HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
JULY 23, 2012
1. (V) Brookshire North, Lot 128.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for an 8-ft tall fence:
Docket No. 12060016 V ZO Ch. 25.02.02 Fence height cannot exceed 6-ft.
The site is located at 4591 Abbey Dr. It is zoned R-1/Residence. Filed by Joe Harvey, on behalf of Kristi
Troutman, owner.
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,�,.� Y entire and at a height of 8 feet,but drops back down
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of the fence does not appear to be injurious to
adjacent property owners. No negative,public comments have been submitted about this project at this time.
Please see the petitioner's information packet for more details.
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: it is not visible from the street and only a portion of the fence is 8 feet high.
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: it will improve the privacy of the homeowner as well as their neighbor
thereby improving the value of the property.
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 6 foot tall fence would not provide the amount of privacy the
homeowner would like, which would make the use of their pool and backyard difficult.
Recommendation:
After all comments and concerns have been addressed, the Dept. of Community Services recommends positive
consideration of Docket No. 12060016 V.
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