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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024
(V) Berman Garage Addition Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a garage addition:
6. Docket No. PZ-2024-00207 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3) The combined square footage of
the Ground Floor of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building shall not exceed 75% of the
Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; 87% requested. The 1-acre site is located at 9820
Deerfield Circle (Deerfield subdivision, Lot 10). It is zoned S1/Residence. Filed by Henry & Victoria
Berman, owners.
General Info:
• The Petitioner seeks approval for a garage addition.
• A variance is requested for accessory building ground floor area. .
• The site is in Deerfield subdivision; HOA (Homeowner’s Association) approval was 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:
Garage Floor Area -
• The Hamilton County Assessor's website shows the ground floor area of the residence at 1,242 square feet,
and the existing attached garage at 576 square feet. It also shows a utility shed at 144 square feet. The
remaining square footage allotment for accessory structures could not exceed 211.5 square feet to stay at the
75% maximum.
• The proposed garage will be 26’ by 14’, or 364 sq. ft. in area.
• The UDO requires that combined square footage of the Ground Floor of a Private Garage and/or Accessory
Building shall not exceed 75% of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; 87% requested. This is a
variance of 12%.
• The garage addition design, materials, and colors will match and/or complement the existing house.
• A maximum 420 sq. ft. blacktop driveway addition is also proposed as part of this project.
Remaining Review Comments:
• All Planning/Zoning comments have been addressed.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request, since the small addition will be a seamless expansion of
the existing home & attached garage area.
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 the variance request, and
with adoption of the Findings of Facts submitted by the Petitioner.