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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 06-26-23 • We are proposing to construct a bedroom suite on the first floor. • This helps support the homeowner to age in place as it becomes harder to access the upstairs Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • The Petitioner is working with the Carmel Engineering Department on contributing to stormwater fund • Staff is supportive of this request with the adoption of the findings of fact Board Comments: None Approved 1-0. (V)Plapp Residence,Lot Cover Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 4. Docket No. PZ-2023-00119 V UDO Section 2.04 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed,38% requested. The site is located at 1024 Princeton Gate(Cheswick Place Subdivision,Lot 105). The site is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Rick Lawrence of Nelson&Frankenberger,on behalf of Richard&Gina Plapp,owners. Petitioner: Rick Lawrence: • Seeking to build a new screen-in porch and deck with the request of a 3% increase in lot coverage • We received approval from the HOA Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • There are no concerns from the Carmel Engineering Dept. Three detention ponds exist in the neighborhood. • Staff recommends positive consideration of this request with the adoption of the findings of fact Board Comments:Jim Hawkins • Staff,were there any issues with the sideyard setbacks?Angie Conn:No issues. Approved 1-0. (V)Black Residence,Fence Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 5. Docket No. PZ-2023-00120 V UDO Section 5.09(B) — Maximum 42 inch tall fence allowed in the front yard, 48 inches requested. The site is located at 612 Alwyne Rd.(Harrowgate Subdivision Lot 75).It is zoned R2/Residence. Filed by David and Cindy Black, owners. Petitioner: Cindy Black: • Seeking 48"in height for our corner lot • We do not have an HOA,but we spoke with our neighbors,and they have no concerns • We are close to CHS,and have a lot of auto and pedestrian traffic,and street parking in this area • We have a dog that could jump a 42"fence and had concerns with that Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: • Petitioner is seeking a 48"black iron fence with plenty of visual clearance • Staff is supportive of this request with the adoption of the findings of fact 2 BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 6-26-23 Board Comments:Jim Hawkins • Make sure to apply for your fence permit. Cindy Black: We will. Approved 1-0. (V)Fagan Residence,Lot Cover Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a pool and patio: 6. Docket No. PZ-2023-00121 V UDO Section 2.08 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed,42% requested. The site is located at 14397 Jeremy Drive(Foster Estates Subdivision,Lot 235).It is zoned RI/Residence. Filed by Matthew Harms of Modish Pools,LLC on behalf of Thomas Fagan Jr.and Jacquelyn Fagan,owners. Petitioner: Matt Harms,Modish Pools • Seeking a 7%increase in the allowable lot coverage to allow the homeowner to complete the hardscape area next to the existing pool Public Comments: Steve Priddy,Jeremy Court: Adjacent neighbor. I object to this.The justification of this variance states this request will not significantly impact the direct neighbors and cause the gulley to overflow.There's a gulley that empties into Cool Creek.We have had multiple floods here. It took 15 years to restrict the amount of lot coverage allowed in our neighborhood.When Cool Creek floods,it backs up into the detention areas. I believe this will create more flooding. Debbie Priddy,Jeremy Court: I object.The HOA board did not seek any approval. There's no approval from the City Engineers that redesigned this flood area three times.Their property backs up to the flood retention area. Their pool,concrete patio,and decking will create significant water runoff.It will negatively affect our property.Even with the redesigned flood area,we still get standing water in our backyard. Mary DeGrella,Jeremy Drive: I live across the street.I object. We donated a large part of our backyard to help to install a drainage pipe to reduce the amount of flooding.We still have standing water when it rains.Did the Engineering Dept.approve this?Where will the drainage from this property go?To Cool Creek? Raymond DeGrella,Jeremy Drive: I object. We have green spaces that surround our houses.My concern is that we will be setting a precedent to allow for more hardscape areas. One of our neighbors wanted a pool and needed a variance, so they ended up selling their home. I don't understand how they built their patio space before the permit. Debbie Klineman, Hazel Foster Drive: I object. I live directly behind this property. We worked with the City to work on our ongoing drainage problem. My backyard floods when it rains. Where is all the runoff going with this increase of hardscape?The City Engineer told us hardscape areas do not help with the drainage. Rebuttal to Public Comments: Matt Harms • We did not build anything without obtaining a permit • We went through the normal permitting process through the City of Carmel Building Dept. • We understood we needed a variance and applied for a variance • The homeowner wanted to pursue with the patio area after the pool was installed • We didn't think the pool would count against our overall lot coverage,but it does per the UDO • We are sensitive to all the drainage concerns. We are not encroaching on any of the drainage easements. • We have the ability to direct any runoff and the Engineer Dept. is satisfactory with this request • We will continue to work with the Engineering Dept.on any drainage issues Department Report: Angie Conn: • The Petitioner is requesting a 7%increase of lot coverage • The pool and patio area will not be encroaching into any easement areas • We do have an approval email from the architectural review committee • Cannel Engineering Department is currently reviewing this project • BZA is not a precedent setting body. Each petition is reviewed on its own merit. 3 BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 6-26-23