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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
OCTOBER 22,2012
4. (V)Kruse Accessory Building.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 12090015 V ZO CH 25.01.01.B.5 Max Ground Floor Area 24'X 30' (30'X 38'
requested). The site is located at 10256 Niman Ct. and is zoned S-2/Residential. Filed by Tim Kruse,owner.
General Info:
d.. This site is a single family residence with an
1, existing attached garage. The petitioner is
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t requesting a variance to construct a detached
�: garage that is larger than allowed by ordinance.
g A 720 square foot garage is permitted as an
Q a , accessory structure and the petitioner is
requesting 1,140 square feet. The garage will
c meet all other zoning requirements including
5` ' ` setbacks and height. Please see the
. • ,, �,! „ petitioner's information packet for more
�� details.
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4-44 ' , , _ I *it Analysis:
' t The proposed garage will be to the rear of the
property and will be complimentary to the
p' i architecture of the existing home. It will be
�► =`' I' A setback 25 feet from the northern side property
line, 16 feet from the rear property line,and 11 feet from the southern side property line. The ordinance limits the size of
detached garages to help protect the character of residential areas;however that size limitation causes a hardship for this
petitioner as it would be difficult for him to use the garage at 720 square feet. It is the Department's understanding that he
needs more space to store his private property such as a truck and trailer and snowmobile. The location and design of the
garage will limit any negative affect it might have on adjacent properties. There have been no formal remonstrances
submitted to the Department.
Findings of Fact
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health,safety,morals,and general welfare
of the community because: it will be located in the rear of the property and designed to complement the existing
home.
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: all other zoning requirements will be met and it will be located behind
the existing home where the increase in area will not be as pronounced.
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 be difficult for the petitioner to use the garage at 720
square feet to store private property such as a truck and trailer and snowmobile.
Recommendation:
After all comments and concerns have been addressed,the Dept. of Community Services recommends approval of
Docket No. 12090015 V.