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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
(V) Brown Residence Pergola, Lot Cover Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
4. Docket No. PZ-2024-00061 V UDO Section 2.04 Maximum 35% lot cover allowed, 38%
requested. The site is located at 2993 Topaz Lane (Kings Mill, Lot 116). It is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by
Robyn Brown, owner.
General Info:
• The Petitioner seeks approval for a pool pergola and additional concrete patio area to be added to the lot,
which will affect lot coverage.
• Related pending building permit is B-2024-00415.
• The existing swimming pool was built in the early 2000s.
• The site is located in Kings Mill subdivision, and HOA (Homeowners Association) approval has been
granted.
• Surrounding this site are single family residential homes.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Lot Cover -
• The UDO requires a maximum 35% lot coverage, and 38% is requested. This is a 3% variance.
• The pool pergola and small additional concrete patio area are proposed to be added to the back yard area, but
will still comply with side yard setbacks.
• The slight increase in lot cover does not cause a concern to the Carmel Engineering Dept.; there is an existing
neighborhood stormwater detention pond for the overall neighborhood.
Remaining Review Comments:
• The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request. The very small increase in lot cover is not a concern for
the Carmel Engineering Dept., and so it is not a concern for Planning Staff.
Findings of Fact:
• Please refer to the Petitioner’s Findings of Facts included in their BZA Info Packet.
Recommendation:
• The Dept. of Community Services (DOCS) recommends positive consideration of this variance request, and
with adoption of the Findings of Fact submitted by the Petitioner.