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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWithdrawal letter Page 1of4 Butler, Angelina V From: Dobosiewicz, Jon C Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:24 AM To: Butler, Angelina V Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P; John R. Molitor (e -mail) (E- mail); Pohlman, Jesse M Subject: FW: Broad Horizons To all, Susan Pieples has officially withdrawn her application for a use variance. She requested and was provided the Home Occupation standards in the Ordinance. She indicated she was separating from her husband and letting go her employees and would comply with the home occupation standards in the Ordinance. I will be meeting with her sometime within the next week to discuss the limitations set forth in the Ordinance. If you have any comments please let me know. Specifically the ordinance would provide no more than 15 percent of the home to be used and allow one outside employee. In addition the Department is making an official determination that children playing in the rear yard is not a violation of section 25.18.01.8.2 or 25.18.01.C. Ms. Pieples has also indicated that she will be making improvements to the driveway. An improvement consistent with the site plan provided with the subject application would not require a permit and is allowed under the Ordinance. Ms. Pieples will be made aware that the Department may inspect the property to confirm compliance with the Ordinance. Angie: Pleas label the agenda for this item as "WITHDRAWN Jesse: Please continue to document activity on the site. When I meet with Ms. Peoples I will have her provide a site plan illustrating the area of activity including use of the home. Thanks, Jon 25.18 Home Occupation. 25.18.01 Standards Generally. A. Floor Area: Home Occupations shall utilize no more than fifteen percent (15 of the gross floor area of the dwelling. 2/11/2004 Page 2 of 4 B. Character: 1. The Home Occupation shall not change the character of the Dwelling, Lot or parcel; 2. The Dwelling shall not bear any indication from the exterior that it is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a Dwelling; 3. The Home Occupation shall not be permitted outside storage or display of materials in connection with the Home Occupation; 4. The Home Occupation shall not be permitted signs other than those normally permitted in the district in which the Home Occupation is located. C. Nuisance: The Home Occupation shall be conducted wholly within the Dwelling, such that there is no outside noise, vibration, odor, smoke, dust, glare or electrical disturbance. D. Employees. The Home Occupation shall employ no more than one (1) individual outside of the immediate family. E. Deliveries. The delivery of any materials for the Home Occupation will not exceed two (2) trips per day by any vehicle not owned by a family member. F. Equipment. The Home Occupation shall utilize only mechanical equipment that is customarily used for domestic purposes and is of a size and type that is similar to domestic mechanical equipment or is customarily found in a business office. 25.18.02 Excluded Uses: A. antique or gift shop; B. serving of food or beverages; C. animal hospital or commercial kennel; D. automobile repair; E. major appliance repair or services; and F. any processing or manufacturing that produces noxious materials or products. Original Message From: susan @broadhorizons.us [mailto:susan @broadhorizons.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:25 PM To: JDobosiewicz @ci.carmel.in.us Subject: RE: Broad Horizons Thank you for your quick response. There is a sign in my front yard regarding the hearing on 2/11/2004 Page 3 of 4 February 24th can that be removed now? The best number to reach me to set up an appointment is 919 -2772. Susan Pieples Original Message From: Dobosiewicz, Jon C Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 16:37:42 To: 'susan @broadhorizons.us' Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P; John R. Molitor (e -mail) (E -mail) Subject: RE: Broad Horizons Ms. Peoples, Please see the attached file. It provides the requirements for a home occupation under section 25.18. This should be a good place to start from. I will contact you later this week to set an appointment time. Thanks, Jon C. Dobosiewicz Planning Administrator Department of Community Services City of Carmel One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317.571.2417 Fax: 317.571.2426 jdobosiewicz @ci.carmel.in.us Original Message From: susan @broadhorizons.us [mailto:susan @broadhorizons.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:15 PM To: jdobosiewicz @ci.carmel.in.us Subject: Broad Horizons Dear Mr. Dobosiewicz: I would like to withdraw my petition for a use variance /special use variance at this time. As it seems I have no other alternative, I am seperating from my husband and moving into the house at 1325 E. 111th Street. I will also have to let two employees go, but I cannot abandon the children and their families) who so desperately need this service. I understand from talking with Steve Hardin and Matt Skelton at Bingham, McHale Attrnys., that you can explain to me further the requirements of the "home occupation" statues. I would like to have clarification on the following issues specifically: 2/11/2004 Page4of4 After I move in, am I going to have to worry about invasion of privacy by anyone wanting to "verify" the use of my home? I am willing to make whatever consessions are necessary to meet the law, I have been very up front with everyone to date, and I would be very uncomfortable staying here if I have to constantly wonder if the "zoning police" are coming. I also understand that the occupation cannot be seen or heard outside the building. Does this mean that the children cannot play in my back yard? If so, would a privacy fence help to permit them to play. Especially since there are other children in the neighborhood, and we do not go out for long (20 -30 minutes) it would really be a crime to have to keep them indoors on nice days. The driveway is a shambles, and is not safe (even if it were only me), because there is no turn around, and I have to back out onto 111th. I assume if it is a home occupation, that may as owner of the house, improve the driveway. Please advise me if this is going to be problematic. When you have the answers to these questions, I would like to set up an appointment to meet with you or your representative to go over them in person. 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