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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DEPARTMENT REPORT September 24,2007 7h. Skin Sense Spa, Old Town The applicant seeks the following use variance approval: Docket No. 07080018 UV Appendix A - Use Table Personal service uses in the R2IResidential District The site is located at 411 First Avenue NW and is zoned R2/Residential Filed by Mina Desai-Patel, Skin Sense Spa General Info: The petitioner is requesting variance of use approval to operate a day spa in an existing residence. The site is located in Old Town, on the northeast comer of 4th Street NW and I sl A venue NW. Multifamily residential uses abut to the south, single-family residential to the north and west, and residential and ot11ce uses to the east. The subject residence's exterior appearance would be altered, and parking would be provided in the existing garage and driveway. Analysis: The proposed business is currently in operation in Old Town, at 39 West Main Street, and is seeking this variance to allow for expansion of the business. Old Town is characterized by a mix of residential and low-intensity oftice and retail uses, particularly along Main Street and Rangcline Road. While this proposed business would be located one block west of Rangeline Road, there are other, similar uses adjacent, including offices and a bed and breakfast, approved last year. The use as proposed would be low-intensity, would not generate a great deal of traffic to the area, and would maintain the appearance of a residence. Findings of Fact - Use variance 1. The grant of this variance will not be contrary to the public interest, due to the existence of special condition(s) such that enforcement of the zoning ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because: The proposed use is similar to surrounding uses. 2. The grant of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The proposed use is similar to surrounding uses. 3. The use or value of the area adjacent to the subject property will not be substantially affected in any adverse manner because: The proposed use is similar to surrounding uses. 4. The need for the variance arises from a natural condition peculiar to the subject property because: The site is zoned for single-family residential, and is surrounded by a mix of single- family and multi-family residences and low-intensity office and retail uses, as is common in Old Town. 5. The granting of this variance does not substantially interfere with the Carmel/Clay ComprebensivePlan because: The Comprehensive Plan recommends a mix of uses within this area. Recommendation: The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 07080018 UV after aU questions/concerns are addressed.