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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 2020
(V) Schoeff Residence, Fence Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
1. Docket No. PZ-2020-00114 V UDO Section 5.09.B Fences in front yard can only be 42”
tall and must have at least 25% visibility through, 6’ privacy fence requested. The site is zoned
R2/Residence. It is located at 14 Beechmont Dr. Filed by Donald D. Schoeff, Jr., owner.
General Info & Analysis:
The Petitioner’s parcel is a corner lot with two front yards. Fences in the front yard cannot be taller than 42
inches (3.5 feet). The front yard areas on this lot are the grassy areas that lie between the street and a 35-ft
minimum building setback line. The fence would have to be setback at least 35-ft from the street right of way
in order to be allowed to be 6-ft tall out right. The Petitioner seeks variance approval to place a 6-ft tall wooden
privacy fence in the front yard. This is a variance of 2.5 feet. Please see the Petitioner’s informational packet
for more detail on the variance request.
The fence ordinance (UDO section 5.09.B) requires the following:
B. Fences in Front Yards. The following shall apply to all residentially zoned lots or tracts, except those larger
than three acres:
1. Maximum Height: Fences located within any required Front Yard shall not exceed 42” in height, except as
otherwise noted in Sections 5.09(B)(4-6) for fences on corner lots or along certain street classifications.
2. Fence Type: Fences located in Front Yards are not intended for privacy. At least 25% of its area shall be
open to allow visibility through the fence. Such open spaces shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the
fence area, except where solid stone or brick walls are permitted. Examples include wrought iron or picket.
3. Front Setback: Fences and walls may be constructed on the Front Lot Line but shall be set back at least 1-ft
from any sidewalk or multi-use path…
The Petitioner addressed all the planning/zoning review comments, and the Planning Dept. supports this
variance request with condition of planting Big Blue Liriope perennial plants in the area between the fence
and the Main Street sidewalk (still leaving existing yard grass, too, but having a planting area that hugs the
fence panels base).
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 PZ-2020-00114 V with the condition
of landscaping listed above.