HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner to fill out 1-3 + first two blanks)
Docket No.: PZ-2022-00249 V & PZ-2022-00250 V
Petitioner Zachary and Nicole Samson
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
The pool and decking for the pool is installed in the rear yard of our home and the drainage and utilities are not
impeded by the installation of the concrete decking. Additionally, the drainage from my property and grading from
the construction is being done in a manner that improves the current drainage for both of my neighbors on the left
and right side of my yard. While the current lot coverage exceeds the 35%, 600 Square feet of this coverage is the
pool and spa. The concrete decking that was added is approximately 1200 Square feet of space for entertaining
and use of the pool and spa.
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 area is still accessible and unchanged from its previous use. There is approximately 8' to the rear fence for
accessibility which is large enough for most heavy machinery to operate if necessary.
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.
The area of useable square footage for entertaining and enjoying the pool/spa is enough for my family of 4 and a
couple house guests to be able to enjoy use and access to the pool without tracking dirt and debris from the yard
There is approximately 1200 square feet of space useable for entertainment. There are plans in the future of
installing an outdoor kitchen for outdoor entertaining which will take 300 square feet of that 1200 square feet away
from entertaining.
DECISION
IT IS HEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No.
Qz- 2-oo qq-,ico V 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 62_3 day of v a4 ' , 20 5 •
MEARIN OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
SECR 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 Revised:01/03/2022