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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for BZA 06-23-25INTRODUCTION June 10th, 2025 To Whom it May Concern: My grandparents purchased the property at 10680 Highland Dr. Carmel, IN 46280 in 1949. Since they passed away, my parents have been living in this house. As they age, and as their only child, I need to be closer to them to make sure they have help with anything they may need. Since this house is on a larger parcel of land, it would be best to build an accessory dwelling unit on their land so I am able to be right there. I will work diligently to save every tree possible, and abide by every regulation and recommendation. The accessory dwelling unit will remain within the 18 foot height requirement. A gravel driveway will be created to get to the ADU, with the appropriate engineers creating plans to get over the creek on the property. Best regards, Molly Smith Petitioner 317-750-4411 STATEMENT OF USE VARIANCE REQUEST June 10th, 2025 We are requesting the use variance application to be able to build an accessory dwelling unit so we are able to be near my aging parents and help them. I will have plans and permits for the appropriate water drainage plans, sewer and water, electrical, and HVAC utilities. Best regards, Molly Smith Petitioner 317-750-4411 STATEMENT OF SUPPORT June 10th, 2025 With the size of the parcel there are no regulations for the footprint of an accessory dwelling unit, which won’t be much different than having an in-laws quarters which a lot of properties have. We aren’t doing this with any plans except to be there for my aging parents. I will do everything possible to prevent this from causing any disruption to the neighbors, and will keep the current landscape as untouched as possible. Best regards, Molly Smith Petitioner 317-750-4411 LOCATION MAP 10680 Highland Drive REDUCTION OF ALL PLANS FINDINGS OF FACT - USE VARIANCE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (Petitioner to fill out 1-5 + first 2 blanks) Docket No.: PZ-2025-00092-UV Petitioner: Molly Smith 1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: We are asking to build an ADU on this property with no other motivations beyond being nearby for my aging parents. Aside from the time of construction, which we are going to complete as quickly as possible, no further disruptions will be present. 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: This will be a house that is updated and well kept. It will be in the woods, so it won’t be obvious to any of the neighbors. We currently drive over to my parents’ house a lot now, so it won’t even negatively affect traffic to the primary home on the property. 3. The need for the variance arises from some condition peculiar to the property involved because: Due to the fact that this parcel is zoned for a single family dwelling, it makes the building of a second permanent home unusual. However due to size of this property, this won’t culminate in a crowded property or change the overall appearance of the property or surrounding properties. 4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the variance is sought because: We aren’t trying to completely change everything. We are just trying to find a reasonable way to be able to be near my parents so I feel safe with them being at home. There are many houses in the surrounding neighborhoods that are closer together than how it will be with the ADU in the back portion of this property. 5. The approval will not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan because: From the roadway and the aspect of most neighbors, the ADU won’t be visible. It won’t change traffic patterns to the neighborhood as we are already over there frequently anyway. Building the ADU will not negatively affect anyone’s quality of life, and will help ensure the safety of my parents as they continue to enjoy retirement. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Use Variance Docket No. _______________________ is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this _______ day of ____________________________________, 20 __________. ______________________________________________________________________________________ CHAIRPERSON, 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. PERTINENT INFORMATION I had a meeting with the department of engineering where the crossing over the creek for the proposed driveway was discussed. A lot of important information was discussed such as ways to control water run off from the roof of the proposed ADU, and how to ensure the culvert doesn’t impede flow of the creek. I’m working on finding an engineer who can create a building plan with the 100 year elevation in mind, and we can pull all the appropriate permits.