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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for BZA 03-25-24INTRODUCTION March 14, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: We recently purchased the home located at 10410 Cornell Ave, Carmel, IN 46280. It has a very large garage with workspace and storage in the rear, and we are requesting a use variance to make that accessory structure into a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom in-law’s quarters for our elderly parents that need to be closer to us for healthcare reasons. The size, roof lines, footprint, and exterior roof and siding materials will stay the same with the exception of adding 3 necessary vinyl windows and 1 craftsman entry door. We are also requesting to install a concrete driveway where the old gravel driveway currently is from the road, passed the primary home to the garage structure/proposed in-law’s quarters. Best Regards, Dennis Brackenridge Property Owner 317-513-4956 STATEMENT OF USE VARIANCE REQUEST March 14, 2024 In basic terms, we are asking to use the current accessory dwelling as an in-law’s quarters by making it habitable with HVAC, plumbing, and sewer, as it already had electrical wiring at time of purchase. We would also like to request permission to update the current gravel driveway with concrete to improve accessibility and safety. Best Regards, Dennis Brackenridge Property Owner 317-513-4956 STATEMENT OF SUPPORT March 14, 2024 Currently, in-law’s quarters are permitted in Carmel if the parcel is 1 acre or more, however, this parcel is less than 1 acre. Additionally, the entire neighborhood is comprised of multifamily dwellings, most multiple units connected to each other. We purchased this home as it stands with a single family primary dwelling and large accessory dwelling in the back. We will not be covering any additional land in the front, side, and back yards, which are still larger than most in the neighborhood, and we would be using it for our own extended family in a time of need. The use of the structure for multiple families on one property would be no different than having a multifamily unit like the 2 directly across the street, or the 2 adjacent to the property, or the many others on the surrounding streets. Best Regards, Dennis Brackenridge Property Owner 317-513-4956 LOCATION MAP LOCATION MAP REDUCTIONS OF ALL PLANS REDUCTIONS OF ALL PLANS REDUCTIONS OF ALL PLANS REDUCTIONS OF ALL PLANS Page 8 of 13 Filename: use variance handout 2024 (1) Revised 12-18-23 FINDINGS OF FACT - USE VARIANCE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner to fill out 1-5 + first 2 blanks) Docket No.: _PZ-2024-00025 UV_________________________ Petitioner: _Dennis Brackenridge_______________________________ 1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: We are just asking to use our current accessory dwelling as an in-law’s quarters in order to take care of our elderly parents who need assistance. We will not be changing the footprint of the structure or the exterior, in fact we will be improving the property by updating the current gravel driveway with concrete. The accessory dwelling is a 2 car detached garage with large workshop and storage area, and was set up with electrical wiring at the time of purchase January 11, 2024. We would be adding plumbing to make it a functional 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, and it will not affect the neighbors or neighborhood in any adverse manner, as this will be for extended family and the Homeplace neighborhood has several multifamily homes throughout on every street. 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 primary and accessory dwellings will remain the same on the exterior, and there are currently multiple multifamily homes throughout the neighborhood. The property will be improved with a concrete driveway to replace the current gravel drive that has not been maintained properly. 3. The need for the variance arises from some condition peculiar to the property involved because: The property was purchased January 11, 2024 in it’s current condition. As the need arose for our elderly in-law’s to ask for help with healthcare, this opportunity presented itself for an in-law’s quarters. In-law’s quarters are permitted in Carmel if the property is 1 acre or more, however, this parcel is less than 1 acre. However, the accessory structure was already the appropriate size for the proposed use, and the footprint will not be changed in any way. 4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the variance is sought because: The entire neighborhood is comprised of multifamily dwellings, most multiple units connected to each other. We purchased this home as it stands with a single family primary dwelling and large accessory dwelling in the back. We will not be covering any additional land in the front, side, and back yards, which are still larger than most in the neighborhood, and we would be using it for our own extended family in a time of need. The use of the structure as an in-law’s quarters would be no different than having a multifamily unit like the 2 directly across the street, or the 2 adjacent to the property, or the many others on the surrounding streets. 5. The approval will not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan because: The comprehensive plan stays exactly the same and the neighborhood sees no change in the current set up as Page 9 of 13 Filename: use variance handout 2024 (1) Revised 12-18-23 the accessory dwelling is being used for personal use in either situation, as a garage and workshop or as an in- law’s quarters. We are also proposing to update the current gravel driveway with concrete, which would be an improvement aesthetically. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Use 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 __________. _____________________________________________ _________________________________________ CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals _____________________________________________ _________________________________________ SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals _____________________________________________ _________________________________________ Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.