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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
(V) Lambert Lot Cover Variance.
Applicant seeks following development standards variance approval for pool, concrete patio, and pergola:
6. Docket No. PZ-2025-00061 V Ashmoor PUD Section 4.2.H: Maximum 45% lot coverage
allowed; 58% requested. The 0.30-acre site is located at 13062 Moorland Lane (Ashmoor, Lot 24). It is
zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development, Ordinance Z-585-14. Filed by Amanda Brooks of Pools by Cory,
on behalf of Paul & Carol Lambert, owners.
General Info:
• The Petitioner seeks approval to add a new swimming pool, pergola, and decking to the rear yard.
• Building Permit B-2025-00151 was applied for.
• Variance is requested for lot coverage.
• The site is in Ashmoor subdivision; HOA (Homeowner’s Association) approval has been granted.
• The proposed pool/decking will not encroach into any drainage or utility easements.
• Surrounding this site are single family residential dwellings and open space common area.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more details on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Lot Cover -
• The Ashmoor PUD allows a maximum 45% lot cover, and 58% is required. This a variance of 13%.
• The pool/decking will not encroach into any easements.
• The Carmel Engineering Dept. has signed off on the pool permit.
Remaining Review Comments:
• All Planning/Zoning comments have been addressed.
Final Comments:
• The neighborhood has an existing stormwater detention system with open space areas and with a detention
pond.
• The pool pump equipment will be of a quiet design that is of low noise & vibration.
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request, since the Carmel Engineering Dept. has signed off on the
pool permit.
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.