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Home My WebLink AboutDept Report 01-22-2410 of 15 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER DEPARTMENT REPORT MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 (V) Fehr Lot Cover Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a pergola/gazebo addition: 9. Docket No. PZ-2023-00295 V UDO Section 2.04 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed, 42- 47% requested. The site is located at 10382 Charter Oaks (Windemere Subdivision, Lot 67). It is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Neil Fehr, owner. General Info: • The Petitioner seeks approval for a pergola/gazebo area to go by the existing swimming pool. • A variance is requested for exceeding the maximum allowed lot coverage. • The site is located in Windemere Subdivision, and HOA (Homeowners Association) approval was granted. • Surrounding this site are single family residential homes. • Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request. Variance Requested: Lot Coverage - • The UDO allows for a maximum 35% lot cover and 42-47% is requested. This is a variance of 7-12%. • The pergola/gazebo will be placed in the area south of the existing swimming pool. • The 16’x 28’ footprint structure will match the colors of the house. • It will be around 12-14 feet tall. • Windemere neighborhood has two stormwater detention ponds in the development, which aid in stormwater detention and stormwater quality for the neighborhood. • The Carmel Engineering Dept. is aware of this lot coverage variance request and has approved this variance case in ProjectDox, our online electronic plan review software. 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 slight addition of lot coverage. • The structure will add value to the property and to the neighborhood. 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 adoption of the Findings of Fact submitted by the Petitioner.