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VARIANCE REQUEST REGARDING
MODEL HOME USE
Docket No. 10010009 V
VARIANCE APPLICATION
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
February 22, 2010
Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Applicant: Pulte Homes of Indiana
Nelson Frankenberger
c/o James E. Shinaver
c/o Jon C. Dobosiewicz
844 -0106
1. Explanation
2. Aerial Photographs
3. Findings of Fact
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TAB 1
EXPLANATION
The Applicant, Pulte Homes of Indiana "Pulte currently operates a model home use
consisting of three (3) model homes and an associated parking area in the Longridge Estates
subdivision which is located on the west side for Shelborne Road. The common address for the
use is 13714, 13728, 13742 and 13756 Monique Drive, Carmel. The model homes are located
near the entrance of the subdivision and operate as a very important marketing tool to
demonstrate to prospective buyers the types of homes that Pulte constructs in the subdivision.
Attached behind Tab 2 are aerial photographs that show the overall subdivision and a
second aerial photograph that shows the location of the model home use that is the subject of the
variance request.
Pulte is seeking a variance from Section 25.16.02 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the
continued operation of the model home use beyond the 36 -month time limit. The continued
operations of the model homes will serve to expedite the completion of the subdivision build -out
to the benefit of area residents.
We look forward to presenting the above described hearing request to the Hearing
Officer at the February 22, 2010 meeting.
Explanation
Respectfully submitted,
Jon C. Dobosiewicz
CARMEL /CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket Nos.: 10010009 V
Petitioner: Pulte Homes of Indiana, LLC
FINDINGS OF FACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
1 The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community because:
The use has been established in accordance with all applicable standards regulating
model homes.
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:
The use has been in place since the beginning of construction of the neighborhood. The
use and value of adjacent property is enhanced by the existence of the model home use.
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:
The restriction of time for the operation of the model home use will not provide for the
continued sale of homes from the subject location resulting in a practical difficulty in the
marketing and sales of homes in the neighborhood.
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel /Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards
Variance Docket No. 10010009 V 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 22 day of February 2010.
Hearing Officer, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
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