HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CHPC 01-13-22CARMEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CAUCUS ROOM, CARMEL CITY HALL
1 CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN
JANUARY 13, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Nick Davis called the meeting to order at 6:13 pm
2. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Nick Davis, Rosemary Dunkle, Bill Sanders,
Jess Lawhead
Commissioners Not Present: Fred Swift, Bruce Kimball, one position vacant
Staff: Mark Dollase
At the questioning of a Commissioner, Mark reported that he had not heard back
yet regarding the appointment of a new Commissioner by the Mayor's Office.
3. Approval of Minutes (12/9/2021)
Jess Lawhead motioned to approve the December minutes. Bill Sanders seconded.
Motion approved 4-0.
4. Hearing of Visitors
None.
5. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
None.
6. Report on Staff Approvals
None.
7. Financial Report
a. Budget update
Mark reported that the transfer of CHPC remaining funds into the non -reverting
fund meant its balance is now $209,566.40.
Mark reported that he had spoken with Pete Dunbar of White Chapel, and that
they had now completed their fagade grant project for a new roof. Mark will
process the payment of $5,000 in the near future.
8. Old Business
a. Willdnson-Hull House update: Mark reported that negotiations were ongoing
regarding donation of the house from Epcon Communities to Indiana Landmarks.
Wording regarding landscaping maintenance on the W-H House property as
improvements begin on the Courtyards of Carmel project was still being ironed
out. Mark sent the signed donation agreement back to Epcon on January 10 but
had not yet heard back.
9. New Business
a. Demolition Delay Review-401 Emerson —Tom Lazzara of Custom Living
presented on behalf of the owner, for the request to demolish the existing structure
at 401 Emerson Road, in the eligible Johnson Addition district. Lazzara and his
design team presented their proposal for a new house on the site, which at 2
stories is larger than most single -story homes in the neighborhood.
Commissioners expressed some concerns related to height, massing and materials.
Mark provided a Staff Report, which recommended approval of the demolition
request, but asked for a further meeting for input to design changes, particularly
regarding orientation on the site. Bill Sanders made the motion to approve the
staff recommendation; Rosemary Dunkle seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
10. Other Business
None.
11. Announcements
None.
12. Adjournment
Nick asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill made a motion to adjourn,
and Jess seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.
Nick Davis, Carmel Historic Preservation
Commission Chairperson
Recording Secretary, Mark Dollase