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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 07-22-24 Memorandum To:Carmel BZA From:Todd B.Weber My name is Todd Weber,and I have been growing and selling produce for the past 25 years,with 12 of those years right here in Carmel.In previous years,we have set up our produce stand in the Vine &Table parking lot.Over time,we have built a strong clientele and garnered tremendous support from the residents of Carmel. What began as a small produce stand that my daughter used to raise money for college has now blossomed into a full family operation.It is my hope that my daughter’s children will one day take over the business and continue our legacy. Unfortunately,the Vine &Table location is no longer available to us,as the building is under new ownership and we were unable to reach an agreement with the new owners.However,we remain committed to serving the Carmel community and have found a new location that we believe will be excellent for both our business and the community. Our family is dedicated to being a good neighbor and operating a business that will hire local employees and help support local residents. Sincerely, Todd B.Weber FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET -DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner to fill out 1-3 +first two blanks) Docket No.:___PZ-2024-00096V________________________________________ Petitioner:___Todd Weber____________________________________________ 1.The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health,safety,morals and general welfare of the community because: The Food stand will only be selling uncooked and uncut fresh fruits and vegetables.The stand is located in a _____________________________________________________________________________________ low traffic area of Kirby II Park parking lot.The traffic impact will be low considering we are open everyday _____________________________________________________________________________________ and only sell fruits and vegetables, _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 produce stand will not compete with any other business in the immediate area.The Kirby II Park retail center _____________________________________________________________________________________ will not be affected because the produce building and table with umbrella will only take up 3 parking spaces. _____________________________________________________________________________________ If anything the use will compliment other uses in the retail space. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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: The produce stand was designed to be a semi-permanent structure and not designed to be transported daily. _____________________________________________________________________________________ This allows the building to look professional and more appealing to the city and surrounding neighbors. _____________________________________________________________________________________ A skid steer is needed to put the building on and off the trailer for transportation,This would add 3+hours to our work day. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. Statement of Variance Request UDO Section 5.66.D states that Food Stands are required to be removed from the premises when not in operation.I respectfully request to be able to leave our produce stand on-site overnight between July 1st through October 31st,in perpetuity. Statement of Support Allowing my business to leave the produce stand building overnight will eliminate the need to spend over 3 hours each day on transporting,setting up and tearing down.The building was constructed as a semi-temporary structure,requiring a skid steer for loading and unloading from the trailer,and was designed to be moved only a few times a year. Currently the UDO specifies in Section 5.66.D that all Food Stands will need to be removed from the premises when not in operation.This will impose a significant burden on both myself and my employees.