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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS | HEARING OFFICER MEETING
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021
(V) Doniela Fence Height Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
8. Docket No. PZ-2021-00210 V UDO section 5.09.B Maximum 42” front yard fence height
allowed, 60” requested. The site is located at 11590 Ditch Road (Lot 60 in Crooked Stick Estates). It is
zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Dave Coots of Coots, Henke & Wheeler on behalf of Andrius Doniela,
owner.
General Info & Analysis:
The Petitioner seeks approval to install a 60-inch-tall fence in the front yard, when the maximum height allowed
by the zoning ordinance is 42 inches. This is an increase of 18 inches, or a 43% increase. Please see the
Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request.
The fence will be a wrought iron like decorative fence.
The fence will be installed along the east property line. The distance proposed between the fence and the
multiuse path is 5 feet.
The Petitioner also has approval from the HOA (Homeowners Association).
The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments. The Planning Dept. supports the variance
request.
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-2021-00210
V, and with adoption of the findings of fact submitted by the Petitioner.