June 13, 2023 — Carmel

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Sculpture featuring Indian family coming to Midtown Plaza

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A sculpture featuring an Indian family of four will soon be coming to Carmel.

diverse community, but most of its members did not believe “Indian Heritage” is the best way to do that.

Correction — In the May 30 edition of Current in Carmel, a story on a sculpture planned in the intersection of 106th Street and College Avenue misstated how the sculpture is funded. Clay Township provided $100,000, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation provided $100,000 and the Greater Home Place Neighborhood Association is fundraising to cover the rest.

Benefit concert planned — The AGES Band is performing a benefit concert to help victims of the April 17 Timber Creek fire that destroyed homes in a 50-unit condo development. The concert is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 1 at the Carmel Gazebo. The event is free, and all donation proceeds are managed through the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County. To donate, go to GSNlive.org.

CITY NEWS

The $405,000 sculpture titled “Indian Heritage,” proposed to be placed in Midtown Plaza on the west side of the Allied Solutions building, will be fabricated by the Seward Johnson Atelier in the style of the sculptor’s other pieces scattered throughout Carmel. A local committee including Carmel residents of Indian heritage worked for more than a year to finalize the design as they searched for the right models, attire and other details.

“This will be a lively extension of our Seward Johnson living museum. It adds some diversity to our offerings, is a nice selfie spot and continues to celebrate our city,” said Raju Chinthala, who served on the committee, at the May 24 Carmel Redevelopment Commission meeting. He is also the founder and president of the Indiana-India Business Council.

Last month, the CRC approved a contract with the atelier for the sculpture. The CRC will pay $152,000 plus shipping costs, while the Carmel mayor’s office will cover the rest. Artist J. Seward Johnson died in 2020, but his atelier continues to fabricate his work and new designs in his signature style and maintain the sculptures.

Earlier in May, the Carmel Public Arts Advisory Committee voted 7-1 against acquiring the sculpture. According to the intake form for the piece, the committee unanimously supported acquiring art reflective of Carmel’s

Some committee members expressed concern about the city continuing to grow its Seward Johnson collection, which they indicated in this case “seems forced and inauthentic to fit the goal of honoring Carmel’s Indian community,” according to the intake form.

“If the City wants to honor the Indian community with art, it should not be with yet another SJ piece as there is little artistic value in them, and the City has enough of them already, as has been repeatedly expressed to the City by CPAAC members in the past,” the intake form states. “The realism is uninspiring kitsch art, and Carmel can do better. Simply being the biggest (purchaser) of SJ art in the world is not an admirable goal.”

Carmel is home to more Seward Johnson sculptures anywhere in the world except for a site associated with the atelier in the artist’s home state of New Jersey. The city has been acquiring the collection for nearly two decades as part of Mayor Jim Brainard’s vision for redeveloping the central core and bringing visitors and economic growth to the area.

“We’re continuing this living Seward Johnson museum and making sure these statues reflect what our community looks like,” CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said at the May 24 meeting. “That’s a mission the CRC has been on since its inception, long before the art advisory committee was created.”

A city spokesman said a timeline for installation of the sculpture has not been set.

Groundbreaking set for Carmel Clay History Museum — The Carmel Clay Historical Society will formally break ground on its new Carmel Clay History Museum at 4 p.m. June 14 just south of the Monon Depot lot in Midtown Carmel. The public is invited to take part in the celebration. The new museum will include gallery space, community meeting space, the Carmel Clay Historical Society archives, a gift shop, a children’s area and a rooftop garden. The historic Monon Depot, which had served as the museum for the Carmel Clay Historical Society, will be attached on the north side of the new museum. Construction is estimated to be complete by the end of 2024.

Carmel Gala raises $75K — The Carmel Gala, Design Bright Futures, held April 29 at Ritz Charles raised more than $75,000 for the Carmel Youth Assistance Program. These funds will be used to help advocates identify and provide community resources to these families such as food and clothing assistance, camp and recreational opportunities, mentor pairings, tutoring, counseling services and more. Held each April, the Carmel Gala provided an evening of dinner, dancing, ring toss, bike and bling raffle, silent auction and dessert dash. More than 350 people gathered to celebrate the work done by the organization in the past year and learn more about what is planned for the future.

