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Hamilton County girls named 500 Princesses By Renee Larr • news@currentinfishers.com

with participation requirements. attend community outreach events. “We all are very organized and we’re “It’s my job by the end of May helping each other stay on top of things,” to have completed four outreach Three young women from Hamilton Cole said. “It’s about service, getting out in events and attended several othCounty have been 500 festival chosen to serve as the community and trying to touch people’s ers with other Princesses,” said lives.” fellow Princess Natalie Murdock, 2018 500 Festival Murdock shares the a Fishers resident and Princesses. The 500 Festival is a nonenthusiasm. 2016 graduate of Univerprofit providing events and programs “It’s a blessing because I have sity High School. celebrating the legacy of the Indiathe platform as a Princess to The Princess group is napolis 500. It selects 33 college-aged Cole serve my community on an even tight-knit. women from across the state who exlarger scale,” Murdock said. “I just “We got to meet some emplify leadership, academic excellence feel so blessed.” of the other girls and and civic duty. Skelton is excited to encourage hear all the things they’re “They really look for women who are other women. doing in their communileaders in the community,” said Natalie Skelton “(Being given) the opportunity ties,” said Princess Alexis Cole, a 2015 graduate of Westfield High to have an even bigger platform to encourSkelton, a 2014 Westfield High School who is among the 2018 Princessage women in our community that they can School graduate. “These are some es. “They want us to be civic-minded, do big things, I’m super-excited,” she said. incredible young women.” have interview skills, personify profesFor more, visit 500festival.com/ 500 Festival Princesses have sionalism, ambition and work ethic.” Murdock princessprogram. to work to balance school along The participants are expected to set up and

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness delivers the State of the City March 14. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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The City of Fishers attracts residents of many diverse cultures. Students at Hamilton club Southeastern High School want to celebrate the different cultures with the community during the 10th annual International Night March 23, presented by The World Connections Club. The club helps international and American students appreciate American culture while learning about other cultures. “We have a huge tribute that was presented by the class of 2013 called the Flag Hallway,” said Vickie Lazaga, WCC sponsor and Spanish teacher. “There is a flag for every country that has been represented through our student body. We have well over 200 cultures represented over the years.” The evening will kick off with live performances by students and teachers at 7 p.m. in the Leonard Auditorium at HSEHS. “They are people who sing, dance or do some sort of cultural performance from another country,” Lazaga said. Immediately following will be music, food and fun at the cultural booths in Cafeteria D. More than 20 different nations will be represented. “The booths are set up by students or their

families. There will be tables with artifacts, presentations and food that represent the country they’re either from or that their families are from,” Lazaga said. The festival allows participants to travel the world without leaving Fishers. “We have so many students from other nationalities and countries,” Lazaga said. “Some were actually born in those countries and moved here. For some, it’s just

the cultural background, meaning their parents are from there. We have such a diverse student body here. We want everyone to be accepted and to be proud of their cultural heritage. This is a great way to celebrate.” The event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. To purchase tickets, email vlazaga@hse.com. k12.us. Students can purchase tickets at lunch during the week of the performance.

From left, club members Ana Pascual-Garrigos, Roua Daas, Alicia Martínez, Laura Allaben and Sarah Ali. (Submitted photo)

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Fishers Fire and Emergency Services recently held its annual awards ceremony. EMS Chief Steve Davison, left, pauses with firefighter/ medic Robert Mayfield as he receives the Jeanne Clark EMS Provider of the Year Award. (Submitted photos)

Firefighter Thurgood Marshal receives the Firefighter of the Year award. From left, Fire Chief Steve Orusa, Marshal and Marshal’s mother, Judy Driver.

