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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 06-27-221 Hartman (V) Hartman Garage Variances 6/27/2022 Docket No. PZ-2022-00097 V UDO Section 5.02.B Docket No. PZ-2022-00098 V UDO Section 5.02.B.3 Site location: 121 Shoshone Drive (Newark Subdivision Lots 33 & Pt 32) 4 Hartman STATEMENT OF REQUEST We (Ryan & Laura Hartman) are requesting the following be approved for the proposed accessory structure on our 1-acre lot: 1) An 87.5’ setback from street to allow for the preservation of a 100+ year old tree (Docket No. PZ-2022-00097 V; UDO Section 5.02.B). 2) A 720 sq. ft. ground floor area of the accessory structure (Docket No. PZ-2022-00098 V; UDO Section 5.02.B.3). 5 Hartman STATEMENT OF SUPPORT The requested variances allow for the preservation of a 100+ year old tree. Our neighborhood is unique to Carmel with a key characteristic being beautiful mature trees and wildlife. Secondly, the requested variances will allow for the construction of an accessory building that will enhance the neighborhood by creating visual balance on our 1-acre lot. The proposed accessory building will be a modest 720 sq. ft. The existing house ground floor area is 1,325 sq. ft. The proposed accessory building has been painstakingly designed to match the existing house. The street (north) side of the structure will include windows, roofline, shingles, and siding to match the existing house. It will also be landscaped in the style of the house. We have worked very diligently on the design to ensure that it compliments and is cohesive with our house and aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding neighborhood. We have met with all adjoining property owners independently and have received no objections to the proposed structure. 6 Hartman AERIAL PHOTO with proposed structure 7 Hartman PLOT PLAN 8 Hartman ARCHITECTURAL PLANS Front elevation, view from Shoshone Dr: 9 Hartman 2 Hartman FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No.: PZ-2022-00097 V Petitioner: Ryan & Laura Hartman 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: Constructing the proposed accessory building at an 87.5’ setback from the street (instead of a 95’ setback from the street) still places the building at an acceptable location and allows for the preservation of a 100+ year old tree. 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substa ntially adverse manner because: The requested variance will allow for the preservation of a 100+ year old tree. Our neighborhood is unique to Carmel with a key characteristic being beautiful mature trees and wildlife. Preserving this tree will only enhance the neighborhood. 3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development to the property will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: It will require the removal of a 100+ year old tree. Such removal will disrupt the aesthetic of the neighborhood and have a negative impact on wildlife. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. ___________________________ 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 _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant. 3 Hartman FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No.: PZ-2022-00098 V Petitioner: Ryan & Laura Hartman 2. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The proposed accessory building will add a modest 720 sq. ft. structure to the 1-acre property. It will be constructed by a licensed contractor and has been designed to enhance the existing structure on the property as well as the aesthetic of the growing neighborhood. 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substa ntially adverse manner because: The requested variances will allow for the construction of an accessory building that will enhance the neighborhood by creating visual balance on the 1-acre lot. The proposed accessory building will be a modest 720 sq. ft. The main house ground floor area is 1,325 sq. ft. The proposed accessory building has been painstakingly designed to match the existing house. The street (north) side of the structure will include windows, roofline, shingles, and siding to match the existing house. It will also be landscaped in the style of the house. We have worked very diligently on the design to ensure that it compliments and is cohesive with our house and aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding neighborhood. If anything, the proposed accessory structure will increase the value of the adjacent properties. 3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development to the property will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: It will create a disharmonious aesthetic/disrupt the carefully planned architectural balance of the property as well as significantly reduce the function (of the structure) for the homeowner. The strict application of the terms of the ordinances WILL result in practical difficulties in the use of the accessory building . DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. ___________________________ 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 _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.