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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
(V) Meier Residence, Lot Cover Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a new swimming pool:
4. Docket No. PZ-2020-00070 V Silvara PUD Ordinance Z-553-11 Section 6.1 Maximum 35% lot
cover allowed, 37% proposed. The site is located at 1157 Westvale Dr. and is zoned PUD/Planned Unit
Development (Lot 294 in Jackson’s Grant on Williams Creek Subdivision). Filed by Sara Zaring of Mud
Slingers Pool & Patio, on behalf of Mark A & Tabitha Meier, owners.
General Info:
The Petitioner seeks approval to install a 10’ x 20’ swimming pool that will cause the lot coverage to increase
by 2% over the allowed 35% maximum. The property is located at the end of a cul -de-sac, and open space
common area is located along the south and east sides of the lot where the Petitioner would like to locate the
pool. This is the only variance needed. Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the
variance request.
Analysis:
The swimming pool will be located near the southeast corner of the lot, away from all surrounding neighbors. It
will not have an excessive deck area; there is already a patio located off the rear of the house.
The swimming pool reviewed approval from the Homeowners Association.
The 2% increase in lot coverage is negligible. The Carmel Engineering Dept. will not have any issues with this,
as it relates to stormwater management for the neighborhood.
The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments, and the Planning Dept. supports this
variance request.
Petitioner’s Findings of Fact:
Please refer to the petitioner’s Findings of Facts included in their info packet.
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. PZ-2020-00070 V.