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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for Special BZA HO 12-13-22Docket # PZ-2022-00234 V 2049 St. Andrews Circle Driveway Materials Variance Request BZA Hearing Officer Meeting December 13t", 2022 at 5:30 pm Introduction: Blue Door Builders is building a new home for Andy and Melissa LeBlanc at this property in the Crooked Stick Subdivision. This is a high -end custom home that will enhance this wonderful neighborhood with another unique home. It has an east coast vibe from the architecture down to the driveway. Much thought has been put into every decision and material selection to make sure they are not cutting corners or building something that won't last. Statement of Variance Request: We are requesting a variance for the standard driveway materials to allow us to use a mixture of concrete, pavers, and natural stone. This drive will fit into this neighborhood and give it more character and charm. Without this variance we will be restricted to standard concrete since that is what the original plot plan showed from the survey company. This survey was done by the homeowners to place the house on the lot before any driveway materials or landscaping choices were considered. Statement of Support: The design and execution of this home has been intentional, especially regarding the intent to replicate an east coast appearance. If we are restricted to using standard concrete for the' driveway and motor court, it will look more like a production house and less like custom home. The materials and design we have chosen will soften the space and create that east coast feel that will be more aesthetically pleasing and match the architecture choices, whereas a plain slab of concrete will resemble a basketball court in their front yard. We feel this fits into this part of Crooked Stick as well as the other Crooked Stick neighborhoods around the golf course. There are many other homes with this same paver mixture and even a few that have gravel drives. When speaking to the different staff members in imultiple departments it has become apparent there is precedent to allow this request of material change to move forward. There are many examples on St. Andrews Circle as well as St. Andrews Lane'that have these same driveway materials. We have also determined there are many examples of this in the neighborhood that were not made to go through this variance process and received their C of 0 without issue. We ask that you grant this variance so we can make this the home of the LeBlanc's dreams, down to the driveway. By granting this variance it will not have any negative impact on the surrounding properties. Thank you for considering our request. 11/14/22, 6:57 PM 2049 St Andrews Cir - Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/2049+St+Andrews+Cir,+Carmel,+IN+46032/@39.9520655,-86.1950841,172m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x881…1/2 Imagery ©2022 IndianaMap Framework Data, Maxar Technologies, Map data ©2022 50 ft 2049 St Andrews Cir Building Directions Save Nearby Send to phone Share Photos 2049 St Andrews Cir, Carmel, IN 46032 2049 St Andrews Cir Adjoiner Notification Map 036 086 035 034 033 �.. . 032 / 031 022 023 \ 0 025 30 �I 026 / 021 021.001 � / 028 027 020 1 086 1 019 Legend Subject Parcel(s) 001 Parcel Number N Notification Parcel(s) Parcel Boundary Owls= Buffer ,-" ST®EPPELWERTH ALWAYS ON 7965 East 186►h 5►reel, RShM IN 46030.258S phone:317.8495935 fax.317.8495942 is _ 026 229+ 05.4 GAR v m�a-21g 18'X36'POOL tOfi.73 Sp n �2 CoNC 0.f3 ORIV<] I 33,8n 1p�6.73 29A7' `$f 147' 09.9 O1.8 15' S S u O 2.Sa d FA'I Ent Lmn u CIRCLE 99.4 05.4 04.8 06.1 A_ LOT 28 AVito CROOKED STICK ESTATES SECTION TWO INST. #7288 BOOK A PAGES #152-154 ZONING: S1 10' MINIMUM SIDE YARD ` 30' MINIMUM AGGREGATE 20' MINIMUM REAR YARD 357. 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FINDINGS OF FACT SHEE i - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No.: PZ-2022-00234 Petitioner: Steve Stein Blue Door Builders The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: Switching the driveway materials from standard concrete should have no effect on the above list of concerns. It will be a compliment to the neighborhood which has many similar materials already being used. The main portion of the drive is on private property and should not effect the neighbors. 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: By changing the driveway materials to combine concrete next to the house, adding paver boarders and accents, and decorative gravel in between will enhance the overall project and create more curb appeal to this home. 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: If we are held to the strict application of the LIDO we will have a hard time getting this home to look aesthetically pleasing in the front. The front yard motor court will look more like a basketball court than a decorative center piece which will look very out of place and become more of an eyesore than a high end driveway. 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 Z51=UHL I ARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant. Page 7 of 11 File: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Handout 2022 (3) Revised: 01/03/2022 11/23/22, 9:05 AM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle From: cwarner@carmel.in.gov, To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com, Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle Date: Mon, Nov 14, 2022 7:54 am Steve, I spoke with the City Engineer regarding the approach and we will allow the use of pavers in this instance. You'll still need to work through the remaining issues with the Planning and Zoning Department. Sincerely, Caleb Warner Engineering Administrator City of Carmel Engineering Dept. 