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“For many election cycles, candidates have relied on elevating their name recognition by placing signs in public right Rick Sharp, a Carmel resident running for of ways thus the neglecting the need for personal connection with the voters,” she an open seat on the Hamilsaid. “Since I am a hard worker who conpolitics ton County Council, filed a nects with voters by going door to door lawsuit Feb. 20 alleging the and attending various functions to get my county’s new sign ordimessage out to the voters nance limits political free plus getting a sign placed speech. in yards, the sign ordiCounty commissioners nance will not affect my voted to enact the new orcampaign. The candidates dinance Feb. 12. It prohibits just need to work a little the placement of commerharder to earn the position cial and non-commercial of a public office.” signs in the public rightsSharp Pauley Alexander said he supof-way because of safety ports safer ways to build name concerns for drivers. Violators are recognition without causing a subject to a $500 fine per sign. “public hazard.” Sharp said the ordinance limits “No one is taking away a perthe chances of lesser-financed canson’s right to voice their support didates and the ability to develop for a candidate on private property name recognition. or utilizing the limitless opportu“I was motivated by a sense of Alexander nities available on social media,” fairness,” he said. “I believe that the Alexander said. “This is about the use of ordinance is unconstitutional as written. public property, specifically designated for More importantly, I think it’s an overt atpublic transportation, to be a billboard for tempt on the part of the commissioners to limit the political speech of candidates that special interest. While I’m a strong believer in First Amendment rights, I’d point out they are not supporting.” that the National Highway Traffic Safety Sharp is running for the open seat Administration believes that even the against Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine smallest unplanned signage in right-ofPauley and Westfield resident Ken Alexways pose a real threat to the public, due ander, who previously was the director of to driver inattention.” Grand Park. The ordinance has been in committee Pauley said that the county’s sign orsince 2013. dinance is within state law and that she For the full story, visit currentinfishers. doesn’t expect it to impact her campaign com strategy.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness presented the annual State of the City March 14 during the OneZone Commerce luncheon. Instead of taking the traditional approach of summarizing cover story the year’s economic development, he announced a new concept, the AgriPark, and announced a unique partnership between the city, community and schools. He also recognized employees and updated attendees on projects such as Geist Waterfront Park, Spark!Fishers and the Nickel Plate Amphitheatre. AgriPark Having grown up on a farm, Fadness knows the benefits of growing and harvesting crops, tending livestock and operating farm equipment. A new concept will bring some of the aspects of farming to a 32-acre park in Fishers. According to Fadness, it will be the nation’s largest AgriPark. “This will be a park where instead of the traditional soccer and baseball fields, it is a working farm,” Fadness said. “People sign up and come out and work on this farm to produce vegetables, livestock, you name it. Ultimately, that produce gets sold at a market. It is a true working farm. We think this will be a really dynamic and interesting addition to our current park system.” The park will be operational this summer and will be at 113th Street and Florida Road.

Fadness said the farm will benefit young people and the community as a whole. “The ability to experience this for the next generation and for children to go out and experience what it’s like to work the land and see how farming culture occurs is a unique and dynamic addition to our park system,” he said. The park will be operated by Brandywine Creek Farms. Some of the produce will be donated to the Good Samaritan Network for Hamilton County and food banks. City-wide campus concept Fadness spent the last half of the State of the City with Hamilton Southeastern Schools Supt. Allen Bourff and Conner Prairie CEO Norman Burns. They talked about a city-wide campus concept targeting students in grades K-12. Discussions for the collaboration in uniting the city toward one goal on multiple fronts began two years ago. Conner Prairie will serve as the nonprofit template for the program, but Bourff asked other nonprofits and businesses in the private sector to consider participating. “What I’m suggesting right now is that you, as business leaders in the community, think about how we might engage you in getting our younger students out into your businesses,” said Bourff, citing hospitals as an example. “We’re not looking for a field trip,” Bourff said. “We are looking for field studies.” “Conner Prairie will not be the only nonprofit, but it will be the template for this model,” Burns said. “We want to engage the

whole community and be a city-wide initiative where students can get out and enjoy nonprofits.” Nickel Plate Amphitheatre and Geist Waterfront Park Fadness provided a brief update on the amphitheater. He said construction should finish June 1 depending on weather. He said the construction will take the amphitheater up a notch in terms of architecture, but it also will address needs such as providing more restrooms. The 70-acre Geist Waterfront Park will soon be completed as well. “All residents in Fishers will have the opportunity to experience the unique amenity that is Geist,” Fadness said. Spark!Fishers Fadness didn’t talk much about Spark!Fishers other than to say 100 community members are now involved in the project. He said traditional celebrations such as fireworks and the parade will remain, but some new ones will be added to the Fourth

