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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER: DEPARTMENT REPORT March 27, 2006 1 d. Eden Estates, Sec 2, lot 59 pt - Russell Property The applicant seeks the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06010012 V ZO Chapter 7.04.03.B side yard setback The site is located at 3508 E Carmel Drive and is zoned R-l/Residence. Filed by C. Joseph & Elizabeth G. Russell. General Info: The petitioner seeks variance approval to construct an attached garage to the home, which will encroach into the 10- ft side yard setback. The proposed garage will be approximately 5 ft from the property line. Analysis: The existing attached garage is on the west side of the home. The lot is a triangular shape. Just north and east of the home is a 30-ft wide ditch/drainage easement, on which a structure cannot be placed. This ditch limits the placement of an accessory structure. It will be important to get a statement & viewpoint of the neighbor to the west, since the proposed garage will be so close to the shared property line. The neighbor's home, to the west, has its garage on the east side of the home. Findings of Fact: garage side yard setback 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: the garage will be placed in a manner to complement the principal structure's architecture and layout. The variance request is for a 5 ft reduction. 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: the garage will be placed in a manner to complement the principal structure's architecture and layout. The variance request is for a 5 ft reduction. 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: the lot has a rare triangular shape with a 30-ft drainage ditch running through it, hence limiting the placement of an accessory structure. The petitioner may not be able to place the garage anywhere else on the site that is practical. Recommendation: The department recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 06010002 V.