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From: Conn, Angelina V
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 5:23 PM
To: 'justinmoffett@aol.com'
Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Subject: RE: 321 1st Ave NE
Sure. You can provide us with a placeholder plan.That way, we can hold you to at least that standard that you submit.
And, I am sure that your custom home will raise the bar.
-Angie Conn, Planning Administrator
From: justinmoffett@ aol.co m,jmailto:justinmoffettaol.coml
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 3:21 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V; Hollibaugh, Mike P
Subject: 321 1st Ave NE
Angie,
I would be glad to give you a place holder floor plan and elevation until we design the actual, but our intention is to design
a custom plan for a future buyer. You will geta second pass at this when we bring the final plan through SDR. Let me
know if you need a real plan to put teeth to the replacement value argument.
I'd guess that the recently approved demos of contributing structures for Tammy Mattingly on 3rd Street NW and
Woodmark Homes on 3rd Ave NE were approved under the replacement value provision.There is no way the garage
value at 321 is greater than any of these other structures.
Please advise.
Thanks,
Justin
Justin Moffett
The Old Town Design Group
317.966.2023 phone
justinmoffett@aol.com
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Conn, An -elina V
From: Hollibaugh, Mike P
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:10 PM
To: 'justinmoffett @aol.com'; Conn, Angelina V
Cc: Keeling, Adrienne M
Subject: RE: 321 1st Ave NE
Justin,
Looking at this property, it would be my judgment that your proposal could fall under the provision for"replacement
investment",that the value of the new construction will far exceed that of retaining the somewhat historic maybe
accessory structure... Of course,the devil is in the details, and I would need a bit more detail as to what is planned for
the existing home/property in order to not degrade the stature/status of contributing to the character area...
Thanks
Mike H.
From: iustinmoffett@aol.com [mailto:justinmoffett@iaol.com]
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 3:10 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V
Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P; Keeling, Adrienne M
Subject: Re: 321 1st Ave NE
1)The GIS map is not even close to accurate and that is why we had the survey done. From past experience I would say
the house is legal non-conforming in that it doesn't have a 5' side yard setback but it doesn't overlap the property line.
Precedent is that it's grandfathered. However, we would make a commitment that any new construction on the north lot
would maintain a 10' separation between structures.
2) Regarding the "Contributing Structure", it is a garage that has been added onto at least once with poorly matching roof
lines, a bad foundation, and street facing garage doors. It would not be missed. What do I need to do/fill out to request
permission to remove this.structure that certainly isn't a part of the character of the neighborhood. Just to be clear, we will
not ask permission to do anything to the house other than improve it.
Would love to resolve this issue this week if possible as our contract requires us to resolve the issue of the usability of the
north lot.
Thanks,
Justin
Justin Moffett
The Old Town Design Group
317.966.2023 phone
justinmoffett@aol.com
Original Message.
From: Conn, Angelina V<Aconn @carmel.in.gov>
To:justinmoffett<justinmoffett.@aol.com>
Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P <MHollibauqh@carmel.in.qov>; Keeling, Adrienne M <AKeeling @carmel.in.gov>
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 2:14 pm
Subject: RE: 321 1st Ave NE
Justin—
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These sites are marked as Contributing Buildings. You will need the Director's approval in order to tear down the garage.
See attached .pdf, specifically pages 3-4.
You MIGHT also need BZA variance approval for the northern side yard setback of the house,just to make it legal... but
then again, it could just be determined to be legally non-conforming (aka grandfathered.) You would have to work with
Mike H. on that. (Aerial photo is attached to show how the house crosses the lot line. )
-Angie Conn, Planning Administrator
From: justinmoffett @aol.com [mailto:justinmoffett @ aol.com]
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 12:59 PM
To: Conn, Angelina V
Cc: Hollibaugh, Mike P; Keeling, Adrienne M
Subject: 321 1st Ave NE
Angie,
We have signed a purchase agreement to buy 321 1st Ave NE which contains two parcels. The north parcel contains an
old garage and the south parcel contains an existing home. We intend to tear down the old garage and refurbish the
home. We will build a new home on the north lot. For access we intend to pave the alley behind the home (similar to
Blackwell, Leazenby's home, etc....) and place the new garage towards the alley.
I see all of this work as SDR and don't see any need for any variances or plat amendment. The survey is attached. Can
you confirm my understanding and let me know if you have any concerns?
Thanks,
Justin
Justin Moffett
The Old Town Design Group
317.966.2023 phone
justinmoffett@aol.com
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