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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
(V) Rector Accessory Building Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a mini barn:
1. Docket No. PZ-2025-00085 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3)(a) The combined square footage
of the ground floor area of garages and/or accessory buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground
floor area of the principal building, 87% requested.
The 1.1-acre site is located at 11120 Echo Crest Dr. W. (Echo Crest, Lot 16). It is zoned R1/
Residence. Filed by Andrew Wert of Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim on behalf of Patrick Rector, owner.
General Info:
• Petitioner seeks approval to construct a 12’ x 16’ mini barn shed / accessory building in the back yard, which
will replace an older, smaller shed.
• An attached garage and a detached garage already exist on the site.
• Variance approval is requested for combined ground floor area of all accessory buildings/uses.
• The site is located in Echo Crest subdivision; there is not an active Homeowner’s Association (HOA).
• This is a Corner Lot with two street frontages – Echo Crest Drive West and 111th Street.
• Surrounding this site are single family residential dwellings.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more details on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Accessory Building Ground Floor Area -
• The UDO states that the combined square footage of the ground floor area of garages and/or accessory
buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building, and 87% is requested. This
is a variance of 12%.
• The mini barn shed will be 14-ft tall and have LP Smart siding, which is a treated engineered wood siding.
• It will be situated at the northwest corner of the lot, in the back yard.
• The exterior of the barn will be painted brown to match the color on the existing house.
Remaining Review Comments:
• The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request. The detached accessory building will be placed in the
corner of the lot, in the back yard, out of the way.
• This mini barn shed is also replacing an older, smaller shed that was situated in the same location.
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.