HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: PZ-2023-001149 V
Petitioner: Richard and Gina Plapp
Request: UDO Section 2.04 Maximum Lot Coverage: The UDO standard for S-1 allows a
maximum parcel coverage of 35%; the variance requests a maximum parcel coverage of
38%.
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
1. The approval of the requested variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the community because:
The approval of the requested variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare of the community because the variance only requests the relief necessary to
accommodate the proposed development for the site. As a result, approval of the requested
variance should not result in any negative impacts to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community.
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 use and value of the area adjacent to the real estate that is the subject of the requested
variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because the proposed addition is
complimentary to the existing use, is and consistent with the uses and architectural design in
the area, and the variance only request the relief necessary to accommodate the proposed site
design. As a result, the requested variance will not have a substantially adverse impact on the
use and value of the area adjacent to the subject Real Estate.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in
practical difficulties in the use of the property because:
Strict application of the Zoning Ordinance results in practical difficulties in the use of the
Applicant's real estate as the proposed renovation seeks to enhance the use of the real estate by
creating additional living space and the design of the renovations will be consistent with the
architecture and style of the homes in the neighborhood.
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DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer that
Development Standards Variance Docket No. PZ-2023-001119 V is granted, subject to any conditions
stated in the minutes of this•meeting, which are incorporated herein it/ reference and made a part
hereof.
Adopt this 26th day of une, 2023.
B ARD HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
SECR ' ARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
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