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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | HEARING OFFICER MEETING
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021
(V) Rudolph Fence Height Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
6. Docket No. PZ-2021-00203 V UDO section 5.09.C Max. 6’ side yard fence height allowed,
7’ requested. The site is located at 10748 Royal Dr. (Queen’s Manor Subdivision Lot 13). It is zoned
S1/Residence. Filed by John Rudolph, owner.
General Info & Analysis:
The Petitioner seeks approval for a lattice 1-ft tall fence topper on top of his existing 6-ft tall side privacy fence.
The proposed fence will be 7-ft tall, when the maximum allowed height by the zoning ordinance is 6-ft. This is
a variance of 1 foot. Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request.
The fence cannot be seen from the street. And, the property owner and the neighbor will both benefit from the
added fence height.
The Petitioner addressed all a few planning/zoning review comments, listed below. The Planning Dept.
supports the variance request, as long as the remaining review comments are addressed.
a) The mailings/notices to the neighbors should be done by first class mail with Certificate of Mailing (not
Certified Mail). Please provide us with the certificates for the file.
b) Please provide the filled out Notice of the Public Hearing form/template (found in application).
c) Please provide a copy of your Homeowners Association (HOA) approval.
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 Docket No. PZ-2021-00203
V, and with adoption of the findings of fact submitted by the Petitioner.