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Home My WebLink AboutFindings of Fact . _ . . . . . • • . . • , . „ .• . , . .. . -, • • • . • • . • . . - .. . - CARMEUCLAY-BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FINDINGS OF FACT -SPECIAL USE' . . . ,Docket No.: 111.20008 S,U Amend- . . • • . . petitioner Rinehart Farm, inc. • • . • • ' . _ • .. . .• 1. - The*premises in qUestion is'partioularly physically suitable for the proposed Special Use because: . The property is currently'operating as'a ridingstable•facility with agreat:arnount4Iground available for thproposed addition. The existing operation accommodates up to 45,horses,but this requires stalls in multiple buildings. The,expansion will allow all horses to be in a single • building,thereby redUding theiamouni.Of"horse traffic"as some horses currently move.:from outbuildings to•theprimary building and riding arena. • 2. • TheSpecial Usewiltnot-injuriously or adversely affect economic factors, such as cost/benefit to thecommunity and' • its anticipated'effect on'surrounding:property values because:• • The proposed,thdeiiiion,to.ine existing Special Use wilt allow it to operate with less of an impact on the . . . , . . • adjoining properties": _ . , . _ ._. . . 3. The Special Use will be With.soCial/rieighb&hood factorS, such as compatibility with existing uses and those permitted under current-zoning in the:vicir*,of'the premises under consideration and how the proposed • . Special Use will affect neighborhood integrity beeacise:- . - Theexpansion,of the existing Special Use willallow'itto continue providing a requested service to equine . owners and riders in carmet,Clay3oWnship; and Washington Township - . . • 4. The Special Use will not injuriously or affect the adequacy end availability ofwater, sewage and storm drainage facilities and policeanct fire protection because: . • The proposed expansion will have minimal impact on public facilities-as the area will be used as horse stalls. • . . . . • ' ' • 5. The:Special Use will not adVerselyAffect vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the premises Upon which the Special Use is proposed because: - The expansion ofihe'Special Use is onto the rear of thesubject property and does not affect vehicular or • . . . . . pedestrian traffic, - . . .. . . . . • • . DECISION . Yes . No: The Board has reviewed the requirements Of Ordinance Z,160, Section 21.03(126)as they relate to this . Special Use, and does not find thatJhose:criteria prevent the granting Of the Special Use. • IT tS. THEREFORE the dedision of the .Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Special Use Docket Number . 11120008'SU, . ts-granted, subject to any cOnditions stated in•theminutes of this Board, which are incorporated . _ herein by reference and made a part hereof. • • * • • . • Adoptedthis' . 24- ay:. f January , 20' 12 . . { , . . -Q , IRFERSON,.carrnel/Cl' ' Board:of Zoning Appeals • • /, • , • , . • _ _ _ _ SECRETARY-, Car-Mel/Clay':oard/Zoning Appel ' •" " . . • • - . . , • . . . • .• - . Conditions ofthe Board are listed on the back. . • (Petitioner or his-representatiVe to sign). • . Page 10— filename:special use application 2011 doc rev'12/28/2010 . • . • , . . . . . , •, , . . . . • . ' • • • • • ICARMELICLAY BOARD OF.ZONING APPEALS • (BALLOT SHEET) FINDINGS OF FACT .SPECIAL USE • . Docket No 1112008 SU Amend • Petitioner:. .Rinehart.Farm,...Ind. • • • • • 2. 3. ._ - 4. •• • • • 5. 6. • • DATED TITS 24th DAY OF .January , 12. . . • Boar, ember' • • • • • Page 9— filename:special use applicafion 2011.doc•rev.12/28/2010 • • • CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FINDINGS OF FACT -'DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'VARIANCE , ' • Docket No.: 11120009.V • Petitioner: Rinehart Farm' Inc..- Parking Lot•Paving& Curbing 1. - The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health; safety, morals and.general welfare of the community because: • The existing parking area;is not affected by the proposed expansion and the requirement to pave the area - would be dangerous to the public as horses can easily slip on paved areas. A graveled parking area, as it currently exists, provided;a significantly safer surface for the horses, a 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 existing parking area will remain unchanged from„its current state,which has not substantially adversely affected adjacent properties. 3. The strict:application of,theterms of the Zoning Ordinance to-the property will result in practical difficulties in the • use of the property because: . The requirement to pave the parking area,which also serves as-the area to load and unload horses, would create a dangerous surface for the animals. - • DECISION . IT IS Cal-Mel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket HN. 11/1200090 ision of the is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are'incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. • A•..ted:this, 24th • day of January , 20 12 CHAT%`-ERSON,,Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY', Carmel/Clay ',Oard;j oning Appeals . Conditions of the Board are listed'on back. Petitioner or representative to sign. • Page 10 of 11-.filename:development standards variance 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 • CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS' BALLOT SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE Carmel,'Indiana Docket'No.: 11120009 V • Petitioner Rinehart Farm, Inc. -Parking Lot Paving &'Curbing • • 2. • • 3. DATED THIS 24th. DAY OF January , 20 12 Bo d Member Page,9 of 11- filename:development standards variance 2011.doc,rev.12128/2010 • • • • . CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FINDINGS OF FACT--SPECIAL'USE Docket No.:, 11-12000.8`'SU Amend Petitioner Rinehart Farm, Inc. 1. The premises:in question,is.particularly physically suitablefor the.proposed Special Use because: The property is currently operating as.a riding stable facility with a'great amount of:ground:available for the proposed addition: The existing operation accommodates upto 45 horses,but this requires stalls in multiple buildings. The expansion will allow all horses to be in a single building,thereby reducing the amount of.hor:se traffic'.as some horses currently move!from outbuildings to.the primary building and riding areria. 2. The Special Use will not injuriously or adversely affect economic factors, such as cost/benefit to the community and its anticipated effect on surrounding property values because: The proposed addition to the existing.Special Use will allow.it to operate with less of an impact on the adjoining properties. 3. The'Special Use will be consistent with social/neighborhood'factors, suchAs compatibility with existing uses and those permitted under current zoning in the vicinity of the premises under consideration and how the proposed • Special:,Use will affect neighborhood integrity because: • The expansion of the existing Special Use will allow it;to continue providing a requested service to equine owners and riders in Carmel, Clay Township, and Washington Township 4. The Special Use will not injuriously or adversely affect the adequacy and availability of water, sewage and storm • drainage-facilities and police And fire protection because: The proposed.expansion Wili haveminimal impact on'public.facilities as,the area will be used as horse stalls. 5. The Special Use will notAdversely affect vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the premises upon which the Special Use is proposed because: The:expansion of the Special Use is onto the rear of the',subject property and does not affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic. • DECISION • Yes No The Board hasreviewed the requirements of OrdinanceZ-150, Section 21.03(1-26)as they relate to this • Special Use, and does not find that.those'criteria.prevent the•granting of-the Special Use. IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Special. Use Docket Nuinber 11120008 SU 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 24th ,day of January • , 20 12 • • CHAIRPERSON 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). Page 10— filename:special use application 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 • • CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF,ZONING APPEALS (BALLOT SHEET)..FINDINGS OF,FACT -SPECIAL USE Docket No. .1'112008 SU Amend • • Petitioner: Rinehart Farm_, Inc. 2. 3. • • • 4. • • • • • • 5. 6. DATED THIS' 24th DAY OF January • , 20 12 Board Member ' • • • • Page 9— filename:special use application 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 • • CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD-OF ZONING APPEALS . FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE Docket No.: 1`1120009.V Petitioner: Rinehart Farm, Inc. Parking Lot Paving& Curbing 1. The approval of this variance will hot,be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The existing parking-area is not affected by the proposed expansion and•the requirement to pave the-area would be dangerous to the public•as horses can easily slip on paved areas. A graveled parking area, as it currently exists, provided a significantly safer surface for the horses. 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 existing'parking,area will remain unchanged'from it current state which has not substantially adversely affected adjacent properties. 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:requirernent'to pave the parking area,which also serves as the area to load and unload horses, would create a dangerous surface forthe,animals. • • DECISION • IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the,Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket,No. 1-1120.009V 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 24th day of January , 20 12 . CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board,of Zoning'Appeals fit" SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals . • Conditions of the Board are listed on back. Petitioner or representative to sign. Pa9e 10 of 11- filename:development standards variance 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 • • • • 'CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF'ZO.NING APPEALS • • • BALLOT'SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT'STANDARDS VARIANCE Carmel, Indiana • • Docket.No.: 11120009 V• .Petitioner: • Rinehart Farm, Inc. -Parking Lot Paving.