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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023
(V) Factor Residence Pergola, Lot Cover Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
2. Docket No. PZ-2023-00221 V UDO Section 2.10 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed, 50%
requested. The site is located at 411 Guilford Rd. (not in any subdivision). It is zoned R2/Residence. Filed
by Kim Factor (Rose), owner.
General Info:
• The Petitioner seeks approval for a new pergola in the back yard, which will add to the existing lot coverage.
• Building permit B-2023-00813 is currently in review for the pergola structure addition.
• Proposed Improvement triggers requirement to comply with the Unified Development Ordinance regulations.
• A variance is requested to exceed the allowed lot coverage.
• The site is not located in any subdivision.
• Surrounding this site are single family residential homes.
• A Homeowners’ Association (HOA) does not exist.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Lot Coverage -
• The UDO allows for maximum 35% lot coverage; Petitioner requests 50%. This is a variance of 15%.
• The previous owner had added a circle driveway, walkway, and other improvements, without approval.
• The Carmel Engineering Dept. has no concern with the lot cover percentage.
Review Comments:
• The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request, since the Carmel Engineering Dept. has no concerns with
the proposed lot cover percentage.
Findings of Fact:
• Please refer to the Petitioner’s Findings of Facts included in their BZA Info Packet.
Recommendation:
• The Dept. of Community Services (DOCS) recommends positive consideration of this variance request, and
with adoption of the Findings of Fact submitted by the Petitioner.