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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DEPARTMENT REPORT April 28, 2008 ISh. Wilson Drive Porch The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a garage addition: Docket No. 08030018 V Chapter 8.04.03.A Reduction in required front yard setback The site is located at 1 Wilson Drive and is zoned R2/Residential. Filed by James Young, owner. General Info: The petitioner is seeking permission to construct a porch addition, measuring 91.6 square feet, or 4 feet wide by 22.9 feet long. The petitioner was granted a variance in February of this year, to add a garage to the south end of his house that would encroach into the south front yard setback. The porch addition is proposed to relieve the appearance of boxiness resulting from the garage addition. It would encroach into the west front yard setback by approximately six feet; two of those feet are from the existing porch which already encroaches into the front yard setback. Analysis: The house is a single-story house, in an existing subdivision where numerous houses have had additions or other modifications over the years. It is located on a comer lot, close to the west and south front yard setback lines. No significant modifications could be made to the house without the grant of a variance for encroachment, given the size of the house, its location on the lot, and the lot's size of just over .29 acre. The proposed porch addition would be constructed of brick to match the house halfway up, then wood posts and a gable end to match the house. It would be fully covered, and the overall visual impact would likely be minimal. Findings of Fact: Porch addition encroaching into front yard setback 4. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community because: the porch would be similar to the existing porch, and the addition would only encroach an additional four feet into the setback. 5. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will be not affected in a substantially adverse manner because: the porch would be similar to the existing porch, and the addition would only encroach an additional four feet into the setback. 6. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in a hardship in the use of the property because: the petitioner would be unable to make any significant improvements to his property, given the size and shape of the lot, and the house's placement. Recommendation: The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 08030018 V atler all concerns have been addressed.