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Home My WebLink About06070049 Correspondence (2) CITY OF CARMEL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Division of Planning & Zoning LET T E R of G RAN T March 28, 2006 C. Joseph & Elizaheth G. Russell 3508 E. Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46033 Re: Eden Estates. Sec 2. lot 59 ot- Russell Prooertv- 06010012 V Dear Mr. & Mrs. Russell: At the meeting held Monday, March 27,2006, the Hearing Officer for the Carmel Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals took the following action regarding the Developmental Standards Variance (V) filed by you for the property located at 3508 E. Carmel Drive. APPROVED: Docket No. 06010012 V Development Standards Variance for side yard setback. Please be advised that per Section 30.05.05: Time Limit of the Zoning Ordinance, the aforementioned Development Standards Variance approval is valid for one (I) year. By that time, either continuous construction of the improvements must be underway, or a written request for a one-time, six-month extension of the approval must have been received and approval granted by this Department. The expiration date of the approval is March 27,2007. When applying for applications for permits regarding the improvements contained within this approval, please include a copy of this letter with your application materials in order to assist the Department's review. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 317/571-2417. Sincerely, \{)11JP {ifl~ Angelina Conn Planning & Zoning Administrator Department of Cormnunity Services cc: Jim Blanchard, Building Inspector EXHIBIT Ii.. ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317-571-2417 > ., '. City of Carmel Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer Monday, March 27, 2005 The meeting was held at 5:15 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall, Carmel, Indiana on Monday, March 27,2006. The Hearing Officer was Leo Dierckman. Department of Community Services Staff in attendance was Angie Conn and Mike Hollibaugh. John Molitor, Legal Counsel, was also present. D. Public Rearin!!: Id. Eden Estates, Sec 2, lot 59 pt - Russell Property The applicant seeks the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06010012 V ZO Chapter 7.04.03.B side yard setback The site is located at 3508 E Carmel Drive and is zoned R-l/Residence. Filed by C. Joseph & Elizabeth G. Russell. Present for the Petitioner: Joseph Russell, 3508 E. Carmel Drive. He distributed copies of Findings of Fact and the site plan for the project. The plan showed the relationship of the development to the setback lines. The attached one-car garage will be constructed to match the building. Only two corners of the proposed structure will intrude into the 1 0- foot setback by five feet. No members of the public were present to speak in favor or opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing was closed. Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. The variance is for 5 feet into the setback. There is some hardship on the property because of the 30-foot drainage easement that runs across the northern portion of the site, making it hard to locate the accessory structure. The Department recommended positive consideration of the docket. Mr. Dierckman APPROVED Docket No. 06010012 V, Eden Estates, Sec 2, lot 59 pt - Russell Property. . 2d. Evan Lurie Building - Parcel 21 The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06030012 V ZO Chapters 12.04.01 & 23D.03.B.2.b building height The site is located at 30 W Main Street and is zoned B-l/Business within the Old Town Overlay. EXHIBIT F Page 1 of2 '. Cannel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer March 27. 2006 The Public Hearing was closed. I Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. The variance being sought is for the building height, which ~ill be approximately 53 feet, 8 feet over the allowed height. The Department recommended positive consideration of the docket, since the parking issues will be resolved. Mr. Dierclanan stated he had the opportunity to review this building in the Plan Commission process, and APPROVED Docket No. 06030012 V, Evan Lurie Building - Parcel 21. 3d. Fidelity Keystone Office Park - Strategic Health Plans The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06020023 V ZO Chapter 2S.07.02-10.b sign type The site is located at 650 E Carmel Dr. and is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by Tim Ochs ofIce Miller. Present for the Petitioner: Tim Ochs, Ice Miller. This is a multi-tenant four-story office building with approximately 36,000 square feet. Strategic Health Plans is a large tenant that needs a wall sign. Permitted signage would be one wall sign and one ground sign or one ground sign and one roof sign. That is not adequate and it would be difficult to comply. The sign will provide visibility for customers trying to locate the building from Keystone Avenue. A ground sign would not be visible. The sign will be less than 75 square feet. The design and colors will be similar to the smaller bank sign that is on the building. No members of the public were present to speak in favor or opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing was closed. Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. According to the Sign Ordinance, two signs can face east o~ this building, it is just a matter of the type of sign. The Department recommended favorable consideration. Mr. Dierclanan asked if the sign would be internally lit. Mr. Ochs stated the individual letters would be reverse channel letters. Mr. Dierclanan APPROVED Docket No. 06020023 V, Fidelity Keystone Office Park - Strategic I Health Plans. 4-Sd. TABLED TlIWIIes at "'estoR Poiute temporary SigR The llJIplieoot seeks awIBval fer the fellawiBg de'lelBj'lHleB.t staBllaffis YaBanees: Doel.et No. 0(}010030 V W Chapter 2S.01.01 01(L} oft' premise sigH Doeket No. 0(}010031 V ZO Chapter 2S.01.03 01 iUlHBiBated temporary sign The site is leeated at 11955 }! Mielligaa Ril. aad is zaBea B 2/Bllsmess 'llithiR the US 421 QOlarlay. Filed by Emily JllHlas afPemait Hames. Page 3 of5 -' Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer March 27, 2006 Mrs. Li stated that the previous owner filed the petition to remodel the property and had removed the , trees. They had requested permission to remove the trees, but through miscommunication, the previotisly scheduled removal happened before their request had been denied. The rest of the landscaping plan will be completed when the weather improves. It is part of their agreement with the previous owners. Mr. Kestner stated that trees have already been removed that are shown as part of the approved landscape plan. Mr. Kemper stated that they would work with Scott Brewer, the Urban Forester, to replace the spruce tree and finalize the landscaping that was approved in the ADLS. They also discussed the $20,000 in escrow being posted as a bond to the City for the landscaping. Mr. Dierckman APPROVED Docket No. 06020024 V, Covenant Commercial Buildings, contingent upon the landscaping plan being completed to the satisfaction of the Urban Forester, before the sigus are erected. E. Old Business There was no Old Business. F. New Business There was no New Business. G. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM. > ,-...:.:::.--. - ~~~ Leo Dierckman, Hearing Officer ~~ Connie Tingley, Secre s:\Boanj of Zooing AppealslMinuteslHearing Officer. 2006\20060327 Hearing Officer.rtf Page 5 of5 CITY OF CARMEL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Division of Planning & Zoning LET T E R of G RAN T March 28, 2006 C. Joseph & Elizaheth G. Russell 3508 E. Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46033 Re: Eden Estates. See 2. lot 59 vt - Russell Proverty - 06010012 V Dear Mr. & Mrs. Russell: At the meeting held Monday, March 27, 2006, the Hearing Officer for the Carmel Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals took the following action regarding the Developmental Standards Variance (V) filed by you for the property located at 3508 E. Carmel Drive. APPROVED: Docket No. 06010012 V Development Standards Variance for side yard setback. Please be advised that per Section 30.05.05: Time Limit ofthe Zoning Ordinance, the aforementioned Development Standards Variance approval is valid for one (I) year. By that time, either continuous construction of the improvements must be underway, or a written request for a one-time, sixwffionth extension of the approval must have been received and approval granted by this Department. The expiration date of the approval is March 27, 2007. When applying for applications for permits regarding the improvements contained within this approval, please include a copy of this letter with your application materials in order to assist the Department's review, IfJ can be of any further assistance. please do not hesitate to contact me at 317/571-2417. Sincerely, W11Jft CoI~ Angelina Conn Planning & Zoning Administrator Department of Community Services cc: Jim Blanchard, Building Inspector EXHIBIT .G...- ONE CNIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317-571-2417 oJ:. i '. City of Carmel Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer Monday, March 27,2005 The meeting was held at 5: 15 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall, carmJ, Indiana on Monday, March 27, 2006. The Hearing Officer was Leo Dierckman. A Department of Community Services Staffin attendance ~~e Molitor, Legal Counsel, was also present. ~ JrtOlli_JO~ D. Public Bearin!!: Id. Eden Estates, Sec 2, lot 59 pt - Russell Property The applicant seeks the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06010012 V ZO Chapter 7.04.03.B side yard setback The site is located at 3508 E Carmel Drive and is zoned R-l/Residence. Filed by C. Joseph & Elizabeth G. Russell. Present for the Petitioner: Joseph Russell, 3508 E. Carmel Drive. He distributed copies of Findings of Fact and the site plan for the project. The plan showed the relationship of the development to the setback lines. The attached one-car garage will be constructed to match the building. Only two comers of the proposed structure will intrude into the 10-foot setback by five feet. No members of the public were present to speak in favor or opposition to the petition. u ic Hearing was closed. .f)~ f r {)V eJ.. Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. The v ce is for 5 feet into the setback. There is some hardship on the property bee lirainage easement that runs across the northern portion of the site, making it hard to locate the accessory structure. The Department recommended positive consideration of the docket. PROVED Docket No. 06010012 V, Eden Estates, See 2, lot 59 pt - Russell Property. 2d. Evan Lurie Building - Parcel 21 . The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06030012 V ZO Chapters 12.04.01 & 23D.03.B.2.b building height The site is located at 30 W Main Street and is zoned B-I/Business within the Old Town Overlay. EXHIBIT F Page I of2 .\ , :> .~ Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer March 27, 2006 The Public Hearing was closed. Mrs~ Conn gave the Department Report. The variance being sought is for the building height, which will be approximately 53 feet, 8 feet over the allowed height. The Department recommended positive consideration of the docket, since the parking issues will be resolved. Mr. Dierckman stated he had the opportunity to review this building in the Plan Commission process and APPROVED Docket No. 06030012 V, Evan Lurie Building - Parcel2I. 3d. Fidelity Keystone Office Park - Strategic Health Plans The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06020023 V ZO Chapter 25.07.02-10.b sign type The site is located at 650 E Carmel Dr. and is zoned B-8IBusiness~ Filed by Tim Ochs ofIce Miller. Present for the Petitioner: Tim Ochs, Ice Miller. This is a multi-tenant four-story office building with approximately 36,000 square feet. Strategic Health Plans is a large tenant that needs a wall sign. Permitted signage would be one wall sign and one ground sign or one ground sign and one roof sign. That is not adequate and it would be difficult to comply. The sign will provide visibility for customers trying to locate the building from Keystone Avenue. A ground sign would not be visible. The sign will be less than 75 square feet. The design and colors will be similar to the smaller bank sign that is on the building. No members of the public were present to speak in favor or opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing was closed. Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. According to the Sign Ordinance, two signs can face east on . this building, it is just a matter of the type of sign. The Department recommended favorable consideration. Mr. Dierckman asked if the sign would be internally lit. Mr. Ochs stated the individual letters would be reverse channel letters. Mr. Dierckman APPROVED Docket No. 06020023 V, Fidelity Keystone Office Park - Strategic Health Plans. 4-5d. TABLED To','vBes at Weston Poiute teRlJlorary sign The applicant seeks appro'lal fur the following development standards variances: Doeket No. 06010030 Y ZO Chllflter 2S.0I.01 01(L) off premise sign Docliet No. 06010031 Y ZO Chapter 2S.07.03 01 illuminated teRlJloral)' sign The site is located at 11055 N Michigan Rd. and is zoned B 2/Ihwiness within the US 121 O'ierlay. Filed by Emily James of Portrait Homes. Page 3 of5 , Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer March 27, 2006 6d. The Great Frame Up (Warren & Phelps, lot 21pt & 22pt) The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06030002 V ZO Chapter 12.04.05.2 rear yard setback The site is located at 21 First Street SW and is zoned B-l/Business. Filed by Mark Fraley. Present for the Petitioner: Mark Fraley, 16756 Burket Drive, Westfield. He would like to change the rear yard setback from 15 feet to 11.5 feet. The building was designed with the thought that the alley behind the building was going to be abandoned. No members of the public were present to speak in favor or opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing was closed. Mrs. Conn gave the Department Report. This is a reduction of about 3.5 feet. The alley does serve as a buffer to properties south of the site. The Carmel Redevelopment Commission is going to apply to the Board of Public Works to vacate the alley. The Department recommended positive consideration. Mr. Dierckman APPROVED Docket No. 06030002 V, The Great Frame-Up. 7d. Covenant Commercial Buildings The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06020024 V ZO Chapter 25.07.01-04.1 signs in road right of way The site is located at 611 & 621 N Range Line Rd. and is zoned B-5/Business within the Old Town Overlay - Character Sub area. Filed by Larry Kemper of Nelson & Frankenberger for Yvonne & Ben Li. Present for the Petitioner: Larry Kemper, Nelson & Frankenberger, and Yvonne and Ben Li. The variance would permit two suspended signs within the proposed right-of-way for Range Line Road. The two homes on the sites have been converted to business use