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City of Carmel
June 11, 2008
Mr. Rex Neal
Printing Plus
7433 Westfield Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
RE: Printing Plus
Dear Mr. Neal:
The following letter represents comments for this project specifically addressing the area of alternative
transportation. 1 have reviewed the drawings submitted for the June 18, 2008 Technical Advisory Committee and
offer the following conm1ents:
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMENTS
1) The Alternative Transportation Plan requires the construction of a 10' asphalt path along 116th St.
Please revise the plans to include and label this path.
We request that all responses to our comments be provided in writing. Failure to provide written responses may
result in delay of the review process.
It is critical that this office be made aware of all modification made on the plans being re-submitted, particularly if
any such changes are considered "new" or fall outside of our previous reviews. Please provide revised plans
indicating all revisions. Please notify us of any changes and specifically state any changes, including changes
resulting from Plan Conmlission, Special Studies or other comnlittee meetings.
The Department of Community Services reserves the right to provide additional comments based on subsequent
reviews.
If you have questions, please contact me at 571-2417.
Sincerely,
;;7~~
David Littlejohn
Alternative Transportation Coordinator
Departmmt ofComnmnity Services
cc: Angie Cmm, Department of Community Services
Engineering Department Review
Project File
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ONE CIVIC SQUARE
CAR1vlEL, INDIANA 4G032
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Xenton C. Wa:rd; C:f:M
Surveyor of :Hami(ton County
'Phone (317)776-8495
:fax (317)776-9628
Suite 188
One :f{ami{ton County Square
:No6{esvi{{e, IndIana 46060-2230
www.co.h.amillu11.tn.us
June 9, 2008
Printing Plus
ATTN: Rex Neal
7433 Westfield Boulevard
Indianapolis, TN 46240
VIA E-MAIL: colneal@printing-plus.net
RE: Printing Plus Use Variance
Dear Mr. Neal:
We have reviewed the use variance submitted to the Hamilton County Surveyor's Office on June
9,2008, for this project and have the following comments:
1. The proposed proj ect falls in the incorporated area and MS4 jurisdiction of the City of
Carmel.
2. The proposed project DOES NOT fall in a Cannel Wellhead Protection Zone.
3. The proposed project falls in the W.R. Fertig Regulated Drain Watershed.
4. TheI-Iamilton County Surveyor's Office has no objections to the requested use
vanance.
Should you have any questions, I can be reached at 317-776-8495.
Sincerely,
~.~
Greg Hoyes, AC, CFM
Plan Reviewer
CC: Christine Barton-Holmes - Carmel DOCS
John Thomas - Cannel Engineering
Dick Hill - Carmel Engineering
Greg Ilko - Crossroad Engineers
Date: June 9, 2008
From: Rex Neal
To: DOCS
7433 Westfield Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46240
317.257.3232
Fax 317.257.3228
1.888.359.9653-
Attn: Angie Conn/Christine Barton-Holmes
Here is the info requested for my packet. Please advise if you need anything
further a.t thts moment or have questions.
Thanks kindly
R
CITY OF CA~MELJCLA Y TOWNSHIP
HAMILTON COUNTY.INDIAhlA
A~f1LICA"ON FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL.S ACTION
USE VARIANCE
FEE: $1,430 plus $114.50 per acre
DOCKET NO. 0 ~ 0550 D Co u. v' DATE RECEIVED:
1) Applicant rJ< €.. 'F- N ~ ItL (' r.d ~ fL~J ~ r- '7'^-;"l'N1( -p ( CAS, tv fL.f
Address: 7 SI :. 1, L0~ s tE,' ~ l ~ (3 ( J., <;;t . ::r::.....-o pIS. .:r::: rv t( rc. 'J.-t{ ()
2) Project Name: ~ S- €. /1 f9 '"T" v... '5 T Phone: ;?-5"?'- 3 ~ 3> ?--.
EngIneer/Architect:
phone:
Attorney: Phone:
Contact perso~ Q'- \C f-J ,Q...c..J Phone: d-:5" 7 '3 ~3 ~
Ernell: C.D ( J-l fL..~ @ f ~ ~ - p (.....5. N Q..".+
3) Applleant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
_ (e) The applicant's name i$ Q/'l U,e deed to the property
V(b) The applicant is the contract purchaser of the property
_(c) Other.
