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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: 06020009-V
Petitioner: Buckingham Properties, Inc., its successors and assigns
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE (Ballot Sheet)
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DATED this 27th day of February, 2006.
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EXHIBIT "C"
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.:06020009- V
Petitioner: Buckingham Properties, Inc., its successors and assigns
FINDINGSOFFACT-DEVELOPMENTALSTANDARDSV~CE
1. The approval of this Variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the community because:
An existing mature tree buffer area currently exists on the school property. which is east
of and adjacent to the Arden Townhome site. This existing mature tree buffer area shall
serve as an appropriate screen and buffer between the two (2) properties.
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:
An existing mature tree buffer area currently exists on the school property. which is east
of and adjacent to the Arden Townhome site. This existing mature tree buffer area shall
serve as an appropriate screen and buffer between the two (2) properties. Further.
granting the variance reQuest will not have an adverse impact on the use and value of the
area adjacent to the subject property.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in
practical difficulties in the use of the property because:
Absent approval of the Development Standards Variance ReQuest relating to the
perimeter planting and buffer yard reQuirements. Buckingham will be prevented from
developing the site pursuant to the pending ADLS/DP Application which is on file with
the Plan Commission. Further. Buckingham has preserved other substantial tree areas
within its property boundaries and the existing mature tree buffer area on the school
property shall serve as an effective and appropriate screen between the two (2) properties.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE, the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that
Developmental Standards Variance Docket No. 06020009-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 27'" day OfFe~06.
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Hearing cer, Carmel Board of Zomng Appeals
SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
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