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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00001122City of Cannel DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Division of Building and Code Services VIA CERTIFIED MAIL June 6, 2007 Keith & Theresa Szaronos 13743 Smokey Ridge Dr. Carmel. IN 46033 RE: ZONING ORDINANCE VIOLATION — RIGHT-OF-WAY ROCKS Dear Mr. & Mrs. Szaronos: This letter is being provided to inform you that our department has recently received some concerns regarding 13743 Smokey Ridge Dr., in the City of Carmel, a property listed under your ownership. Gary Duncan of the Carmel Engineer's Office has requested that I assume control and provide enforcement concerning the rocks in the right-of-way issue he has been discussing with you for some time now. I am requesting that you bring your property into immediate compliance by the permanent removal of any rocks placed in the right-of-way. Please bring the property into compliance by June 10, 2007. Failure to resolve the violations will result in further enforcement action by the City of Carmel. Please feel free to contact me at (317) 571-2423 if you have any comments or questions. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully, Kevin Brennan Code Enforcement Officer Department of Community Services Cc: File: 00001122 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, II' DIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Hamilton Co., IN - Online Reports Paige I of I Parcel Information ,deport 1. report type 2. property search 3. view reports Reset nevi search general parcel info. spring tax statement tax payments property card Fall tax statement Disclaimer; The information available through this program is current as of 6/1/2007. This program allows you to view and print certain public records. Each report reflects information as of a specific date; so the informatici different reports may not match. AIII information !has been derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change and is not warranted for c accuracy. It may not reflect the current information pertaining to the property of interest. Parcel No: 16-10-19-00-03-002.000 0 i> L� T-> if I a Property Address: 13743 Smokey Ridge Dr Carmel, IN 46033 Deeded Owner: Sxaronos, Keith G & Theresa L Owner Address: 13743 Smokey Ridge Dr Carmel , IN 46033 Legal Description: SMOKEY RIDGE 120 X 150 A PLATTED 11/23187 ANNEXED 12/2/87 5/5/89FR SMOK'EY'HOLLOW 8909042 12/18/96 FR MARTZ CORP 9653070 6/10/98 FR DUGAN & MORRIS 9831222 12/14/98 FR DUGANI 9871962 4/20/99 FR SHAMROCK 9923717 Section/Township/Range: 19/ 18/04 Subdivision Name: SM'OKEY RIDGE Block:2 - Deeded Acres: 0 - - Political Township: Clay _- Lot Number(s): 24 Most Recent Recorded Date: Not Available. (Recorded Date might be due to a variety of changes; such as annexation, right -off -way; split, or deed.) This application is developed and maintained by the Information System, Services Department. If you have any questions or comments, please contact I 2005 Hamilton Co. Website Suagestlons or Issues 1 Conditions of Use I Privacy Policy I Site Map I Technical Help I HOME 2006, Hamilton County, Indiana - all rights reserved. http://www.cu.hamilton.in.us/apps/reports/rptparcelinfo.asp?sparceino=l6I0190OOD 30020,04.., 6l6/2007 Pentarfiatio,n ACTion!! Item # 060005910, Item Status 99 Source: CALL 7-2,6-06: Fred took pictures of two homes with boulders in ACTion Code: ENRO3W Date Reported: 07/26/06 1112 Due Date: 08/15/06 Customer Information ----------- Lori Nickels 13810 Driftwood Drive Carmel, IN 46033 Telephone: ( ) 846-6993 Assigned To: 1pickett PICKETTf LIBBY Date: 04/26/07 Referral Priority: 919 Incident Information ----------------------- Lori 1N+CtrOt*ff__ Carmel, IN 46033 Subdivision: SMOKEY RIDGE Request Description -------------- Initial: 7-26-06: Fred took pictures of two homes with boulders, in the r/w: 3,283 Hawthorne Drive West, Lori & Ken Skwarcan, and 13743 Smokey Ridge Drive, Keith & Terri Szaronos. Response: 7-27-06: Libb talked to Gary, this is a potential roadside hazzard and sKould be moved to outside of the CitK1,s r/w (back edge of sidewalk). This is inconsistent with the City's streetscaethey need to put sod back. 9-7-06- Lori Nicholspolciaclle'dsoin to complain aboutthe rocks in the r/w. Libby told her the City does not approve of these improvements, and we will issue letters. 11-1-06: Lori called in today and talked to Lisa, very upset that these rocks are still in the r/w. Closing: 11-3-06: Letters were sent to Keith & Terri Szaronos at 13743 Smokey Ridge Dr. and to 3283 Hawthorne Dr. West, Ken & Lori Skwarcan. Copied HOA President Bill Barnes. Gave them 30 days to correct. Letters may not have actually gone out until 11-6-06 (Monday). Follow Up,: 11-9-06,: Ken Skwarcan called and talked to Libby. He put the rocks there originally because people were turning around and creating ruts, etc. He said the HOA said they were fine, and he was trying.to think of somethingthat would be aesthetically peasing. Libby told him that we did receive a complaint from a resident, and that was the reason for the letter. The rocks do create a safety hazard. He wants to look at an alternative & if Gary would approve of something else, he would explain it to the neighbors. Libby explained the truck apron idea that maybe the HOA wouldentertain that idea. Libby said she would check with Gary when he returns & get back with him. His cell: 317-679-9448, w: 812-52 -5571. Mr. Szaranos has also called and -left a voicemail for Gary. Mr. Szaranos sent a ltr. to Gary on 12-11 asking if the rocks could stay & pointing out two other locations doing the same thincj. One was at Mr. Skwarcan°s house & the ether was at the nei hborhood entrance. 