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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes HO 11-27-2317. Docket No. PZ-2023-00259 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3) Combined square footage of the Ground Floor of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building shall not exceed 75% of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; 82% requested. The site is located at 4550 Buckingham Ct. (Brookshire Subdivision, Lot 213). It is zoned R2/Residence. Filed by Shae Wilson, owner. Petitioner: Shae Wilson: • Seeking to install a pergola attached to our accessory building that will cover an existing concrete patio. • We are seeking a 7% increase in ground floor and 5% increase in lot coverage to facilitate this pergola. Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: ■ The Petitioner is seeking variances to bring this site into compliance with the UDO standards. • The Engineering Department reviewed this item and did not have any concerns. ■ Staff recommends positive consideration of both variance requests. Hearing Officer Comments: None Approved 1-0. (V) Monke Residence, Accessory Structure Setback Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 18. Docket No. PZ-2023-00260 V UDO Sections 2.08 & 5.02.B Minimum 20-ft rear building setback allowed, 12-ft requested. The site is located at 3180 Driftwood Ct. (Smokey Ridge Subdivision, Lot 73). It is zoned Rl/Residence. Filed by Aaron & Kyle Monke, owners. Petitioner: Aaron & Kyle Monke: • Requesting a variance to allow for the construction of a Colorado room in the rear of our home • Our lot is a wedge shape and backs up to a new neighborhood and tree preservation easement Additional trees will be planted to create more of a buffer This addition will increase our property value and offer screening for our backyard Public Comments: None Department Report: Angie Conn: ■ The Petitioner received HOA approval and BPW consent to encroachment approval • Staff recommends positive consideration of this variance request Hearing Officer Comments: None Approved 1-0. (V) Nan Residence Pool, Lot Cover Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 19. Docket No. PZ-2023-00263 V UDO Section 2.03 Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed; 44% requested. The site is located at 2614 Towne Meadow Dr. (Estates at Towne Meadow Subdivision, Lot 43). It is zoned S I/Residence. Filed by Nick Kell of Family Leisure, on behalf of Hongmei Nan, owner. Petitioner: Nick Kell: • We are looking to install an in -ground fiberglass pool, that will put us over the maximum lot coverage. • This will have a safety pool cover, and the pool equipment will be located out of all easements and setbacks Public Comments: None BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 11-27-23 Department Report: Angie Conn: • They received HOA approval. • The Carmel Engineering Department and Hamilton County Surveyor's office granted approval ■ Staff recommends positive consideration of this variance request Hearing Officer Comments: None Approved 1-0. (V) 111" and Penn, Lot Cover Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a mixed -use development: 20. Docket No. PZ-2023-00264 V UDO Section 2.36 Maximum 80% lot coverage allowed; 95% requested. The site is located at 110 E. I I I I Street, at the northeast corner of I I I' St. and Pennsylvania St. It is zoned C2/Mixed Use. Filed by Troy Buchanan of Pedcor. Petitioner: Anthony Gary, Pedcor, Henry Metesky, CRC: r The development site was approved by City Council earlier this year • This is a 20-year project development ■ This is a large development that will be centered around a public plaza ■ The existing parcels will be divided up into particular areas ■ This project was design with the developer working with Carmel Engineering, Planning, and Mayor's office Public Comments: Nancy Tatum, Carmel: 6-plus acre area of trees will be sacrificed for pavement and apartments. This huge project has not been formerly approved. It is being designed crowded and with no greenspace. The plans should reduce the number of apartments and save the trees and wildlife. This project should be put on hold and reviewed by the full BZA. Craig Stregle, adjacent neighbor: Large area of trees and wildlife. If something is being built here, you should incorporate the wildlife area into this development. The view in my backyard will dramatically change from an open field to parking garage, and apartment units. Please downsize this development. The back of woods is marked wetlands, how does this work? This site currently floods during storms. Dee Fox, Carmel: I strongly disagree. This is very over dense and has very problematic issues. Even 80% lot cover is incompatible of the adjacent neighborhoods. Only 5% green space? This rezone was never appropriate to approve. If ROW is needed, then the site plan needs to be modified. Please deny this variance. Jill Meisenheimer, Williams Mill: I know firsthand how large developments adjacent to neighborhoods affect those residents. With 970 units, 58 townhomes, office spaces, and parking garages I was surprised this was sent to the BZA Hearing Officer and not the full BZA meeting. It will be 12 times the density of the Northern Heights neighborhood. This will affect the general welfare of the community and public safety morals. Where are the greenspaces and parks? Traffic, light, and noise pollution will affect the adjacent neighbors. Please deny this variance. Rebuttal to Public Comments: Henry Mestetsky • The design for this site has never been change and was presented at City Council, public meetings with the neighbors, and posted in the newspaper. ■ Commitments were put in place by the Council that were agreed upon by the neighbors. They include keeping existing trees around the perimeter of this site. • This site will provide amenities to the adjacent neighbors and will only enhance the value of the surrounding properties and will not be a detriment to the neighbors. Department Report: Angie Conn: ■ The C-2 rezone was reviewed and approved by Carmel Plan Commission and City Council in 2017 ■ This site will be meeting all C-2 standards except for the lot coverage 6 BZA Hearing Officer Minutes 11-27-23