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Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Pyle Pool Deck Setback Variance Approved with BPW Consent Condition
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a setback variance for the Pyle pool deck, docket number PZ202600127V. Carolyn Pyle, the homeowner, and Caleb Snyder, the landscape designer, explained that a 40-year-old pool's walls were collapsing, necessitating replacement of a timber retaining wall with manufactured stone and widening the pool deck for safety and drainage. The widened deck encroaches about three feet into a 10-foot drainage and utility easement. The variance was approved on the condition of Board of Public Works (BPW) consent to encroach and approval/review by the Carmel Engineering Department, along with the adoption of findings of fact. [cite: 143-162, 168-171, 174-176, 179]
Fiedler Patio Setback Variance Approved with Conditions
The Board of Zoning Appeals considered a variance for the Fiedler patio setback, docket number PZ202600114V. The petitioner, Derek Fiedler, sought to build a screened-in porch on the existing patio footprint, which encroaches approximately five feet, eight inches into a drainage and utility easement. The variance was approved with conditions, including Board of Public Works approval and addressing remaining project document comments. The petitioner stated they are building on the existing footprint and not expanding outwards. The homeowners association approval is pending city approval. [cite: 7-18, 24-26, 30, 33-37, 38]
Pete Shed Ground Floor Area Variance Approved
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a ground floor area variance for Randy Pete, docket number PZ202600124V, to allow the retention of a shed. The petitioner is building a garage, which would exceed the 75% accessory building square footage limit of the main home's floor area. The petitioner was initially required to remove the shed before final garage permit approval but sought a variance to keep it. The variance was approved, allowing the shed to remain, with the adoption of findings of fact. The requested accessory building area is 84% of the home's main floor area. [cite: 78-86, 91-93, 97-101, 104-105, 109]
Still Home Addition Setback Variance Approved Pending Re-plat
The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed a setback variance request for the Still building addition, docket number PZ202600119V. Michael Still, the homeowner, requested to build a 20x20 foot addition, with the top floor being a bedroom and the bottom floor open to the pool. The property has a 35-foot setback rule from Smoky Row, and the petitioner requested to build within 19 feet. The property is a through lot with two front yards, one of which functions as a backyard. A re-plat of the subdivision will be required. The variance was approved with conditions, including the subdivision re-plat, addressing review comments, and adopting findings of fact. [cite: 41-51, 58-61, 65-67, 75]
Grade X Sign Variance Approved Pending Landscape Compliance
The Board of Zoning Appeals considered a sign variance for Grade X, docket number PZ202600126V, requested by JR Knight of I-4 Group. The variance sought is for the sign's location, not its size or manufacturing, as the proposed southwest elevation placement deviates from the code requirement for signs to face Zotec Drive (north side). Additionally, most trees on the site were removed without approval. The variance was approved with conditions, including compliance with the landscape plan, addressing review comments, and adopting amended findings of fact. [cite: 113-121, 125-129, 132-133, 140-141]
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