4-17-07 Second ltr. sent to Mr. Szaranos, Gave him 30 days to remove or it will be turned over to Code _Enforcement. Copied HOA Pres. Bill Barnes & also asked that the HOA, remove the rocks at the entrance. Copied Kevin Brennan as well. 4-26-07 Second lrt. sent to Mr. Skwrarcan, gave him 30 days to remove or it will be turned over to code enforcement. Copied Bill Barnes & Kevin Brennan. Internal: /Ick r-- AA) 3283 Hawtbome Drive West, rock in the RW C November 3, 2006 Keith and 'Terri. Szaronos 13743 Srmokey Ridge Drive Carmel, IN 46033 JA N4F.S BRAIN!.ARD, MAYOR Rocks in City Right -Of -Way; ReL # 060005414; Smokey Ridge Dear hft. and Mrs. Szaronos, This letter is in response to concerns regarding the rocks that have been placed within the City's right-of-way in front of your property located at 13743 Smokey Ridge Drive. An Engineering Department inspector visited this location on July 26, 2006, and our observations are summarized in this letter. The rocks appear to have the potential to create a safety hazard, and they are also inconsistent with the suvetscape of your development and the City's standards for residential streets. Also, the installation of this improvement was unauthorized and un-permitted. This portion of the City's right -of --way is to be ,grass (with the exception of driveways). Therefore, this Department requires the rocks to be removed and the right -of -war restored and re -seeded or sodded. An inspector will re -visit your property in 30 days to ensure that the right-of-way has been restored in accordance with this letter and City Code §6-227 (a) (8) (iii). The City appreciates your cooperation with this issue. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Carmel Department of Engineering at 317-371-2441. awners' Fred Glaser, Right -of -Way Manager/ Inspector Libby Pickett, Public Worlds Coordinator Association DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING ONE Cale SQUARE, CARmEL, IN 46032 QFEIcE 317.571.2441 FAx 317.571,2439 EMAIL engineering0carrnel. an.gov jAmES BRmNARD, MAYOR November 3, 2006 Ken and Lora Skwarcan 3283 Hawthorne Drive West Carmel, IN 46033 RE; Rocks in City Right -Of -Way; ReL # 060 5910; Smokey Ridge Dear Mr. and Mrs. Skwarcan, This letter is in response to concerns regarding the rocks that have been placed within the City's right-of-way in front of your property located at 3283 Hawthorne Drive West. An Engineering Department inspector visited this location on July 26, 2006, and our observations are summarized in this letter. The rocks appear to have the potential to create a safety hazard, and they are also inconsistent with the streetscape of your development and the City's standards for residential streets. Also, the installation of this improvement was unauthorized and. un-permitted. This portion of the City's right-of-way is to be grass (with the exception of driveways). Therefore, this Department requires the rocks to be removed and the right-of-way restored and re -seeded or .sodded. An inspector will re -visit your property in 30 days to ensure that the right-of-way has been restored in accordance with this letter and City Code §6-227 (a) (8) The City appreciates your cooperation with this issue. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Carmel Department of Engineering at 317-571-2441. Sin e1y Assistant Cif Engineer Cc; Bill Baines, President, Smokey Ridge Homeowners' Association Prod Glaser, Right -of -Way Manager/ Inspector Libby Pickett, Public Works Coordinator DEPARTMEIN-r OF ENGINEERING ONE CMC SQUARE,, CARMEL, IN 46032 OFFJCE 317.571.2441 FAx 317.571.2439 EMAIL engineering0carmel.11n,gov TO: Gary Duncan FROM: Keith Szaronos 13743 Smokey Ridge Drive Carmel, IN 46033 RE: Placement of Rocks in City's "right of way" DATE: December 11, 2006 Gary, I have reached out a couple of times to talk with you at your office. I know you are busy. The topic is some rocks that I placed on my side lawn near the street entrance to our neighborhood in Smokey Ridge. The rocks I had placed on the side of my property were done so to protect my grass from the constant "U-Turn Cars" that come in and try and exit around the entry island to our neighborhood when they realize they made a wrong turn. This seems to average about 1 car a day. The following two pictures are of the rocks on my property Additionally, at the very next entrance down off of Cary into Smokey Ridge, there is another home in the exact same position as mine with several rocks right at the street protecting his yard and mailbox. He too has his lawn and mailbox torn up by the constant "U-Turns" from those cars coming around