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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
(V) Caccavallo Accessory Building Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for an attached 2nd garage:
5. Docket No. PZ-2024-00228 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3) The combined square footage
of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building shall not exceed 75% of
the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; 97% requested.
The 1.25-acre site is located at 2535 Durbin Drive (Crossfields subdivision, Lot 93). It is zoned
S1/Residence. Filed by Jeremy Snyder of Artisan Outdoor Craftsman, on behalf of Peter Caccavallo,
owner.
General Info:
• The Petitioner seeks approval to add a new 20’x 33’detached garage. A breezeway will attach to the existing
attached garage.
• A Building Permit was applied for, permit B-2024-01502.
• Variance is requested for ground floor area of the accessory building.
• The site is in Crossfields subdivision; HOA (Homeowner’s Association) approval has been granted.
• The accessory building will not encroach into any drainage or utility easements.
• Surrounding this site are single family residential dwellings.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more details on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Ground Floor Area -
• The UDO states that The combined square footage of the Ground Floor Area of a Private Garage and/or
Accessory Buildings shall not exceed 75% of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; and, 97% is
requested. This is a variance of 22%.
• The new structure will match the colors and exterior building materials of the existing house. The siding/trim
will be painted to match the house, a dark grey color. The shingles are also planned to match the house.
• It is anticipated that the 2nd floor will only be used for storage, as well as access to upper deck.
Remaining Review Comments:
• All Planning/Zoning comments have been addressed.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request.
• The Petitioner let us know they are working with Vive Exterior Design, and they have an extensive
landscaping/planting design. There will be many trees and shrubs replanted as part of the mitigation of loss
of any existing trees.
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, also
with the adoption of the Findings of Facts submitted by the Petitioner.