HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 11-27-23Docket No. PZ-2023-00236 V Silvara PUD Section 5.2 and UDO Section 5.02(C)(7) Minimum 3-ft
setback from easement required, 0-ft setback 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 Jim
Shinaver of Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC on behalf of Paul Hanna, owner.
Petitioner: Jim Shinaver
• In order to comply with the Ordinance, our practical difficulty is because of the location of the pool and pool
deck, in order to be of a size that is appropriate and practical.
+ The pool equipment will be placed on a concrete pad.
• We reached out to the Carmel Engineering Department and Hamilton County Surveyor's office, and they have no
objections to our request.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• We are pleased to hear they revised their site plan so that nothing is encroaching into the easement
+ Staff recommends positive consideration since the Engineering Department has no concerns with this request
Hearing Officer Comments: None
Approved 1-0.
(V) Bayless Residence, Swimming Pool Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
6. Docket No. PZ-2023-00238 V UDO Section 2.06 Lot Coverage - Maximum 35% lot coverage
allowed, 51% requested.
7. Docket No. PZ-2023-00239 V UDO Section 5.02.C.7 Side Setback - a swimming pool, hot tub, or
its deck or equipment shall be set back a minimum of the greater of the following: 10-ft from the side lot line
and rear lot line, or be 3-ft from any easement (4-ft side setback from lot line requested).
8. Docket No. PZ-2023-00240 V UDO Section 5.02.B Rear Setback - on Through Lots no
residential accessory building shall be erected forward of any principal building, or in any required minimum
yard (Minimum 20-ft setback required, 4-ft setback requested).
The site is located at 12164 Teal Lane (Spring Lake Estates Subdivision, Lot 41) and is zoned S2/Residence. Filed by
Evan Bayless, owner.
Petitioner: Evan Bayless:
• We have received HOA and adjacent property owners' approval.
• Our variance requests are related to the size of the pool and concrete patio.
• We are not encroaching onto any easements.
• We will install a privacy fence and pool cover
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
■ The Carmel Engineering Department has no concerns
This is a unique lot with it being a through lot, with two street frontages
■ Staff recommends positive consideration of all these requests
Hearing Officer Comments: Jim Hawkins:
Did the Petitioner provide the pool pump and equipment specifications? Angie Conn: Yes.
Approved 1-0.
(V) Doniela Fence Height Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 11-27-23
9. Docket No. PZ-2023-00245 V UDO Section 5.09 (B) Maximum 42-inch tall fence in the front yard
allowed; 60-inch height requested. The site is located at 3549 W 131st St. (not in any subdivision). It is zoned
S 1/Residence. Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke & Wheeler, P.C., on behalf Andrius Doniela / 131 st LLC,
owner.
Petitioner: Dan Coots:
• Asking for a height variance for a 6-ft rod iron, which will be a see -through fence.
• This site is located off of 131" Street, and not in a subdivision or HOA.
► This fence request is consistent with the other fences in this area of Carmel.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
■ The fence is decorative metal, with a more see-thm design.
• Staff recommends positive consideration of this request.
Hearing Officer Comments: None
Approved 1-0.
(V) Youkilis Residence Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
10. Docket No. PZ-2023-00248 V UDO Section 3.64(C)(9)(a) Minimum 8:12 roof pitch required;
4:12 and 6:12 requested.
11. Docket No. PZ-2023-00261 V UDO Section 3.64(C)(3) Maximum 45% Lot Coverage allowed; 48%
requested. The site is located at 211 1 st Ave NW (Henry Roberts Addition, Lot 4). It is zoned R4/Residence and Old
Town Overlay District, Character Subarea. Filed by Jim Shinaver of Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC on behalf of
Robert and Tina Youkilis, owners.
Petitioner: Jim Shinaver:
• With me tonight are the homeowners — Robert and Tina Youkilis
• They wish to slightly modify the roof pitch design that is allowed in the Old Town Overlay District standards.
Their design incorporates a shallow roof pitch, clerestory windows, and stained wood exterior cladding.
• Seeking a 3% increase in lot coverage. This is a very narrow lot. In order to achieve the design of their home, this
variance is necessary.
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
• The roof pitch will help aid in the design of the Midcentury Modern architecture.
■ The Petitioner is paying into the City's stormwater fund to help mitigate the lot coverage.
• Staff recommends positive consideration with the Condition the Petitioners pay into the Stormwater Fund.
Hearing Officer Comments: Jim Hawkins:
• Will you pay into the Stormwater Fund? Jim Shinaver: Yes.
Approved 1-0 with the Condition of the Petitioner providing on -site stormwater detention or payment into the
Stormwater Fund/Fee.
(V) Browning Residence Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 11-27-23