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CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No.: PZ-2002-00232 V
Petitioner: Philip Ennis, P.J.E. Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
The newly built home, to be resided in by the Panda Family, will be improved upon with the implementation of the proposed
outdoor entertaining space. The pool and hardscapes will be confined to the owners' backyard and is not anticipated to
pose a health or safety concern. The surrounding properties will only be positively affected by the proposed development,
as it will enable the Panda Family to foster neighbor relationships as the community continues to expand.
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 proposed variance will allow the construction of a home that fits well within the surrounding properties,with an in-ground
swimming pool and surrounding hardscapes in the rear yard, thereby enhancing the property value as well as the value of
adjacent properties. The proposed outdoor living space was designed and will be built by P.J.E. Lawn Care& Landscaping,
a company that has improved the outdoor spaces of numerous homes in the Central Indiana area, specifically in City of
Carmel.
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:
Strict application of the 35% lot coverage maximum limits the homeowners on how they can use their property as their home
essentially takes up the entire percentage of current allowed coverage. Strict application would only serve to thwart an
otherwise allowable use and enjoyment of the property and any further development of the property.
DECISION
IT,IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No.
Z-2L02.1 - 00 231 1/ 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 28 day of 1"OV. , 20 02 .
HEARING OFFIC R, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
SECRETARY, rmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.