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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket V-21-99CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS BOARD MEMBER PACKET APPLICATION BY WOODLAND SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Developmental Standards Variance V -21 -99 Developmental Standards Variance V -21 -99 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Findings of Fact (Ballot Sheet) 2. Findings of Fact (Question Sheet) 3. Statement of Developmental StandardsVariance 4. Statement in Support of Developmental Standards Variance 5. Aerial Location Map 6. Site Plan 7. Elevation Plan 8. Parking Plan 9. Landscaping Plan 10. Sanitary Sewer Plan 11. Drainage Topography Plan and Erosion Control 12. Color Rendering Docket No.: CARMELJCLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA V -21 -99 Petitioner: Woodland Springs Christian Church, Inc. FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The church building is intended to be used to advance the morals and general welfare of the community. The building is appropriately designed so that the height will not pose a risk of inZury to public health and safety. 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: The design of the church building is in keeping with the asthetic values of the community, is sufficiently set back from adjacent landowners and will in part be screened and /or buffered by appropriate landscaping. 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: The height restrictions provided by the Ordinance would not be practical for a building the size of that proposed by the applicant. Further, the variance allows for a design which is recognizable as a church and is fitting for its intended purpose In the community. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel /Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Developmental Standards Variance Docket No. V -21 -99 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this day of , 199 CHAIRPERSON, CarmellClay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, Carmel /Clay Board of Zoning Appeals s: Vo rms `d evstand. a p p Revised 07/14/97 Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). >,q. a or e - Ceyeiowr+■na4 SCntl.ants Vanance oor+:00^ Docket No.: CARMEUCLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA V -21 -99 Petitioner: Woodland Springs Christian Church, Inc. FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: The church building is intended to be used to advance the morals and general welfare of the. community. The building is appropriately designed so that the height will not pose a risk of injury to public health and safety. 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: The design of the church building is in keeping with the asthetic values of the community, is sufficiently set back from adjacent landowners and will in part be screened and /or buffered by appropriate-landscaping. 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: The height restrictions provided by the Ordinance would not be practical for a building the size of that proposed by the applicant. Further, the variance allows for a design which is recognizable as a church and is fitting for its intended purpose in the community. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel /Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Developmental Standards Variance Docket No. V -21 -99 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this day of , 199 CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, Carmel /Clay Board of Zoning Appeals s: Vorms'devs Land , a p p Revised 07/14/97 Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). ?age 8 of 8 — Ce,esapmental Standards V anance AopNCaoon STATEMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE Woodland Springs Christian Church, presently located at 3405 East 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana, seeks to build a new church facility at 14346 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, Indiana, exceeding in height the provisions of Ordinance No. 5.4.1 which states that the maximum height may be twenty -five feet (25'). The variance is sought because portions of the structure will exceed twenty -five feet (25') and the maximum height of the proposed structure, in part, will be sixty feet (60'). 1 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE The proposed church facility is comprised primarily of three sections; sections for worship /multi - purpose, administration, and education. The administration and education sections are compliant with the twenty -five foot (25') height restriction of Ordinance No. 5.4.1. The worship /multi - purpose section ranges in height from approximately thirty-five feet (35') to fifty feet (50'). The steeple, traditionally being the highest portion rises to sixty feet (60'). This section is designed to serve as both a formal six hundred (600) seat auditorium with stage for preaching and worship as well as an open forum for informal gatherings and family life activities. Because this worship /multi - purpose section will be used to comfortably accommodate large numbers of people at one time and because open areas are customarily well suited to preaching and worship, Woodland Springs Christian Church seeks a Developmental Standards Variance with respect to this section of the project. The proposed structure has been designed to be aesthetically attractive and recognizable as a church in the community. As much as practically possible, the Church has reserved its request for variance only to that portion of the structure which it believes is necessary to the intended use of the facility and which is traditionally recognized and accepted as a center of worship. Wherefore, Woodland Springs Christian Church, respectfully requests that its application for variance be granted. Respectfully submitted, r.- By Todd L. Ruetz Counsel for Woodland Springs Christian Church 1