HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 11-27-239. 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
12. Docket No. PZ-2023-00249 V UDO Section 3.64(C)(3) Maximum 45% Lot Coverage allowed; 54%
requested.
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The site
is located at 524 2nd Ave NE (CW Wiedler's Addition, Lot 32). It is zoned R3/Residence and Old Town Overlay
District, Character Subarea. Filed by Jim Shinaver of Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC on behalf of Wedgewood
Building Company, LLC.
Petitioner: Jim Shinaver:
■ Paul Owen of Wedge Building Company is with me tonight
■ Just requesting 54% lot coverage
• We understand paying into the $6k Stormwater fund
■ We received no concerns from the Engineering Department
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
■ Staff recommends positive consideration with the condition the Petitioner pays into the Stormwater Fund
Hearing Officer Comments: Jim Hawkins:
■ Does Petitioner agree to pay into the Stormwater Fund? Jim Shinaver: Yes
Approved 1-0 with the Condition of providing on -site stormwater detention or payment into the Stormwater
Fund/Fee.
(V) Claybrook Residence, Pool Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
14. Docket No. PZ-2023-00255 V UDO Section 2.10 Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed; 49% proposed.
15. Docket No. PZ-2023-00256 V UDO Section 5.02(C)(7) Swimming pool, decking, and equipment
must be at least 10-ft from side/rear property lines, 3-ft and 8.5-ft requested.
The site is located at 811 Oswego Rd. (Newark Addition, Lot 109). It is zoned R2/Residence. Filed by Frederick
William Claybrook (Bill), owner.
Petitioner: Bill Claybrook:
• Requesting 49% lot coverage for addition of the pool and concrete patio. Our current lot coverage is at 34%.
I have already paid into the Stormwater Fund through the Carmel Engineering Department.
■ We wanted to build the patio up to the privacy fence, so the kids won't fall off and step in the grass
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Angie Conn:
■ The Petitioner did pay into the Stormwater Fund
■ Staff recommends positive consideration of both variance requests
Hearing Officer Comments: None
Approved 1-0.
(V) Wilson Residence, Pergola Variances.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
16. Docket No. PZ-2023-00258 V UDO Section 2.10 Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed, 40% requested. - -
BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 11-27-23