HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication VCITY OF CARMEL CLAY TOWNSHIP
HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ACTION
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST
FEE: Single Family (Primary Residence) $289.00 for the first variance, plus $89.00 for each additional section of the
ordinance being varied.
All Other $1,145.00 for the first variance, plus $541.00 for each additional section of the ordinance being varied.
OR see Hearing Officer Fees
DOCKET NO. 1 0Og0008 DATE RECEIVED: 8/13/2010
1) Applicant: Gordon R. Smith (aka SJA Enterprises, LLC)
Address: 14626 Warner Trail Westfield, IN 46074
2) Project Name: 601 E 106 Building Phone:
Engineer /Architect: Carlino Cor Phone: 317 634 -5278
Attorney: Phone:
Contact Person: Gordon R Smith Phone: 317- 502 -5770
Email: gsmith @stjosephagency.com
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
XXXX (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property
purchaser of the property
(c) Other:
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved:
Owner's address: Phone:
5) Record of Ownership:
Deed Book No. /Instrument No.
Page: 360 -362
135
Purchase date: 7/26/2010
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(b) The applicant is the contract
6) Common address of the property involved: 601 E. 106th Street Indianapolis, I N 46280
Legal description: Lot 36, College Plaza
Tax Map Parcel No.: 17-13-11-02-06-001.000
7) State explanation of requested Development Standards Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the section
number(s) of the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance that applies and /or creates the need for this request).
am applying for a usage variance to operate my small insurance agency from this site. The use would be light
office, hours 8:30 5:30 M -F, with minimal ingress /egress. Additionally, I would improve the property (already started),
with landscaping, low level security lighting and exterior repairs (gutters, siding, rotting tree removal new windows doors).
8) State reasons supporting the Development Standards Variance: (Additionally, complete the attached question
sheet entitled "Findings of Fact Development Standards Variance
There is a Use Variance also filed and the intent is to use this building as an insurance agency. It will require
some additional parking spaces (4) and some appropriate landscaping. It is currently in the Home Place Business District.
9) Present zoning of the property (give exact classification): R3
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: ac acres
11) Present use of the property: Residential Rental property
12) Describe the proposed use of the property: Insurance Agency
13) Is the property: Owner occupied
Renter occupied
Other currently unoccupied
14) Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connection with this
property that would relate or affect its use for the specific purpose of this application? If yes, give date and docket
number, decision rendered and pertinent explanation.
There are no pending variances or appeals. There is a deed restriction dating back to the early 1950's that is likely no longer enforced, stating that
homes in this neighborhood are residential. That is in conflict with the Carmel Master Plan showing this property in the Home Place Business District.
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: no, just general clean up and repairs
Builder:
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
ASAP
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and /or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
Gordon R. Smith (aka SJA Enterprises, LLC) and my agency, St. Joseph Agency.
NOTE: LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the Indianapolis Star a MANDATORY twenty-five (25) days prior to the
public hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the newspaper must be available for inspection the
night of the hearing.
LEGAL NOTICE to all adjoining and abutting property owners is also MANDATORY, two methods of notice are
recommended:
1) CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED sent to adjoining property owners. (The white receipt
should be stamped by the Post Office at least twenty-five (25) days prior to the public hearing date.)
2) HAND DELIVERED to adjoining and abutting property owners (A receipt signed by the adjoining and abutting
property owner acknowledging the twenty -five (25) day notice should be kept for verification that the notice was
completed)
REALIZE THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT. AGAIN, THIS
TASK MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWENTY -FIVE (25) DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
The applicant understands that docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been submitted to
the Department of Community Services.
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