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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for HO 05-27-25 ---Internal Use--- Pilcher Residence Side Setback Variance Request Docket No: PZ-2025-00090 V Todd & Corrine Pilcher 1492 Springmill Ponds Blvd Carmel, IN 46032 Parcel No. 17-09-23-01-05-030.000 ---Internal Use--- From: Todd & Corrine Pilcher 1492 Springmill Ponds Blvd Carmel, IN 46032 To : City of Carmel Attn: BZA Hearing Officer 1 Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 To whom this may concern: The attached pages contain information detailing the variance request to the Development Ordinance of Carmel for the property 1492 Springmill Ponds Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032 Your review and consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Todd & Corrine Pilcher (petitioners) ---Internal Use--- Statement of Variance: The petitioners are requesting a reduction of the setback variance on the east side of their property. The proposed reduction is 3 feet, for a flnal 7-foot variance from the existing 10- feet. This request is to accommodate the planned construction of a covered patio that, due to the angled property line, will encroach on the exiting variance at the far northeast corner of the proposed patio. This encroachment equates to approximately 6 linear feet at the northeast corner of the proposed construction. All remaining area will adhere to the 10-foot variance. Total lot coverage adheres to maximum 35 percent lot coverage. Statement of Support: Petitioners construction plan adheres to HOA style requirements and is designed to blend into the home as if original construction. The proposed plans have neighborhood HOA approval, adjoining neighbor approval, and will add value to the property and greater neighborhood. The property is regularly maintained and updated. The addition of the covered patio will allow for extended use of the backyard that is exposed to extreme afternoon sunshine, provide a use of a patio that will extend off the existing dining room area, and allow safe walking accommodation for elderly relatives with unsure footing. The purpose of the variance request is to allow a clear line-of-site from the house to the rear yard by proposed far northeast post. Without this variance change the far supporting post would detract from the home experience, and diminish the value of the extension. Accommodations to this variance limitation were investigated, however a cantilever system would still encroach on the variance and a covered patio addition to the northwest side of the house is not feasible without signiflcant architectural changes to the existing home due to roofiine limitations. ---Internal Use--- ---Internal Use--- ---Internal Use--- ---Internal Use--- ---Internal Use--- Todd Pilcher <toddfpilcher@gmail.com> Re: Covered Patio: architectural change request - APPROVAL 3 messages Support CenterPointCam <support@centerpointcam.com>Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM To: Todd Pilcher <toddfpilcher@gmail.com> Hi Todd, The Architectural Review Committee for your association has reviewed and APPROVED your architectural submission for the following: Project Description: Installation of L-shaped covered patio as submitted. Siding and trim will match the existing home - Siding: Peppercorn HGSW1492. Trim: Milk Bloom HGSW4043. Roof will connect to the existing sunroom and match the existing home. Address: 1492 Springmill Ponds Blvd. All construction must commence within 180 days of this letter. If construction has not been commenced within the 180 days, such approval shall be deemed withdrawn. Once construction is commenced, all work shall be completed within 180 days of commencement. ARC approval of plans shall not constitute a representation, warranty, or guarantee that such plans and specifications comply with engineering design practices or zoning and building ordinances, or other governmental agency regulations or restrictions. The ARC shall not be responsible for reviewing, nor shall its approval of any plans or design, be deemed approved from the standpoint of structural safety or conformance with building or other codes. By approving such plans and specifications, neither the ARC, the Members thereof, the Association, any Member thereof, their Board of Directors, any Members thereof, or the Declarant assumes any liability or responsibility therefore or for any defect in the construction or improvement from such plans or specifications. Neither the ARC, the Association, the Board of Directors or the Association or any Members thereof, not the Declarant or Developer shall be liable to any Member, Owner, Occupant, or other person or entity for any damage, loss or prejudice suffered or claimed on account of (1) the approval or disapproval of any plans, drawings, or specifications, whether or not defective, or (2) the construction or performance of any work whether or not pursuant to the approved plans, drawings, or specifications. Your cooperation with the architectural review process is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the Association at 317-843-2226 or via email at support@centerpointcam.com. Best of luck with your project. Warm regards, Beth Client Support Services Centerpoint Community Association Management 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 316 Carmel, IN 46032 317-843-2226 phone ---Internal Use--- FINDINGS OF FACT SHEET - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No.: __ PZ-2025-00090_V _____________________________ Petitioner: ____Todd & Corrine Pilcher________________________ 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: ______The structure will be attached to the house only above the existing brick line and the roofiine will be tied into the existing roofiine on the n orthwest side of proposed addition. A pier-post concrete foundation will be installed to ensure the project is structurally sound. The structure will match the current aesthetics in design and materials.___________ 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because: _______The utilization of the area will be increased due to ability to enjoy outdoor area in all weather conditions. The home value will be increased due to larger outdoor patio area and attractive utilization of homeowner.__________________________________________________ 3. The strict application of the terms of the Unifled Development to the property will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: ______Without the allowance of a variance change the rear patio construction would require a shift of the far Northeast support post that would place the post directly in the line of sight from the main window/doorway of the house. This line-of-sight blockage would limit the view of the central pond from the house and also result in a decrease in aesthetic value of the patio extension. Alternative construction options were proposed (eg. cantilever construction) but the construction review determined that the existing variance would still be encroached upon so a variance change request is still required regardless of construction style alternatives given the desired footprint. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. ___________________________ is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by refere nce and made a part hereof. Adopted this _______________ day of __________________________________, 20 _______. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ HEARING OFFICER, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of approval of the Board, if any, are listed on the Letter of Grant.