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Memorandum
To: Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission. City of Carmel Indiana
From: Marc Griffith – Property Owner and Variance Applicant
Date: 6/17/21
Re: Griffith Garage Project Docket: PZ-2021-00097 V
To the Members of the Carmel Clay Board of Zoning Appeals,
Thank you for the opportunity to present this variance request for a project located in the Lady Hamilton Estates
subdivision on the south side of Carmel. The variance request has come about in the efforts to design and
hopefully build a detached garage at my residence. When determining the desired use and size of the structure
we referenced the City of Carmel’s garage guidelines and Unified Development Ordinance (502.B.3.b) and saw
that the intended design would exceed the maximum size stated in the UDO. The purpose of building a detached
garage is to allow the parking and covered storage of our vehicles, lawn equipment, and outdoor activity gear.
The house at the property was built in the 60’s and the attached garage cannot accommodate the size of
modern SUVs and trucks. We feel that due to the size (~0.8 acres) and location of the property, the structure will
not overwhelm the existing residence or property. We feel the desired design will compliment the existing
house and the character of the structures in the neighborhood.
Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marc Griffith
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Memorandum
To: Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission. City of Carmel Indiana
From: Marc Griffith – Property Owner and Variance Applicant
Date: 6/17/21
Re: Statement of Variance Docket: PZ-2021-00097 V
To the Members of the Carmel Clay Board of Zoning Appeals,
This variance request is to request permission to exceed the Maximum ground floor area for a detached garage
as identified in UDO – Accessory Building and Use Standards - 5.02 B.3.B as 24’X30’. Desired garage dimension
will be 28’X40’. This variance will allow the user to park a large SUV and Truck in the garage and have additional
room for lawn equipment and outdoor activity gear (bicycles, kayaks, etc).
Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marc Griffith
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Memorandum
To: Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission. City of Carmel Indiana
From: Marc Griffith – Property Owner and Variance Applicant
Date: 6/17/21
Re: Statement of Support Docket: PZ-2021-00097 V
To the Members of the Carmel Clay Board of Zoning Appeals,
As alluded to or stated in previous memos such as the statement of variance and the introduction memo, the
reasoning behind the request for exceeding the maximum area for the detached garage is due to the storage of
modern trucks and suvs. The existing home was built in the 60’s and new trucks and suvs will not physically fit in
the attached garage. In order to park a car in the garage, everyone, including our small children have to get out
of the vehicle and I have to back in so that the passenger side is 2” off of the wall. It is almost impossible to park
two small cars in the garage. The appearance of the proposed garage from the street will not appear to be in
excess of what is dictated in the code; however, the depth will allow the parking of large vehicles and lawn
equipment inside. The proposed garage will maintain or improve the character of the existing home and
neighborhood. The property is approximately 0.8 acres and the proposed lot coverage would be increased to
only 25% of the 35% allowable. The structures will not overwhelm the property.
Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.
Sincerely,
Marc Griffith
Hamilton County, Indiana
Address Points
Parcels
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0 0.03 0.050.01 km
1:960
Author: Hamilton County
Hamilton County compiled this map. Although strict accuracy standards have been employed, Hamilton County does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims any and all liability resulting from any error or omission.
SWIMMING POOL
(16'x32') WITH
AUTOMATIC
SAFETY COVER
POOL
EQUIPMENT
PAD
(4'X8')
DETACHED GARAGE
(28'X40')
CONCRETE POOL GARDEN
TERRACE
EXISTING RESIDENCE
39'-112"
113'-712"
71'-212"
66'-612"
124'-1012"fltr.htr.uvpump
FIRE PIT
EXISTING FENCE
26'-5"
4'-2"4'-2"4'-1012"
5'-012"
4'-0"14'-612"
EXISTING CONCRETE TERRACE
SAW-CUT AND REMOVE AT
LIMIT LINES 6280 N. Shadeland Avenue, Suite AIndianapolis, IN 46220Phone: (317) 598-6647 | www.theveridusgroup.comPROJECT NUMBER
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ISSUE DATE: 6.16.2021
DRAWN BY
REVISIONS
NO.
