HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 09-24-12 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
SEPTEMBER 24,2012
5. (V)Cobblestone Commons,lot width
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 12090009 V PUD Z-503-07 Section 6.6.A Lot Widths,Max.50 ft(65 requested)
The site is located at 131 W 136th Street. The site is zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development by Ordinance No.Z-
503-07. Filed by Justin Moffett on behalf of Blackwell Park Development Partners,LLC.
4 1.�_► General Info:
The petitioner is requesting a variance from the
- Cobblestone Commons PUD which was approved
t.. ' ' " ' • " I • `' in 2007. The maximum lot width per the PUD is
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- 50 feet,and the petitioner would like to increase
. s this to 65 feet on 4 of the lots which abut the
' a► Monon right-of-way. The secondary plat for this
"�i A. �` project has not yet been recorded,but should be
�* 4 finalized if this variance is approved. Please see
GAR- z ,; the petitioner's information packet for more
details.
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p' +- Analysis_
The original PUD was approved by Council in
2007 with a maximum of 17 units permitted. The
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' petitioner is now proposing only 12 units.
i_ Originally,there were going to be 6 units abutting
the Monon and that has been reduced to 4. The
variance request for wider lot widths for these 4
lots would allow wider homes thereby allowing them to be setback further from the Monon.The minimum building
setback from the Monon Greenway is 15 feet,per the PUD. In order to increase the lot widths,the common area at the
intersection of the private drive will be eliminated;however,the petitioner will still provide some plantings right at the
terminus of the east/west street. The Department is comfortable with this as a landscape easement will be platted to
create a more attractive view at the end of this private street. The Department is in support of the variance for the 4 lots.
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 will allow for increased lot widths and a greater setback from the Monon
Greenway.
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 variance will mostly affect the interior of the development and will
allow for a greater setback from the Monon Greenway.
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: it would require narrower lot widths and narrower building
widths.
Recommendation:
After all comments and concerns have been addressed,the Dept. of Community Services recommends approval of
Docket No. 12090009 V,for the four westernmost lots.
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