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From: Cc Hs [carmelclayhistory@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:09 AM
To: Donahue -Wold, Alexia K
Subject: Re: 130 N Range Line Rd Barn
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Alexia,
Thanks for your patience. I have included at the bottom of this e-mail the comments about the
property from Carol Schleif; she's one of our members and is an architect as well as preservationist. I
would tend to agree with her that demolition isn't necessary; it sounds like NAME has other plans for
the building other than simply a storage facility, and knowing those plans would be helpful. Are they
going to use it as display space? For public events? What else? But to demolish it simply so they can
have a newer place to store things doesn't make sense.
I would also support Carol's advice that IF they do decide to demolish it and build a new structure,
Queen Anne style should be used for the new structure.
I would appreciate it if you could keep me in the loop as to the future of this property.
Cheers,
Katherine Dill, Executive Director
Carmel Clay Historical Society
211 First St. SW
Carmel, IN 46032
carmelclayhistory(a�ya hoo.com
317- 846 -7117
From Carol:
The two structural engineers hit the nail on the head. The most important intervention this building needs is installing
horizontal tie rods to stabilize the walls. This is done ALL THE TIME, often time for earthquake protection in historic
buildings, even when the structure is completely fine. Other than that, it seems that the additional updates needed would
be needed for a new structure anyway, and are not a good reason to demolish a structure.
Additionally, the historic nature of this building, which I imagine is the reason the DOCS sent this to you, is another issue.
For historical significance, the evolution of a site is an important consideration. The main house was built around 1900,
and is of the Queen Anne style, and had no garage because cars were not common at that time. The existing garage is
one of two originally built in 1940, and shows evolution of our area into the automobile era. Since the main building is a
contributing structure to a potential National Register historic district, and the garage building demonstrates the evolving
history of the site and surrounding areas, every attempt to maintain and re -use the structure should be pursued.
Should new information emerge, and the only option is demolition, the Queen Anne style should be used for a new
garage. I appreciate that fact that they are trying to mimic the existing building, but in this context, the original house style
is more significant, and therefore more compelling.
It seems that the present owners are trying to do the best thing for the property. Since I will be gone, I would probably
contact Indiana Landmarks if they have more questions about the importance of historic significance of this structure, and
what all the options might be. Rebecca Smith is the person who is familiar with Old Town Here's her information:
Rebecca Smith
Community Preservation Specialist
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Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
317.639.4534
Fax: 639 -6734
rsmith a(�indianalandmarks.orq
From: "Donahue -Wold, Alexia K" <awold(cr7carmel.in.gov>
To: Cc Hs <carmelclayhistory(cyahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:40 PM
Subject: 130 N Range Line Rd Barn
Hi Katherine,
Attached is the application we received to demolish the barn at 130 North Range Line Road (hopefully the PDF
is not too big to go through.) The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts are the owners, and wish to
tear down the barn and put up a smaller barn for storage. If you wouldn't mind taking a look at the application
and giving us any input you might have on the historical significance of this building and the proposed new
barn, that would be much appreciated. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks for your
help on this:
Sincerely,
Alexia Donahue Wold
Planning Administrator
City of Carmel, DOCS
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
317.571.2417
awold@carmel.in.gov
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CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE
3. New construction. New buildings must be built with the characteristics of Contributing Buildings,
except for Accessory Buildings added to a property where the Principal Building is Non contributing.
4. Reconstruction. Redevelopment or reconstruction of a property where the existing building has been
demolished will be considered new construction, regardless of the classification of buildings
previously existing on that site, except as provided in Section 23D.02(B)(5).
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. IJCJ
NIN Significance. The Director shall consider the architectural and historical
significance of the structure individually, in relation to the street, and as a part of
Q UE the district as a whole. These same considerations will be given to parts of the
p -r )�p 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.
ki,74;i 2. Information contained in the district's National Register nomination (if one
exists). 0osr IN A is\ 7t;rgl(—t-
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, in the opinion
of the Director, the proposed new development with which it will be replaced is of
greater significance to the enhancement of the overlay district than retention of the
existing structure. This will only be the case when the structure to be demolished is
not of material significance, the loss of the structure will have minimal effect on the
historic character of the district, and the new development will be compatible,
appropriate and beneficial to the district.
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;
t Section 23D.02(B)(5) amended per Ordinance Z- 523 -08, §a; Z- 545 -10.
Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone
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as adopted per Z- 374 -02; As amended per Z- 453 -04; Z- 523 -08; Z- 545 -10
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