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Introduc�on/Statement of Variance/Statement of Support:
This request is for a variance in replacing an exis�ng fence which is considerably deteriorated and aged. The specific
variance is for a por�on (60’ of the back edge of the privacy fence between two homes in close proximity to each other)
to be 8 feet instead of 6 feet. The fence on the other property line is chain link 5 feet tall. The adjacent home owners are
in full support of this variance request, are excited for the extra privacy, and have signed a leter ates�ng to that. There
is no HOA involved.
837 Bridle Court has a raised concrete pa�o and has a backyard that slopes down to the rear end of the backyard. The
rear adjacent property’s raised wooden pa�o, outdoor cooking sta�on, backyard, outbuilding, glass screen door that
reveals their kitchen, and social area are all perfectly visible with a 6’ fence. An 8’ high fence along the rear end of the
property line would ensure that both 837 Bridle Court and adjacent property have adequate privacy.
The fence will be a tradi�onal cedar framed with a top capping. The side sec�on of the fence will be the normal 6’, with a
short transi�on piece of 7’ that will allow for an aesthe�cally pleasing look and symmetry, to balance the rear fence with
the side. Pictures included below.
837 Bridle Court is the property reques�ng the variance. 840 Bridle Circle is the rear adjacent property. 840 Bridle Circle
has provided a signed leter sta�ng support for the fence variance.
Maps of the area are atached.
All pos�ngs, leters, legal no�ces, and proof of such have been submited. There have been no issues brought to my
aten�on.
And again, NO HOA is involved.
BZA Docket Number: PZ-2024-00050 V
UDO Sec�on 5.09
Neighbor ’s leter of support:
Reduc�ons of All Plans
Pictures of what similar fences look like:
Pictures of similar fences showing the 8’ to 6’ sloped side transi�on piece the sides of the backyard:
Loca�on Map:
Green= 6’side fence, Orange=proposed 8’ rear fence , Purple=sloped transi�on fence from rear to sides
Photos of Site Currently
Backyard:
Crumbling state of old fence:
Page 8 of 12 File: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Handout 2024_REVISED (1) Revised: 02-16-2024
FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Petitioner to fill out 1-3 + first two blanks)
Docket No.: _______________________________________________
Petitioner: _______________________________________________
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
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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:
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3. The strict application of the terms of the Unified Development to the property will result in practical difficulties in the
use of the property because:
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DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards 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 _______.
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HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
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SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.
Abigail Zisk
PZ-2024-00050 V
I propose this project will increase public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community.
for all surrounding houses, including our own.
it will add an attractive, new, safe fence that will increase the privacy, curb appeal, and home value
of the way our house sits on a hill, the current (and old) 6' fence seperating our house from the neighbors
does not provide any sort of privacy at all. The neighbors can see everything we are doing,
of the way our house and our neighbors house sit on hills, the height fence limit of 6' as stated in the
UDO Section 5.09 (Fence and Wall Standards) does not meet the desired outcome of promoting resonable privacy.
and we can see everything the neighbors are doing. It is like no fence is there at all, currently. Neighbors are happy for more privacy!