SGSPROJECT Griffith ResidenceDRAWING NUMBER
DRAWING TITLE
CHECKED BY
SGS
DATE DESCRIPTION10980 Beechwood Dr. WestCarmel, IndianaCERTIFIED BY
APPROVAL PENDINGNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSITE PLAN
L-100
0'20'40'
SCALE: 1"=20'
A.---
B.---
C.---
KEYNOTES
POOL SITE PLAN
SCALE:1 "=20'- 0"
DEMOLITION PLAN
SCALE:1
8 "=1'- 0"
PROP
E
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L
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10 FT.
S
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B
A
C
K
10 FT. SETBACK20 FT. SETBACK20 FT. SETBACKPROPERTY LINE
R.O.W.BEECHWOOD DRIVER.O.W.D&U EASEMENTD&U EASEMENTLOT COVERAGE TABLE
DESCRIPTION AC.SQ. FT.
PARCEL .85 36,900 SF
TOTAL IMPERVIOUS 8,959 SF
TOTAL PERVIOUS 27,941 SF
LOT COVERAGE 24%
SWIMMING POOL
(16'X32')
WITH AUTO-SAFETY
COVER
28'-0"
3'-6"
6"
2'-512"
23'-01
2"
2'-61
2"
40'-0"23'-4"
(42") P.I.P CONCRETE SLAB STEPPERS
(10'X10') OVERHEAD DOOR(S)
CONCRETE DRIVE
POOL GARDEN TERRACE
SAND MATRIX CONCRETE FINISH
IPE SCREEN PANEL (7'-0"x16'-0")
POOL EQUIPMENT PAD
SEATING / DINING OR
FIRE PIT TERRACE
TRASH ENCLOSURE
IPE OR FINISH TO MATCH
32'-0"
11'-10"
4'-0"
8'-0"
16'-0"7'-4"
IPE SCREEN PANEL (7'-0"x16'-0")
SUNNING TERRACE
4'-0"
19'-6"
15'-8"
EXISTING SAUCER MAGNOLIA
& APPROX. CANOPY
TRASH RECEP.fltr.htr.uvpump
FIRE PIT AND SEATING
DECORATIVE CONCRETE BAND
TROWEL OR OTHER FINISH
26'-5"
PROPE
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T
Y
L
I
N
E
EXISTING SAUCER MAGNOLIA
& APPROX. CANOPY
EVERGREEN TREE BUFFER PLANTING
TURF LAWN PANELfltr.htr.uvpump 6280 N. Shadeland Avenue, Suite AIndianapolis, IN 46220Phone: (317) 598-6647 | www.theveridusgroup.comPROJECT NUMBER
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ISSUE DATE: 6.16.2021
DRAWN BY
REVISIONS
NO.
SGSPROJECT Griffith ResidenceDRAWING NUMBER
DRAWING TITLE
CHECKED BY
SGS
DATE DESCRIPTION10980 Beechwood Dr. WestCarmel, IndianaCERTIFIED BY
APPROVAL PENDINGNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONLANDSCAPE
PLAN
L-200
0'8'16'
SCALE: 1/8"=1'
A.---
B.---
C.---
KEYNOTES
POOL TERRACE PLAN
SCALE: 1
8 "=1'-0"
POOL TERRACE GARDEN PLAN
SCALE: 1
8 "=1'-0"
6280 N. Shadeland Avenue, Suite AIndianapolis, IN 46220Phone: (317) 598-6647 | www.theveridusgroup.comPROJECT NUMBER
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ISSUE DATE: 5.24.2021
DRAWN BY
REVISIONS
NO.
SGSPROJECT Griffith ResidenceDRAWING NUMBER
DRAWING TITLE
CHECKED BY
SGS
DATE DESCRIPTION10980 Beechwood Dr. WestCarmel, IndianaCERTIFIED BY
APPROVAL PENDINGNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION40'-0"
28'-0"
3'-6"
9'-0"
3'-0"
9'-0"
3'-6"
4'-7 1/4"3'-4"24'-1 5/8"3'-4"4'-7 1/4"
12'-0"
9'-0"
14'-6"3'-6"20'-10"
5'-10"
MEZANINE ABOVE
MEZZANINE (2X10" JOIST 16" O.C.)
