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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Hearing Officer Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 27, 2020 Meeting
Location: Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms,2"d Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Hearing Officer: Mr. Leo Dierckman
Staff Present: Angie Conn, Planning Administrator
Nathan Chavez,Sign Administrator
Joe Shestak,Administrative Assistant
Legal Counsel: John Molitor
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Public Hearings:
TABLED TO FEB. 24-Black Orchid Barber Lounge Sign.
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Doeket No.19120005 V 116 'Street Centre PUD Sections tenant allowed 2
th St ...d ed Planned Unit Development Ordinance 7 484 05.
TABLED TO FEB. 24- (V) The Overlook at the Legacy,Lot 23.
2. Docket No. 19120009 V r egacy P SeetionWxhibit 8 Ntlin.25' front setback red for
3. Docket No. 19 4010 V Legac P��Sectien5 h-ibit 8 '
required, 5' requested.The site is located at 7227 Delmont Dr. and is zoned Legacy PUD Ordinance Z 501 07.
(V) Copper Run Subdivision,Masonry Requirements.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
4. Docket No. 19120011 V Copperleaf PUD, Section 4.3,Exhibit C.12.0 5 homes with less than 50%
masonry allowed, 10 requested. The site is located at approximately 13026 Copper Run Blvd. It is zoned
PUD/Planned Unit Development Ordinance Z-631-18. Filed by Tim Ochs and Devin Brown of Ice Miller LLP,
on behalf of Pulte Homes of Indiana.
Petitioner: Tim Ochs, Ice Miller:
• Having gone through the entire process in terms of the development of the PUD, it's important to note the
variances here are consistent to the spirit of the architectural standards
• We have 22 of the 28 lots under construction
• The average home sale prices has exceeded what was presented to the Plan Commission and City Council
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• We would want a copy of the recorded commitments within 30 days of when this variance is granted
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• - Staff recommends positive consideration of the variance request
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman: I have reviewed the info packet and department report and will approve this
Approved 1-0
(V)Allied Solutions East Wall Sign.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
5. Docket No. 19120012 V UDO Article 5.39,SI-01.H Wall signs cannot be placed over
architectural elements of building,East wall sign to cover three architectural columns/features.
The site is located at 350 Veterans Way, in Midtown Carmel Block 1 and is zoned Midtown Cannel PUD/Planned
Unit Development Ordinance Z-599-15. Filed by Christina Bruno of Bose McKinney&Evans LLP.
Petitioner: Alex Intermill,Bose McKinney&Evans:
• The proposed sign is a similar sign that was placed on the western façade. We were approved by the BZA for the
sign on the western wall.
• It's a 5 story building,which requires a large sign. The height of the sign complies, but not the width of the sign.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Nathan Chavez, Sign Administrator:
• Staff recommends approval of the variance request
• The architecture elements limits the size of the sign
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman: I have reviewed the info packet and department report and will approve this
Approved 1-0
(V)Horner Carriage House Garage.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
6. Docket No. 19110012 V UDO section 5.02.B.3 Accessory Structure Ground Floor Area,Max.24'
x 30' allowed,24' x 40' requested,. The site is located at 621 1"Ave NW and is zoned R2/Residence and Old
Town Overlay Zone,Character Subarea.Filed by Jeffery Horner, owner.
Petitioner: Jeffery Horner,Homeowner:
• I have nothing else to add to what is already listed in my informational packet
Public Comments:
Judy Bowman, Old Grace Lane: Are they going to tear down the existing house?
Rebuttal to Public Comments: Jeffery Horner:
• A 24' x 40' garage with additional living space above the garage will be constructed behind the existing house.
The current house will remain as is.
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• There's a few outstanding requests from the Engineering Department and those can be addressed through the
building permits process
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman: I've read the info packet and department report and have nothing else to add.
Approved 1-0
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(V) Caliber Collision Signage.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
7. Docket No. 19100021 V UDO Section 5.39 1 sign allowed,2 requested. The site is located at
503 W. Carmel Dr. (former Abra Auto Body&Glass and Hubler Express Collision site). It is zoned 11/Industrial.
Filed by Linda Thompson of Cree Industrial Arts.
Petitioner: Linda Thompson, Cree Industrial Arts:
• The actual business is really far behind from the road, and it's imperative to have both signs
Allison Mather, Caliber Collision
• Having one sign or the other, it would still be difficult to find us. We will be adding a nicer monumental sign.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Nathan Chavez, Sign Administrator:
• There are few outstanding comments that can be taken care during the sign permitting process
• Staff recommends approval of the variance request because the building is setback so far back
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman: I have reviewed the info packet and department report and have nothing else to add
Approved 1-0
(V) Gramercy West,Roof Slope.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
8. Docket No. 19120003 V PUD Ordinance Z-630-18,Exhibit D,Section 2.F.1 Min.6:12 roof slope
allowed,4:12 requested for Lot B/F Townhomes(Area B/F Lots). The site is located at approximately 513 E.
City Center Dr. and is zoned Gramercy Planned Unit Development. Filed by Ed Freeman of David Weekley
Homes.
Petitioner: Ed Freeman, David Weekley Homes:
• I have nothing else to add to what has already been provided in my info packet
Public Comments:
Karen Carter,Carmel resident: What is being built? Can I see the current plans?
Rebuttal to Public Comments: Ed Freeman:
• Presented a copy of the overall site plan to Ms. Carter
• There are 3 different townhome building styles, Federal, Georgian, and Greek Revival architecture styles within
the Gramercy PUD
• The Federal architectural style lower roof pitch does not allow us to meet the 6:12 roof slope. The Federal style is
the only styled townhome that will have the 4:12 roof pitch. Presents an example of a 4:12 roof slope.
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• Staff recommends positive consideration of the variance request
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman: I have reviewed the info packet and department report and have nothing else to add
Approved 1-0
TABLED TO FEB.24-(SE)Westrick Short Term Residential Rental.
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