A rendering of the AgriPark. (Submitted rendering)

of July festival, the last weekend in June. “We will look to the future for new ideas and concepts, so stay tuned for more about Spark!Fishers,” he said. “I look forward to a wonderful event in June.”

Walter the cow was on display after the State of the City for attendees to learn more about the AgriPark. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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The point of it Commentary by Terry Anker Wisdom can come from the strangest of places. The same is said, too, of the lack thereof. Having been in the business of either being young, or being co-domiciled with the young, most Americans can say they’ve watched an episode or two of “The Simpsons.” Amongst its accolades, it is the longest-running sitcom, animated series and scripted prime-time series. We are amused by the clever catch phrases, Marge’s piled-high blue hair and Homer’s hapless, yet boundless, commitment to “the boy, the girl and the baby.” During its 28-year run, to date, we have come to know and care about the rag-tag cast of characters – their flaws, insight and machinations. Each plays a role as the relational drama, wrapped in more than a dollop of slapstick, unfolds neatly in less than 22 minutes. The beloved, but often ignored, patriarch of the clan is Abraham Jedediah “Abe” Simpson II – mostly called Grandpa. Abe once remarked, “I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now, what I’m with isn’t it, and what’s it seems weird and scary to me. It’ll happen to you.” Aside from getting a quick laugh and making a solid point, the old man has shared the secret of the longevity of the series (and perhaps of a happy life). It is ethereal. We cannot hope to contain it. We cannot expect to stand still and be on it. In fact, and by its very nature, it moves around. And, so what that it does? The elder Simpson, like the show itself, adapts as times change but doesn’t obsess over being too much it. The family is stable. The attire is identical. And the sofa, one of the longest-running gags in television, is still pushed against the wall. Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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There has been a lot of talk recently about big data. How to get on board, collect it, market research manage it and how to recruit data scientists to analyze it. Many are now looking toward data-mining techniques and hopes for AI to elevate big data into working and learning solutions, all in real time. But truth be told, most of our clients are still trying to get a foothold on simply utilizing their data. Let’s look at some of our more meaningful business questions. The right data? Has your company struggled with what to do with the data it already has? Take a step back and ask: What do the numbers mean to your business? And what actions should be taken to improve the most important metrics of the business? If the data isn’t feeding into your key performance Indicators, then you are probably capturing the wrong data. Look at the data you are collecting and make sure it aligns with those goals. Better decisions This is the crux. What is the point in capturing data if it doesn’t provide any real insights that allow you to make better business decisions? Successful

