as a short term rental property. Our wish is to supplement our income in this manner in order to improve the property over time. Specifically, the house needs windows and siding, and the grounds would benefit greatly from professional landscaping.We intend to cease the short term rental once these improvements are accomplished. 2 Zoning Variance Request It is our understanding that the City of Carmel allows short term rentals for up to 30 days per year, plus a few exceptional holidays and/or regional events. Carmel requires that the property is maintained as the primary residence of the renter, and that is the case for our property. We request to expand this allowance for up to an additional 40 days per year. Our house needs new siding and roughly 11 new windows and we would like to make these upgrades in the next 12 calendar months without securing a loan to do so. The application will support our specific intent to accomplish this goal by renting only to 5 star rated guests who post complete profiles on the sites.We have made this commitment to our neighbors and will not compromise. Statement of Special Exemption Request We request to be allowed to use our entire dwelling to rent on a short term basis for up to 80 days per year.We intend to only rent to pre-qualified,5-star-rated tenants.We intend to use the proceeds to upgrade and improve our home by adding new siding and windows,and having the entire property properly landscaped. If granted the exception,we expect to be able to make these improvements within 18 months. We have lived in Carmel for 25 years,and have seen all of the improvements that have made the city one of the most desirable places in the United States to live and raise a family.We have certainly experienced that. Now that our kids have grown and have families of their own,we can't think of a better way to help visitors experience all that Carmel has to offer than to open our home to such rental services as AirBNB and VRBO.We have used these services when visiting New York, Nashville, Naples, and other locations.We think short term rentals are an outstanding and economical way for families to stay in a welcoming,warm and positive environment as they experience midtown, downtown,The Art District, Monon Trail,Gazebo concerts,The Palladium and on. wlhispering Trail : * 9 Brunswick Dr Frank Hutnicke = 7 a m E 110th St Co E 110th St -i ea P, 0 3v Hensel Or i .fir, i0 m fi N eh St r o co rest Dale Woodlands Club a. , 9 Hamilton In Elem ry School Q x CO to d .�i Nit. 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Let me know if you need a formal letter or if this e-mail is sufficient. On Mon, Nov 4,2019 at 3:46 PM Chris Westrick<ci.westrick@hotmail.com>wrote: Gentlemen, My wife Linda and I reside at 103 Jordan Ct.We have recently applied with the city to receive a zoning exception that would allow us to rent our home on a short term basis through Airbnb and/or VRBO. Part of the process is to reach out to neighbors immediately adjacent to us,which we've done.Another component requires us to substantiate that our neighborhood does not have a covenant against such rentals. Would you be able to help me with the latter? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Sincerely,Christopher Westrick 317-741-0431 Sent from my iPhone Regards, Brian Hollies 1 FINDINGS OF FACT-SPECIAL EXCEPTION CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner fills out 1-3+first 2 blanks) Docket No.: 19100024 SE Petitioner: Chris Westrick 1. The approval of this Special Exception will not negatively affect surrounding property values because: The property is in need of improvements that will be made with the proceeds from the short term rentals. 2. This Special Exception will be compatible with existing land uses in the neighborhood because: Other properties in the area are used for short term rentals. 3. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the premises will not be substantially affected by this Special Exception because: The house is at the end of the cul-de-sac on Jordan Ct. DECISION Yes FlNo: The Board has reviewed the requirements of UDO, Section 5.72 as they relate to this Special Exception, and does not find that those criteria prevent the granting of the Special Exception. IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Special Exception Docket No. 19100024 SE is granted,subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board,which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. 24th February20 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. Page 11 of 12 Filename:special exception application&instructions 2019 Rev.01/10/19 (BALLOT SHEET) FINDINGS OF FACT-SPECIAL EXCEPTION CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Carmel, Indiana (Petitioner only fills out first 2 blanks) Docket No. : Jgld E.)O 2‘1 5 Petitioner: Chris Westrick 1. 2. 3. DATED THIS DAY OF , 20 Board Member Page 10 of 12 Filename:special exception application&instructions 2019 rev.12/6/18