and received their DP/ ADLS approval from the Plan Commission. The approved site plan was shown. The two suspended signs would be in the proposed 45-foot right-of-way per Carmel's Thoroughfare Plan, but outside the existing 30-foot right- of-way. A rendering of the proposed sign which was approved by the Plan Commission was shown. The suspended sign met the requirements of the Old Town District. The signs need to be placed within the right-of-way to be visible; otherwise they will be obscured and less effective. Members of the Public who spoke: Nick Kestner, 2123 W. I06th Street. The sign doesn't bother him, but the landscaping plan has not been completed according to the DP/ADLS. A blue spruce was removed from the City right-of-way without permission. With all that has been removed and no landscaping, they could put a sign anywhere and it could be seen. The Public Hearing was closed. Rebuttal: Mr. Kemper stated that the Department Report referenced some trees that were removed. Page 4 of5 .' '. " Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer March 27,2006 Mrs. Li stated that the previous owner filed the petition to remodel the property and had removed the trees. They had requested permission to remove the trees, but through miscommunication, the previously scheduled removal happened before their request had been denied. The rest of the landscaping plan will be completed when the weather improves. It is part of their agreement with the previous owners. Mr. Kestner stated that trees have already been removed that are shown as part ofthe approved landscape plan. Mr. Kemper stated that they would work with Scott Brewer, the Urban Forester, to replace the spruce tree and finalize the landscaping that was approved in the ADLS. They also discussed the $20,000 in escrow being posted as a bond to the City for the landscaping. Mr. Dierckman APPROVED Docket No. 06020024 V, Covenant Commercial Buildings, contingent upon the landscaping plan being completed to the satisfaction of the Urban Forester, before the signs are erected. E. Old Business There was no Old Business. F. New Business There was no New Business. G. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5 :50 PM. , ?.~ ",-,~ --...--. ~ . , (.......,,,..', --' Leo Dierckman, Hearing Officer ~~ Connie Tingley, SecretaP{ S:\Board of Zoning Appeals\Minutes\Hearing Officer - 2006\20060327 Hearing Officer.rtf Page 5 of5 " ~ . July 13, 2006 City of Carmel Office of Building & Code Enforcement One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Re: Residential Improvement Location Permit Application Property Location: 3508 E. Carmel, IN 46033 Property Owners: C. Joseph and Elizabeth G. Russell Gentlemen: Enclosed please find the following documentation in support of our application for a Building Permit for the construction of an attached one-car garage at the above- referenced residence: I. Two copies of a completed "Residential Improvement Location Permit Application", including the reverse side of the procedure sheet (each marked as "Exhibit A"); 2. Two sets of construction plans illustrating the foundation and floor plans for the proposed attached garage (each marked as "Exhibit B"); 3. Two copies of a drawing of a typical wall section properly detailed and labeled demonstrating compliance with Indiana energy codes (each marked as "Exhibit C"); 4. Two sets of plans/drawings illustrating elevations for the proposed garage from all four sides (each set marked as "Exhibit D"); 5. drawing/report information: Two copies of a current surveyor's plat drawing and report (each marked as "Exhibit E") and containing/showing the following a. Eden Estates, Section Two Lot # 59 where the proposed work will be undertaken, as well as all contiguous lots, building pad and ground topographic lines; b. The drawing/report preparer's name and address and date the plan was prepared; c. The names and addresses of the property owners of all contiguous lots; d. A scale drawing of Lot # 59; e. All dimensions, setback and property lines of Lot # 59; f. All contiguous streets and applicable rights-of-way; . g. Certification that the affected property is not within a Flood Plain area; h. Illustration of all existing and proposed structures (proposed structure highlighted in yellow); and I. Locations of all sidewalks, driveways, sewer and water lines and drainage. 6. Two copies of the Minutes from March 27, 2006 Hearing of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals approving variance (each marked as "Exhibit F") and two copies of the March 28, 2006 Letter of Grant from the City of Carmel Division of Planning and Zoning approving Development Standards Variance (V) for a five (5) foot encroachment into side yard setback (each marked as "Exhibit G"). Should you need any additional information in order to approve the requested Building Permit, please feel free to call me at either number provided below. Sincerely, C. Jo eph Russell 3508 East Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46033-4331 Office: 684-5229 Home: 848-3508 Enclosures