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Hearing officer approves lot-coverage increase and decorative fence panels for Arts & Design District house
Summary
The hearing officer approved two variances for a downtown Arts & Design District property: increased lot coverage to 58% to allow permeable deck and paver patio and decorative fence panels up to 10 feet for three sections along the south property line; planning and engineering staff supported the requests.
The hearing officer approved two variance requests July 28 for a residence in the Arts & Design District to increase lot coverage to 58% and to permit three decorative fence panels up to about 10 feet tall along the south property line. Ryan Coyle of Artisan Outdoor Craftsman and Vive Exterior Design presented the project, saying the residence currently lacked an exterior patio and that the design includes a permeable deck over a paver patio and stone steppers.
"We do plan to have a deck which is permeable, but then below that deck have a, a paver patio," petitioner Ryan Coyle said, adding that stormwater would be managed through sheet drainage and percolation rather than direct outlet drains. Coyle said the 10-foot-high elements are three decorative panels, not a continuous solid fence, and that landscape planting would soften them.
Planning staff said Carmel engineering reviewed the lot-coverage increase and had no objections. "Planning staff is supportive of both variances," Angie said, and recommended approval with adoption of findings of fact. No members of the public spoke for or against the petitions at the hearing. The hearing officer approved both petitions and adopted the findings of fact.
The petitioners were advised that separate sign- or building-permit reviews, as applicable, remain required before construction can proceed.
