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From: Mindham, Daren
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:07 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V
Subject: RE: DE Wilkinson's Addition, Lot 24 (south of Blackwell Park)
Attachments: Lot #24 Landscape Plan.pdf; Lot #24 Tree Preservation.pdf
I read over the tree preservation plan by Vine and Branch dated 1/22/10. There are a lot of `we discussed'
conclusions and less specifications and standards in practice. As for this project, I will stamp approved this and
scan it for dispersal however any future tree preservation plans will need specifications. For example, fencing
will be installed outside the drip line of the tree and at a certain height. Plus, no thoughts of `discussing' and
more standards of installation. I will not accept any finalized plans that will be stamped to say `Conceptual' as
does the March 8th received landscape plan.
Attached is the stamped documents.
Daren Mindham
From: Conn, Angelina V
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 4 :22 PM
To: Mindham, Daren
Cc: Brewer, Scott I
Subject: FW: DE Wilkinson's Addition, Lot 24 (south of Blackwell Park)
Hi Daren—
Scott's email said to forward everything to you; what happened to Scott?
Here is the email I sent him, below...
-Angie
From: Conn, Angelina V
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 4:21 PM
To: Brewer, Scott I
Subject: DE Wilkinson's Addition, Lot 24 (south of Blackwell Park)
Hi, Scott: is Justin Moffett's tree preservation plan acceptable? Is it okay for our Dept. to issue an Approval
Letter?
Here is the item: Docket No. 10020001 SDR: DE Wilkinson's Addition, Lot 24 (south of Blackwell Park)
The applicant seeks site plan design review approval for a house with attached garage. (SDR review is part
of commitments for Blackwell Park.)
The site is located the NWC of 3 St NE 3rd Ave NE. It is zoned R- 2/Residence. Filed by Justin Moffett of
The Old Town Design Group.
-Angie
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Conn, Angelina V
From: justinmoffett @aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:06 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V
Subject: Letter for SDR
Attachments: SDR Lot 24 Tree Preservation.doc
Angie,
I've attached a copy of a letter I'm delivering to Scott along with some updated files he requested for our SDR application
for lot #24. Assuming Scott is satisfied we can hopefully get our release this week.
JM
Justin Moffett
317.966.2023 phone
justinmoffett@aol.com
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March 8, 2010
Scott Brewer
Dept. of Community Services
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Dear Scott,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me a few weeks back regarding the SDR process for Lot #24
at Blackwell Park. I'm sorry I didn't get this requested information to you sooner. We were out on
vacation last week and didn't get it to you before we left.
Per our discussion I am resubmitting a few of the plan sheets with corrected labeling. Also, I am
submitting this letter as written confirmation that, as a part of our mutual desire to see trees preserved
at the Blackwell Park development site, we are committing to place orange tree preservation fencing
around the trees we may potentially save on the adjacent lot to the north of Lot #24. This area was
marked in blue tape by Jud Scott on his site visit to create the tree preservation plan for Lot #24. This
shall act as a precautionary measure so that construction activities taking place on the subject lot do not
impact the viable trees adjacent to the lot.
Additionally we will seek to limit construction traffic to the rear of the home as much as possible so as to
avoid disturb preserved trees on the lot. This will include limiting any activity on the south side of the
subject lot to aerial work such as concrete pumping.
Now that we have an understanding on process hopefully the next few applications will go more
smoothly.
Please let me know what additional information we can provide to you.
Sincerely,
Justin W. Moffett
The Old Town Design Group
Conn, Angelina V
From: Brewer, Scott I
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:41 PM
To: 'justinm offett aol.com'
Cc: Conn, Angelina V
Subject: RE: SDR Blackwell Park Lot24 Wilkerson's addition
Justin:
1. i. The site /lot plans are not specifically labeled, they shall be specifically.
Not sure what you mean by this. I can add a label if that would clarify for you. Please advise.
These plans need to be labeled as Site plan, landscape plan, Tree Preservation Plan, Primary Plot plan, etc.
2. 2. The site /lot plan does not match the landscape plan by Brower /Jacques Design, Inc. There are elements of existing
trees (to be preserved) on the landscape plan, but not all the existing trees are on the plan.
We will add the other existing trees to be preserved to the landscape plan. I will drop this by the office today.