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson We’ve been hit! The 2018 plague has finally reached the Wilson abode, and though I’m apparently immune, the humor mental strain of dealing with a sick kid has taken a toll (how long ‘til spring break?) Two weeks ago, the nurse from Tiny Dancer’s school called and left a cryptic voicemail: “Your daughter is running a lowgrade fever. She’s been asleep for an hour but we don’t want to check her again in case she’s over 100.” If a student records higher than that, they cannot return to school for at least 24 hours. God bless her, the nurse didn’t want to be responsible for my youngest missing more class time than was necessary. We skipped the pediatrician (who’d just say it’s viral and to drink lots of fluids) and treated her flu-like symptoms at home with ibuprofen and Sunny D. TD recovered and made it another 10 days before she was struck down again. When the thermometer reached nearly 103, I hauled her to the nearest MinuteClinic, where she tested negative for both flu and strep, though even the nurse practitioner wasn’t sure she had “gotten good swabs.” This was when I made a fatal error: I went online. According to the stupid internet, TD could have anything from mono to Lyme disease, but if it was undetected strep, my baby was at risk for rheumatic fever and possible heart failure. For two nights, I lie awake wondering if an ER run was in our future, so I finally made an appointment with the doctor, who looked at me and said, “It’s viral; drink lots of fluids.” I need spring break. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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electronics, furniture and other items for free. Neighborhoods are encouraged to organize their own cleanup opportuFor the fourth year, the Fishers Parks nities for the day as well. “We want it to be as open and acand Recreation Dept. will ask residents cessible and inclusive to everyto come S p r i n g together body in the community, whether you want to get involved as cleaning for a day a corporate entity during the of service volunteer day at the park, or if in cleaning up the city. you just want to work on your “Keep Fishers Beautiful is street in your neighborhood or the city’s annual spring day of clean up your own lawn, it’s reservice that brings together Elliot ally an all-encompassing day,” resident HOAs, local busiElliot said. nesses and a variety of organizations The parks department encourages to support vibrancy in the city and our all ages to participate in Keep Fishers neighborhoods,” Parks Director Tony Beautiful. Elliot said. “We want to encourage people to The event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April think about the parks and think about 14, with various opportunities for resithis city we call home and treat it as a dents to get involved. Some opportuniwide-ranging spring cleanup day,” Elliot ties include a volunteer day at Ritchey said. “It’s a call to action for all resiWoods Nature Preserve, which includes dents to engage in a volunteer cleanup ridding the park of invasive plants. A and launch into the spring season.” recycling component will occur at BillerFor more, visit fishers.in.us/kfb. icay Park, where residents can drop off

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By Heather Collins • editorial@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre has shined a new light on the story of Jesus Christ. In “SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus,” Hancock highlights DANCE the women who surrounded Jesus during his last week on Earth. The popular production will be placed back in the vaults after this year’s Easter weekend performances at 7 p.m. March 30-31 at The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Hancock said the production is boundless, with no set time or place, fluid gender roles and contemporary rock music. The relationships Jesus had with the women that surrounded him including Mary Magdalene, Claudia and Veronica are at the forefront of the full-length ballet performance. Hancock said he found it fascinating that a woman was at the forefront of many of the most significant events in Jesus’ last days, including how Jesus first revealed himself to a woman and how a woman found his empty tomb. Hancock interweaves the stories of the women and Jesus in a classical arc storyline that evolves from a rock concert to a more classical piece. An Easter weekend tradition, Hancock said the production has become a spiritual experience rather than simply entertainment. Hancock said his goal with all of his pieces is to move beyond the art and make it an experience. Hancock said the production stays true to the story. He read different Gospels and studied popular portrayals of the story of Jesus Christ for the production. In 2006, he wrote out the scrolls, containing the writings from the Gospel in Hebrew,

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Wood enjoys role in Christie work By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

15 years. His most recent production was “Les Miserables” a few years ago. “Some of my favorite shows that I’ve David Wood is performing in an Agatha done at Civic would include, of course, ‘Les Christie play for the first time and loving Mis,’ but also ‘Noises Off,’ ‘Leading every minute of it. play Ladies,’ ‘1940s Radio Hour’ and ‘Willy Wood is performing in Wonka,’” Wood said. “Offstage, I do a Civic Theatre’s production lot of voice acting. I do commercials, “And Then There Were None,” from a lot of corporate narration and eMarch 23 to April 8 at the Studio learning, and I recently completed a Theater, the Center for the Performprivate eye series of audiobooks.” ing Arts, Carmel. Wood, a Marion High school grad“I re-read the book before we Wood uate, has performed with several started rehearsing,” Wood said. Indianapolis theater groups. “She was so good. It’s so clever, yet so “My most recent show was ‘Assassins’ accessible.” at Buck Creek Players. I played Charles Wood, a Lawrence resident, is playing Dr. Guiteau, who assassinated President Armstrong in the show. McKinley,” he said. “That was one of my “He is a very interesting character to favorite roles. I played Bill Fordham in ‘Auplay,” he said. “He wants to be perceived gust: Osage County’ at Carmel Community as very reserved and calm, when in reality Players. Won an Encore (award) for that one he is a nervous wreck and carries a secret (as best major supporting actor in 2015). that haunts him. I also think he is obliviProbably my favorite part was King Arthur ous to the fact that no one is buying his in ‘Camelot’ at Footlite Musicals. I also did calm act, because he is far more obviously a couple of shows at Edyvean Repertory nervous than he believes, the curse of low Theater before they closed.” self-awareness.” For more, visit civictheatre.org. Wood has been performing for more than