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2364 www.carmellink.com From: bluedoorbuilder <bluedoorbuilder@aol.com> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 10:57 AM To: Warner, Caleb <cwarner@carmel.in.gov> Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle Thankyoull Steve Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- :. From: Warner, Caleb" < rmef.in.gov> Date: 11/4/22 10:44 AM (GMT-05:00) TO; E,I :reinnrhs!ilr! rn ni.rnm, Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle Thanks for the images. I think we can get approval for a paver approach, especially because there are no walks in this area. I'll discuss with the City Engineer and get back to you. You'll need to work Planning and Zoning on the requirement for paving the driveway. That is outside of our purview. Sincerely, Caleb Warner Engineering Administrator City of Carmel Engineering Dept. 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2364 https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 1/2 11/23/22, 9:09 AM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle From: MHollibaugh@carmel.in.gov, To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com, Cc: Aconn@carmel.in.gov, Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2022 3:54 pm Steve, good afternoon. It was good to talk with you earlier, appreciate your patience with all of us in DOCS while final issues with your project are ironed out. Let me start right in on the issue of parking pavement standards. The zoning ordinance applies equally to residential and business zoned property, including the required paving material of asphalt or concrete. The language is a little 'commercial heavy' but the parking standards for residential are a little less complicated, generally. I am not able to waive that standard and would support a variance of that standard in front of the hearing officer, which is looked at as a minor deviation from the rules. I can't give a 100% guarantee of success but normally, +95% of the time, if it's on the Hearing Officer agenda the hearings go quickly and variances are approved. I spoke with Christine and Adam about issuing a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to allow full move into the house. They are on -board with that after passing final inspection. I would request a brief written assurance about the connection construction underway, if you can perhaps respond with a short description of the construction in the works primarily what the connection will look like and level to which it will blend in and complement the house style, roof style and materials. That would also include the arrangement worked out with Engineering about the driveway apron and if that requires additional approval or can be signed off administratively. Christine and Adam are also on -board with leaving the existing pavement in place to help with construction staging, etc. The full C/O for the house will be issued when the following are completed: 1. Passing final building inspection 2. Granting of variance for driveway pavement 3. Completion of physical connection between main house and accessory building, which of course includes passing final inspection Do—e- 4. Restoration of yard after removal of pavement s 2_0 23 5. Issuance of c/o for pool. -f-k; s _4,, / se 5 2a2-3 There is a high comfort level with staff and me on all the above. If you have additional questions or I can assist further in anyway, please email or call anytime. Sincerely yours, Mike Holllibaugh p. 317 5712422 From: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com <bluedoorbuilder@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2022 3:29 PM To: Hollibaugh, Mike P <MHollibaugh@carmel.in.gov> Subject: 2049 St. Andrews Circle Michael, https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 1 /2 5/3/2021 Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans From: whiteygc@gmail.com, To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com, Subject: Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Date: Sat, Apr 3, 2021 5:55 am Andrew LeBlanc From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 20218:50:40 AM To: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com>; donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>; rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com>; Tom Slama <slamaidi@aol.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Please let this email serve as the Crooked Stick HOA conditional approval for you project at 2049 St. Anderews Circle. Thank you, Brent From: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:50 PM To: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com>, donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>, rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Thanks Brent We will be keeping the large trees on the road and will add a shrub line to block the garage view. Understand and we are willing to make sure we add the needed landscaping Thanks Andy Andrew LeBlanc From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 7:56:11 PM To: whiteygc@gmaii.com <whiteygc@gmail.com>; donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>; rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Andy This looks like it will be a very nice house. Thanks for submitting this to the committee. The HOA Covenants restrict the construction of a street facing garage, however as you know there is significant precedent for this occurring historically. Three years ago when we amended and restated our