&'Curbing- • • • • • 2 • • • • • • • 3 DATED THIS 24th . DAY OF January , 20 12 • • Board Mem6r • • • • • Page 9 of 11 filename:developmentstandards variance 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 • L • .. FINDINGS�OF FACT DEVELOPMENT BOARD,ST ZONING APPEALS CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY NT STANDARDS VARIANCE • Docket No.: 11120009 V . Petitioner: • Rinehart Farm, Inc: : Parking Lot Paiing & Curbing - 1. The approval of this variance-will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general'welfare of the community because: - ,The existing parking area is not affected by the proposed p osed ex °ansion and the requirement to pave the area 9P 9 Y P p p q P 'would be dangerous to the public as horses can easily slipon paved areas. A graveled parking area, as it currently exists, provided a significantly safer surface for the horses. . ' 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 existing I parking g ar ea.will remain unchanged from its•eurrentstate which has not substantially adversely affected adjacent properties. .1, .• 3. Thetsfrict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical difficulties in the I use of the property because: The requirement to pave the p arking area, which also serves as the area to load and unload horses, would create a dangerous surface for the animals. .. : • ," DECISION . IT IS THEREFORE the decision'of'the Carmel/Clay Board of•Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No 11.120009V is granted,subject to any conditions stated in the minutes.of this I Board, which are incorporated herein by reference'and made a part hereof.. . • I. Adopted this .24th day of January , 20 12 CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board,of•Zoning Appeals • r 1 frit" SECRETARY, Cal-mel/Clay, Board Of Zoning Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed on back. Petitioner or representative to sign. I • Page 10 0f 11- filename'development standards vanance'2011 doc rev.12/28/2010 :1 L . - . . . Lr. CARMELICLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS I (BALLOT SHEET) FIIdDIiVGS OF FACT -SPECIAL USE - Docket No. : ,:1-112008 SU,Amend Petitioner: Rin,eharf.Farm;, Inc: . •1. •1 ,•1' "/:. • --a--...2, . • /7_, 7-----a.-a- --j,, 6-7) -e-'2.21-41-0 ,, y . 'b 3. • • • .1 1 II _ • 6 1 . IDATED THIS 24th- ,DAY OF .January ;20 '12 .. - W '1°' - • • . • I, r..rxvu • Board Member . 1 . • . - • . . •-. . - . . . . . . . . . .. . 1 . . . .. Page 9—.filename:special,use ap_plication 2011 doc, 'rev 12282010 1 • 1 • • • • CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF.ZONING APPEALS . FINDINGS'OF.FACT.=SPECIAL USE - Docket N o 11120008 SU Amend 0 IPetitioner: Rinehart Farm,-Inc. 1. The,premises in question i .p y physically y g proposed Special Use because: I . � Is articularl suitable for the Th'e property!is:currently,operatin as1a riding stable facility with a reat:amount of ground available for the proposed addition. The existing operation accommodates.up to45 horses,but this requires stalls In multiple buildings'. The expansion will allow all horses to be in a single building,thereby reducing the amount of"horse traffic"as some horses currently move from outbuildings to the primary building and riding arena. 2. The Special Use will not Injuriously or'adversely"affect economic factors, such as cost/benefit to thecommunityand ' its anticipated effect on surrounding.property values because: . The proposedt addition to the existing;Special Use:Will alloNivi it`to operate with less of an impact on the adjoining'properties. 3. The Special.Use:will'be consistent with social/neighborhood factors, such as compatibility with existing uses and those,permitted under current:zoning in the vicinity of'the premises under consideration and how the proposed Special Use will affect neighborhood integrity because: ' The expansion of the existing Special Use will allow'it to continue providing a requested service to equine I. owners and riders in Carmel Clay Township, and Washington Township • 4. The Special Use'will not injuriously or adversely affect the adequacy and;availability of water, sewage and storm • Tae, re osedes nd police_and fire protection because: The proposei ,.'e and io will,have minimal impact on,publicfacilities as the area will be used as horse stalls. 5. The Speciaf.Use will not adversely affect'vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the premises upon which_ the Special Use is proposed because: • The expansion of the Special Use is.onto.the rear of'the subject property and does not affect vehicular or' pedestrian.traffic. • . • ' DECISION • • Yes No: The Board has reviewed the requirements of Ordinance Z2160, Section 21.03(1-26)as they relate to#his Special Use, and does._not find that'those criteria prevent the granting of.the Special Use. IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Special Use Docket Number 11.1.20008 SU is granted;subjectto any conditions stated in;theminutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made,a part hereof: ' Adopted this 24th dayof January ,;20 12, . ' - _CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals ' . �/i ''' SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board'of Zoning'Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. . . • (Petitioner or his representative to sign). . Page 10— filename:suede'use'applicafion':2011.doc rev 12282010 ,�' - - • CARMEUCLAY,ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, BALLOT SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-VARIANCE Carmel, Indiana ' Docket No.: 11120009 V - • IPetitioner Rinehart Farm, Inc:- Parking Lot Paving &Curbing' 1. 