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Coleman Residence
12737 Parsons Gate
Carmel, IN 46032
Docket No. PZ-2024-00093 V
Petitioner: Philip Ennis, PJE Lawn Care & Landscaping
We are seeking a Development Standards Variance approval to Encroach 6.6-ft into the minimum
10-ft setback from the side lot line in order to build an outdoor entertaining space to include a
swimming pool and retaining wall in the VOWC PUD Section 6.1 and UDO Section 5.02.C(7).
The Coleman family currently has a pool; however, the original installation company did not
complete the pool to their satisfaction. They have had numerous issues with the current layout of
their outdoor space as well as the pool being incredibly slippery, leading to safety concerns for their
small children.
PJE Lawn Care & Landscaping began working with the Coleman family in 2022. After much
consideration, they determined that the best course of action would be to completely remove their
current pool and reconfigure their outdoor space. The new outdoor space will allow a more usable
lawn space for their children, an elevated entertaining space for their family, friends and neighbors,
and a brand-new pool. The pool’s location was selected to give them a larger, usable lawn space, as
their lot is not very large, and the current configuration of the space does not work. The
reconfigured outdoor space will improve the property value for their home and their neighbors
without hindering anyone else’s space.
The Architectural Review Board for the Villages of West Clay have approved all portions of the
project.
We thank you for your consideration.
PJE Lawn Care & Landscaping on behalf of the Coleman Family
RESIDENCE
FFE: 905.0
BSMT: 894.0
PARSONS GATEALLEY890.8
891.5
896.1
20' D.U. & S.E.156.96
107.36151.15 96.6620' B.S.L.wwww
ww 20' RR YDww
GUNITE POOL
(18'X35')
dog run
synthetic turf
-12"
-60"
GRANITE BOULDER OUTCROPPING
NATURAL IRREGULAR FLAGSTONE,
SET FLUSH IN TURF
7G INVINCIBELLE WEE WHITE HYDRANGEA (4)
8" BIG BLUE LIRIOPE (11)
18" HT. CUSTOM GAS FIRE PIT, LIMESTONE CAP
SAND MATRIX POOL DECKING W/ 12" X
2' ATELIER VALS PAVER BORDER
8" GRASSLAND SEDGE (15)
3G KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS (4)
5G KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS (4)
2.5" FRANS FONTAINE HORNBEAM (6)
10' HT EMERALD GREEN ARBORVITAE (38)
5G LET'S DANCE STARLIGHT HYDRANGEA (7)
POOL EQUIPMENT RELOCATED LOCATION,
NEW CONCRETE PAD BELOW POOL WALL
NATURAL STONE STEP, VARYING SIZES
CHUNK LIMESTONE BOULDER WALL
TW -12"
BW -60"
SUN TANNING DECK, 12" X 2'
ATELIER VALS PAVER BORDER
5G KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS (6)
7G INVINCIBELLE WEE WHITE HYDRANGEA (11)
8" GRASSLAND SEDGE (15)
5G LET'S DANCE STARLIGHT HYDRANGEA (2)
20"x48" ATELIER VALS SLAB STEPPERS
W/ ARTIFICIAL TURF JOINTS
20"x48" ATELIER VALS SLAB STEPPERS
W/ STONE JOINTS
72" HT. RAISED FEATURE WALL W/
WATER SPILLWAYS
+/- 15" HT. SRW W/ LIMESTONE CAP, EXISTING
FENCE TO BE ANCHORED TO WALL
RAISED STACKED SCREEN
PANELS, TO CENTER ON WALL
-0"
NOTE: ALL EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL TO BE
REMOVED AS NEEDED. REUSE VIABLE PLANT
MATERIAL WHERE POSSIBLE WITHIN PLANTING
LAYOUT
synthetic turf
panel
+/- 1,155 sf
-12"
MASONRY COLUMNS W/ ANCHORED
FIRE BOWLS
FENCE ANCHORED TO TOP OF WALL
Coleman
Residence
12737 Parsons Gate
Carmel, IN 46032
PROJECT
REVISIONS
Date
DRAWN BY
AH
CHECKED BY
JLS
SHEET TITLE
SHEET NUMBER
EARTH Landscape Architecture
NORTH
No 301 East Carmel DriveSuite F200Carmel, IN 46032c
Issue 317.564.4781earthlandarch.comPREPARED FOR
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
L1.0
8'0'4'24'
Preliminary
Landscape Plan
ISSUED
January 17, 2024
A. Hoskins01/17/2024
RESIDENCE
FFE: 905.0
BSMT: 894.0
PARSONS GATEALLEY890.8
891.5
896.1
20' D.U. & S.E.156.96
107.36151.15 96.6620' B.S.L.wwww
ww 20' RR YDww
GUNITE POOL
(18'X35')
dog run
synthetic turf
-12"
-60"
-0"
synthetic turf
panel
+/- 1,155 sf
-12"
18'-2"
72'-6"
103'-10"
3'-6"
13'-2"
10'
18'-6"
9'-10"
Pool Equipment
Location
Construction Access
from Existing Drive
Erosion Control Silt Fencing
Automatic Pool Cover
This End
Coleman
Residence
12737 Parsons Gate
Carmel, IN 46032
PROJECT
REVISIONS
Date
DRAWN BY
AH
CHECKED BY
JLS
SHEET TITLE
SHEET NUMBER
EARTH Landscape Architecture
NORTH
No 301 East Carmel DriveSuite F200Carmel, IN 46032c
Issue 317.564.4781earthlandarch.comPREPARED FOR
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
PBP
8'0'4'24'
Pool Boundary
Plan
ISSUED
January 17, 2024
A. Hoskins01/17/2024
Pool Permit03/19/2024
01
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FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No.: PZ-2024-0009 V________________________________
Petitioner: Philip Ennis, P.J.E. Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC______
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
The home that is currently owned by the Coleman Family, will be improved upon with the implementation of the proposed
outdoor entertaining space. The swimming pool and patio retaining wall will be confined to the owners’ backyard and is not
anticipated to pose a health or safety concern. The surrounding properties will only be positively affected by the proposed
development, as it will enable the Coleman Family to continue fostering neighbor relationships in their community.
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 proposed variance will allow the construction of an improved outdoor space that fits well within the surrounding
properties, with an in-ground swimming pool and patio retaining wall in the rear yard, thereby enhancing the property value
as well as the value of adjacent properties. The proposed outdoor living space was designed and will be built by P.J.E.
Lawn Care & Landscaping, a company that has improved the outdoor spaces of numerous homes in the Central Indiana
area, specifically in City of Carmel.
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:
Strict application of the minimum 10-ft side setback limits the homeowners on how they can use their property as their lot is
not very large, and their growing family needs as much useable space as possible. Strict application would only serve to
thwart an otherwise allowable use and enjoyment of the property and any further development of the property.
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.