HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 03-27-23 • Staff recommend approval of the variances with the condition of only allowing a 500 sq. ft. encroachment into
the TTPA and maintaining a 25-ft wide TPA(not easement)along the south property line.
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman
• Do you agree with the conditions presented by Staff? Shashwat Goyal: We would like to request a 10-ft setback
off the TPA all along the entire backyard. Angie Conn: The Urban Forester requested to only have the concrete
pad and pool to only encroach in the easement of the proposed small area and have the rest of the rear yard area
preserved. The area of the concrete decking is 50' x 10' (500 sq. ft.)
• I will allow you to go an additional 20-ft on each side of this encroachment area,totaling an additional 400 sq. ft.
Do you agree with these terms? Shashwat Goyal: Yes.
Approved 1-0 with the Condition of only allowing a 500 sq. ft. encroachment in the TPE,plus 20 ft. on each side of
this encroachment area(400 sq. ft. total),totaling 900 sq. ft. of encroachment into the TPE.
(V)Moorehead Residence Floodplain Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
13. Docket No. PZ-2023-00057 V UDO Section 5.10(and City Code Chapter 10 Article 5 A(11)(a) -Carmel
Flood Hazard Areas Ordinance). Footbridge and fence in floodplain requested.
The 10-acre site is located at 10404 Ditch Rd. It is zoned SI/Residence and SFHA/Special Flood Hazard Area. Filed
by Kevin Buchheit of Krieg DeVault LLP on behalf of JC Moorehead Rev. Trust& SA Moorehead Rev. Trust.
Petitioner: Kevin Buchheit:
• State and Federal agencies wanted to see variance approvals from the City first before they issued their approvals.
Building and construction permits for the fence and bridge will not be released until all approvals have been done.
• Our practical difficulty is the onsite floodplain, and we will not create any negative impact
• We are proposing an open weave fence in the floodplain area to allow for open water flow. The rest of the fence
will be of hardscape material.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn
• We recommend positive consideration with the recommendations listed in the Department Report
Board Comments: Leo Dierckman
Do you agree with the conditions of approval stated in the Department Report?Kevin Buchheit: Yes.
Approved 1-0,with the Condition the Petitioner works through any comments based on the City's Stormwater
Technical Standards Manual,file and receive a separate stormwater permit from home construction,as well as
obtain all necessary permitting from other regulatory agencies such as USACE,IDNR,and IDEM,and also seek
Fence Permit approval. (Proposed fence design within the floodplain area may change as allowed by agencies that
regulate the floodplain areas.)
TABLED TO APRIL 24- (SE)Renewal,Kedanis Short Term Residential Rental.
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Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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Leo Dierckman—Hearing Officer J Shestak—Recording Secretary
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BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 3-27-23