the Smokey Ridge entrance island to the neighborhood. These rocks have been there for at least 4 years without any complaint from the association or city. These are the following two pictures. No Text Ironically, I know that it is the Smokey Ridge Homeowners Association that has complained to you (President Bill Barnes) and whom you cc'd on the letter you sent to me. However, if you look at the following photo, the Smokey Ridge Entrance on Smokey Row has 2 Rocks placed on each side of their entrance within 18" of Smokey Row! These rocks have been there for 12-15 years with no complaint and are on a heavily traveled city road! I am certain that these rocks were never approved by the city of Carmel. I want to comply and work with the city on this issue and have done so on my small Commercial property that I have on North Rangeline Road (230 North Rangeline called Treasure House). On this property I have gone through 3 major remodels with permits, additions and ADLS for every bush and tree! The process has always worked in dealing with the city of Carmel so I don't want to cause problems. Gary ... How about if I removed 2 of the 5 rocks along the line that are furthest east of where they currently are? This would I believe discourage or at least require those that want to "U-Turn" to stop and back up to make a 2 point turn w/o going on my lawn. Hopefully this might meet the city's needs and my intent to protect my lawn from further damage. Best Regards, Keith Szaronos Cell: 317-506-2854 CITY ARMEL jAmES BRAINARi), MAYOR April 17, 2006 Keith and Terri Szaronos 13743 Smokey Ridge Drive Camel, IN 46033 RE: Rocks in City Right -Of --Way; Re! # 060005910; Smokey Ridge Dear Mr. and Mrs. Szaronos, This letter is in response to concerns regarding the rocks that have been placed within the City's right-of-way in front of your property located at 13743 Smokey Ridge Drive. This Department received your letter dated December 11, 2006, in response to a letter issued by this Department on November 3, 2006, and appreciates your attempts to contact the City in regards to this issue. While the City understands the intent of the rock placement and appreciates your efforts to protect the area of the right-of-way for potential damage from vehicles turning around the entrance median, due to reasons cited in the City's original letter, this Department must still require the rocks to be removed and the right-of-way restored and re -seeded or sodded. The City did send notice to the property owner of 3283 Hawthorne Drive West, which you identified in your letter as having rocks in the right-of-way as well. This Department was not aware of the rocks in the right-of-way along Smokey Row Road at the entrance to Smokey Ridge. By copy of this letter to Mr. Bill Barnes, this Department also requires these rocks to be relocated out of City right-of-way. An inspector will re -visit your property in 30 days to ensure that the right-of-way has been restored in accordance with this letter and City Code §6-227 (a) (8) (iii). At this time, if the rocks have not been removed, this issue will be turned over to Building and Code Services for further action, which includes your rights to an appeal. The City appreciates your cooperation with this issue. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Carmel Department of Engineering at 317-571-2441. Since ly, Gary Dun P.E:., Assistant Cty Engineer Cc: Bill Barnes, President, Smokey Ridge Homeowners' Association Fred. Glaser, Right -of -Way Manager/ Inspector Kevin Brennan, Code Enforcement Officer DEPARTMENT of ENGINEERING ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CAMEL, IN 46032 OFFICE 317.571.2441 FAX 317.571.2439 EMAIL engineering@carmel.in.gov CMT OF ARMEL April 26, 2446 [Gen and Lori 'Skwarcan 3283 Hawthorne Drive Nest Carmel,, IN 46033 RE: Rocks in City Right -Of -Way; Ref. # 060005910; Smokey Midge Dear Mr.. and Mrs.. 8kwarcan, This letter is in response to concerns regarding the rocks that have been placed within the City's right-of-way in front of your property located at 3283 Hawthorne Chive Vest. This Department. appreciates your attempts to contact the City in regards to this issue. While the City understands the intent of the rock placement and appreciates your efforts to protect the area of the right-of-way for potential damage from vehicles turning around the entrance median, due to reasons cited in the City's oriel Better, this Department must still require the rocks to be removed and the right-of-way restored and re -seeded or sodded. An inspector will re -visit your property in 34 days to ensure that the right-of-way has been restored in accordance with this letter and City Code §6-227 (a) (8) (iii)..At this time, if the rocks have not been removed, this issue will be turned over to Building and Code Services for further action, which includes your rights to an appeal. The City appreciates your cooperation with this issue. If you have anyquestions, please contact the City of Carmel Department of Engineering at 317-571-2441. .E. Assistant Cc: Bill Barnes, President, Smokey Ridge Homeowners' Associations Fred. 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