HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication Information Conn, Angelina V
From: Keeling, Adrienne M
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Blanchard, Jim E; Boone, Rachel M.; Mindham, Daren; Duncan, Gary R; Hancock, Ramona
B; Hollibaugh, Mike P; Holmes, Christine B; 'John Molitor'; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Littlejohn,
David W; Redden, Nick; Stewart, Lisa M; Tingley, Connie S; Weddington, Trudy A.; Conn,
Angelina V; Martin, Candy; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Barnes, David R
Subject: Docket No. Assignment: 10080017 OA: Old Town Overlay Demolition Sunset Amendment
I have issued the necessary Docket Number for (OA) Old Town Overlay Demolition Sunset Amendment. It is the
following:
Docket No. 10080017 OA: Old Town Overlay Demolition Sunset Amendment
The applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone in order to remove
the sunset clause on the process for demolition approvals in the Overlay. Filed by the Carmel Department of
Community Services.
Fees: $0.00 (exempt)
Total Fee: $0.00
1. This item will not be on an agenda of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
2. Published Public Notice will occur Friday, August 27, in the Indianapolis Star.
3. Thirteen (13) Informational Packets will be delivered to Plan Commission Secretary Ramona Hancock no
later than NOON, Friday, September 10, 2010.
4. The Item will appear on the September 21, 2010 agenda of the Plan Commission (under "Public Hearings
5. The Item might also appear on the October 5, 2010 agenda of the Plan Commission Subdivision Committee.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Adrienne Keeling
Planning Administrator
City of Carmel Dept of Community Services
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
akeeling @carmel.in.gov
317- 571 -2417
317- 571 -2426 fax
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To afford the Director the ability to consider demolition on the basis of replacement
development, the applicant shall submit the following:
1. information required by Section 23D.04: Submittal Process /Application
Procedure of this Ordinance;
2. a scaled streetscape drawing showing the new development in its context,
including at least two buildings on either side; and
3. other pertinent documents deemed relevant by the Director.
b. For the purpose of this Overlay ordinance, demolition shall be defined as the razing, wrecking, or
removal by any means of the entire or partial exterior of a structure. The following examples are
meant to help define demolition and are not all- inclusive:
i. The razing, wrecking, or removal of a total structure.
ii. The razing, wrecking, or removal of a part a structure, resulting in a reduction in its
mass, height or volume.
iii. The razing, wrecking, or removal of an enclosed or open addition.
c. Some work that may otherwise be considered demolition may be considered rehabilitation, if
done in conjunction with Site Plan and Design Review, per Chapter 23D.04. Examples of
rehabilitation include:
i. The removal or destruction of exterior siding and face material, exterior surface trim
and portions or exterior walls.
ii. The removal or destruction of those elements which provide enclosure at openings in any
exterior wall (e.g., window units, doors, panels.)
iii.
The removal or destruction of architectural, decorative or structural features and
elements which are attached to the exterior of a structure (e.g., parapets, cornices,
brackets, chimneys.)
d. Examples of work not included in demolition:
i. Any work on the interior of a structure.
ii. The removal of exterior utility and mechanical equipment.
iii. The removal, when not structurally integrated with the main structure, of awnings, gutters,
downspouts, light fixtures, open fire escapes, and other attachments.
iv. The removal of signs.
v. The removal of paint.
vi. The removal of site improvement features such as fencing, sidewalks, streets, driveways,
curbs, alleys, landscaping and asphalt.
vii. The replacement of clear glass with no historic markings.
NOTE: Items ii -vi may be considered rehabilitation and require a Site Plan and Design
Review, per Chapter 23D.04 and a Letter of Grant.
e. However, where a building has been demolished due to fire or other accident or disaster that is
customarily covered by insurance, the owner may reconstruct the property in accordance with the
applicable guidelines in Section 23D.03, or in substantially the same design as existed prior to the
\\.E5, accident, after he /she receives Site Plan and Design Review, per Section 23D.04 and a Letter of
O C TiA) Grant.
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Conn, Angelina V
From: Keeling, Adrienne M
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:27 AM
To: Hollibaugh, Mike P; Conn, Angelina V; Holmes, Christine B; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K;
Littlejohn, David W; Boone, Rachel M.; Blanchard, Jim E
Subject: RE: Docket No. Assignment: 10080017 OA: Old Town Overlay Demolition Sunset
Amendment
Everyone:
Here is the demolition language from the zoning ordinance which applies to contributing buildings. We're only
proposing to remove the sunset provision, but if there are further suggested changes let me know...
23D.02 Application of Guidelines of the Overlay District.
B. Contributing Buildings and Non contributing Buildings.
5. Demolition. No Contributing Building, or any part of it, may be demolished in this overlay without the
consent of the Director. Before receiving any permits or undertaking any work that constitutes demolition,
the applicant must comply with Section 23D.04: Submittal Process /Application Procedure of this Ordinance.
a. The Director shall only consider the following when determining whether a building or any part
of it may be demolished:
i. Structural conditions pose an imminent safety hazard.
ii. An advanced state of dilapidation or fire damage would make it unfeasible to repair the
building for any reasonable economic use.
iii. Significance. The Director shall consider the architectural and historical
significance of the structure individually, in relation to the street, and as a part of the
district as a whole. These same considerations will be given to parts of the building. The
Director will also consider how the loss of a building, or a portion thereof, will affect the
character of the overlay district, the neighboring buildings, and, in the case of partial
demolition, the building itself. Buildings that are noted as non contributing shall be
researched to confirm that there is no obscured architectural or historical significance.
In making its determination of significance, the Director shall consider the following:
1. Architectural and historic information and significance.
2. Information contained in the district's National Register nomination (if one exists).
3. The Hamilton County Interim Report, as amended, published March 1992 by the
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
4. Information contained in any other professionally conducted historic surveys
pertaining to this district.
5. The opinion of Staff.
6. Evidence presented by the applicant.
7. Evidence presented by recognized experts in architectural history.
iv. Replacement: Demolition of a structure may be justified when fin the'opi lion of
the Director, the proposed new development with which it will 'be ieplaceed is Of :`¢?r
greater significance to the enhancement of the overlay district than retelitiour of th9
existing structure. This will only be the case when the structure to be demdfilied'is. not
of material significance, the loss of the structure will have minimal effect on the
character of the district, and the new development will be compatible, appropriate and
beneficial to the district.
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