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Board approves Cooper guest‑house variances amid neighbor concerns about drainage and precedent

Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals · November 25, 2025
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Summary

The board approved variances allowing a large detached guest house and garage on a 1.21‑acre parcel for petitioner Rob Cooper — citing an accessible, single‑story design for family needs — with conditions addressing outstanding technical review items including drainage and septic design; neighbors raised concerns about neighborhood character and runoff.

Rob Cooper told the board he seeks variances to build a single‑story, 50‑by‑100‑foot guest house with a large garage to provide an accessible space for his autistic son and a place for visiting family. Planning staff supported the request…

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