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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | HEARING OFFICER MEETING
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
(V) Garlin Sunroom Setback Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
2. Docket No. PZ-2021-00059 V UDO Section 2.08 20-ft rear building setback required, 14’
requested. The site is located at 1100 Arlington Ct. (Lexington Farms Subdivision Lot 260). It is zoned
R1/Residence. Filed by Rick Garlin, owner.
General Info & Analysis:
The Petitioner seeks approval to enclose the existing open-air patio deck and create a sunroom building addition
onto the rear of the house, which will overlook the neighborhood detention pond. The minimum building
setback allowed from the rear property line is 20-ft, and the Petitioner seeks approval for 14-ft. This is a
variance of 6 feet or a 30% decrease. Please see the Petitioner’s informational packet for more detail on the
variance request.
There is also a 15-ft wide Legal Drain Easement that runs along the rear of the lot. The proposed sunroom
building addition will also encroach 1 foot into that easement. Consent to Encroach approval will be needed
from the Hamilton County Drainage Board (administered through the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office).
The Lexington Farms homeowner’s association (HOA) has approved the project.
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 PZ-2021-00059 V, with the
condition of Consent to Encroach approval.