‘Indian Heritage’ will feature a family of four in traditional Indian attire. (Image courtesy of the City of Carmel)

CHS captures boys state lacrosse title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel High School boys lacrosse team kept its eye on the state’s top prize all season.

trailing. The guys stayed confident, stayed the course and found the way to win.”

Rallying from a 6-5 deficit, sophomore Brock Rose gave Carmel the lead for good at 7-6.

ATHLETICS

“We all knew going into this season the type of talent we had on the team,” Greyhounds coach Jack Meachum said. “If it wasn’t spoken at every meeting, we all knew what we were working toward. We played a really competitive schedule to get us ready for the end of the season stretch and it paid off. We were ready for this moment.”

Carmel edged Hamilton Southeastern 9-7 June 3 in the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association Class 2A state final at Roncalli High School. It was the Greyhounds’ first state title since 2015. It was Carmel’s fifth state title and first in Class 2A, which started in 2021.

It was much closer than an earlier meeting when host Carmel won 11-4, marking the first time the senior class had beaten the Royals.

“(The Royals) were ready to play,” said Meachum, who just completed his sixth season as coach. “They ran a zone and made some adjustments. We made some adjustments. After the third quarter, we were

“We got down by one and we had been in situations like this, and we knew what the goal was,” Meachum said.

Junior Jackson Weaver scored twice for CHS.

Senior midfielder Kyle Fedorcha, who was named IHSLA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, had a goal. Fedorcha will play lacrosse at Bryant University. Other players going on to play NCAA Division I are Mason Bardwell (University of Vermont) and Quinn Huber (Canisus College).

“We only had six seniors, but all six guys were pretty big contributors for us,” Meachum said. “But we had a good array of seniors, juniors, sophomores, and a couple of freshmen getting in the mix. It was a really tight-knit group. The kids bought in from Day 1 and worked really hard for us. A lot of the kids have been working for this since they were 8 years old. It was pretty cool.”

Fedorcha had a team-high 60 goals and 27 assists. Junior Leo Prosser had 42 goals and 25 assists. Huber contributed 28 goals and senior Leo Hammons tallied 24 goals.

The Carmel High School boys lacrosse team celebrates with its trophy after winning the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association Class 2A state title. (Photo courtesy of CHS athletics)

Water management matters for Hoosiers, too

Commentary by Amanda Cross

decades to replenish.

Beyond that, the process of making water safe for drinking isn’t free. Even if we don’t lose water, we do pay for water each time it’s processed, and energy that releases greenhouse gases is used to pump water to where it needs to go and to heat water for use.

Finding the right words

Commentary by Lorene Burkhart

CONSERVATION

In the western United States, the need to conserve water is obvious: The Colorado River is drying up and wildfires rage in California every year. But here in Indiana, where we’re more likely to suffer floods than droughts, is water management really something to worry about?

You learned about the water cycle in school: surface water evaporates, water vapor rises and becomes clouds and clouds rain down to the surface. Water isn’t lost; it just moves around. In cities like Carmel, we get water from the ground and process it to make it safe, then people use it for drinking and other household uses, and it still ends up going through the cycle.

Since water isn’t lost, and since Indiana isn’t a desert, it might seem like no big deal to use water without thinking. After all, if you water your lawn, the water just ends up back in the ground where it can start the water cycle over again. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

The process of cleaning up the household water works only so fast. Even though all the water still exists somewhere, with everyone in a town using our supply of safe water at the same time, you can run out of it before more has a chance to make it through the cycle. Plus, water doesn’t always return to the same place it came from, and aquifers don’t fill up as fast as we can drain them. If Indiana is forced to use its reserves, those aquifers could take years or

To make sure we have plenty of safe water for everyone, and to reduce our costs, we need to be sensible. Lots of the most effective water conservation activities don’t even require you to change your habits, plus they save you money.

For example, low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads let you use less water without even noticing. If you own your home, you can sign up for Duke Energy’s free home energy assessment to receive an efficient showerhead (along with some free LED bulbs).

Fixing leaks is an obvious way to stop paying for water you don’t use. You can find checklists online and make a weekend project of detecting water leaks in your house. The EPA offers a checklist at epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week.

Carmel residents can get a rebate on rain barrels. Google “Carmel rain barrel cost share” to find the Storm Water Management web page with more information.

It’s starting to get hot, which is when our water supply becomes the most stressed. Now is the time to make a plan for conserving water. You can find more ideas on the Clear Choices Clean Water website at indiana.clearchoicescleanwater.org or at carmelgreen.org.

READERS’ VIEWS

Article shines light on real needs of teachers, schools

Editor,

I would like to thank the staff of Current in Carmel for their excellent reporting in the May 23 edition about HB 1177. Specifically, I appreciate Current’s reporting on one of the most concerning aspects of this legislation – the funding for this program is coming from the state’s budget at a time when our schools and teachers are begging for more financial support.

The authors of the most recent Indiana state budget claim they are investing in Indiana’s schools by providing an 8 percent increase in overall K-12 school funding. But many school districts, like Carmel Clay Schools, will not actually see that increase. The state’s two-year budget also provides a 69 percent funding increase for voucher schools in the first year and 14 percent the second year. Carmel schools will see only a 5.5 percent increase the first year

and an even smaller 1.5 percent increase the second. Additionally, for many schools, new requirements in the budget effectively represent an unfunded mandate. The state is now requiring schools to pay the tuition and fees for students that have previously been parents’ responsibility. This is an important win for Hoosier parents, but Indiana’s supermajority did not provide schools with enough extra money to cover these new costs. Schools, like CCS, are left on their own to figure out how to cover this budget gap.

With our continued teacher shortages and rising inflation, I hope next year our legislature can find a way to truly support teachers and meet our schools’ budgetary needs.

Matt McNally, Westfield, candidate for Indiana House District 39

School board member honoring commitment to transparency

Editor,

I find the undercurrent of your article titled “Carmel Clay Schools names director of mental health as school board member questions transparency of hiring process” disturbing. It seems that the CCS administration required board members to accept an employment decision without proper awareness or rationale.

Greg Brown’s response to the request for a vote is absolutely appropriate. Anyone in a position of authority, like school board members, should be provided a detailed summary or rationale for

the subject being voted on. If school board President Katie Browning considers a “best practice” as not “slowing down processes” or does “not want to manage the capable human resources personnel,” then why call for a vote?

Greg Brown is honoring this commitment to transparency and doing exactly what residents expect him to do. That is why they voted him onto the school board.

Greg Gilmore, Carmel

PLAIN TALK

Words, words, words. They live in our minds, surround us in print and the airwaves and flow from our mouths. The only time we aren’t processing words is when we are sleeping (and sometimes they creep in there, too). Often, the right word escapes us.

Words welcome, hurt, comfort and control us. Some folks simply babble on — as my mother used to say — “a mile a minute.” Others are reticent and hesitate to speak.

Authors use words to create atmosphere and intrigue and provide explanations. While writing my books, I was monitored by my editor who would cross out paragraphs but then would ask for more words where needed to complete a meaningful idea or thought. The children’s books were easy, because each word would have an impact on the child’s thought process. I would visualize the child clapping or laughing. I’m intrigued with how my small great grandson is learning sign language as he learns his words.

While writing 30 second radio spots, I would not use three syllable words in favor of shorter words so there could be more of them. Since I was the broadcaster, I would then read and time them with my stopwatch. This continued with the one-minute radio shows that were sold as Lifestyle Moments. The television shows were more challenging because the words needed to draw the listener to the screen to watch my demonstration.

Word games have become a giant pastime for all ages — crossword puzzles, Wordle and games such as Scrabble. Having fun with words is a great way to keep one’s mind agile.

