HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 09-24-12 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I. Old Business
1. (V)Olive Garden
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 12070007 V Ch. 23C.09 E. Roof material(Clay tile proposed)
The site is located at 10206 N. Michigan Rd.It is zoned I-1/Industrial and lies in the Michigan Rd./US 421 Corridor
Overlay Zone. Filed by Janet Reid of GHA Architecture/Development on behalf of Jack DeGagne for GMRI, Inc.
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,� , �1 r 1, F ' ,4 i ,, The Department was not originally in support of this
v x;F r r e ':,; ' " : c ' ? -,* variance as the building as a whole did not quite comply
with the Michigan Road Overlay for architectural style.
The building design is more of a Tuscan Farmhouse style instead of Italianate,or one of the other 3 styles, permitted by
the Overlay. However,the petitioner has worked with the Department and the Plan Commission on the architectural
design of the building and they have made some changes. They have also presented architectural elements/features of the
building which they consider complementary to the Italianate architectural style. The Department is satisfied with the
changes. At the Plan Commission meeting on September 18,the Development Plan and ADLS petitions received
approval. The Department is supportive of this variance.
Findings of Fact: Roof Material
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health,safety,morals,and general welfare
of the community because: the proposed roof material will not detract from the character already established in
this area by previous developments.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variances will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner because: the proposed roof material will not detract from the character and sense
of place already established in this area by previous developments.
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: while this property will still be viable for other development,it
will be difficult for an Olive Garden to build here without their typical roof which is an integral part of the overall
appearance of their prototype.
Recommendation: The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 12070007 V.
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