HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket for PC 06-21-22 Five-Ten Subdivision Amendment
510 1st Ave NW
Carmel, IN 46032
#PZ-2022-00025 PPA
#PZ-2022-00053 SW
Plan Commission Meeting
April 19th, 2022
Project Introduction:
Tom Lazzara proposes to amend the existing plat in place to remove the landlocked lot, and to
create two new lots on the South parcel. For those familiar with the home site, my goal is to
maintain the lot with the existing home on 510 1st Avenue, the carriage house lot, and the block
north of the tree, merging them all into one large parcel. On the South block specifically, by
subdividing that into two parcels there would be two new homes built mirroring the positioning of
the homes on 1st Avenue.
By having an access of the alley for two homes we are also requesting a Street Frontage
Waiver, as the UDO requires that the Lots shall have direct access to a public street. If we were
just building one home there would not be a need for this waiver.
Statement of Support
Throughout Old Town Carmel, there have been multiple infill projects and developments to
enable families to move downtown. My goal is to partner with Custom Living to build two new
homes off the Monon Trail enabling two families to be able to live in the midst of the vibrance of
downtown. In order to enhance the homesite views, and community feel, we are requesting the
approval for a private drive as main access to two homes. The architecture and facing will
mirror homes with front porches facing the Monon Trail to the North and South of this
development.
For public safety, I have worked with the fire department and police department creating a wide
enough turning radius for a fire truck in addition to adding a hydrant for access of public safety
to the rear of the homes on 1st Ave NW, the existing 430 1st Ave NW, and the two new homes.
The hydrant was a request of the Fire Chief of which we accommodated.
Research items following Planning Commission Meeting: 4/19/2022
A few days following the Planning Commission Meeting on 4/19, I walked the neighborhood and
have highlighted access alleys for people's businesses and residences that have 10 foot to 12’
alley access similar to our 510 development request. As a reference point, the attached PDF
shows yellow highlighted alleys that are 2 way, and blue highlighted alleys that are one way of
the same size as Alley 5 th . The Alley 3 rd and Alley 2 nd to the north of E Small both have over 20
homes accessing driveways off an alley 10’ - 12’ wide. Our proposal on the 510 development
would be two additional homes for a total of 4 homes using the existing Alley 5th.
In efforts for more analysis requested of one of the Planning Staff members, our team walked
the property to re-investigate installing a drive off the south property line of 510 where the
current utility easement is proposed. The current gravel drive is 10’ wide currently, and is only
8’ off the home to the north and 11’ off Terry ’s house to the south. By staying with the current
plan, the Alley 5 th property owners to the north and south are 18’ to 19’ off the alley for better
site lines of traffic, as well as a noise buffer of open space.
The addition of 2 homes access off the existing alley still lends itself as the best option for traffic
and safety to access the proposed lots. A page is attached for visuals.
I also followed up with Captain Ellison, Deputy Fire Marshall, and Deputy Chief John Foster,
Carmel Police Department. Both have issued written comments of acceptance of the access off
the alley for sufficient access for safety. Both emails are attached for your review.
For the request of tree preservation we updated the plat to run a tree preservation line 25’ east
from the westward property line, which is 55’ +/- from the center of the Monon Trail.
During the Residential Committee Meeting on 06/07/2022 one request was to meet with Daren
Mindham, Carmel’s Environmental Planner, to review the tree preservation and landscaping
requirements of the site. Attached is the follow up emails of the walkthrough showing we have
met his requirements. There are a few other items I will continue to research for the Planning
Commission Meeting on the 21st.
Location Map:
Aerial Photo of Site:
Existing Aerial Photo:
Proposed:
Lot 3: Goal is to merge and maintain the existing house, maintain existing cottage, and
merge existing three lots/blocks into one back to the Monon Trail.
Proposed Lot 1 & Lot 2: Goal is to build two custom homes on the monon trail with
Custom Living, Inc. Their website is www.CustomLivingUSA.com
Old Town 2021Old Town 2000
1ST AVE. NW5TH STREET NW
LOT #2 OF FIVE-TEN SUBDIVISION
INSTR. NO. 200100032222
LOT #1 OF FIVE-TEN SUBDIVISION
INSTR. NO. 200100032222
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Residential Boundary Survey
500 & 510 First Avenue NW
Carmel, Indiana
Owner:
Land Surveyor:Bordenet Civil Engineering
& Land Surveying, LLC
D. Scott Bordenet, PE, LS
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Russell Maurice Schwartz Revocable
Living Trust & Ruth Marie Schwartz
Revocable Living Trust
500 & 510 First Avenue NW
Carmel, Indiana 46032
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Sheet No. :
Project Number:
Bordenet Civil Engineering &
Land Surveying, LLC
Ph. 317-536-6181
Fax: 317-536-6220
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
2021-223
GENERAL NOTES
USGS 7.5' QUADRANGLE
CARMEL & FISHERS
BOUNDARY SURVEY
- IAC 865 RULE 12 -
LEGEND
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Instrument No. 2014025122
Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, thence West on and along the South line of said Quarter 413.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds [East] (assumed bearing) parallel with the East line of said Quarter 1388.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 166.10 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description, thence South 89
degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 186.70 feet to a point on the East right of way line of the C.I. & L. Railroad (Monon), thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West along said East right of way line 344.50
feet, thence North 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds East 358.79 feet to a point on the West right of way line of First Avenue Northwest as now exists, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [West] parallel with
the East line of said Quarter and along the West right of way line of First Avenue Northwest 212.50 feet to a point which bears North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [East] 1520.00 feet from the South line of said
Northeast Quarter, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 166.10 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [West] and parallel to the East line of said Quarter 132.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
EXCEPT: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East; thence West on and along the South line of said Quarter 413.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds [East] (assumed bearing) parallel with the East line of said Quarter 1640.50 feet to a Point of Beginning of this description, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 166.10 feet, thence North 00
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [East] and parallel with the East line of said Quarter 92.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds East 166.10 feet to a point on the West right of way line of First Avenue
Northwest as now exists, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [West] parallel with the East line of said Quarter and along the West right of way line of First Avenue Northwest 92.00 feet to the Place of
Beginning.
SURVEYOR’S CERTIFICATE
To Tom Lazzara, Custom Living, Inc.:
I, the undersigned, a Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Indiana, hereby certify that the survey was performed wholly under my direction and that to my knowledge and belief was executed according to the survey
standards set form in Article 1, Rule 12 of the Title 865 Indiana Administrative Code. Horizontal tolerances are as specified in the Surveyor's Report section (see Survey Limitations and Uncertainty subsection). Any
elevations shown were accumulated by electronic total station and GPS instrumentation and are accurate to +/- 0.10 feet or one half contour interval.
Date Certified: September 20th, 2021
_______________________________________
D. Scott Bordenet,
Registered Land Surveyor No. 20100044, State of Indiana
GENERAL NOTES
1.This document was prepared by D. Scott Bordenet.
2.I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security Number in this document, unless required by law. D. Scott Bordenet.
3.This survey was performed to determine property lines and topographic data to be used for the development of real property (2 adjoining, subject parcels).
4.The surveyed tax parcels contain a total of 1.95 acres, more or less.
5.The underground utilities depicted on the attached plat of survey have been located as allowed by visual inspection and limited IUPPS utility markings. The path of the utility lines shown on said plat of survey
should be considered approximate until they are excavated to verify the location and path of the utility lines.
6.Based upon a scaled interpretation of the FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP NOS. 18057C0207G for the Town of Carmel, Indiana, dated November 19, 2014, the within described real estate IS NOT located
within a Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by 100-year flood as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the National Flood Insurance Program. Flood plain certification is restricted to
a review of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and shall not be construed as a confirmation or denial of flooding potential.
7.Per the Hamilton County County online GIS map data on September 20th, 2021, The Morrow Follet Legal Drain runs along the west side of the subject parcel and is depicted as a 24" RCP on this plat of survey
(listed as a 22" tile per Hamilton County GIS). Note that a tunnel of the same drain system is NOT SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY and runs parallel and near the west property line.
8.Per the National Wetlands Inventory online mapping data on September 20th, 2021, no wetland have been found to exist on this property.
9.No warranty, either express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information provided by governmental authorities and / or third parties, or as to its fitness for any particular purpose or use,
including but not limited to information presented on underground utilities, flood hazard zones, floodway zones, wetlands, recording information, zoning, and regulated drains. In no event will Bordenet Civil
Engineering and Land Surveying, LLC, its employees, agents, and / or assigns be liable for any damages arising out of the furnishing and / or use of such information.
SURVEYOR'S REPORT
Client: Tom Lazzara, Custom Living, Inc.Type of Survey:Boundary Survey with Topography
Job Number: 2021-233 Class of Survey: Urban Survey (865 IAC 1-12-7)
Location of Survey: NE Quarter S25-T18N-R3E Field Work Completed: September 17th, 2021
Theory of Location
The subject parcel is described from the southeast corner of the northeast corner of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3E. The deeded description is based on bearings established as the east and south lines of said
quarter section. The description was the basis of a property corner search which lead to corners (capped rebar #88000177) found at all corners of the described parcel. Though other corners were found near these corners,
these corners (capped rebar) were held due to their close proximity to occupation. The dimensions of the actual lines are listed on this plat of survey along with the described lines from the deed.
It is my opinion that the parcel as located on this plat of survey and marked by the indicated monuments could potentially vary from the originally marked location by 0.6'±. I believe this tolerance is typical of what can be
expected in this type of urban environment, and the marked locations should be relied upon.
Survey Limitations and Uncertainty
A. Availability and condition of reference monuments.
Monuments which control the lines and corners of the surveyed property are as follows:
1.The southwest corner of the norththeast Quarter of S25-T18N-R5E was described as a PK with 4 ties. The PK was not found but three of the ties were found which created a mathematically consistent location
within 0.05'. The average location was held and used in the subject parcel determination.
2.The southeast corner of the northeast Quarter of S25-T18N-R5E was described as a subsurface Harrison monument with 7 ties. The monument was not uncovered but three of the ties were found to create a
mathematically consistent location within 0.12'. The average location was held and used in the subject parcel boundary determination.
3.The northeast corner of the northeast Quarter of S25-T18N-R5E was described as a mag spike monument with 5 ties. The monument was found and consistent with the tie immediately to the west.
4.Capped rebar with RLS number 8800177 were found at all corners. See Corner List in the General Notes on the right side of this page. These corners were held due to close proximity with occupation.
5.Uncapped rebars were found approximately 0.9' northwest of corner points 233 and 234. An uncapped rebar was found 0.5' northeast of corner point 179. An uncapped rebar was found 0.8' northwest of corner
point 273. A disturbed pinched pipe and uncapped rebar (found laying horizontal approximately 0.1' below the ground surface) was found 0.6' northwest of a block corner at the northwest corner of the
intersection of the 10' alley on the south side of the property and 1st Avenue Northwest.
B.Occupation or possession lines.
At the time the field work was completed, physical evidence of the lines and/or inconsistencies in the lines of occupation of the surveyed tract consisted of the following (see plat of survey for depiction):
1.An existing chain link fence lies from 1' east to 0.9' west of the property line near near the southeast corner of the property.
2.An existing woven wire fence lies 0.7' to 1.9' west of the west property line starting from the southwest corner of the property.
3.An existing wire woven fence lies 0.0' to 0.9' east of the west property line ending at the northwest corner of the property.
4.A concrete fence anchor was found 0.9' north and 0.3' east of the north west corner of the property.
5.A concrete fence anchor found 0.7' north of the north property line approximately 26.4' west of the northwest corner of the property.
6.Various utilities (poles, guy anchors, pedestals, meters) and a concrete side walk were found along the south subject parcel's east property line.
C.Clarity and/or ambiguity of the record description(s).
The record descriptions for the subject parcel and its adjoiners were obtained and mathematically retraced to disclose possible gaps and/or overlaps. It is my opinion the consistent dimensions and qualifying calls
within the metes and bounds descriptions established intent for contiguous parcel lines. No gaps or overlaps were found. The legal description for the west parcel line would create a jog in the east boundary line of the
Monon Trail (prolonged west property lines of the subject parcel and north/south adjoiners). Holding the occupation and found survey corners as depicted establishes a nearly linear alignment of said boundary (0.37'
+/-).
D.Measurements (Relative Positional Accuracy).
The Relative Positional Accuracy of the measurements for the corners of the subject tract established for this survey is within the specifications for an Urban survey (+/- 0.07 foot plus 50 parts per million). (“Relative
Positional Accuracy” means the value expressed in feet or meters that represents the uncertainty due to random errors in measurements in the location of any point on a survey relative to any other point on the same
survey at the 95 percent confidence level).
Residential Boundary Survey
500 & 510 First Street NW
Carmel, Indiana
Owner:
Land Surveyor:Bordenet Civil Engineering
& Land Surveying, LLC
D. Scott Bordenet, PE, LS
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Russell Maurice Schwartz Revocable
Living Trust & Ruth Marie Schwartz
Revocable Living Trust
500 & 510 First Street NW
Carmel, Indiana 46032
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Sheet No. :
Project Number:
Bordenet Civil Engineering &
Land Surveying, LLC
Ph. 317-536-6181
Fax: 317-536-6220
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
2021-223
GENERAL NOTES
USGS 7.5' QUADRANGLE
CARMEL & FISHERS
BOUNDARY SURVEY
- IAC 865 RULE 12 -
1ST AVE. NW5TH STREET NW15' UTILITY & ACCESS EASEMENT
ALLEY 5TH50' UTILITY & C.A.EQ100=815.30
Q10=813.80
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Five-Ten Subdivision
Primary Plat
Amendment
Owner/Developer:
Land Surveyor:Bordenet Civil Engineering
& Land Surveying, LLC
D. Scott Bordenet, PE, LS
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Thomas A. Lazarra
7911 Morningside Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Sheet No. :
Project Number:
Bordenet Civil Engineering &
Land Surveying, LLC
Ph. 317-536-6181
Fax: 317-536-6220
8902 Alibeck Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
2021-223
GENERAL NOTES
USGS 7.5' QUADRANGLE
CARMEL & FISHERS
LEGEND
REVISION BLOCK
ORANGE & GREEN IS PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED LOT 2: 0.26 Ac. (11,326 Sft.)
PROPOSED LOT 1: 0.31 Ac. (13,504 Sft.)
______________________________
D. Scott Bordenet,
PLS No. 20100044, State of Indiana
Date Certified: March 14th, 2022
PROPOSED LOT 3: 1.38 Ac. (60,113 Sft.)
Docket No. PZ-2022-00025 PPA
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Instrument No. 2014025122
Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East
in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25,
Township 18 North, Range 3 East, thence West on and along the South line of
said Quarter 413.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [East]
(assumed bearing) parallel with the East line of said Quarter 1388.00 feet,
thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 166.10 feet to the Point
of Beginning of this description, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40
seconds West 186.70 feet to a point on the East right of way line of the C.I. &
L. Railroad (Monon), thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West
along said East right of way line 344.50 feet, thence North 89 degrees 08
minutes 40 seconds East 358.79 feet to a point on the West right of way line of
First Avenue Northwest as now exists, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds [West] parallel with the East line of said Quarter and along the West
right of way line of First Avenue Northwest 212.50 feet to a point which bears
North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [East] 1520.00 feet from the South
line of said Northeast Quarter, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds
West 166.10 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [West] and
parallel to the East line of said Quarter 132.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
EXCEPT: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North,
Range 3 East in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25,
Township 18 North, Range 3 East; thence West on and along the South line of
said Quarter 413.00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds [East]
(assumed bearing) parallel with the East line of said Quarter 1640.50 feet to a
Point of Beginning of this description, thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 40
seconds West 166.10 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
[East] and parallel with the East line of said Quarter 92.00 feet, thence North 89
degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds East 166.10 feet to a point on the West right of
way line of First Avenue Northwest as now exists, thence South 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds [West] parallel with the East line of said Quarter and along
the West right of way line of First Avenue Northwest 92.00 feet to the Place of
Beginning.PRIVATE DRIVE
From:Foster, Johnathan A JAFoster@carmel.in.gov
Subject:New Home Construction w/ Alley Access
Date:June 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM
To :Tom Lazzara tom@customlivingusa.com
Cc:Horner, Jeffrey JHorner@carmel.in.gov,Anderson, Teresa K TAnderson@carmel.in.gov
Hello Tom…
This e-mail will serve as confirmation that you made contact with the Carmel Police
Department to discuss your proposed project (PZ-2022-00025 PPA: Five-Ten
Subdivision) as requested by the City of Carmel’s Planning and Zoning Commission. You
mentioned during our conversation that the project met the expectations and was
approved by the Carmel Fire Department because it allowed sufficient access to fire
apparatus in the event of a medical or fire emergency. This project will also meet the
expectations and is approved by the Carmel Police Department due to the proposed
access that will also be afforded our patrol vehicles in the event of an incident or
emergency.
Respectfully,
Johnathan Foster
Deputy Chief of Operations
Carmel Police Department
317-571-2570 (Office)
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Thank you.
From:Tom Lazzara tom@customlivingusa.com
Subject:Fwd: New Home Construction Question for off of Alley 5th
Date:June 9, 2022 at 2:52 PM
To :
From: "Ellison, Christopher M" <CEllison@carmel.in.gov>
Subject: RE: New Home Construction Question for off of Alley 5th
Date: May 24, 2022 at 12:28:13 PM EDT
To: Tom Lazzara <tom@customlivingusa.com>
Cc: Marissa Doner <marissa@customlivingusa.com>, "Haboush, David G" <DHaboush@carmel.in.gov>, "Ray, Lucas M"
<lray@carmel.in.gov>
Tom,
This e-mail provides confirmation that you have previously reached out to the Carmel
Fire Dept. to discuss your proposed project (PZ-2022-00025 PPA: Five-Ten
Subdivision) as requested by Angie and Alexia in the City of Carmel’s Planning and
Zoning Department. As a result of this conversation you agreed to make
accommodations for ladder company emergency vehicle turning radius. Additionally,
you agreed to provide a fire hydrant at the south end of the project for fire protection.
The Fire Hydrant installation will provide improved fire protection water supply for the
area/neighborhood. Finally, this proposal to construct two single family dwellings does
not fall with in the jurisdiction of the Indiana Fire Code (675 IAC 22-2.5) , therefore no
fire code violations are created as a result of this project.
Respectfully,
Capt. Chris Ellison
Deputy Fire Marshal
Carmel Fire Department
10701 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
317-571-2600 Headquarters
317-571-2674 Fax
cellison@carmel.in.gov
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AFFIDAVIT
The purpose of this document is to state our past intentions for Parcel No. 16-09-25-08-
01-010.000 ("Parcel") in the Five Ten Subdivision at 510 1st Ave NW in the City of Carmel
("City"), Hamilton County, Indiana.
In 2000, we purchased the Parcel. At that time, the Five Ten Subdivision did not exist,
and the Parcel was part of a larger property that consisted of Parcel No. 16-09-25-08-05-001.000
and Parcel No. 16-09-25-08-05-002.000. As part of the purchase, we inherited a lawsuit from the
City, who had filed suit against the former owner under Eminent Domain for not selling a strip of
land needed to create the Monon Trail. However, we were in favor of the trail. On completing
the purchase, we met with the City attorney to declare our willingness to sell and to request that
the suit be dropped.
During activities related to the sale, a representative from the Planning and Zoning
Commission advised us to subdivide the property because the property's "T" shape could make
certain future approvals difficult. The representative cited getting approval to add on to the
carriage barn as an example. Following the representative's advice, we hired Weihe Engineers
("Weihe") to manage the subdivision process.
At the zoning hearing, neighbors showed up to object to the subdivision with fear of a
full neighborhood or apartments going in. When our turn to speak came, we explained that
although we were required to follow the same subdivision process that developers follow, we
had no plans to develop the back of our property. We said that the subdivision was simply a
formality that we were following on the City's advice. Secondly, we knew that development of
the Parcel would be unlikely because the J. W. Marrow Drain ran through the Parcel and had a
75-foot easement on either side of the drain's centerline. We had no desire to incur the large
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expenses that would be associated with moving the drain as would be required for development.
Nevertheless, we wanted to give our neighbors some assurances that the Parcel would not be
developed while we owned it. As Weihe explained to us, the Parcel would be classified as a
"block" and not a "lot." That is, a "lot" could be developed but a "block" could not. The
neighbors withdrew their objections and the subdivision continued through the approval process.
This week, we were informed that, when the Five Ten Subdivision was created in 2001,
there was a stipulation on the Primary Plat that we filed that stated "Improvement Location
Permits are not eligible on these parcels." Our understanding was that this ineligibility was a
convenient side effect of the parcel being established as a "block." We were not aware that the
subdivisions had explicitly made the parcel ineligible for Improvement Location Permits.
Moreover, this week we were informed that "this stipulation was supposed to be put in a
Deed Restriction on the lots; however, that appears to not have been recorded on said Deed."
Weihe never mentioned a Deed Restriction. Again, our intent was (a) not to alter the Deed
beyond what was necessary for the subdivision, (b) not to restrict development of the Parcel and
(c) not to do anything that would be permanent. We had no interest in trying to control what
happened to the property after it was sold in the future.
Further we at all times fully supported the development of the Motion Trail and at no
time did we want to preclude and or prevent others from using the trail. Additionally, we feel
that allowing the property to now be developed with two (2) single-family homes would be a
positive event consistent with the current surrounding areas.
Russell M. Schwartz 4Date Ruth Marie SLhwartz ate
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From:Mindham, Daren dmindham@carmel.in.gov
Subject:RE: 500 1st Ave NW
Date:June 10, 2022 at 12:22 PM
To :Tom Lazzara tom@customlivingusa.com
Cc:Lopez, Alexia K alopez@carmel.in.gov
Tom,
Correct, there are no other landscape requirements during development of the site.
Daren Mindham
Environmental Planner
City of Carmel, Indiana
317-571-2283
From: Tom Lazzara <tom@customlivingusa.com>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 12:20 PM
To: Mindham, Daren <dmindham@carmel.in.gov>
Cc: Lopez, Alexia K <alopez@carmel.in.gov>
Subject: Re: 500 1st Ave NW
Thank you Daren, for the committee members can you confirm that by meeting the 25’
required tree preservation area there are no other requirements during development of
the site.
Thank you again for the time,
Tom Lazzara
Custom Living, Inc.
On Jun 10, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Mindham, Daren
<dmindham@carmel.in.gov> wrote:
Tom,
Thank you for meeting today. To review the meeting, we met and measured
the 25’ required tree preservation easement. Fencing this area during
construction and preserving the area should meet the landscape
requirements for this Monon landscape buffer. I have also attached the
guidelines for such areas for your use.
If you have any questions on tree choice for the site, just email.
Daren Mindham
Environmental Planner
City of Carmel, Indiana
317-571-2283
<Tree Preservation Guidelines.doc>