Writing notes and letters has become less popular with the use of computers and our phones but the receiver is always pleased with the writer’s efforts. So, pick up your pen and get busy!

Lorene Burkhart resides at The Stratford in West Clay. She is the author of seven books.

Amanda Cross is a volunteer with the Carmel Green Initiative.

Jr. Civic Theatre performers ready to make headlines with ‘Disney’s Newsies Jr.’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Nya Beck, there couldn’t be a better show to end her Jr. Civic Theatre career with than “Newsies.”

‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’

“Beauty & the Beast” runs through July 9 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’

MUSICAL

“It’s my all-time favorite show ever,” Beck said. “I grew up as a dancer, so the dancing in every production I see of this show appeals to me. I love the storyline as well.”

Beck, who will be a Fishers High School freshman, plays Katherine, a reporter, in “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” June 23-28 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I like that she is very spunky,” Beck said. “She’s very intelligent and knows what she wants. She is kind of cunning as well.”

Beck said she enjoys performing “King of New York.” But she enjoys watching the newsies perform “Seize the Day.”

“I’m very thankful (the role) became available,” Beck said. “I would have taken anything to be in this one. I just wanted the opportunity to be in the show, I didn’t care which role.”

Beck is the daughter of Anne Beck, who coordinates Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program. Beck choreographed “Newsies” when Civic presented it in 2019.

The Jr. Civic show is for ages up to 14. The YAP is for high school students. Nya Beck also will appear in YAP’s “Mean Girls” July 27-30.

Andrew Horras plays Jack Kelly, the leader of the newsies.

“He’s very witty,” said Horras, who will be a Hamilton Southeastern High School freshman. “Jack Kelly never backs down from a challenge and wants to keep going and he wants to win. I feel like I can relate to that. I’m a better competitive person. I really enjoy playing him.”

This is the largest role for Horras, who has performed with Jr. Civic for three years.

Horras said “Once and for All” is his favorite number.

“Just standing there and looking power-

ful with a bunch of the newsies is fun,” he said. “Some songs are challenging.”

Horras said he had never seen the show until it was announced, and then he watched it.

“It’s a very ensemble-heavy show and they’re all enjoying it a lot,” he said.

Director Brent E. Marty said there are 44 performers in the cast.

“I think it’s the largest cast we’ve ever had,” Marty said. “The cast is very skilled. The talent base is improving every year. I think the people will be pleased with what they see if they know the show or don’t know the show.”

Thomas Murray, who will be a Zions-

ville Community High School freshman, plays Davey. Murray played Schwartz in “A Christmas Story: The Musical” in December of last year.

“I’ve always loved the music in ‘Newsies’ more than anything,” Murray said. “The music has such a nice ring to it. It’s very catchy.”

Murray said “Carrying the Banner” is a great way to open the show with the whole cast.”’

Daphne Pinchouck, a 10-year-old Fishers resident, plays Les.

“It’s a fun show,” said Pinchouck, whose favorite song is “King of New York.”  For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Main Street Productions presents “August: Osage County” through June 18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘GODSPELL’

Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star production of “Godspell” is set for June 16 to 25 at the Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Anthony Nunziata: Romance From Italy to Broadway” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jun 16-17 at Feinstein’s cabaret in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinhc.com.

‘SEE HOW THEY RUN’

Red Barn Summer Theatre’s production of “See How They Run” will be presented through June 18 at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre. net.

DISPATCH

Summer Shine exhibit showcases individual artists — The Fishers Arts Council features a new community exhibit called “Summer Shine” through June. Bold colors, big statements and love are the aim of the exhibit. “Having 22 artists on display is amazing,” Fishers Art Council Executive Director Les Reinhardt stated. “The only time we have ever had more artists in the gallery is during our annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists.” Artists from Fishers, McCordsville, Noblesville, Carmel, Beech Grove, Indianapolis and Bloomington are represented on the FAC Hub Gallery walls that reside inside the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation. The exhibit is open for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays by appointment by contacting the Fishers Arts Council.