4) If Item 3) (c) is cheGked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property inVOlved~ 0 tf\ 0. (9 t ~ ..... ~ "-...0.. S W ~ (I
Owner's address: s-o ~- (. 1(" 'f.:.t- Phone: tr 9' 9- 5 if "'i) U
5) Record of Ownership:
Deed Book No.llnstrurnent No.
Page:
Purchase date:
6)
Common address of the property involved:
Legal description: \J ~ r +b...1Jl.. or- "'"-
Tax Map Parcel No.: .i:l..:::..( ~ - {) 2..,
Sb S- C - !ff, 'tl
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- 02.-- ~ 0'2- - 0 () .5, 0 0 0
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i) State explanation of requesled Use Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the section number(s) of the
Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance that applies andlot creates the need for this ap))eal).
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(:) (" ~ ~ ~ 0 f~ or c;l..4.D- 0.. :5 ~ 4JUL t.J ~{'"'i <U:l-- c.-J ( tv 0 V-Ja.' K ~; ~
c...~ '7 ~ N4...-(";. i 0.. ~o:L. (" ~ r:.A...- ~ 0... ~ r~ :S;- 9r:t..,,^ C-.sl- .
p~~n 1 01 9 M ~;~.~.r.!dlklmt!l\BZA .ppll<:IltIo~.\ u.o \I~g"e9 ApPlle\lUon 1Tl'I. Cl1111~00ll
8)
led question she@lt entitled
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I (\ ~ r ~ 0..5?", ~ I'J.Q... f'<!1 ~ c,." '" ~ o~ P r:- ~ p.z. ,"" ~ v' 0... '( lJ...JL, I
Present zoning oMhe property (gIVe exact classlhcatlon). _
Present l.:lge of the property: ~ r 0.. CoP- ..A ..{. r~ J ~ ~ Q V\.~ ~, .r- 0 ~ '1 Q. ""--....r
Size oflot/pa'rtelln question: I \) n r 'f....l 8. 0 I , acres
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Describe the proposed use or the property: :S f'J\o...l( ~ qi'c.St....0-J i-fJ..-...... IIJ {) Wo...l~ 7'v\.. Cv...s~N\Q,"".>.
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Is the property:
Owner occupied
N"'O
Renter occupied N 0
Other lLO: {" Q, ..... f- te 'v- 0 ~-- '1.9..~'
14) Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connectfon with this property
that would reI at" or affect its usefor thfJ specifiQ purpose of this application? If yes, gi've'd<lte al1o' docket number,
decision rendered and pertInent explanation.
rJOI\l:t...- l4\o~""""
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes. give details:
Building PerTtlit Number: ]J tA
BuIlder:
16) If proposed appeslls granted, when will the work commence?
N \) ,'7-h-' <.A c....-ft..,- '" eJL.. ~L.,~V\,~ It ~ tJ Sl~ &_~ .
17) ffthe proposedappaal is granted, who wilt operate and/or use 1M proposed improvemant for which thi$~pplica1lon
has been filed?
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NOTE:
LS'GAL NOTICE shan be published in the Indlanaoolis StlJ[ a MANDA TORY twenty~five (25) days pr1orto the PUblic
hea~ng date. The cettlfjed I'Ptoof of Publication" affidavit for the newspaper must beavail21ble for Inspection the night of the
hearing.
l.EGAl NOnCE' to ell adjoining and abutting property owners rs also MANDATORY two methods of notice are
recommended: '
PlllIe.2 ar 9 - 2!11lllWtl\l~~ Btl!>N=I~5\ u.. \tarl~n(:r'> AppilORUon rn.. 01/1 1121lD!I
The plan is to keep the house as it is with no visable outward changes. There wiU be no
structural changes needed. Since there will only be 3-4 cars we do not need to expand the
cutrentdriveway. As you can see from the survey, there is a small asphalt turnarOlmd that
will easily accommodate the 1 or 2 cars that will not fit in the garage.
Since my business has no customers that come to my office, we will not need any
additional parking.
Since the nature afmy business is not conducive to attracting any walk in business we do
not need any lighting or signage. Thus keeoina the look] 00% residential.