2. • . _ I 1 . DATED THIS 24th DAY OF January , 20 12 • Board Member • • Page-9-of 11- filename:development standards variance 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010 1 • • • • CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING'APPEALS • :FINDINGS.OF FACT SPECIAL USE • Docket'NO.: 11120008 SU Amend 'Petitioner: Rinehart Farm, Inc. • 1. The,premises in question is particularly physically suitable for'the proposed Special Use because: • The property is currently operating as a riding stable'facility with;a great:amount of ground available for the proposed addition. The existing • operation accommodates up to 45'horses,,but this requires stalls in multiple`buildings: The expansion will allow all horses to be in a single building,-thereby reducing'the'amount of"'horse traffic"as some horses currently move from outbuildings to•the primary building and riding arena. 2. The'Special Use will not Injuriously or adversely affect economic'factors, such as cost/benefit to the community and its anticipated effect on-surrounding property value's because • The proposed addition to the existing:Special Use will allow'it to operate with less of an impact on the .adjoining properties. 3. The Special Use will be consistent,with,social/neighborhood factors, such as compatibility with existing uses and those permitted under current zoning in the vicinity of the premises under consideration and how the proposed Special:Use will affect neighborhood integrity because The:expansion of the existing Special Use will allow it to continue providing a requested service to•equine owners and'riders'in.Carmel,„Clay Township, and=Washington Township. 4. The Special.Use.will.not injUriottly or adversely affect the adequacy and availability of water, sewage and storm drainage facilities.and police and fire protection.because:- Theproposed expansion will have minimal impact.on.;public facilities as the area will be used as horse stalls. • • 5. The Special Use will:not,adversely affect vehicular and;pedestrian traffic in and around the premises upon which;the•Special Use is,proposed.because: The expansion ofthe Special Use is-onto the rear of the subject propertyand does not affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic. • DECISION Yes No:-The Board has,reviewedthe,requirementsof Ordinance Z-160;-Section.21.03(1-26)as they relate to this Special Use, and does not find that those criteria prevent the granting''of the Special Use. IT IS THEREFORE 'the' decision, of the :Carmel/Clay Board: of Zoning Appeals that Special Use Docket Number 11120008 S U is granted subject to any conditions,stated,in the minutes of this Board,which-are incorporated herein by reference+and'mmade a°part.hereof. • Adopted.this', 24th day of January . , 20 12 . • CHAIRPERSON,'Carmel/Clay Board of"Zoning Appeals • SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay'Board.:of Zoning Appeals • . • • iffirt-60 Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). • "� .V Page 10— filename:special use application 2011.doc rev 12/28/2010 • • • • • • CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BALLOT SHEET).FINDINGS OF FACT —SPECIAL USE . Docket No.;:, 11.12008 SU Amend Petitioner: :Rinehart Farm, Inc. • 1. • • • ' Cif Co A,. .2. • 3. . 4 • • • 5. - 6. DATED THIS. 24th DAY OF January -, 20 12 .,, . Board Member . • ,Page 9.- filename:special use application 2011.doc rev.12/28/2010. • • - CARME-L/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD'OF ZONING APPEALS .. FINDINGS OF.FACT -,DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE Docket No.: 11120009 V • Petitioner: Rinehart Farm,;Inc.- Parking Lot'Paving,'& Curbing 1. The approval of,This variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community'because: The existing parking area is not affected by the proposed expansion and•the requirement to pave the area , would be dangerous to the public'as horses can easily slip'.on paved'areas. A graveled parking area, as it currentlyexists, provided a significantly safer surface for the,:horses: • 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 existing parking area will remain unchanged from;its current state which has not substantially-adversely • affected adjacent properties. • 3. The strict.application.of theterms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property'will result in practical difficulties in the use of'the property because: The requirement to pave the parking area,which also serves as the area to load and unload horses, would ' - create a dangerous surface forthe animals. • DECISION IT'IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. 11120009V is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, whichere incorporated.herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this, - 24th._ day of January , 20 12 . CHAIRPERSON;,Carmel/Clay Board.of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY; Caramel/Clay:Board of Zoning Appeals - , . f . , ` - Conditions of the Board are listed on back. Petitioner or representative to sign. • 4(C(/'i CV(61')(:)).M 177-6 /i"/-77 age 10iof 11- filename:development standards variance 2011 doc rev 12282010 • • • CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS BALLOT SHEET: FINDINGS OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE • Carmel, Indiana Docket No. 11120009 V Petitioner: • Rinehart Farm, Inc. -Parking Lot Paving &Curbing. 