HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
JUNE 27, 2011 DEPARTMENT REPORT
5. (V) Applegate Addition lot widths
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval to have lot widths of 45 -ft on 3
potential residential lots:
Docket No. 11060005 V Ordinance Chapter 23D.03.C.3.c.ii.a minimum lot width of 50 feet
The site is located at 130 2nd St NW. It is zoned R -4 /Residence within the Character Subarea of the Old
Town Overlay. Filed by Justin Moffett of The Old Town Design Group.
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ordinance requires 50 -ft. The variance is for a 5 foot deviation. The petitioner will also seek Plan Commission
Primary Plat approval a Subdivision Control Ordinance Waiver to create these 3 lots. Also, the petitioner will
have to submit Site Plan Design (SDR) review applications to the Department, who will review and approve the
architectural building elevations and site plans to make sure each house/garage meets the requirements of the
Character Subarea of the Old Town Overlay. Please see the petitioner's informational packet for more detail.
Findings of Fact:
1. The approval of these variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the community because: this will be a great redevelopment project for Old Town, and will help add
to the character of the area and bring back the original layout of houses on long, narrow lots. The 5 -ft variance
will help accomplish this.
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: this will be a great redevelopment project for Old Town, and will help
add to the character of the area. The 5 -ft variance will help accomplish this.
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: a different layout will have to be utilized on the parcel and
might not be as aesthetically pleasing.
Recommendation:
After all concerns have been addressed, the Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of
Docket Nos. 11060005 V.