HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 02-26-24TO: CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
FROM: JOSHUA & JENNIFER WEIGEL
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2024
SUBJECT: PZ-2024-00019V UDO SECTION 2.09 MAXIMUM 35% LOT
COVERED ALLOWED
42% REQUESTED
3184 SMOKEY RIDGE LANE CARMEL, IN 46033
(SMOKEY RIDGE SUBDIVISION, LOT 97)
PARCEL NUMBER 16-10-19-00-05-015.000
To whom this may concern:
Attached you will find the required documents associated with PZ-2024-00019V. This
petition is scheduled to be heard at the February 26, 2024 (5:15 PM) BZA Hearing
Officer Meeting.
Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Joshua & Jennifer Weigel
STATEMENT OF VARIANCE REQUEST
We are seeking BZA variance approval from UDO Section 2.08 – which specifies a
maximum 35% lot covered allowed in a zoned R1/Residence. Our variance request is
to allow a 42% lot coverage in order to receive a building permit to construct a pool
cabana adjacent to our existing pool deck.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
Our property at 3184 Smokey Ridge Lane Carmel, IN has a great pool in the backyard.
The only downside is there is very little shade in our backyard. We have a deck with an
umbrella, as well as a few on the pool deck, but with the ever-changing sun, sometimes
adjusting the umbrella, you can’t see the pool while kids are swimming. With the pool
cabana, we can have constant shade while supervising our children and their friends
while swimming and protecting ourselves from the sun.
The pool cabana is 16’ X 27’ (432 sq. ft) with stamped concrete pad and all materials
matching the existing house (siding, brick, shingles).
FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No.: PZ-2024-00019V
Petitioner: Joshua & Jennifer Weigel
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community because:
The pool cabana will be in the back yard, adjoining the current pool deck directly east. It is within
the setback/easements and will be built to code. The pool cabana will not be injurious to public
health/safety of the community and will improve the property value.
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 pool cabana will be adjacent to the pool. All properties surrounding the area have evergreens
that currently and eventually provide privacy to our backyard. The pool cabana will be constructed
with the same color siding, brick, and shingles as the house, which will make it uniform and
aesthetically pleasing.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
The requirement of the 35% lot coverage max limits us because of our existing pool and large
driveway. Having the pool cabana the width of the existing pool deck allows for a clean/smooth
transition into the cabana and aesthetically pleasing. We also have very little shade even with the
use of a few umbrellas. This addition will enhance the value of the property and make it attractive
to a future home buyer.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards
Variance Docket No. ___________________________ is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the
minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______.
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HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
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SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of
Grant.