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Banion finally plays Emile By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com

Banion, who lives in the Columbus, Ohio suburb of Bexley, said de Becque’s music is an important part of American culture. Brian Banion seems destined to play this ‘’Everyone knows the tunes, regardless role. of their particular background or musical Banion will play Emile de Becque in leanings,’’ Banion said. “The chal“South Pacific” in musical the Indianapolis lenge comes for me in the desire to satisfy the expectations of those Opera production who attend, who will bring with March 23 to 25 at Schrott Center them fond memories of the incredfor the Arts on Butler University’s ible musicians who have sung this campus in Indianapolis. music. I personally do not believe “I have always looked at the role, that it can be sung more beautifully since it was something with which Banion than my teacher sang it. I hear his my teacher, friend and mentor voice, and it delivers challenge and inspiraGiorgio Tozzi was so associated,” Banion tion in equal measure. Emile’s beautiful said. “Giorgio had played Emile opposite music effectively communicates the depth Mary Martin in Los Angeles in 1957, and and purity of his desires, as well as the when Rodgers and Hammerstein decided wisdom of a life well-lived. Richard Rodgto dub Emile’s singing in the 1958 movie, he ers brilliantly differentiates musical colors was the obvious choice. Giorgio also played of the various personality types in “South Emile in the 1967 revival at Lincoln Center Pacific,” and the decision to make Emile with Florence Henderson, which was reand Nellie so different vocally is brilliant. corded on Columbia Records. It is interestWe don’t see this or the need for it in ‘Oklaing to me to contrast the vocality Tozzi homa!’ or ‘Carousel.’’’ uses in the movie with the revival recordThis is Banion’s first time appearing with ing. He told me that they wanted a hushed Indianapolis Opera. For more, visit indyop‘mezza voce’ quality for the movie, which era.org. Giorgio could deliver better than anyone.”

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“And Then There Were None,” the Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

The Civic Theatre presents one of Agatha Christie’s darkest tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Its growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

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“Murder on the Nile,” The 7 p.m. March 22-24 Cat Theatre, Carmel (continues through March 31) Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a new husband, a woman embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. In this Agatha Christie thriller, fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Cost: $10-$15

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“Divos Divinos Gala,” Westin, Indianapolis

6-11 p.m. March 24

Dance Kaleidoscope’s major fundraiser for the season is often called “the best party in town with a performance from the DK dancers, a chance to mingle with the dancers and staff and dinner and dancing to live jazz music from Bill Meyers.” Cost: $150 per ticket with various sponsorships and tables available.

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7:30 p.m. March 22-23, 4 p.m. “Appoggiatura,” Main Stage, Indiana Repertory and 8 p.m. March 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 27 Theatre, Indianapolis A trip to Venice brings love, loss, pain and joy to three weary travelers in search of healing and happiness. Cost: Tickets start at $25

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“PB&J: Harp Melody and Tales,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7 p.m. March 23-24 and 2 p.m. March 25 (continues through April 8).

Cost: $24.50-$37.50

“The Quest for Don Quixote,” Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

More: civictheatre.org

7:30 p.m. March 23-24 and 2:30 p.m. March 25 (continues through April 1).

A playwright sits in a Starbucks on the eve of the first rehearsal of his stage adaptation of “Don Quixote.” There’s just one problem — he hasn’t written it. But then Starbucks itself begins to transform, and the errant knight arises in this delightfully theatrical and hilarious retelling of Cervantes’ classic tale. Cost: $12-$20

10:30 a.m., March 24.

