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BZA actions: short‑term rental, accessory building and several variances approved; list of outcomes
Summary
A series of routine variances and special exceptions were approved by the Carmel BZA hearing officer; most had planning staff support and required follow‑up technical paperwork or replat approvals.
The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals hearing recorded a series of routine approvals on property variances and special exceptions. The hearing officer approved several petitions after planning staff reported no outstanding policy objections; one matter (a sign variance for Connection Point) was transferred to the full BZA for de novo review after a dispute over landscaping conditions.
Votes at a glance (docket ID — short description — outcome):
- STVR (short‑term residential rental petition) — petitioner verified as permanent resident; special exception valid for one year and approved — approved.
- Cavallaro accessory building variance (pz202400228v) — additional garage attached by a portico at 2535 Durban Drive; HOA approval received and materials/colors to match existing house — approved.
- Schultz front‑porch setback variance (pz202400231v) — request to reduce front setback from 35 feet to 24 feet (11‑foot variance) with condition that petitioner apply for replat to remove the platted 30‑foot building line — approved subject to replat approval.
- Theo fence height variance (pz202400232v) — corner lot request to increase allowed fence height from 42 inches to 48 inches to contain large dogs; HOA approval in file — approved.
- White residence rear setback variance (pt202400246v) — replace existing deck footprint and preserve right to add a 3‑season porch later; requesting 16.5‑foot rear setback where 20 feet required (approx. 3.5‑foot variance) at 13695 Autumn Lake Overlook — approved.
- LeMay pool lot‑coverage variance (pg202400248v) — petitioner working with engineering on permeable pavers and pump noise; petitioner seeking variance up to 55% lot coverage (current design ~47% with pervious pavers) and HOA approval granted contingent on variance — approved with conditions addressing drainage design and pool pump noise.
Other procedural notes: The Bank of America lighting item was not reached before adjournment. The Connection Point sign variance (pc202400243v) was transferred to the full BZA for de novo review after the petitioner objected to a landscaping condition proposed by staff; the full board date mentioned was Feb. 24 if the petitioner requests transfer or if the hearing officer transfers it.
Each approved petition was reported as having planning staff support in the hearing record; where conditions were discussed (Schultz front yard replat, LeMay drainage and pump design, White encroachment consent to encroach), the hearing officer tied approval to completion of required follow‑up work or documentation.
