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Board of Zoning Appeals
Hearing Officer Meeting Minutes
Monday,August 28,2023
Location: Cannel City Hall Caucus Rooms,2°a Floor, 1 Civic Square,Carmel,IN 46032
Hearing Officer: Ms.Leah York
Staff Present: Angie Conn-Planning Administrator;Joe Shestak-Recording Secretary
Legal Counsel: Ally McGrath
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Public Hearings:
(V)3240 E. 104th St.Fence Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
1. Docket No.PZ-2023-00147 V UDO Section 5.09(B) Maximum 42 inch fence allowed in the front
yard,72 inches requested.Also,minimum 25%visibility required,0%visibility requested.
The corner lot site is located at 3240 E. 104th St.(Glenwood Subdivision,Lot 49).It is zoned S2/Residence.Filed by
Thanh Ho on behalf of Tuyet Nguyen,owner.
Petitioner: Thanh Ho
• Our property sits on a corner lot,and the maximum height allowed is 42"and are requesting 72"
• The design and build will be carefully crafted
• The fence is set back from the street and will not impact the vision of traffic or pedestrians
Public Comments:
James Kranzfelder,E. 104 St: I live across the street, and I have no objections for this request.
Department Report:Angie Conn
• Staff is in support of this variance request
• This is a corner lot with two street frontages,hence two front yards.The frontage along LaSalle Rd.will act
more like a side/back yard.
• Condition of approval the Petitioner agrees to installing a sidewalk along their street frontages(or paying into
the Throughfare Fund)if/when the City ever installs sidewalks along their streets
Hearing Officer Comments: Leah York
• Can we require the Petitioner to pay into the fund instead of installing the sidewalk themselves?Angie Conn:
We leave that up to the Petitioner and they will work with the Engineering Department
Approved 1-0 with the Condition the Petitioner agrees to installing a sidewalk along their street frontages(or
paying into the Throughfare Fund)if%when the City ever installs sidewalks along their streets.
(V) Parkwood Crossing East Directory Sign Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for the Amenity Building:
2. Docket No.PZ-2023-00168 V UDO Section 5.39(1) 3 directory signs allowed for the overall
development,4 total requested. The site is located at 550 E.96th St.and is zoned MC/Meridian Corridor. Filed by
Amber Swanner of Eye 4 Group,LLC on behalf of Parkwood Crossing.
Petitioners: Casey Kirby and Logan Payne,Eye 4 Group
• Looking to install an amenity monument sign in front of the building
• The sign will match the aesthetic of the existing signage
• It will help visitors where to go and to let them know what amenities are available
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Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• Staff is in support and recommend approval of this request
Approved 1-0.
WITHDRAWN-(V)Allam Residence,Lot Cover Variance.
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(V)Vien Residence Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals for a pool house:
4. Docket No.PZ-2023-00171 V: UDO Section 2.04.Maximum 18-ft accessory building height allowed,20'-2 '/."
requested.
5. Docket No.PZ-2023-00172 V UDO Section 5.02 (B)(3)(a) Combined square footage of the Ground
Floor of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building shall not exceed 75% of the Ground Floor Area of the
Principal Building; 79% requested.
The site is located at 1571 Asherwood Ln. (Asherwood Subdivision Lot 33)and is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Matt
Huffinan of Old Town Design Group,on behalf of Hon Vien and Trina Sherlitz-Vien,owners.
Petitioner: Matt Huffman,Old Town Design Group
• We initially designed this home for the client as one home,then during permitting we had an issue with the
PUD standards.
• The owner decided to have the walls of the vestibule open instead of closed off
• This accessory building will have the same look and feel of the house
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn
• Staff recommends approval with the Condition the Petitioner provides a copy of the recorded commitment
that the pool house would not be used as a resident or a dwelling unit
Hearing Officer Comments: Leah York
• Did you receive HOA approval?Matt Huffman: Yes
• I will approve both of these variance requests on the condition you provide the recorded commitment
Approved 1-0 with Condition the Petitioner provides a copy of a recorded commitment to DOCS within 30
days of approval,that the pool house will not be used as a residence/dwelling.
(V)Hanna Residence,Lot Cover Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
6. Docket No.PZ-2023-00176 V Silvara PUD,Section 6.1 Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed,50%
requested.The site is located at 518 Almond Creek Dr. (Jackson's Grant on Williams Creek Subdivision,Lot 330).It
is zoned Silvara PUD/Planned Unit Development(Ordinance Z-652-20), The Estates/Northvale planning area. Filed
by Matt Huffman of Old Town Design Group and Jim Shinaver with Nelson&Frankenberger.
Petitioner: Jim Shinaver
• The carriage style garage,custom home design,and circle drive brings this lot up to 50%lot cover
• We received support from County Surveyor,Carmel Engineering,and Planning Staff.
Public Comments: None
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