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One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Re: Permit/Project B-2021-00792 (4919 Essex Dr., Carmel IN 46033)
I have uploaded a number of documents to reflect the plan for replacing an existing deck, expanding it,
and adding a fireplace. Below I will note the documents with supporting narrative for each.
HOA Approval – I have uploaded the HOA approval delivered via e-mail.
4919 Essex Dr Property Survey – I have uploaded a Boundary Retracement Survey for the
property reflecting existing improvements including the existing Wooden Deck w/ Pergola which
is the site for this project. The Pergola will remain but the Wooden Deck will be replaced.
Project Site – I have uploaded a drawing focused on the site of the project which includes
dimensions and distances to the property lines. The west edge of the project is 31’8” from the
west property line; the east edge of the project is 62’7” to the east property line; the south edge
of the project is 3’ from the Sea (Lake) Wall. The project will replace the existing Wood Deck
which will be referenced as the Upper Deck; the existing pergola will remain; there will be two
steps down to the New Deck which will be referenced Lower Deck.
Project Top View – I have uploaded a drawing showing a top view of the project depicting floor
joist, anchor post, and railing post placements. The distance between the treated 2”x8” floor
joists will be 16” on center; I have placed several Double 2”x 8” Floor Joist Beams throughout for
additional support. Note the UPPER DECK floor joists run east/west anchored to outer edges
and center Double 2”x8” Floor Joist Beam; the STEP floor joists run north/south; the LOWER
DECK floor joists run east/west anchored to outer edges and 3 Double 2”x8” Floor Joist Beams.
The 2’11” x 5’3” fireplace is noted in the plan as the light-yellow shaded box.
Project West View – I have uploaded a drawing showing the west view of the project depicting
the UPPER DECK, Step, and LOWER DECK. The treated 4”x4” Anchor Posts will be cemented into
the ground 30” below grade in 12” diameter holes; the 6”x6” Cedar Rail Posts will be 40” high
above the deck top; the railing will be 36”H Trex aluminum.
Project North View – I have uploaded a drawing showing the north view of the project. See
Project West View narrative for Anchor Posts, Cedar Rail Posts and railing descriptions.
Project East View - I have uploaded a drawing showing the east view of the project. See Project
West View narrative for Anchor Posts, Cedar Rail Posts and railing descriptions.
Fireplace UPPER & LOWER DECK Views – I have uploaded a drawing showing the side views of
the House and Lake View of the wood burning (not gas log) fireplace. The fireplace will be
approximately 63” wide; 45.5” high on UPPER DECK side; 63” high on LOWER DECK side. The
fireplace will be open on both the UPPER and LOWER DECK sides. The fireplace will be vented at
the top with fire brick lining on the interior floor and sides. The fireplace will be built on a
concrete pad 65” wide x 37” deep x 6” thick.
Fireplace EAST & WEST Views – I have uploaded a drawing showing the EAST and West views.