HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Rept 06-23-256 of 12
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
(V) Avant Townhomes Setback Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for townhomes:
8. Docket No. PZ-2025-00115 V The District PUD, Section 5.1(B) Maximum 20-ft front
setback required; 33.1-ft requested.
The 0.68-acre site is located at 1260 Fairfax Manor Drive (Grand & Main subdivision, Block 3A). It is
zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development (The District PUD Ordinance Z-587-14). Filed by Gehan Mendis
of American Structurepoint, Inc., on behalf of McKenzie Homes, owner.
General Info:
• Petitioner seeks approval to construct three 4-unit townhome buildings in the last vacant section of The
District PUD.
• Variance approval is requested for the west building setback of the westernmost townhome unit.
• This is a Corner Lot with two street frontages – Grand Vue Drive and Fairfax Manor Drive.
• Surrounding this site are townhomes, apartments, a detention pond, and The Olivia mixed use building.
• Please see the Petitioner’s BZA Info Packet for more details on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Front Setback -
• The District PUD Ordinance requires a maximum 20-ft front yard building setback, and 33.1 feet is requested
from the western, secondary street frontage (Grand Vue Drive). This is a variance of 13.1 feet.
• The townhome unit will still be pulled up to Fairfax Manor Drive, the primary street frontage.
• The area between the townhome unit and the side street will be landscaped with grass, trees, and plantings.
Remaining Review Comments:
• The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the variance request. The small green space area that will be created as a result
of this will add to the visual interest of the immediate area.
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.