1. • / • ic.F cc 99 . GU C � 2. • 3. • • • DATED THIS 24th DAY OF January , 20 12 . •Board Member - • Page;9•of`11- filename r development standards_.vanance261`1:.doc rev:12/28/2010 • • • • • CARMEL/CLAY,BOARD OFZONING APPEALS FINDINGS'OF FACT.-SPECIAL.USE Docket No.: 11120008 SU Amend Petitioner: Rinehart Farm, Inc. • • 1. The premises in question is particularly physically suitable forthe proposed Special Use because: • • The property is'currently operating as a;riding stable,faclllty`:with'a great'a`mount oVground available for the proposed addition. The existing operation accommodates upbto.45.horses,but ttiis.requires.stalls'in multiple'buildings'..The expansion will allow all horses to be in a single building,thereby'reducing the amount of"horse traffic"as some horses currently move from outbuildings to•the primary building and riding"arena. 2. The Special.Use will',not injuriously or adversely affect-economic factors, such-as.cost/benefit to the community and its'anticipated effect oh surrounding property,values because:.. The.proposed addition to the existing Special Use will allow',itto operate with less of an impact on the adjoining properties , 3. The Special Use will be_consistent with.social/neiighborhood factors, such as compatibility with existing uses and • those permitted under current zoning in the vicinity of the premises under consideration and how the proposed Special.Use will affect neighborhood integrity because The expansion of the existing Special Use will allow it to continue providing a requested service to equine Owners'and riders in Carmel, CI'ay Township, and Washington Township 4. The Special Use will not Injuriously or adversely affect the adequacy-and,availability of water, sewage and storm drainage facilities pn ti 'beca p: The pro p osed exP asion will have minimal impact on i public facilities as the area will be used as horse.stalls. • 5: The,S ecial Use will not adverse) affect vehicular and edestrian traffic in and around the premises upon p y p:.. which the-Special Use`is proposed because: The expansion of the-Special Use'is onto the rear of the subject property'and does not affect vehicular or. pedestrian'traffic. • • • DECISION' . Yes No The Board has.reviewed;the'requirements of Ordinance Z-1,60, Section 21:03.(1-26)as they relate to this Special Use, and does not find that those criteria prevent the granting of the Special'Use. IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the. Carmel/Clay.•Board of Zoning Appeals that Special Use Docket Number • 111.20008 S_U ' is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated • herein by referenc_e'and made a'part'hereof. • Adopted this 24th 'day of January , 20'1;2 • I CHAIRPERSON.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). Page-10—'filename:special use application 201.1.doc rev.12/28/2010 • • • • CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF,ZONING APPEALS' (BALLOT SHEET)•FINDINGS OF,FACT SPECIAL USE - Docket.No. : 1112008 SU.Amend • Petitioner: Rinehart'Farm:the., • } 1 vd• 1 -7:- _ � _ Iii 1-s0 • • C'a h` zs Ntd2V s/6177` • 2 • • 3 • 4. • • • 5. • 6.. • • • DATED THIS; . 24th DAY OF January 20 1: . • Ati • i/6' Board ,-tuber • • Page 9— filename:special use application_2011.doc rev.12/28/201'0 • • CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FINDINGS OF FACT-DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE • Docket No.: 11120009 V • Petitioner: • Rinehart Farm, Inc.- Parking LotPaving&Curbing . 1. , The approval of this variance:will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The existing parking area is not affected by the proposed expansion and the requirement to pave the,area would be•dangerous to the public as horses can easily slip on paved areas. A graveled parking area, as it currently exists, provided a significantly safer surface for the horses. 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 existing„parking areawill remain unchanged from its-current state which has not substantially adversely • affected adjacent,properties; 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 requirement to pave the parking area, which also serves as the area to load and unload horses, would create a dangerous surface'for the animals. • DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the.decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals.tl at'Development Standards Variance Docket No. 11120009V 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 -24th • day of January , 20 12 CHAIRPERSON,.Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay'Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed,on back. Petitioner or representative to sign. • • Page 10 Of 11— filename:development standards'vanance2011.doc rev.12/282010 • CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS BALLOT SHEET:: . FINDINGS'OF FACT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE • Carmel, Indiana Docket No.: 11.1`20009 V Petitioner: Rinehart,Farm, Inc. - Parking Lot Paving &Curbing 1. • • 2. • • • 3. • • DATED THIS` 24th DAY,OF January , 20 12 • . . . Board ` ember / / • • • • • Page 9 of 11- filename:development standards variance 2011 doc rev.,1228/2010 •