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Conn, Angelina V
From: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 6:10 PM
To: David Leazenby
Cc: Conn, Angelina V; Mark Demerly; Micah Hill; Erica Leazenby
Subject: RE: vertical windows
Angie, I think we can be comfortable with approving the building plans for the Leazenby estate as submitted. I find that
the square window in question will be an interesting offset to the other windows while still being respectful of the front
composition, and overall house design. While it is somewhat of a stretch to call it a special window or feature window per
the ordinance, this new house appears to conform to all other areas of the character area design requirements, and will
be a very nice addition to old town.
Thanks for your help
Mike H.
(David and Erica, thanks for your patience, and sorry for the delay)
From: David Leazenby [mailto:david@davidleazenby.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April Ol, 2009 10:54 PM
To: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Cc: Conn, Angelina V; Mark Demerly; Micah Hill; Erica Leazenby
Subject: Re: vertical windows
Mike and Angie -
The 3'x3' window is not large enough to be considered a "picture window." It is considered an operable window by all
window manufacturers, and on our home it will be operable. It is a "special window" or "feature window', similar to a
diamond, round, oval, octagon or other unique shape that historically provided variety on the front facade of many homes
in American cities older than Carmel.
However, there are some examples of this historical characteristic on homes to the south of this area. I have also
attached a few examples of Oueen Anne homes from the "A Field Guide to American House" illustrating the inclusion of
square features and other window sizes to offset and complement the vertical windows on the main fagade. If you would
like to talk to my architect, Mark Demerly, he can provide other historic examples of this window type as a "feature'
or "special" window. He has been very careful to design the home with a historical architectural context in order to
integrate with the pattern of grid streets and alleys, which is common in older American cities. With this design we will
achieve the intended effect that the home will appear to some as though it has been there for many years. This "special
window" is important to this effect, and by this definition, meets the Old Town Overlay Ordinance.
Thank you for your consideration.
4/ 13/2009
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Conn, Angelina V
From: David Leazenby [david@davidleazenby.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 10:54 PM
To: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Cc: Conn, Angelina V; Mark Demerly; Micah Hill; Erica Leazenby
Subject: Re: vertical windows
Attachments: Queen Anne Feature Square Windows.pdf; ATT749845.htm; leazenby_logo-smalf.jpg;
ATT749846.htm
Mike and Angie -
The 3'x3' window is not large enough to be considered a "picture window." It is considered an operable window by all window
manufacturers, and on our home it will be operable. It is a "special window" or "feature window", similar to a diamond, round,
oval, octagon or other unique shape that historically provided variety on the front fagade of many homes in American cities
older than Carmel.
However, there are some examples of this historical characteristic on homes to the south of this area. I have also attached a
few examples of Queen Anne homes from the "A Field Guide to American House" illustrating the inclusion of square features
and other window sizes to offset and complement the vertical windows on the main fagade. If you would like to talk to my
architect, Mark Demerly, he can provide other historic examples of this window type as a "feature" or "special" window. He
has been very careful to design the home with a historical architectural context in order to integrate with the pattern of grid
streets and alleys, which is common in older American cities. With this design we will achieve the intended effect that the
home will appear to some as though it has been there for many years. This "special window" is important to this effect, and
by this definition, meets the Old Town Overlay Ordinance.
Thank you for your consideration.
4/2/2009
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Conn, Angelina V
From: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:28 PM
To: David Leazenby
Cc: Conn, Angelina V
Subject: vertical windows - leazenby residence -Docket No. 09030001 SDR
Thanks David, very cool logo.
Want to give you my thoughts on the window thing.
After re-reading the parts on new construction in the character area, it seems clear about the style of windows ...
i. Vertical...windows are required. (either double hung or casement)
ii. No plate glass picture windows on front fagade
iii. special windows "ok"
as we talked about on Wednesday, if you can give me an out, I'm ok with the window you have on the plan...
that is probably not the answer you were wanting to get, not exactly where I wanted to be too...
Angie, I'm ok with issuing the SDR, when a get updated plans showing new V window, or if David can give us the correct
section and interpretation of the ordinance allowing the square window.
Thanks
Mike
From: David Leazenby [mailto:david@davidleazenby.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3;39 PM
To: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Subject: Re: kevin & Rosalie Lavelle
Got it. Thank you. Here is all of my new contact info below.
David E. Leazenby
L=AZ=f~~Y
47 S. Pennsylvania Street
10th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
office: 317.638.7430
mobile: 317.294.5125
fax: 317.635.1100
email: david@davidleazenby.com
web: www.davidleazenby.com
linkedin: www.linkedin/in/davidleazenby
On Mar 24, 2009, at 3:36 PM, Hollibaugh, Mike P wrote
4/1/2009