From left, Andrew Horras, Sadie Cohen and Nya Beck appear in “Newsies.” (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00122 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of June 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

UDO Section 5.09: Maximum 72” (6’) side-rear fence height allowed, 90” (7.5’) height requested.

With the property being known as 141 1st Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2023-00122 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID 16-09-25-12-02032.000.

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

The Old Town Design Group, LLC on behalf of Paul M Thrift Trustee Angie H Thrift Rev Trust PETITIONERS

Presidential words of wisdom

Commentary by Curtis

Honeycutt

Have you ever heard of a politician who is short on words? A terse politician is about as common as a dancing potato, and as unelectable as a vampire who wants to raise taxes.

GRAMMAR GUY

Surely, presidents of the past have something to say about words, right? As surely as more politicians are announcing their presidential candidacies (with lots of words), voices of the past are echoing through the hallowed halls of government.

For the sake of staying apolitical, I won’t include any presidential quotes from the past 50 years; instead, I’m going to shed light on some of the words about words that have staying power.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00124 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Petitioner is seeking a variance to the UDO Section 2.04 S1 District Development Standards for aggregate side yard setback of 27’ instead of 30’. Applicant was issued a building permit to build a garage and patio addition to the west side of applicant’s lot. After construction was significantly completed and foundation inspection passed, Carmel notified applicant that section 2.04 S1 District Development Standards requiring 30’ of minimum aggregate side yard setbacks had been overlooked in issuing applicant its building permit. The structure was built with a 10’ setback on the west side of the lot leaving a 17’ side yard set back on the east side of the lot from the existing home for a total of 27’ aggregate side yard. We have received HOA approval and widespread blessing of the project by many adjacent neighbors and other neighbors throughout our neighborhood. Not only will the structure complement the aesthetic of our existing home, but it will also improve our property and neighborhood.

With the property being known as 1344 N Claridge Way, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00124 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Parcel Number: 17-09-33-00-02-032.000

Legal Description: Acreage .45 Section 33, Township 18, Range 3 CLARIDGE FARM Section 2 Lot 58

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Megan & Michael Fennerty

PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00124 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr. Caucus Rooms, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Petitioner is seeking a variance to the UDO Section 2.04 S1 District Development Standards for aggregate side yard setback of 27’ instead of 30’. Applicant was issued a building permit to build a garage and patio addition to the west side of applicant’s lot. After construction was significantly completed and foundation inspection passed, Carmel notified applicant that section 2.04 S1 District Development Standards requiring 30’ of minimum aggregate side yard setbacks had been overlooked in issuing applicant its building permit. The structure was built with a 10’ setback on the west side of the lot leaving a 17’ side yard set back on the east side of the lot from the existing home for a total of 27’ aggregate side yard. Therefore, to keep the structure as built, we seek a variance to allow a 27’ aggregate side yard.

With the property being known as 1344 N Claridge Way, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00124 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Parcel Number: 17-09-33-00-02-032.000

Legal Description: Acreage .45 Section 33, Township 18, Range 3 CLARIDGE FARM Section 2 Lot 58

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Megan & Michael Fennerty

PETITIONERS

In an 1819 letter, John Adams wrote, “Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction and division of society.” In essence, Adams here is railing against the abilities of people, parties and politicians to use words to promote wedges and division. While certainly effective, Adams suggests these messages only do damage to the fabric of the U.S.

Speaking to an audience in Oyster Bay, N.Y., in 1915, Theodore Roosevelt said, “I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.” The meaning here is about as plain as it gets. Teddy didn’t mince words, although he gave many speeches throughout his political career. Here Roosevelt basically says, “If you’re going to talk the talk, you’d better walk the walk.” It’s a warning against those who are all talk.

In a November 1963 Thanksgiving proclamation, President John F. Kennedy declared, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation

is not to utter words but to live by them.” Similarly, Herbert Hoover quipped, “Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.” The lesson here is the same as Theodore Roosevelt’s above: back up your words with your actions.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows,” while James Madison put it this way: “Philosophy is common sense with big words.” In other words, simply stated ideas are better than overwrought bloviations.