Explore the mesmerizing sounds of the concert harp from its shimmering plucks to its percussive whooshes in this fun, interactive program designed for children ages 1-7. Cost: $10 per child, two free adult More: tickets with every child ticket. thecenterpresents.org,

“Mama Mia!,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

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8 p.m. March 20, 1 p.m. March 21, 8 p.m., March 22-24, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 25, and 8 p.m. March 27. (continues through April 7).

This musical weaves an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship as ABBA’s greatest hits tell the hilarious story of a bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner)

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All about myself... and the proper use thereof Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt As I write this, I’m sitting by myself. For those of you who love being alone in total silence, let me let you in on an introvert pro tip: Hang out in the grammar guy periodical room at your local library. I enjoy being by myself. But the word “myself” gets misused more and more as a result of well-meaning people who are unknowingly over-correcting their grammar. Here’s an example I hear often: If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, feel free to call Adam, Larry or myself. How would you write this without Adam or Larry in the sentence? You wouldn’t say “...feel free to call myself;” you’d say “...feel free to call me.” Now, if you throw back in Adam and Larry, this doesn’t change. You see, myself is a reflexive pronoun. Others include yourself, herself, himself and itself. These words are never subjects of a sentence; they’re always objects. If you want a good way to remember this, think about when you look down to gaze deeply into the water of a placid pond and you see your reflection in it. Your inner dialog would say something like, “I see myself in the water.” In the same way you see a reflection of yourself in the water, words like yourself are reflexive pronouns. Other than using myself as an object, when should you use myself? Use myself when you are both the subject and the object of the same sentence: I can see myself spending more time hanging out in the periodical room. Also, use

myself to add emphasis to a statement: I myself locked the door so no one else could get in. Or how about: I wrote this all by myself. In both sentences, you could omit myself and the sentence would still make sense; using myself in these cases adds a dramatic flair. I encourage you to spend some time to be by yourself; hopefully, you’ll enjoy the company.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case No. VA-1802-66 The City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the 28th day of March, 2018 at the City of Fishers City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers IN, at 6:00 p.m. The application submitted by Troy Terew of True North Surveying on behalf of Kevin and Debbie Costello, the property owners, is requesting a Development Standards Variance from section(s) Section 2.08 Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage of the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance to allow an increase of the maximum impervious surface coverage from thirty-five (35) percent to fifty-five (55) percent. The subject property has a common address of 13543 Lake Ridge Lane, McCordsville, IN 46055 and is generally located on Lot 423 in the Springs of Cambridge single family residential subdivision (a legal description is on file with the City of Fishers, Planning and Zoning Department). Interested persons may file written comments or objections of the request with the City of Fishers, Planning and Zoning Department, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038-1574. Interested persons will also be given an opportunity to be heard by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning at the above-specified public hearing.’ Contact Information Troy Terew True North Surveying 11650 Olio Road, Ste 1000-289 Fishers, IN 46037 317-841-8754 troy@truenorthindy.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case No. VA-1802-67 The City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the 28th day of March, 2018 at the City of Fishers City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers IN, at 6:00 p.m. The application submitted by Troy Terew of True North Surveying on behalf of Mitford Homes, Inc., the property owners, is requesting a Development Standards Variance from section(s) Section 2.08 Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage of the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance to allow an increase of the maximum impervious surface coverage from thirty-five (35) percent to fifty (50) percent. The subject property has a common address of 13568 Lake Ridge Lane, McCordsville, IN 46055 and is generally located on Lot 390 in the Springs of Cambridge single family residential subdivision (a legal description is on file with the City of Fishers, Planning and Zoning Department). Interested persons may file written comments or objections of the request with the City of Fishers, Planning and Zoning Department, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038-1574. Interested persons will also be given an opportunity to be heard by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning at the above-specified public hearing. Contact Information Troy Terew True North Surveying 11650 Olio Road, Ste 1000-289 Fishers, IN 46037 317-841-8754 troy@truenorthindy.com

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