Staff Report - Fishers, IN

TOWN OF FISHERS
D E P A R T M E N T
O F
D E V E L O P M E N T
STAFF ZONING REPORT
2 5-V-13
RANDY BENNETT
1 349 8 LAKE RIDGE LANE
Meeting Date:
November 20, 2013
Staff Planner:
Rick Brandau, Assistant Director Department of Community Development
and Zoning Administrator for the Town of Fishers
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Petitioner:
Application filed by Bill Lambert with Perma Pools Corp. on behalf of Randy
Bennett the property owner.
Action Requested:
Petitioner is requesting a Development Standards Variance from section 2.008 Town of Fishers
Unified Development Ordinance to increase the Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage from 35
to 54.4 percent to allow the installation of an in-ground swimming pool and pool deck.
Location:
II.
The subject property has a common address of 13498 Lake Ridge Lane,
McCordsville, IN and is located within the Springs of Cambridge residential
subdivision which is north of 96th Street and west of Olio Road in Fishers.
HISTORY/BACKGROUND
Subject property is Lot 395 within section 10 of the Springs of Cambridge subdivision
which went through primary platting prior to 1994, while under the planning and zoning
jurisdiction of the City of Noblesville. The Town of Fishers now as planning and zoning
jurisdiction as a result of interlocal agreements and the annexation of the property. The
existing home is currently under construction.
III.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Applicant is seeking approval to install an in-ground swimming pool. The current
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) maximum impervious surface standard limits
the amount of impervious surface to 35 percent of a lot. The Springs of Cambridge
single-family residential subdivision is adjacent to Geist Reservoir and was primary
platted while under the City of Noblesville’s planning and zoning standards. The subject
property is approximately 0.41 acres (17,060 sq. ft.) and the footprint of the primary
structure is approximately 4,841 square feet.
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If the Board of Zoning Appeals approves this request, the petitioner will need to apply for
individual sign permits, which will be reviewed by the Department of Community
Development for compliance with the sign ordinance and the terms of this variance.
Existing zoning:
The Springs of Cambridge subdivision is zoned R2
Surrounding land use and zoning:
To the north is Geist Reservoir, zoned OS.
To the south are other single-family dwellings within the Springs of Cambridge
subdivision, zoned R2.
To the east are the other single-family dwellings within Springs of Cambridge
subdivision, zoned R2.
To the west are other single-family dwellings within the Springs of Cambridge
subdivision, zoned R2.
I V.
NOTICE AND PROOFS OF NOTICE CHECKLIST
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V.
List of Adjacent Property Owners
Newspaper Certificate
Post Office Receipts or Hand Delivery Receipts
Public notice sign
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff will present a formal recommendation at the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting.
VI.
VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS TO CONSIDER
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VII.
Commitment Discussed:
o As of the drafting date of this report - none
RECORDABLE DOCUMENTS
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The petitioner should record the Board of Zoning Appeals approval letter (if
approved) which will outline the terms and any conditions of approval, typically
stating that the approval is limited to improvements as shown and presented during
the BZA Hearing.
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VIII. SUBJECT PROPERTY (PICTURES)
View of Subject Property – view of the rear yard from east looking west.
View of Subject Property – view of the rear yard from northwest corner of the home looking
northeast.
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View of Subject Property – view of the rear yard from west looking east.
View of Subject Property – from the southwest corner of the lot looking northeast.
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