Development News for Noblesville, Indiana

Board Approves Sideyard Setback Variance for Garage Addition at 122 Scarboro Circle

The Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals considered a variance of development standards for a property at 122 Scarboro Circle to allow a reduction in the minimum sideyard setback for a proposed two-car garage addition. The R1 zoned parcel required a 10 ft sideyard setback, but the applicant requested a 3 ft setback. The addition will increase the total lot coverage to 43.58%, which is under the 45% maximum. A condition was added that the existing shed must be removed before the addition permit is issued. The neighboring property owner submitted a letter in support. Staff recommended approval, and the board approved the variance.

Board Approves Variances for Contractor's Office and Landscaping at 5050 Connor Street

The Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals considered a variance of use to allow a contractor's office and two development standards variances related to landscaping for a property at 5050 Connor Street. The property, zoned PB (Planned Business District), currently has a single-family dwelling and accessory structures. The owner, Joe Stegman, sought to use the dwelling as a contractor's office and construct an additional accessory structure. The board also reviewed variances for building base landscaping width and peripheral buffer yard along Connor Street. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including prohibiting outdoor storage and requiring paved parking and access drives. The board approved the variances.

Board Approves Land Use Variance for Hamilton County Community Foundation Office at 1154 Connor Street

The Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals considered a land use variance for 1154 Connor Street to allow a professional office use for the Hamilton County Community Foundation in an R5 multifamily residential zoning district. The property, containing a residential structure built between 1974 and 1980, has been operating as a legal non-conforming use as a professional office since before October 2023. The applicant sought to continue this use for administrative and collaborative functions, emphasizing its low-impact nature with staff presence concentrated Tuesdays through Thursdays. No material exterior changes are planned, only cosmetic interior adjustments. Conditions include obtaining permits for structural remodeling and signage. Staff recommended approval, and the board unanimously approved the variance.

Board Approves Lot Coverage Variance for Pool and Patio at 7316413 Valhalla Drive After Revision

The Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals heard a case regarding a pool and patio addition at 0.25 acre property located at 7316413 Valhalla Drive, seeking a variance to exceed the 45% maximum lot coverage. The applicant requested an increase to approximately 49.2% lot coverage to accommodate an inground pool (12x25 ft) and a 460 sq ft concrete patio. A previous application for a similar variance was denied, but this revised application, with a 2% reduction in requested lot coverage increase (now 4.2% vs. 6.2%), was considered a substantial revision. Staff offered a neutral recommendation, citing facts for and against granting the variance. The board approved the variance with conditions.