Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing - February 16, 2021
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Indianapolis Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing - February 16, 2021
The Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 16, 2021, via WebEx to hear five variance petitions. Staff reports and recommendations were presented, and several petitions were continued to future dates.
Discussion Items
- 2020-DV3-069 (Amended): 6220 Carrollton Avenue – Petitioner Cairo Sands LLC sought a variance to allow a bar within 50 feet of a dwelling district, where the ordinance requires a 100-foot separation. Staff opined that the request was a minor deviation and supportable, and recommended approval with conditions: noise limited to 70 decibels, deliveries via the north-south alley, accessible entrance from the handicapped parking space, and compliance with the site plan dated December 10, 2020.
- 2021-DV3-002: 606 Hamilton Avenue – Petitioner Michael J. Brown requested a variance to permit a detached garage accessory to a single-family dwelling with 50% open space (60% required) in the D-5 district. No additional information was provided.
- 2020-UV3-011: 115 North Traub Avenue – Petitioner Carlos T. Moran requested a variance to legally establish three dwelling units in an existing dwelling and garage (not permitted in D-5). An indecisive vote on January 19, 2021, resulted in an automatic continuance to the February 16 hearing.
- 2020-DV3-052: 9200 Keystone Crossing – Petitioner Circle City Outdoor LLC requested a variance for an outdoor advertising sign with a 20-foot setback from I-465 (60-foot required) and along an interchange roadway (signs prohibited within 500 feet of entrance/exit). The petitioner requested a continuance to March 16, 2021, due to scheduling conflicts.
- 2020-DV3-068 (Amended): 111 West 38th Street – Petitioner Dahm No. 56 LLC requested a variance for a 25-foot tall pylon sign with a digital display within 175 feet of a protected district (600-foot separation required). Staff recommended continuing the petition to allow additional time for staff to work with the petitioner and possibly amend the petition.
Key Outcomes
- 2020-DV3-069: Staff recommended approval with conditions; final board action not specified.
- 2021-DV3-002: No action documented; likely continued or deferred.
- 2020-UV3-011: Continued from January 19; outcome on February 16 not recorded.
- 2020-DV3-052: Continued to March 16, 2021, at the petitioner’s request.
- 2020-DV3-068: Continued to allow further staff-petitioner discussions.
Meeting Transcript
Can you hear me? I can. I can, Lieutenant. Thank you. I'll unmute. Got it. Forty seconds. Lorenzo go. Still here. Oh, backed into the corner still. Charts of the outer office. There you go. That's what happens. All right. We are actually live on channel 16 now, so let's do some housekeeping things. I'm going to get started. Okay, everybody, remind please as a couple reminders, remain muted unless you are speaking. This will help reduce eliminate feedback and static. If you're experiencing bandwidth issues, they can you can turn off the video feature and still participate by audio. Also, it's helpful to close other programs while we're in the hearing, other windows and disconnect from a VPN. This will help with uh connectivity and ensure faster speeds. Good afternoon. The Board of Zoning 3 hearing of February 16, 2021 will now come to order. This is a public hearing of the Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals, Division 3. I am Craig E. Von Dalen, Chairperson of the Division of Division 3. Executive orders issued by Governor Holcomb and Mayor Hogste regarding COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions enable us to conduct today's meeting electronically. A city of Indian the City of Indianapolis holds public hearings in high regard for public input. We will use reasonable efforts to carry out the public hearing online and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet, or software malfunctions related to the operation of the hearing. We ask that you remain patient through this time. The city heavily encourages the public to email your prompt comments to DMD public comments at ND.gov or the planner assigned to the case 24 hours prior to the meeting to ensure your comments are included in the record. To all petitioners and anyone making a special request, please go to the QA function now to state your name, petition number, and your special request. I will now ask the board members to verbally confirm that they can see and hear the other participants. I can see and hear you. Thank you. Anatoly Tony Poshenko. Tony Pashenko, I can hear and uh see you. Thank you. Lorenzo G. Play. Lorenzo Glau, I can see and hear you. Thank you, and I can see and hear everyone. I'll now ask the DMD and Office of Corporate Council staff members to verbally confirm that they can see and hear the other participants. Please acknowledge that you are present when you are called on. Legal counselor of the board today is Chris Steinmetz. Thank you. I can see him here. Larry Callaway, principal planner too. Thank you, Chairperson Von Dalen. I can see him here.
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