We will not require any additional drainage, landscaping or any additional proposed
structures for an.y reason.
Regarding docu.m.entation supporting this proposal:
I would like to start by saying I am by no means trying to disrupt Carmel's zoning plans.
J am only trying to find a place to hang my hat. It is my desire to ful.fill any and all of
your requirement to allow me to operate my business.
I have been in business for over 2S years and am now in need of a bit larger facility. The
reason T desperately want a house to work out of is the fact I can. not afford the cost of a
commercial site. I have looked for th.e past year a.l1.d everytbing up north (which is where
me and my co-workers live) costs at least $350,000 or more for a fa.cility as large as we
need to operate our business.
Paying rent is an option but nota very good one because rent in th.e Carmel area 1ur the
square foota.ge needed is around $2,000 and mote a month. I can not afford this, we
simply do not have the funds. And, I would really like to have something tater 011 down
the road 1. could call mine so I would really like to buy something. !his would not be
possi.ble if I paid rent. 1 feel like I'm stuck with no where to go.
I realize the area is currently zoned residential at,d 1 plan to keep the house looking 100%
residential ( I keep a very nice yard and love flowers) I have noticed 3-4 houses ha,ve
been for sale on this stretch of 1161h street for as long as two years. The house I am
looking at has been on the market for ato1.J,l)d a year and the real estate person said they
have shown it over 40 times with no interest because of the noise on 1 16th . I appeal to the
hoard to allow me to operate my business here because as time passes this section will
truly becQlJ1.e nearly impossible to live in because of the increasing traffic and n,oise, B\lt J
will add my business wi,ll positively not contribute to the traffic because there is little
coming 311d going with me and my coworkers. The Board is aware of what happens to
houses that no one wan.ts to buy and they become rentals. This is an unsightly proposition
for both the neighbors and the city of Carmel.
The neighbots I have spoken with are concerned that the properties on 1 16th will become
rentals, thus driving their property values even lower than. what they llave been d.eclining
to. This is a reasonable assumption. As you probably know there are several houses on
this street that are in declining states, They are concerned as well that after living in their
houses for as long as 32 years, the biggest investl11ent of their lives could be dwindling
from under them. If I am allowed to operate my business I will keep the property valLles
higher by maintai.ning the place, the city will be happy because the property will <::ot,tinue
to have a residential look, thus keeping with the city's plans.
Just to let you know, I currently do eat b.fast and lunch at my office now. When it snows
I sleep at the office instead of fighting the traffic back and forth and when 1 am working
late I stay at the office too.
I am willing to comply with any and all conditions the board suggests to a110w me to
continue my business. If: you want to put certain conditions on the zoning l1tstead of
giving me tbe entire variancl:l, I am fin.e with this. All I want is to be able to have some
place I can work until I retire. I truly thank you for your consideration (lfthis request.
Kindly~
Rex A. Neal
Date: June 9, 2008
From:R.Neal
To:
7433 Westfield Blvd. htdia.napolis, IN 46240
317.257.3232
Fax 317.257.3228
1.888.359.9653
Attn: Christine Holmes
Here is what I am sending the T AC members. Does this look okay?
Thanks
Rex
TIle plan is to keep the house as it is with no visable outward changes. There will be no
structw'al changes needed. Since tbere will only be 3 -4 cars we do not need to expand tbe
cun-ent driveway. As you can see from the survey, there is a small asphBH turnaround that
will easily accommodate the 1 or 2 cars that will not fit in the garage.
Since my business has no customers that come to my office, we will not need any
ad.ditional parking.
Since the nature of my busi.ll,e$$ is not conducive to attracting any walk in business we do
not need any lighting or signage. Thus keeping the lo2kJQ.O% residential.
We will not require any additional drainage, landscaping or any additional proposed
structures for any reason..
Regarding documentAtion 5npportinfitthis proposal:
I would like to start by saying I am by no means trying to disropt Carmel's zoning plans.
I am only trying to find a place to hang my hat. It is my desire to fulfill. any and all of
your requirement to allow me to operate my business.
