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Home My WebLink AboutDepartment Report 01-27-256 of 18 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER DEPARTMENT REPORT MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 (V) Thiel Fence Height Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a fence: 7. Docket No. PZ-2024-00232 V UDO Section 5.09(B) Maximum 42-inch fence allowed in front yard with at least 25% visibility; 48-in (4-ft) aluminum fence requested. The 0.49-acre site is located at 12443 Pebblepointe Pass (Bayhill subdivision, Lot 17). It is zoned S2/Residence. Filed by Wendy Thiel, owner. General Info: • The site is a Corner Lot, with two street frontages and two front yards. • The Petitioner seeks approval for a taller than allowed fence that partially encroaches into the front yard. • A Fence Permit was applied for, permit F-2024-00054. • The site is in Bayhill subdivision; HOA (Homeowner’s Association) approval has been granted. • Surrounding this site are single family residential dwellings. • Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more details on the variance request. Variance Requested: Fence Height - • The UDO allows a maximum 42-inch tall fence in the front yard (with at least 25% visibility); and a 48-inch (4-ft) tall decorative black aluminum metal fence is requested. This is variance of 6 inches, or a 14% change. • Fence will be located in mostly the side and rear yard, but also some of it will be located in the front yard. • The fence will be a black ornamental metal fence design. Remaining Review Comments: • All Planning/Zoning comments have been addressed. Final Comments: • The Planning Dept. supports the variance request. Only a small portion of this 6-inch taller than allowed fence will encroach into the front yard of this Corner Lot. 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 the adoption of the Findings of Facts submitted by the Petitioner.