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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | HEARING OFFICER MEETING
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
(V) Griffith Garage Size Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
6. Docket No. PZ-2021-00097 V UDO Section 5.02.B.3 Maximum 24’ x 30’ detached garage
allowed, 28’ x 40’ requested. The site is located at 10980 Beechwood Dr. W. (Lady Hamilton Estates
Subdivision Lots 10 & part of 9). It is zoned R1/Residence. Filed by Marc Griffith, owner.
General Info & Analysis:
The Petitioner seeks approval construct a 28’ x 40’ detached accessory building (1,120 sq. ft), when a maximum
of 24’ x 30’ is allowed (720 sq. ft.). The proposed garage will meet all other development standards required
such as building setbacks, building height, etc. The garage is part of a proposed backyard renovation project that
also includes landscaping, a swimming pool, patio, and more. Please see the Petitioner’s informational
packet for more detail on the variance request.
The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO Section 5.02.B.3) requires the following for maximum ground floor
area for an accessory building:
a. The combined square footage of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building
shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building.
b. A detached garage, which is the only Accessory Building on the lot, may equal the maximum dimensions
of twenty-four (24) by thirty (30) feet provided that the Ground Floor Area of the garage is less than or equal
to the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building.
This is a proposed ground floor area increase of 400 sq. ft, or 55 % increase.
The proposed garage will be around 16-ft tall and have a sloped roof. Some transom windows will face south.
No windows will face the neighbor to the north. It will have enough space for two cars, lawn equipment, etc.,
and it will have a small mezzanine above. It will be slightly modern in design but will still complement the
existing house and tie in with colors and materials.
Regarding minimizing construction impact to the neighbor’s trees’ roots, the garage footing will be around 26’
from the closest tree trunk, which is greater than the requested 17’5” distance by the City Forester. The site plan
has also been updated to show that distance and to also note that a tree protection barrier/fencing will be
installed prior to construction.
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 (DOCS) recommends positive consideration of PZ-2021-00097 V.