HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact - Lot Cover 06.16.25EXHIBIT “E”
Proposed Findings of Fact for Development Standards Variance Requests
CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.: __________________
Applicant: SCI Carmel, LLC, and its successors and assigns in interest
Property: 695 1st Avenue SE, Carmel, IN 46032
Requests: UDO Section 2.14 Maximum Lot Coverage: 35% permitted; 75% requested
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCES
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare
of the community because:
SCI believes approval of the above described Variances will not be injurious to the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the community because of the varied and different uses and
zoning classifications that surround the Real Estate, as the request for a single multi -family building
with a maximum of three (3) units and associated development standards variances would not be
inconsistent or incompatible with the surrounding area.
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:
For the same reasons stated in #1 above, SCI also believes approval of the Variances will not have a
substantially adverse impact on the use and value of properties in the area adjacent to the Real Estate.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because:
Strict application of the terms of the UDO as it relates to the requested Variances will present practical
difficulties in the use of the property because the Real Estate is a long narrow parcel that presents
challenges and difficulties in complying with the lot coverage standards of the UDO. In order to
position the home, drive aisle and parking areas on the Real Estate, additional parcel coverage is
required. Further, whether the Real Estate were redeveloped for this requested use (single multi-family
building with 3 units and parking area) or another type of residential use, it seems highly likely a
similar lot coverage variance would be necessary due to the configuration, smaller size and narrow
shape of the Real Estate. Additionally, the proposed multi-family home is well-designed and
architecturally appealing and SCI believes it will be an asset to this area and will be compatible with
the surrounding uses and area.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variances
identified by Docket Nos. PZ-_________V; is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this
meeting, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
Adopted this 25th day of August, 2025.
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CHAIRPERSON, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
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SECRETARY, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign)
CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
BALLOT SHEET for FINDINGS OF FACT – VARIANCE
Docket No.: __________________
Applicant: SCI Carmel, LLC, and its successors and assigns in interest
Property: 695 1st Avenue SE, Carmel, IN 46032
Requests: UDO Section 2.14 Maximum Lot Coverage: 35% permitted; 75% requested
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DATED THIS 25th DAY OF AUGUST , 2025.
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Board Member, Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
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