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One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317.571.2417, web: carmeldocs.com
Michael P. Hollibaugh, Director
SUE FINKAM, MAYOR
L E T T E R of G R A N T
May 28, 2025
Jim Shinaver
Nelson & Frankenberger
550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210
Carmel, IN 46032
Re: BZA Docket No. PZ-2025-00073-00075 V: Cooke Residence Variances
Dear Mr. Shinaver,
At the meeting held on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals took the following action
regarding the Development Standards Variance (V) requests filed by you for the property located at 670 1st Ave
NE.
APPROVED: Cooke Residence Variances - Development Standards Variance approvals for:
• PZ-2025-00073 V: Maximum 55-ft house width allowed; 81-ft granted.
• PZ-2025-00074 V: Minimum 8:12 roof pitch required, 6:12 roof pitch granted.
• PZ-2025-00075 V: Buildings shall not exceed the height of the tallest dimension of the nearest two
Character Buildings by more than 7-ft, 25’6” Building Height granted (34’4” to roof peak).
Please be advised that per Article 9.15 of the Unified Development Ordinance, the aforementioned Development
Standards Variance approval is valid for three (3) years. By that time, either continuous construction of the
improvements must be underway, or a written request for a one-time, six-month extension of the approval must
have been received and approval granted by this Department. The expiration date of the approval is May 27, 2028.
Please include a copy of this letter with any permit application.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 317-571-2417 or aconn@carmel.in.gov.
Sincerely,
Angie Conn, AICP
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Division of Planning & Zoning
cc: Jeff & Molly Cooke – Homeowner
Carmel Building Safey Department
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