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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
March 27,2006
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12h. Appeal- Little Farms, Lot 16pt
The applicant seeks an appeal of the Board's decision, in order to have 2 lots, each less than 8,000 sq ft
each. Docket No. 05120005 A ZO Chapter 9.04.02.D minimum lot size
The site is located at 10506 Combs Ave and is zoned R-3/Residence within the Home Place Overlay.
Filed by Shahpor Shahbahrami.
General Info:
The petitioner seeks to
appeal the decision of the
Board; the original decision
of the Board was to deny
the petitioner's request to
split one lot into 2 lots that
were each less than 8,000
sq ft in area. The petitioner
proposed to construct a 2-
unit, 2 story brick town
home on one of the small
lots.
Analysis:
The area is seeing the
beginning of higher density redevelopment. Just one block south and 1 block east of the site, 3 lots
were re-platted to create 9 lots so that duplexes could be built at 104th and Ethel. The petitioner is
proposing to construct a 2-unit, 2-story town home. If Board's original denial decision is reversed, the
petitioner will still have to go through the platting process to split his lot in two, creating a Primary Plat
which will have to be approved by the Plan Commission and then recording a Secondary Plat which
will have to be approved by the Planning/Zoning Dept.
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Findings of Fact for the Appeal
1.) The petitioner has followed the Appeals Procedure.
2.) The petitioner is appealing the denial decision of the BZA regarding minimum lot size.
3.) The petitioner wants to split his lot into two lots, thus resulting in each lot being less than 8,000
sq ft in area, as required by the R-3 district.
4.) The petitioner has drawn up a potential town home site plan for the lot, if it is allowed to be
less then 8000 sq ft.
5.) The Board's decision should be reversed if the petitioner provides neighbor support, an
acceptable site plan and building elevation.
6.) The petitioner proposes to begin work if the variance is granted and the Plat is approved.
Recommendation:
The department recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 05120005 A, with the
understanding that the division of the lot must be approved by the Plan Commission as a Primary Plat
Amendment and then approved administratively as a secondary plat (final plat).