HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 03-27-23 TABLED TO APRIL 24- (V)KAR and CNO Ground Sign Size Variance.
The site is located at 11299 Illinois St. It is zoned MC/Meridian Corridor. Filed by Doug Staley Jr. of Staley Signs,
Inc. on behalf of the owner, Karmel Property LLC.
(V) Icon on Main Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
4. Docket No. PZ-2023-00035 V: UDO Section 1.07.Transportation Plan Compliance:
• Off Street Trail location, City and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Trail Width—6' in lieu of 16'.
• Urban Commercial Sidewalk width— 10' in lieu of 12'
• Main Street R/W Width—40' in lieu of 60'
5. Docket No. PZ-2023-00036 V: UDO Section 2.36.Maximum 80% lot coverage allowed,86% requested.
The site is located at 1017 W. Main Street(aka ERS Old Meridian& Main project). The site is zoned C2/Mixed Use
District. Filed Brad Schrage of Edward Rose Properties, Inc.
Petitioner: Steve Hormann, Director of Planning with Edward Rose
• These variance requests will allow us to maintain high standards of urban design and provide connectivity.
Public Comments:
Henry Mestetsky, Carmel Redevelopment Commission: We have been working on this project for several years. We are
very excited about this project.
Department Report: Angie Conn
• Staff are supportive of the variance requests with the condition of approval from 8-10' wide sidewalk, instead of
10-12' wide sidewalk.
Board Comments:
• Does the Petitioner agree to an 8' or 10' sidewalk? Steve Hormann: We will commit to a minimum of an 8' wide
sidewalk.
Approved 1-0 with the Condition that the Petitioner agrees to a minimum off street trail widths of 8-ft and 10-ft,as
discussed with Planning Staff.
(V) Old Meridian St Apartments Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
6. Docket No. PZ-2023-00038 V: UDO Section 2.36.Maximum 80% lot coverage allowed,95% requested.
7. Docket No. PZ-2023-00043 V: UDO Section 1.07.Transportation Plan Compliance:
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan—Multiuse paths required along the north and east side of parcel.
• Thoroughfare Plan Map—Streets/sidewalks required along north and east side of parcel.
The site is located at 12895 Old Meridian St., between Grand Blvd. and Main St. The site is zoned C2/Mixed Use
District. Filed by Nick Vergatos of JPS Consulting Engineers, LLC on behalf of Cross Development.
Petitioner: Josh Allen,Cross Development:
• This will be a high-quality development, and have worked hard on this with the Planning Dept, CRC, and
Engineering Dept.
• We will have a greenspace in the rear, and it will be heavily planted with landscaping
• We will create a unique path in the rear that will be allowed for emergency use by the CFD
Public Comments:
Henry Mestetsky, Carmel Redevelopment Commission: We have been working on this project for 2 years. We are very
excited about this project.
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Department Report: Angie Conn
• The Petitioner did address our remaining review comments and we have no outstanding issues
• The Active Transportation Coordinator is concerned if outdoor seating,railings, plantings, or displays are
installed along the commercial tenant spaces, it could make the sidewalk along the building too narrow,clearance
wise. It needs to have a clearance of at least 6-ft.
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman
• Do you agree with the comments that a 6-ft sidewalk clearance will need to be followed?Josh Allen: Yes,we can
abide by those rules.
Approved 1-0 with the Condition that there will be at least 6-ft wide clearance on all sidewalk/paths,with no
obstructions.
(V) Strader Residence Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals for a rear building addition:
8. Docket No. PZ-2023-00048 V: UDO Section 2.10 Minimum 20-ft rear setback allowed,4-ft requested.
9. Docket No. PZ-2023-00050 V: UDO Section 2.10 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed,51% requested.
The site is located at 12517 Brompton Rd. (Brookshire Village Subdivision, Section 2, Lot 71). It is zoned
R2/Residence. Filed by Daniel & Elizabeth Strader, owners.
Petitioners: Daniel Strader:
• I have provided all the information in my info packet.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn
• Petitioner has addressed all of our review comments and we recommend approval of the variances.
Board Comments: None
Approved 1-0.
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(V) Goyal Residence Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
11. Docket No. PZ-2023-00054 V: UDO Section 2.04.Min.30' front yard building setback allowed,25' requested.
12. Docket No. PZ-2023-00055 V: UDO Section 5.02.Min. pool& decking setback must be 3-ft from easement;
10-ft encroachment requested into Tree Preservation Easement.
The site is located at 10520 Woodhall Ln. (Woodhall Lane Subdivision Lot 1). It is zoned SI/Residence. Filed by
Shashwat& Sajal Goyal,owners.
Petitioners: Shashwat& Sajal Goyal:
• The other homes in this neighborhood have received variance approval for the front yard setback.
• We would like to accommodate the location of our future pool and decking that will be used by our family.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn
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