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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Hearing Officer: DEPARTMENT REPORT
Nov. 28, 2005
3-5d. Schiering Property
The applicant seeks the following development standards variances:
Docket No. 05100012 V ZO Chapter 5.04.02.D lot area
Docket No. 05100013 V ZO Chapter 5.04.03.E.l lot width
Docket No. 05100014 V ZO Chapter 5.04.03.A ~ front yard
The site is located at 5316 E 126th Street. It is zoned S-I/Residence-Low Density.
Filed by John & Madelaine Schiering.
General Info:
The petitioner is seeking
variance approvals to
create a lot that is
buildable, in order to
construct a single family
home. The lot width is
closer to 109 feet wide,
rather than 120 feet wide,
the lot area is closer to
13,734 sq ft, rather than
15,000 sq ft, and the front
yard setback is proposed
to be set back 30-ft
instead of 40- ft.
Analysis:
Without these variances being approved, the parcel is not buildable. Reduction in lot width will be by
approximately 11 feet and the reduction in lot area will be approximately 1,266 sq ft. A single family
home can be built on this site if the variances are granted. The Petitioner has presented a proposed
house elevation that complements the neighborhood. The petitioner must dedicate a 45-ft half road
right of way, pursuant to the 20-yr Thoroughfare Plan, as a condition of the approval. There may
be some concern by adjacent properties as to there being too much house proposed for this S-l zoned
parcel. Lot coverage in the S-l district is 35% (includes buildings and paved area); this would translate
into 4,806.9 sq ft lot coverage for this parcel that is close to 13,374 sq ft total in area. The petitioner
has stated he will stay within the required lot coverage.
Findings of Fact: lot width & area
1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals,
and general welfare of the community because:
Reduction in lot width will be by approximately 11 feet and reduction in lot area will be
approximately 1266 sq ft. The lot will allow a 2-story home to be built with architecture that
complements the neighborhood.
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: