HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence11/14/22, 7:15 PM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
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From:cwarner@carmel.in.gov,
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Subject:RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Date:Mon, Nov 14, 2022 7:54 am
Steve, I spoke with the City Engineer regarding the approach and we will allow the use of pavers in this instance. You’ll s ll
need to work through the remaining issues with the Planning and Zoning Department.
Sincerely,
Caleb Warner
Engineering Administrator
City of Carmel Engineering Dept.
1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-2364
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Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Thank you!! Steve
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From: "Warner, Caleb" <cwarner@carmel.in.gov>
Date: 11/4/22 10:44 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: bluedoorbuilder@aol.com
Subject: RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Thanks for the images. I think we can get approval for a paver approach, especially because there are no walks in this
area. I’ll discuss with the City Engineer and get back to you. You’ll need to work Planning and Zoning on the requirement
for paving the driveway. That is outside of our purview.
Sincerely,
Caleb Warner
Engineering Administrator
City of Carmel Engineering Dept.
1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-2364
11/14/22, 7:15 PM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
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Subject: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Hi Caleb,
Thanks for speaking with me today and trying to help me figure this mess out. I have since been in to talk to a few people
and just wanted to send some pics from the two streets where we are working. There are no sidewalks in this
neighborhood. There are multiple locations with paver approaches and even one gravel drive. The one three doors down
from our project was put in a few weeks ago. The last picture is of a house next to another one I build a few years back
that is very similar to what they are wanting to do. No variances were obtained to do this project at 11004 Crooked Stick
Lane. I spoke to our landscape architect who also said he has never in his career been told that gravel is the same as
concrete and asphalt. I feel like there has to be a better explanation than we just have to use brushed concrete between
the right of way and the private property line as well as this gravel issue. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Steve
11/14/22, 7:24 PM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
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Subject:RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Date:Fri, Nov 4, 2022 3:54 pm
Steve, good a ernoon.
It was good to talk with you earlier, appreciate your pa ence with all of us in DOCS while final issues with your project are
ironed out.
Let me start right in on the issue of parking pavement standards. The zoning ordinance applies equally to residen al and
business zoned property, including the required paving material of asphalt or concrete. The language is a li le
‘commercial heavy’ but the parking standards for residen al are a li le less complicated, generally.
I am not able to waive that standard and would support a variance of that standard in front of the hearing officer, which is
looked at as a minor devia on from the rules. I can’t give a 100% guarantee of success but normally, +95% of the me, if
it ’s on the Hearing Officer agenda the hearings go quickly and variances are approved.
I spoke with Chris ne and Adam about issuing a temporary Cer ficate of Occupancy to allow full move into the house.
They are on-board with that a er passing final inspec on.
I would request a brief wri en assurance about the connec on construc on underway, if you can perhaps respond with a
short descrip on of the construc on in the works primarily what the connec on will look like and level to which it will
blend in and complement the house style, roof style and materials. That would also include the arrangement worked out
with Engineering about the driveway apron and if that requires addi onal approval or can be signed off administra vely.
Chris ne and Adam are also on-board with leaving the exis ng pavement in place to help with construc on staging, etc.
The full C/O for the house will be issued when the following are completed:
1. Passing final building inspec on
2. Gran ng of variance for driveway pavement
3. Comple on of physical connec on between main house and accessory building, which of course includes passing
final inspec on
4. Restora on of yard a er removal of pavement
5. Issuance of c/o for pool.
There is a high comfort level with staff and me on all the above. If you have addi onal ques ons or I can assist further in
anyway, please email or call any me.
Sincerely yours,
Mike Holllibaugh
p. 31 7 571 2422
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Subject: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
Michael,
11/14/22, 7:24 PM RE: 2049 St. Andrews Circle
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I tried to catch up with you today in your office and they suggested I send you a quick email so we could talk tomorrow at
your earliest convenience. I won't go into all the detail but I left a plot plan with your office and they took some notes to
give you on the issues we are having with getting a C of O, and drive material selections. I have since been in to talk to a
few people in different departments and they say that you are the man to talk to. I also wanted to send some pics from the
two streets where we are working. There are no sidewalks in this neighborhood. There are multiple locations with paver
approaches and even one gravel drive. The one three doors down from our project was put in a few weeks ago. The last
picture is of a house next to another one I build a few years back that is very similar to what they are wanting to do. No
variances were obtained to do this project at 11004 Crooked Stick Lane. I spoke to our landscape architect who also said
he has never in his career been told that gravel is the same as concrete and asphalt. I also feel like there has to be a
better explanation than we just have to use brushed concrete between the right of way and the private property line. I was
given codes from the UDO which talk about parking lots and not drives? Unfortunately this is all super time sensitive and I
hope you can work with me to get some sort of resolution that the inspectors will be ok with so my homeowners can move
into there house a few weeks from now.
Thanks, Steve Stein
Blue Door Builders
317-716-8465
11/14/22, 8:46 PM Fwd: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans
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Date:Thu, Sep 22, 2022 7:17 pm
Please see below for a second time. Not sure why they think the HOA would change their minds mid build!
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From: Brent Claymon <brent@claymongroup.com>
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Please let this email serve as “re-confirma on” of the Crooked S ck HOA’s approval to the project plans (including a pool)
that were originally approved on April 1, 2021 for 2049 St. Andrews Circle, Carmel.
Thank you,
Brent Claymon
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Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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Please let this email serve as the Crooked S ck HOA condi onal approval for you project at 2049 St. Anderews Circle.
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Thank you,
Brent
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Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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Thanks Brent
We will be keeping the large trees on the road and will add a shrub line to block the garage view.
Understand and we are willing to make sure we add the needed landscaping
Thanks
Andy
Andrew LeBlanc
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Andy
This looks like it will be a very nice house. Thanks for submi ng this to the commi ee.
The HOA Covenants restrict the construc on of a street facing garage, however as you know there is significant precedent
for this occurring historically. Three years ago when we amended and restated our covenants, it was our goal to try to
adhere to the “intent” of the covenants without being overly restric ve preven ng projects that actually increase
property values and upgrade/update homes, despite being outside the confines of what was wri en in the covenants.
With this said, a compromise that we have made in the cases since the ARC was more formalized, has been to request
enhanced landscaping at the street border of the property to help screen street facing garages. This can be bushy trees,
shrubbery, etc. that from the street catches your eyes vs. immediately focusing on the garage.
If this compromise works for you, we are prepared to offer you this condi onal approval for your project.
Thanks,
Brent
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Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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Subject: 2049 St Andrews Circle Plans
Gentlemen
Please find enclosed the site plan and eleva on drawings for our future home. The siding will be cedar shingle.
Let me know what other info you need. TY
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