3. 3. The custom tree preservation plan by Vine Branch Inc, speaks of several areas and trees that are possibly going to
be preserved, but are not shown on either plan. All these plans need to agree.
I think this is what Jud clarified. We have preemptively marked trees on the next lot in line so that our tree clearing
company knows to be extra cautious. We cannot speak specifically about the trees on adjacent lots until we put together
an SDR plan for that specific lot.
We mentioned trees on the next lot north that were taped in the same "preservation blue tape" and that will be fenced
prior to clearing because we want to consider them for preservation on the next lot. We are not sure that any of them will
work but we want them fenced to keep them from being disturbed during clearing of current lot. In my mind there was
no real reason to place them on any plans until we know that they will be preserved. We were simply mentioning why
they were taped and will be fenced. Because we are doing a "Custom Tree Preservation Plan" we will have a lot by lot
plan and I foresee taping and fencing trees on adjacent lots each time. We will then be able to assess these tress when
we do the next lot and be able to place them on the plans at that time.
Justin and Jud: I think that these trees should be addressed on the plans so that they can be protected and every effort
should be made to preserve them.
If there are further questions, Please let me know.
Scott Brewer, City Forester
Environmental Planner, DOCS
City of Carmel,
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
PH: 317 571 -2478
FAX: 317- 571 -2426
Urban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities
From: justinmoffett @aol.com [mailto:justinmoffett @aol.com]
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 1:12 PM
To: Brewer, Scott I
Subject: Re: SDR Blackwell Park Lot24 Wilkerson's addition
Scott,
Thanks for your review comments. I have written my responses below in blue: Also, I believe Jud Scott
sent you a note of clarification earlier this week. Please let me know what other information you need.
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Conn, Angelina V
From: Brewer, Scott I
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:04 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V
Subject: FW: SDR Blackwell Park Lot24 Wilkerson's addition
From: Brewer, Scott I
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:32 AM
To: 'justinmoffett @aol.com'; 'Jim Langston'; treeconsultant @AOL.com
Cc: Cheryl @browerjacques.com; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Holmes, Christine B
Subject: SDR Blackwell Park Lot24 Wilkerson's addition
Dear Justin:
I am in receipt of your SDR for Blackwell Park, Lot 24, D E Wilkerson's Addition. My comments are as follows:
1. The site /lot plans are not specifically labeled, they shall be specifically.
2. The site /lot plan does not match the landscape plan by Brower /Jacques Design, Inc. There are elements of
existing trees (to be preserved) on the landscape plan, but not all the existing trees are on the plan.
3. The custom tree preservation plan by Vine Branch Inc, speaks of several areas and trees that are possibly
going to be preserved, but are not shown on either plan. All these plans need to agree.
4. Is the structure going to be built from one side or two (basement dug, concrete loaded, etc.)?
Scott Brewer, City Forester
Environmental Planner, DOCS
City of Carmel,
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
PH: 317- 571 -2478
FAX: 317- 571 -2426
Urban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities
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Conn, Angelina V
From: Conn, Angelina V
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 11:45 AM
To: 'justinmoffett@ aol.com'
Subject: Review comments for Docket No. 10020001 SDR: DE Wilkinson's Addition, Lot 24 (south of
Blackwell Park)
Good morning, Justin Below are the preliminary Planning /Zoning Dept review comments. Please reply soon.
1. The Forestry Dept will provide comments about the tree preservation plan.
2. Make sure that the conceptual landscape plan and the Vine Branch landscape plan match.
3. Please provide color swatches or a color palate of colors to be used on the building exterior.
4. What is the color of the roof? Please provide details on the roof shingle design and color.
5. Will there be any exterior lighting, such as porch lights or landscape lighting? If so, please provide the details on
these light fixtures.
6. Please provide details on the fence, if one is proposed.
7. Please add a small dormer with a window or vent on the large spans of roof facing south. Or perhaps vary the
roof heights, in order to break up the large plane facing south.
8. Please amend the front porch depth to be 8 -ft deep.
9. Is there a reason why one dormer utilizes brackets, while another utilizes board batten?
10. If you flip the floor plan from north to south, you can create larger areas of yard. Is it possible to flip the house
plan?
Angie Conn, Planning Administrator
City of Carmel Planning Zoning Dept
1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor
Carmel, IN 46032
0: 317- 571 -2417
F: 317-571-2426
E: aconn @carmel.in.00v
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