HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report
i
j
I
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
!
HEARING OFFICER: DEPARTMENT REPORT
Apri125,2005
2d. Specialty Risk International
Petitioner seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 05040001 V Chapter 17.04.03.02 side yard setback
The site is located immediately west of 501 Congressional Blvd and is zoned B6/Business.
Filed by Elizabeth Hobbs of Krieg DeVault for Specialty Risk International.
General Info:
The petitioner
would like to
encroach
approximately 12-ft
into the eastern side
yard setback of 60- ft
to place a corporate
headquarters office
building.
Analysis:
The parcel that the
proposed building
will sit on is short in width and long in depth, and a 60-ft side yard setback is required (for. all uses
other than residential) on both sides to the lot. These parameters pose a challenge when trying to place
an office building. A parking lot exists to the west of the site, where the variance is being sought for
the western side yard setback.
Findings of Fact: sideyard setback
1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals,
and general welfare of the community because: placing a building on a narrow lot with the
building will only encroach 12-ft into the side yard setback of 60-ft; allowing for a 48-ft side
yard setback, instead of 60-ft.
2.) The use and value of the area adjacent to the p~operty included in the variance will not be
affected in a substantially adverse manner beca~se:
placing a building on a narrow lot with the buildiqg will only encroach 12-ft into the side yard
setback of 60- ft; allowing for a 48- ft side yard setb~ck, instead of 60- ft.
3.) The strict application of the terms of the Zoninlg Ordinance to the property will result in
practical difficulties in the use of the property bfcause:
The building will have to be modified to fit on the ~ot, which is short in width. The building
will then encroach into both side yards if oriented parallel to the streets.
Recommendation:
The Department recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 05040001 V.