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211 1st Avenue NW
(Lot 4 Henry Roberts Addition)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUESTS
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00012 to PZ-2024-00014
February 26, 2023
Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
Applicant: Bob and Tina Youkilis
Attorneys: Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC
James E. Shinaver, Attorney
Jon C. Dobosiewicz, Land Use Professional
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Explanation of Request
2. Site Location Maps
3. Site Plan and Driveway Detail
4. Home Elevation and Floor Plans
5. Findings of Fact and Ballot Sheet for Garage Setback Variance
6. Findings of Fact and Ballot Sheet for Garage Door Orientation Variance
7. Findings of Fact and Ballot Sheet for Driveway Width Variance
TAB 1
211 1st Ave. NW Development Standards Variances Project Description
The applicant, Robert A. and Tina M. Youkilis (collectively, “Youkilis”), owns a parcel of real
estate that is identified by the Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification
Number 16-09-25-12-02-033.000, which parcel has a common address of 211 1st Avenue NW, Carmel,
IN 46032 and is also identified as Lot 4 in Henry Roberts Addition (collectively, the “Real Estate”).
The Real Estate is east of and adjacent to 1st Avenue NW and north of and adjacent to 2nd Street NW
and is zoned R4/Residential and is within the Old Town Overlay - Character Sub-Area. Behind Tab 2
is a site location exhibit showing the location of the Real Estate
Youkilis plans to demolish the existing structure on the Real Estate in order to construct a new
custom home. Old Town Design Group is the architect and builder for the new custom home and
behind Tab 3 is the site plan and driveway details and behind Tab 4 are the proposed home elevations.
By way of background, the proposed “design theme’ for the home is intended to pay homage to
a Carmel native and architect Avriel Shull. Ms. Shull’s architectural style mainly falls into the realm of
Midcentury Modern and like many homes of this period, it blends Prairie, Craftsman, and Mission
architectural styles. Midcentury Modern incorporates design details such as shallow roof pitches,
clerestory windows, and stained wood exterior cladding which can be found in this style of
architecture. Ms. Shull’s homes can be found in urban and suburban settings throughout Carmel,
Indianapolis, and other parts of the Midwest and her work can be seen by viewing her collection of
sketches and blueprints at the Indiana Historical Society, which can provide an understanding of the
importance of Avriel Shull’s architecture and her connection to Carmel.
In December 2023, Youkilis obtained two (2) development standards variances from the BZA
Hearing Officer that pertained to parcel coverage and roof pitch. However, since the December 2023
BZA Hearing Officer approval, Youkilis learned that Duke Energy planned to slightly re-locate two
(2) of their electric poles that were positioned on the back side of the alley on the eastern perimeter of
the Real Estate and move them slightly west into the alley area. The Dule Energy poles have since
been relocated and are now in an area that was to be part of the new driveway and garage area for the
proposed custom home. As a result of Duke’s actions, Youkilis had to slightly re-design the driveway
and garage positioning for the home. These modifications have now triggered three (3) additional
variances that are required for construction of the home which variances are generally set forth below:
Docket No. PZ-2024-00012 V: UDO Section 3.64(C)(4) Garage Setback – The front face of
the garage must be at least 15-ft further from the front lot line than the primary front line of the
principal building, 0-ft further requested.
Docket No. PZ-2024-00013 V: UDO Section 3.64(C)(4) Garage Door Orientation - 3 car
garages shall only be permitted where the overhead doors are oriented away from a front yard
or facing an alley, Facing the street requested.
Docket No. PZ-2024-00014 V: UDO Section 3.64(C)(6) Driveway Width – 18-ft maximum
allowed, 34-ft requested.
Included behind Tab 5, 6 and 7, respectively, are the Findings of Fact and Ballot Sheets for the
roof pitch variance and parcel coverage variance.
We look forward to presenting this request to you the BZA at your February 26, 2024 meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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2023 The OLD TOWN DESIGN GROUP, LLCOLDON3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETRIGHT ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETLEFT ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETREAR ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET
2023 The OLD TOWN DESIGN GROUP, LLCOLDON3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETFRONT ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETREAR ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEETBRICK SILL AT PARTIALBRICK VENEER DETAIL
2023 The OLD TOWN DESIGN GROUP, LLCOLDON3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETLEFT ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEETRIGHT ELEVATION3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEETBRICK SILL AT PARTIALBRICK VENEER DETAIL
10'-1 1/8" FIRST FLOOR WALL HEIGHTFIRST FLOOR PLAN3/32" SCALE ON 11x17 SHEET3/16" SCALE ON 24x36 SHEET2023 The OLD TOWN DESIGN GROUP, LLCOLDONBEDROOM #210'-1 1/8" CLG.10' TO 12'STUDY/BATH #210'-1 1/8" CLG.TILEHALL10'-1 1/8" CLG.H.W.BEDROOMVAULTED CLG.10' TO 17'PRIMARYBATH10'-1 1/8" CLG.TILEPRIMARYW.I.C.10'-1 1/8" CLG.H.W.PRIMARYGARAGEEPOXY2-CARROOM10'-1 1/8" CLG.H.W.MUDLIVING12'-1 1/8" CLG.T&G ST. CEDAR CLG.OUTDOORROOMCATHEDRAL CLG.T&G SMOOTH ST. CEDAR CLGGREATAREAVAULTED CLG.13' TO 21'DININGFOYER13'-1 1/8" CLG.H.W.LAUN.10'-1 1/8" CLG.TILE12'-1 1/8 CLG.H.W.TRAY CLG.PANTRY10'-1 1/8" CLG.H.W.KITCHENVAULTED CLG.H.W.H.W.BROOM FINISH CONC.PORCHVAULTED CLG.T&G ST. CEDAR CLG.FRONTBROOM FINISH CONC.DNBROOMFINISHCONC.ELEVATORH.W.H.W.H.W.DNBATH10'-1 1/8" CLG.TILE
TAB 5
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: PZ-2024-00012
Applicant: Robert A. and Tina M. Youkilis (collectively, “Youkilis”)
Property: 211 1st Avenue NW, Carmel, IN 46032
Variances: Docket No. PZ-2024-00012 V: UDO Section 3.64(C)(4) Garage Setback – The front face of the
garage must be at least 15-ft further from the front lot line than the primary front line of the
principal building, 0-ft further requested.