I ha.ve been in business for over 25 years and am now in need of a bit large.' facility. The
reason I desperately want a house to work out of is the fact I can not afford the cost of a
commercia.l site. llla,re looked for the past year and everything up north (which i.s where
me and my co-workers live) costs at least $350,000 or more for a facility a.s large as we
need to operate our business.
Paying r~nt is an .option but not a very good one bec.atLfle rent in the Carmel area for the
square footage needed 1.S aroutld $2~OOO an,d more a month. I can not afford this, Vie
simply do not have the funds. And I would really like to have something later on dO\\l11
the road I could call mine so t would really like to buy something. This would not be
possible if I paid rent. I feel like I'm stuck with no where to go.
I realize the area h; currently zoned residential and I plan to keep the house looking 100%
residential. (I keep a very nice yard and love flowers) I have noticed 3-4 houses have
been for sale on this stretch of 116tl1 street for as long as two years. The house 1 am
looking at has been on the market for around a year and the real estate person said they
have shovvn it over 40 times with no in.tere$t because ofllie noise Ot\ 116111. [ appeal to the
board to allow me to operate my business here because as time passes this section will
truly become nearly impossible to live in because of the increasing traffic and noise. But I
will add my business will positively not contribute to the traffic because there is little
coming and going with me and my coworkers. nle Board is aware of what happens to
houses that no one wants to buy and they become rentals. This is an unsightly p1'Oposition
for both the neighbors and the city of Cannel.
The neighbors I have spoken with are concerned that the properties on 1 16th wUl become
rentalsl thus driving their property values even lower than what they have been declining
to. This is a reasonable assumption. As you probably know there are several house." on
this street that are in declining states. They are concerned as well that after living in their
houses for as long as 32 yean;~ the biggest investment of their lives could be dwindling
from under them. If I am allowed to operate my business I wilJ keep the property values
higher by ma.intaining the place, the city will be happy because the propert}" will cOl,tioue
to ha.ve B residential look, thus keeping with the city's plaJJ~.
Just to let you know, I currently do ent b.fast and lunch at my office now. When it snows
I sleep at the office instead of fighting the traffic back and forth and when 1 am working
late T stay at the office too.
I am willing to comply with any and all conditions the board suggests to allow me to
continue my business. If you want to put certai.n conditions on the zoning instead of
giving me the entire varia,nee, I am fme with this. All I want is to be able to have some
place I can work until I retire. I truly that1k you for' your consideration, ofthis request.
Kindly-
Rex A. Neal
CITY Of CARMEUCLAY IOWNSI::IIP
HAMilTON COUNTY. INDIANA
APPl..lCAnON FOR BOARD OF ZONING APP~"'S ACTION
USE VARIANCE
FeE: $1,430 plUS $114.50 per acre
DOCKET NO. 0 ?}osaOOt.o uti DATE RECEIVED:
1) Applicant ~ t:.-~ N f.. -/tL C Dr ~tLa.f ~p r-7'J'.-f.~- F( '^-$, tv o....{-
Address: f l.f ~, v...> it. ') +f.' li!..l ~ ~ ( .....,~ ~ X ~ P IS. ..:c (\J t.{ It; 7-~ 7)
2) Project Name: 50 5" E:. J J ~ '1"_ u., ~ 'I Phone: (}-57'-"3;?- ~ 1-
Engineer/Architect:
Phone:
Phone:
Attorney:
Contaet perso~ a... 'y::;
Email: CSl ( tJ ~ @
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f ~,.~- P (....5. (\JfL+
Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
Phone:
d--S I "] fj..) ';;L.
3)
_ (a) The ~pplieant'$ name ls on the deed to the properly
....c.
V' (b) The applicant is the contract purchaser of the property
~ (c) Other:
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please eomplete the following:
Owner of the property InVOlYed~ (;) '" 0.. (9 ~ c...,. ok..~ Co.. S w ~ (I
Owner's address: 5"P. 5" f, LL~!j:.. Phone: 8' 9' 9 ,- 5 4 ~ ()
5) Record of OWnership:
Deed Book NO./Instrument No.
