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Variance of Development Standards
Section 1.07, Carmel Unified Development Ordinance
Compliance: Transportation Plan; Monetary Commitment In-lieu-of Compliance
The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community because: the redevelopment of the subject real estate
represents a continuation of the extremely successful development and redevelopment of the
Main Street commercial corridor as a safe and special urban space and focal point in the city.
These standards are incompatible with the approved redevelopment at this location (DP/ADLS).
The redevelopment project is supported by and meets the intent of other adopted land use policy.
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 current redevelopment of the real
estate was designed in consideration of adopted public plans and policy documents, and site
design supports the goals of the adopted documents and achieves the urban form that is
encouraged and has come to be expected on Main Street.
The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property
will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: development plans
(DP/ADLS) have been approved for the urban design that is encouraged, has come to be
expected on Main Street and is currently under construction, and these standards are
incompatible with the approved land use policy and redevelopment plans.
Findings of Fact
Variance of Development Standards
Section 2.36, Carmel Unified Development Ordinance
C2: Maximum Lot Coverage
The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community because: the redevelopment of the subject real estate
represents a continuation of the extremely successful development and redevelopment of the
Main Street commercial corridor as a safe and special urban space and focal point in the city.
These standards are incompatible with the approved redevelopment at this location (DP/ADLS).
The redevelopment project is supported by and meets the intent of other adopted land use policy.
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 current redevelopment of the real
estate was designed in consideration of adopted public plans and policy documents, and site
design supports the goals of the adopted documents and achieves the urban form that is
encouraged and has come to be expected on Main Street.
The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property
will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: development plans
(DP/ADLS) have been approved for the urban design that is encouraged, has come to be
expected on Main Street and is currently under construction, and these standards are
incompatible with the approved land use policy and redevelopment plans.
Findings of Fact
Variance of Development Standards
Section 5.21, Carmel Unified Development Ordinance
C2 Landscaping Standards: Street Trees
The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community because: the redevelopment of the subject real estate
represents a continuation of the extremely successful development and redevelopment of the
Main Street commercial corridor as a safe and special urban space and focal point in the city.
These standards are incompatible with the approved redevelopment at this location (DP/ADLS).
The redevelopment project is supported by and meets the intent of other adopted land use policy.
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 current redevelopment of the real
estate was designed in consideration of adopted public plans and policy documents, and site
design supports the goals of the adopted documents and achieves the urban form that is
encouraged and has come to be expected on Main Street.
The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property
will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: development plans
(DP/ADLS) have been approved for the urban design that is encouraged, has come to be
expected on Main Street and is currently under construction, and alternative landscaping was
included in the earlier zoning approvals.
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FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner fills out 1-3, and first 2 blanks)
Docket No.: _______________________________________________
Petitioner: _______________________________________________
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, 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.
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FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner fills out 1-3, and first 2 blanks)
Docket No.: _______________________________________________
Petitioner: _______________________________________________
1.The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3.The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, 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.
Page 8 of 12 File: development standards variance handout 2023 Revised 02/03/2023
FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner fills out 1-3, and first 2 blanks)
Docket No.: _______________________________________________
Petitioner: _______________________________________________
1.The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3.The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, 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.