16" TJI RAFTERS (16"
O
.
C
.
)
28'-0"
3'-0 1/8"
1'-1 5/8"
3'-6"8'-9"3'-3"8'-9"3'-6"
8'-10 1/2"
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER
ICE& WATER SHIELD & 58" ROOF SHTG.
16" P.C. 560 TJI ROOF RAFTERS, (16" O.C.)
TRIPLE 2x12" WINDOW HEADER
METAL FASCIA
METAL FLASHING
METAL SOFFIT OVER 12 " PLYWOOD
CONTINUOUS VENT
(28"x64") FIXED WINDOWS
LP SMART PANEL, SMOOTH FINISH SIDING
2X10" MEZZANINE FLOOR FRAMING
REINFORCED HEADER AS REQUIRED
LP SMART TRIM 1X4" DOOR TRIM BRD.
HOUSE WRAP WEATHER BARRIER
OVER 12 " PLYWOOD SHTG.
POURED IN PLACE (8") CONCRETE WALL
MAN DOOR JAMB TRIM BRD
6" REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB
8" POURED CONCRETE WALL
(#4 REINFORCING)
CONTINUOUS 4000 PSI CONC. FOOTING
REINFORCED WITH 2 CONTINUOUS #5 BAR
34 " T&G SUB-FLOOR
1'-0"
2'-6"
15'-8"
6'-8"
1'-4 3/4"
4'-4 3/4"
2'-4"
4"
58 " PLYWOOD ROOF SHTG.
TJI ROOF RAFTERS 2x6" DBL TOP PLATE
2x12" WINDOW HDR.
4'-8"1'-0"4'-8"2'-4"
1'-2 1/2"
7'-2 1/2"
6'-6"
11'-9 1/2"
28'-0"
1'-1 1/2"
3'-0"
16'-0"
(2X6") SILL & WALL
FRAMING
05
SIMPSON HURRICANE STRAPS
O.H. DOOR TRACK ABOVE (TYP.)
HIGH CLEARANCE O.H.
DOOR TRACK (TYP.)
O.H. DOOR ROUGH
OPNG. (TYP.)
06
RECESSED STEM WALL @ DOOR SILL
(2X6") STUD (16") O.C.
9'-6"
2'-2"
9'-10"
FLOOR PLAN SECTIONS
& ELEVATIONS
A-100
VERTICAL SIDING AND TRIM
(SEE SECTION)
FORMED CONCRETE WALL
VERTICAL SIDING AND TRIM
(SEE SECTION)
FORMED CONCRETE WALL
FIXED WINDOWS
Page 10 of 12 Filename: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Application & Instructions 2021 Revised 2/25/2021
BALLOT SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner to fill out 1st two blanks only)
Docket No.: __PZ-2021_00097 V_____________________________
Petitioner: __Marc Griffith _________________________________
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DATED THIS ________________ DAY OF ______________________________________, 20 ___________.
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Board Member
Page 11 of 12 Filename: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Application & Instructions 2021 Revised 2/25/2021
FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner to fill out 1-3 + first two blanks)
Docket No.: ___PZ-2021-00097 V______________________________
Petitioner: ___Marc Griffith__________________________________
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of
the community because:
_The variance is for an accessory structure on private property and will have no impact on public health, safety,
__morals and general welfare of the community._______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner because:
___The use and value of the area adjacent to the property will not be negatively affected.______________
___Improvements to subject property may further beautify and add value to the subject property and_____
___surrounding areas.___________________________________________________________________
3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development to the property will result in practical difficulties
in the use of the property because:
___Due to the age of the home on the property, modern trucks and suvs cannot be stored in the existing__
___attached garage. This forces the property owner to park valuable vehicles in the driveway___________
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DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance
Docket No. _PZ-2021-00097 V___________ is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board,
which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
HEARING OFFICER, 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.