covenants, it was our goal to try to adhere to the "intent" of the covenants without being overly restrictive preventing projects that actually increase property values and upgrade/update homes, despite being outside the confines of what was written in the covenants. With this said, a compromise that we have made in the cases since the ARC was more formalized, has been to request enhanced landscaping at the street border of the property to help screen street facing garages. This can be bushy trees, shrubbery, etc. that from the street catches your eyes vs. immediately focusing on the garage. https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 1/2 5/3/2021 Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans If this compromise works for you, we are prepared to offer you this conditional approval for your project. Thanks, Brent From: whiteygc@gmail.com <whiteygc@gmail.com> Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:18 PM To: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com>, donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>, rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Gentlemen Please find enclosed the site plan and elevation drawings for our future home. The siding will be cedar shingle. Let me know what other info you need. TY Andrew LeBlanc 516-456-8755 https://mail.aol-com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 2/2 11/13/22, 1:36 PM Thank you, Brent Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans From: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:50 PM To: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com>, donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>, rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Thanks Brent We will be keeping the large trees on the road and will add a shrub line to block the garage view. Understand and we are willing to make sure we add the needed landscaping Thanks Andy Andrew LeBlanc From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 20217:56:11 PM To: whiteygc@gmail.com <whiteygc@gmail.com>; donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>; rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Andy This looks like it will be a very nice house. Thanks for submitting this to the committee. The HOA Covenants restrict the construction of a street facing garage, however as you know there is significant precedent for this occurring historically. Three years ago when we amended and restated our covenants, it was our goal to try to adhere to the "intent" of the covenants without being overly restrictive preventing projects that actually increase property values and upgrade/update homes, despite being outside the confines of what was written in the covenants. With this said, a compromise that we have made in the cases since the ARC was more formalized, has been to request enhanced landscaping at the street border of the property to help screen street facing garages. This can be bushy trees, shrubbery, etc. that from the street catches your eyes vs. immediately focusing on the garage. If this compromise works for you, we are prepared to offer you this conditional approval for your project. Thanks, Brent From: whiteygc@gmail.com <whiteygc@gmail.com> Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:18 PM To: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com>, donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>, rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com> Subject: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Gentlemen Please find enclosed the site plan and elevation drawings for our future home. The siding will be cedar shingle. Let me know what other info you need. TY hops:/lmail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 2/3 11 /13122, 1:36 PM Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans From: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com, To: mcgheekathy@hotmail.com, Subject: Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Date: Thu, Sep 22, 2022 7:17 pm Please see below for a second time. Not sure why they think the HOA would change their minds mid build! -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com <bluedoorbuilder@aol.com> Sent: Thu, Sep 22, 2022 3:58 pm Subject: Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Get Outlook for iOS From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:51 PM To: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Please let this email serve as "re -confirmation" of the Crooked Stick HOA's approval to the project plans (including a pool) that were originally approved on April 1, 2021 for 2049 St. Andrews Circle, Carmel. Thank you, Brent Claymon From: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:24 PM To: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Subject: Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Get Outlook for iOS From: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 3:44 PM To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com <bluedoorbuilder@aol.com> Subject: Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Get Outlook for iOS From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 8:50:40 AM To: Andrew LeBlanc <whiteygc@gmail.com>; donrdunbar@gmail.com <donrdunbar@gmail.com>; rhovde@hovdelaw.com <rhovde@hovdelaw.com>; Tom Slama <slamaidi@aol.com> Subject: Re: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans Please let this email serve as the Crooked Stick HOA conditional approval for you project at 2049 St. Anderews Circle. hops://mail.aol.com/webmaii-std/en-us/PrintMessage 1/3 11/13/22, 1:36 PM Andrew LeBlanc 516-456-8755 Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage 3/3