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DEPARTMENT REPORT
January 26, 2010
lh. Ryland Model Home Extension
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 09120010V 25.16.02 Extension of model home opening
The site is located at 13801 Palo Alto Court and is zoned R2 /Single Family Residential on 0.18 acre.
Filed by RH of Indiana.
1` 4 General Info: The petitioner is requesting approval for
ou'_ extending the permitted timeline for open model homes
r Tr until such time as all homes in the subdivision are sold
rou E I s a Analysis: Model homes are intended to display various
G f options and floor plans while construction and selling of
r the subdivision gets underway. In this instance,
a `r F 3i F o I construction on Stanford Park began in early 2004, and is
�w I! ongoing. Model homes are limited to a period of 18
i
t 1 months, which is typically enough time to allow for
�f I r it. a substantial completion and sales of homes in the
p h. l 3 f subdivision. It may be extended up to 36 months at the
4 B URL NG AME �B LVD y BURL NGAM �e�' Director's discretion. In this instance, because of the
�.,wi I slow economy, the subdivision is still being built out and
z c s sold. Provided signage is kept to a minimum, and
U 0;' p J lighting is reduced after hours to minimize light
pollution, impact on occupied residences is likely to be minimal.
Findings of Fact: Model Home Permit Extension
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the community because: model homes look like occupied houses, and
function in a similar fashion.
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: model homes look like occupied houses,
and function in a similar fashion.
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 model homes would need to be
converted to residential homes, which would reduce the amount of information available to the
developer to provide to potential homebuyers.
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 09120010 V
after all concerns have been addressed.