Page:
Purchase date:
6)
Common address of the property involved: SU ~- [, - II b -"'.-1
Legal descrlptlon; U '.) r "'1-(,.,....- .r.. '^- /(...:e. i ~ ~ 1--.5 L.o'" 9
Tax Map Parcel No.: L7 -f?;. - 0 z... ... 0 Z-- 0'2,.. ~ 00 oS" 000
O",-)14L
7) State explanation of requested Use Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the section number(s) of the
Carmel/Clay Zoning Ord~nance that applies andl6r creates the need for this appeal).
S e..<U::'M; u.. >L.. .) 0.. .,.... 0.. Ul ~ ~ C '"^'-. c.J..,..~ p..f..<>-r ~ . D f ~
() f" 9.'>-..r- ~ ~~~ '" tj.:f.JL.. 0.... s ~a.JLfL to s;:.,fJ <:A- ~ I tv 0 <,..;...JO-/!<-; i")
(' ~ 0;. 'i-o~Q".-r;' r 6-+l....a.. (' ~ ~ ~ c.- 5 r.e.. Si 91;>.-",~
~0'l1 ~I ~ - t:\~~dII'Orm8\BZA IlpllllcsUOnB\ UMl Varlllnce Appl1cv\lQn I'9V. 01/1112008
8)
State reAsons supporting lh~ .se Variance: (Additionally, complete the at led question sheet entitled
PFindlng$.of Fact~Use Variance"). I 0. I _. _ ('J f '/1_. ;:r.:, C. 'I
~~Q.. "..~ 7 S QC-a~~ ~ "- '0 '--'-5 Q_~ of"' "'I't>'~ ~.'3. --. ~;r..J
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~o. "'- O--~ C. f'~~! Q~...u;rL (0 f ~'^"to.Q..f ('J f~"'~)' f f'f:) fe.-..r-f; W ;J2.~
h~ tq q.,.~.r N\c.~{o."1Y\~ ~ co., s b ~ s)'V>..~ s S' ~'" <:.'l. 5- J' Q ",h-Q.. . ~u..-s
( f\ c.. ,f' SL 0..5>,..,.,. ~ "'-"I:L f'<; <... !, D 'J'" k f;.' ~ D ~. cSl p4- ..... i-t !J 0... I ~. {
Present zonIng oRhe property (give exect olassihcation).
Present use of the property: \ f' 0.. c a. -A. -* r~.' g q \'\c..1.7 ~...,. Q~. ~ 9.....e..-.-r-
Si~e of lot/parea' in t:lue~tfon: f nOr 'f....! f:.? 0 J acres
I
Describe the proposed use of the property: ~ f'/\a I ( i) q:-~.~ (-+J....... N Q Wo..1K.., """ Cv-'5~ J\Q",.s I
c::.o""'"'?-~ UL~~ IV tl W ';;"'~CIt~ ~ Q'->...",.$"
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13)
p..r'"O
Is the prcperty:
Owner oec.upied
14)
Renter occupled N 0
Other U'o.co oJ. f-- ~'v- O~. ~ Q.u.~
ke there anyrestlictions, laws, covenants, v~rlances, special uses, or appeals flied In connection with this property
that would relate or affect its use for the specifIc purpose ofthls application? If yes, glvl!! date and docket number,
decision rendered. and partil"lent explanation.
rJ 0 1\ ll.- f4.. a ~ "
15)
Has work for which this application is: being filed already started? If answer Is Ylll'S, give details:
~;ft
Building Permit Number:
Builder:
16) If proposed appeal Is granted, when will the work commence?
N '\) ,&J+<-- ~ ~ ~ '" ~ c:.... ~.::...., '^-<;' e. S f..J ~ ~ &. ~~ .
17) If the prapQsed appeal is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed Improvementfor which this appllcslion
has been filed'? .
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NOTE:
LEGAL NOilcE shall be published in the Il'Jdlan~Dolis Star a MANDATO~Y twenty-five (25) days prior to the public
hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the newspaper must be available for inspection the night of the
hearing.
LEGAL NOTICE: to alladjtllning and abl,Jtting property owners is alstJ MANDATORY, two metl'lods of notice are
recOr'rllTlended:
Pa~" '2 of 3 - Z:\Btlaroa\I'orrM\B1:A g~(dDns\ U~OV8rlance AJ'~~IIDn rllV. Q1rW200e