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community because:
The requested variances are necessary in order to construct a custom residential home on the Real Estate
and approval of the variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community.
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 construction of the custom residential home on the Real Estate will be consistent and compatible
with the other existing homes that surround and are in the vicinity of the Real Estate and the new custom
home should have a positive impact on the use and value of the homes and area surrounding the Real
Estate.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
The subject Real Estate is a narrow lot of a smaller size. In December 2023, Youkilis obtained two (2)
development standards variances from the BZA Hearing Officer that pertained to parcel coverage and
roof pitch. However, since the December 2023 BZA Hearing Officer approval, Youkilis learned that
Duke Energy planned to slightly re-locate two (2) of their electric poles that were positioned on the back
side of the alley on the eastern perimeter of the Real Estate and move them slightly west into the alley
area. The Dule Energy poles have since been relocated and a re now in an area that was to be part of the
new driveway and garage area for the proposed custom home. As a result of Duke’s actions, Youkilis
had to slightly re-design the driveway and garage positioning for the home. If the applicable UDO
provision were strictly applied to this property and situation, the Applicant would be prevented from re-
designing the position of the garage to accommodate the re-located Duke poles.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing that Development Standards
Variance Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00012 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this
meeting, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this 26h day of February, 2024
____________________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
________________________________________
SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
TAB 6
EXHIBIT “C-1”
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: PZ-2024-00013
Applicant: Robert A. and Tina M. Youkilis (collectively, “Youkilis”)
Property: 211 1st Avenue NW, Carmel, IN 46032
Variances: Docket No. PZ-2024-00013 V: UDO Section 3.64(C)(4) Garage Door Orientation - 3 car
garages shall only be permitted where the overhead doors are oriented away from a front yard or
facing an alley, Facing the street requested
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community because:
The requested variances are necessary in order to construct a custom residential home on the Real Estate
and approval of the variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community.
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 construction of the custom residential home on the Real Estate will be consistent and compatible
with the other existing homes that surround and are in the vicinity of the Real Estate and the new custom
home should have a positive impact on the use and value of the homes and area surrounding the Real
Estate.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
The subject Real Estate is a narrow lot of a smaller size. In December 2023, Youkilis obtained two (2)
development standards variances from the BZA Hearing Officer that pertained to parcel coverage and
roof pitch. However, since the December 2023 BZA Hearing Officer approval, Youkilis learned that
Duke Energy planned to slightly re-locate two (2) of their electric poles that were positioned on the back
side of the alley on the eastern perimeter of the Real Estate and move them slightly west into the alley
area. The Dule Energy poles have since been relocated and a re now in an area that was to be part of the
new 3-car garage that was to face toward the east by the alley area. However, as a result of Duke’s
actions, Youkilis had to re-design the positioning of the garage that now faces to the south toward 2nd
Street NW. If the applicable UDO provision were strictly applied to this property and situation, the
Applicant would be prevented from re-designing the position of the garage to accommodate the re-
located Duke poles.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing that Development Standards
Variance Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00013 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this
meeting, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this 26h day of February, 2024
____________________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
________________________________________
SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
TAB 7
EXHIBIT “C-1”
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: PZ-2024-00014
Applicant: Robert A. and Tina M. Youkilis (collectively, “Youkilis”)
Property: 211 1st Avenue NW, Carmel, IN 46032
Variances: UDO Section 3.64(C)(6) Driveway Width – 18-ft maximum allowed, 34-ft requested
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community because:
The requested variances are necessary in order to construct a custom residential home on the Real Estate
and approval of the variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of the community.
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 construction of the custom residential home on the Real Estate will be consistent and compatible
with the other existing homes that surround and are in the vicinity of the Real Estate and the new custom
home should have a positive impact on the use and value of the homes and area surrounding the Real
Estate.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
The subject Real Estate is a narrow lot of a smaller size. In December 2023, Youkilis obtained two (2)
development standards variances from the BZA Hearing Officer that pertained to parcel coverage and
roof pitch. However, since the December 2023 BZA Hearing Officer approval, Youkilis learned that
Duke Energy planned to slightly re-locate two (2) of their electric poles that were positioned on the back
side of the alley on the eastern perimeter of the Real Estate and move them slightly west into the alley
area. The Dule Energy poles have since been relocated and a re now in an area that was to be part of the
new 3-car garage that was to face toward the east by the alley area. However, as a result of Duke’s
actions, Youkilis had to re-design the positioning of the garage which now faces to the south toward 2nd
Street NW. Further, in order to make the driveway an adequate width to accommodate the 3-car garage,
the Applicant needed to add some additional width to the driveway. If the applicable UDO provision
were strictly applied to this property and situation, the Applicant would be prevented from re-designing
the position of the garage and the width of the driveway to accommodate the re-located Duke poles.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing that Development Standards
Variance Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00014 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this
meeting, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this 26h day of February, 2024
____________________________________________________
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
________________________________________
SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).