HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 05-28-24Chuck Damler
8505 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis IN 46268
317-281-4363
chuck@homesteadoutdoorliving.biz
05/15/2024
BZA Hearing Officer
1 Civic Sq.
Carmel IN 46032
To whom it may concern,
Please see the attached information packet and application regarding a
variance in Jackson’s Grant Neighborhood. We have a customer that would
like to have an Aluminum Louvered Pergola from The Perfect Pergola
Company installed over their side patio of their property. Current building
setbacks standards prevent the Permit from being issued and the project
moving forward. The Homeowners association is in support of this project and
there has been support for similar pergolas installed in other areas of the
Community.
Please review the attached documents in preparation for the May 28th hearing
of the BZA committee.
Sincerely,
Charles J Damler III
Owner, The Perfect Pergola Company
Fuson Perfect Pergola Variance
536 Terhun Lane
Carmel In 46032
Jackson’s Grant Lot 272 Irregular Shape
STatement of Variance Request
This variance application is for the approval of a 0 setback at 536 Terhune Lane, to allow for
the expansion of the current concrete patio as well as the installation of The Perfect
Pergola to cover the Patio. The customer has an existing concrete patio that currently
encroaches into the Building Setback. The Customer has requested to have that concrete
removed and replaced with an upgraded concrete patio and have it covered with a New
Perfect Pergola. Current Setbacks prevent the building permit from being issued.
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Statement of Support
The Perfect Pergola adjustable louvered pergola allows the homeowner to adjust the angle
of the louvers to fit the current weather. This allows them to have a patio protected from
the elements without making the area uncomfortable. The structure is built of High
Quality all powder coated aluminum that will not rot or require painting. Many other
residents in the neighborhood have similar Pergolas from other dealers. The HOA has
issued a letter of support for this project which is attached. There are other instances in
this neighborhood of similar projects with setbacks being approved. Without this variance
the homeowners will not be able to enjoy the side yard of their home year round in all
types of weather. As noted this home was built on an irregular shape lot, making it almost
impossible to add any outdoor recreation areas without encroaching into the Setback
areas.
grass
grass
grassdriveway
sidewalk
sidewalk
Hobby Horse RdTerhune Ln
Alley
109'54'136'33'32'
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Property line
Property line
Property line
Property line
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HKhS
No.536
28'2'9'27'15'2'33'3'9'38'9'2'2'2'17'4'14'43'12'36'22'
26'14'wall line
wall line
S I T P L A N
536 Terhune Ln
Carmel, IN 46032
Parcel ID: 29-09-34-012-033.000-018
Lot area: 0.22 Acres
Paper Size: 11"x17"
scale 1"=20'
Calculating Building and Lot Coverage Percentages
Lot area: 9,583 sq.ft.
Total building coverage (gross floor area): 3,496 sq.ft.
Building Coverage Percentage: 3,496 sq.ft / 9,583 sq.ft = 0.36481 = 36.5%
Total Lot Coverage: 4,609 sq.ft.
Lot Coverage Percentage: 4,609 sq.ft / 9,583 sq.ft = 0.48096 = 48.1%
*Total landscape areas:
roofline
pergola
roofline
concrete
patio
15'15'22'20'
18'
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 _______.
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
HEARING OFFICER, 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.
Page 8 of 12 File: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Handout 2024_REVISED Revised: 02-16-2024
B--2024-00358
Chuck Damler
The Perfect Pergola is a Engineered Aluminum Structure, it will be securely fastened to a new
Concrete Footer and Pad. it is on a Single Family Lot and used for the enjoyment of the
Homeowners and their family, as well as protection from the weather
There are many similar structures in the Neighborhood by other Manufacturers. Our Perfect
Pergola is of a higher quality and better design. These Pergolas are all Aluminum and will not
weather, or rust
The current patio area and Umbrella currently extend into the affected area. Because of the shape
of the lot and the setback area extending almost to the home, if it is enforced it will not allow the
Homeowners to practically use any of their yard, The yard is not connected to any other homes as
it is a corner lot. It will only enhance the home and neighborhood.