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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2025-00001 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board
of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the
24th day of FEBRUARY, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr.,
Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon
a Development Standards Variance application to:
Seeking approval for 76% lot coverage when only
45% lot coverage is allowed. The lot is only .1
acre, so it is not practical to have a house with a
garage without exceeding the coverage. Please
not that part of the coverage will be a paver area
with a drainage system recommended by the
Carmel Engineering Department.
With the property being known as: 220 2nd
Ave NW, Carmel IN, 46032
The application is identified as Docket No.
PZ-2025-00001 V.
The real estate affected by said application is
described as follows:
Section 25,Township 18, Range 3
Parcel # 1609251201040000
The petition may be examined on the City’s
website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their
views on the above application, either in writing or
verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard
at the above-mentioned time and place.
Scott & Lara Engelking
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2025-00002 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board
of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the
24th day of FEBRUARY, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr.,
Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon
a Development Standards Variance application
to: Seeking approval for a 1 foot garage setback
from the primary front line of the principle building
when only a 15 foot setback is allowed. The lot
is very small (only .1 acre) and it is not practical
to do the proposed addition without a smaller set-
back. Please note, the garage would be 5’ back
from the front of the proposed new front porch.
With the property being known as: 220 2nd
Ave NW, Carmel IN, 46032
The application is identified as Docket No.
PZ-2025-00002 V.
The real estate affected by said application is
described as follows:
Section 25,Township 18, Range 3
Parcel # 1609251201040000
The petition may be examined on the City’s
website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their
views on the above application, either in writing or
verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard
at the above-mentioned time and place.
Scott & Lara Engelking
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket Nos. PZ-2025-00005V
and PZ-2025-00006V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board
of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the
24th day of February 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the City
Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers Room, 1 Civic
Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public
Hearing upon a Development Standards
Variance application to:
Seek development standards variance ap-
provals for a pool and patio area
Side yard setback for a swimming pool, hot
tub, or its deck or equipment shall be set back
10ft from the side lot line and rear lot line and we
are requesting 9 ft.
The maximum lot cover allowed is 35% and
we are requesting 55%
Property being known as (address): 12167
Frenzel Pkwy (Jacksons Grant on Williams Creek
Subdivision, Lot 198).
The application is identified as Docket Nos.
PZ-2025-00005V and PZ-2025-00006V.
The real estate affected by said appli-
cation is described as follows: tax parcel
1709340010048000
The petition may be examined on the City’s
website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their
views on the above application, either in writing or
verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard
at the above-mentioned time and place.
Laurie Tinsley/Adam Garvey
Artisan Landscape LLC
PETITIONERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Department: Board of Public Works and Safety
One Civic Square
City of Carmel, Indiana 46032
Project: 99th Street Path Construction Between Westfield Blvd and Haverstick Rd
22-ENG-05
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton
County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the above-described “99th Street Path Construction Between
Westfield Blvd and Haverstick Rd” via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, https://procurement.opengov.
com/portal/carmelin, until 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and commencing as soon as
practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council
Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.
All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided
with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of
Indiana.
A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must
be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also
be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be
started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction
contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.
The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
The construction of a multi-use path on the north side of 99th Street between Westfield Blvd. and
Haverstick Rd. The project will include constructing storm sewers.
Contract Documents and drawings for the Project can be found in this solicitation and the
attachments section.
Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents
and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of
drawings and Contract Documents.
This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.
A Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and
other important matters will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Caucus Room
on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid
conference. The pre-bid conference is Non-Mandatory.
For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid
conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer ’s Office, at
(317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.
No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set
for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold
any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall
remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/
or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations
when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in
accordance with IC 5-22-18-2. for Technical Specifications.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Commentary by Shannon Minnaar
In an era where digital connections often
overshadow personal ones, strong home-
owner associa-
tions have become
more vital than
ever. While HOAs sometimes get a bad rap for
enforcing rules about paint colors or lawn
maintenance, their true value lies in creating
vibrant, connected communities that en-
hance property values and quality of life.
The most successful HOAs understand
that their primary mission extends far be-
yond enforcing regulations — they serve as
the backbone of neighborhood cohesion.
When properly managed, these organiza-
tions foster environments where residents
naturally connect, creating bonds that
transform streets of houses into true com-
munities. Children form lasting friendships
playing at HOA-maintained parks, while
adults discover shared interests at com-
munity events.
Beyond social benefits, active HOAs play
a crucial role in maintaining neighborhood
safety and property values. When neigh-
bors know each other, they’re more likely
to notice suspicious activity and look out
for one another’s well-being. This informal
neighborhood watch system, combined
with consistent property maintenance
standards, makes communities more at-
tractive to potential buyers and helps pro-
The value of strong HOAs
Shannon Minnaar is a member
of the Carmel City Council. She
represents the Northeast District.
tect everyone’s investment.
Perhaps most importantly, strong HOAs
create opportunities for meaningful civic
engagement. Through regular meetings,
community events and volunteer opportu-
nities, residents develop a genuine stake
in their neighborhood’s success.
Critics may view HOAs as unnecessary
bureaucracy, but the evidence suggests
otherwise. In an increasingly disconnected
world, these organizations provide the
structure and opportunity for neighbors to
build something greater than themselves.
The choice is clear: We can either have
neighborhoods where people simply live
next to each other, or communities where
people actively engage in creating a better
place to call home. Strong HOAs make the
latter possible.
Editor,
I have been reading and enjoying
Terry Anker’s thoughtful and reflective
column in Current for years.
Unlike the usual column, he does not
provide information about whatever
the issue or topic is the subject of the
column, then drawing a conclusion for
the reader.
He presents the issue of the week,
like personal and community values
and personal responsibility, and poses
questions on multiple sides of the is-
sue. He then asks the reader to reflect
upon the issue and draw his or her
own conclusion.
I like to refer to this as the thinking
person’s column. The reader is an inte-
gral part of his columns, not a passive
reader.
Frank Basile, Indianapolis
READER’S VIEW
A thinking
person’s column
Current Publishing Electronic Tear Sheet | Publication: Current in Carmel | Date: February 4, 2025 | Page: 24