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Home My WebLink AboutCC 07-18-22-02/CHPC Survey Approval ResolutionSPONSOR(s): Councilor(s) Rider RESOLUTION CC-07-18-22-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, RECOGNIZING THE ADDITION OF 10330 N. MERIDIAN STREET, CARMEL, INDIANA AS A HISTORIC OUTSTANDING BUILDING ON THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY AS ACCEPTED BY THE CARMEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WHEREAS, the mission of the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission is to provide a means to promote the cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of structures and areas of historic and cultural interest within the City of Carmel; and WHEREAS, historic and conservation districts in Indiana have increased property values through stabilization of historic neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel (“Carmel City Council”) has through the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission enabling ordinance D-204-11 to implement a comprehensive program of historic preservation; and WHEREAS, in order to implement a comprehensive program of historic preservation, and identify worthy structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes and neighborhoods, the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission commissioned an update to the 1992 Carmel Clay Township interim report in Hamilton County map (the “Survey”), which was adopted by the Carmel City Council in November 2014 via Resolution CC-11-03-14-04. In subsequent years, properties identified as missed in the 2014 survey or that have taken on greater significance over time were brought to the Carmel City Council as additions to the Survey; and WHEREAS, identification of worthy historic resources is a highly detailed process, and covers a broad range of historical significances, architectural styles, materials, historical persons and themes that reflect important aspects of the growth and development of Carmel; WHEREAS, the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission has approved a recommendation to the Carmel City Council that the property at 10330 N. Meridian Street be added to the City’s Historic Architectural Survey, based upon its importance as an Outstanding example of Postmodern architecture and for its associations with the prominent architect Michael Graves (reference attached materials describing property significance); and WHEREAS, the Owner of said Property, Carmel Indy Holdings, LLC, was provided notification of the proposed addition to the Survey by the City of Carmel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AND AGREED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana accepts the addition of 10330 N. Meridian Street to the Survey as prepared for the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission. Resolution CC-07-18-22-02 Page 1 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 SO RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___day of _______________________, 2022, by a vote of ___ ayes and ___ nays. COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL ______________________________ ______________________________ Kevin D. Rider, President Jeff Worrell, Vice-President ________________________________ ______________________________ Sue Finkam Laura Campbell ________________________________ ______________________________ Miles Nelson Tim Hannon ________________________________ _____________________________ Bruce Kimball Anthony Green ________________________________ Adam Aasen ATTEST: _____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ___day of ________________________ 2022, at ____.M. __________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Resolution CC-07-18-22-02 Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 3:45 July Not Present 6 0 July 19th Not Present P Not Present 18th Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ___day of __________________________ 2022, at ___ __.M. __________________________________ James Brainard, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Resolution CC-07-18-22-02 Page 3 of 3 This instrument prepared by Jon Oberlander, Corporation Counsel, July 8, 2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 P 19th July 4:30 10330 N Meridian St Owner: Carmel Indy Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based company Most Recent Major Tenant: St. Vincent Health Constructed in 1994 The corporate office building at 10330 N. Meridian Street was built as the American headquarters of French-owned Thomson Consumer Electronics (now known as Technicolor). It was designed by architect Michael Graves in 1992 and opened two years later1. The Thomson Consumer Electronics facility itself was a hub of employment in the Carmel and Indianapolis metro area. Around 2,000 people were employed in the original building. In 2007 ownership was transferred to St. Vincent Health.2 Currently the building has multiple occupants, including St. Vincent Ascension / Health Center, Young at Heart Pharmacy (a long-term care pharmacy), Catherine M. Ramey RPH (pharmacy), and Minnick, Natosha E (Doctor). The Indianapolis native and world-renowned architect Michael Graves (1934-2015) was a proponent of the Postmodern style of architecture, which he helped to develop and promote. He designed the Portland Building (City Hall) in 19822, which is now considered a building block of Postmodern architecture as well as an early example of Graves’ humanistic approach to buildings on a larger scale. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places only 30 years after its completion3, showcasing the importance of Graves’ work. He is perhaps best known for his Postmodern skyscraper in Louisville, The Humana Building, which serves as the headquarters of that health care company. Before designing the Thomson Consumer Electronics building, he also designed the Denver Central Library, the Team Disney Building, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts. Following the Thomson building, he completed two Indianapolis commissions, the Indianapolis Art Center (1996) and the NCAA Hall of Champions (1997). Health care facilities became a specialty late in his career. Graves was once quoted as saying “I believe well-designed places and objects can actually improve healing, while poor design can inhibit it.” Many also came to know Graves by a line of popular home products he designed for Target, including a Postmodern-inspired tea kettle. Graves designed the Thomson Consumer Electronics Building with a human scale in mind, attempting to create an approachable environment that would also fit into its site, formerly a cornfield. This inspiration can be seen in the variegated green front façade of the building. Graves’ attention to the surrounding of the site and his enjoyment of the whimsy proved highly successful in this critically acclaimed building. The interior of the building has a unique and refreshing take on a modern office- space, following in Graves’ design principles of democratized design. 1 https://blog.saveroomfordesign.com/2015/03/24/a-design-leader-michael-graves/ 2 https://www.archdaily.com/769621/spotlight-michael-graves?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=navigation-prev 3 https://djcoregon.com/news/2012/02/22/portland-building-still-controversial-after-30-years/ DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343 DocuSign Envelope ID: F256B16F-0DDE-4100-8556-826B25235343