As we enter another presidential campaign cycle, I believe we should heed these words about words from former U.S. presidents. Pay attention to what candidates say and measure them against what they have done.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00118 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Ask for a variance to increase lot coverage from 45% to 48% to accommodate the addition of a bedroom to the ground level at the back of the existing home. The addition will maintain the present character of the house, increase home value, and increase the quality of life for the present homeowner.

With the property being known as 310 2nd St SW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No.PZ-2023-00118 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

16-09-25-04-04-017.000

16-09-25-04-05-006.001

16-09-25-04-05-006.800

16-09-25-16-06-002.000

16-09-25-16-06-003.000

16-09-25-16-06-004.000

16-09-25-16-06-010.000

16-09-25-16-06-012.000

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Jennifer Baird PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00121V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Increase developed lot coverage per UDO code Section 2.08 from 35% to approximately 42% in order to allow the homeowner to install a suitably sized diving depth pool and an adequate amount of concrete pool decking to allow for reasonable area of use around the pool and access from the house.

With the property being known as: 14397 Jeremy Drive Carmel, IN 46033

The application is identified as Docket No.PZ-2023-00121 V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Parcel Number: 16-10-19-02-01-014.000

Acreage: .46

Legal Description: Section 19, Township 18, Range 4 FOSTER ESTATES Section 1, Lot 235

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Matthew E. Harms on behalf of Thomas and Jacquelyne Fagan PETITIONERS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-001189 V

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a meeting on the 26th day of June, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Carmel City Hall, Caucus Rooms, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Number PZ-2023-001189 V (the “Request”). The real estate is identified by the Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-09-22-03-01-006.000, which parcel has a common address of 1024 Princeton Gate, Carmel, Indiana (the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is zoned S-1 Residential.

The Applicant is remodeling the home that is situated on the Real Estate and the Request seeks the following development standards variance:

UDO Section 2.04 – Lot Coverage: Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed; 38% requested.

The Petition may be examined at the Carmel City Hall or via the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposal, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA

Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals

Carmel City Hall

One Civic Square

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: (317) 571-2417

Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov

ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT RICHARD AND GINA PLAPP

Rick Lawrence, Attorney Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC

550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: (317) 844-0106

ORDINANCE NO. D-2669-23

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 8-20

Synopsis: Establishes a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Smokey Row Road between Rangeline Road and North End Drive.

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel, Indiana, has the authority to establish motor vehicle speed limits pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-5-6 and City Code Section 8-15; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council now finds it necessary to establish certain speed limits on certain City streets.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Carmel City Code Section 8-20(a)(1) is hereby amended to add the following location:

Ҥ 8-20 Twenty-five m.p.h. Speed Limit Designations.

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in excess of 25 miles per hour on the following streets:

(1) Locations:

Smokey Row Road between Rangeline Road and North End Drive.”

Section 3. The Carmel Street Department is directed to promptly add the appropriate signage to fulfill the mandates contained in this Ordinance upon its passage.

Section 4. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-20 are not affected by this Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.

Section 6. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect.

Section 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage, execution by the Mayor, and publication as required by law.

PASSED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 15th day of May, 2023, by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays.

Jeff Worrell, President

Kevin Rider

Anthony Green

Tim Hannon

Teresa Ayers

ATTEST:

Sue Wolfgang, Clerk

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Laura Campbell, Vice-President

Sue Finkam (Not Present)

Adam Aasen

Miles Nelson

Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 16th day of May 2023, at 3:30 P.M.

Sue Wolfgang, Clerk

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 16th day of May 2023, at 4:00 P.M.

James Brainard, Mayor

ATTEST:

Sue Wolfgang, Clerk

A visit to Fairbanks, Alaska

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, we begin a tour of Alaska with the first of two stops in Fairbanks, the northern-most city in the United States, about 100 miles south of the Arctic Circle.

TRAVEL

In 1901, E.T. Barnette established Fairbanks as a trading post, trading with the native Athabascan people. After Felix Pedro, an Italian immigrant, found gold in a nearby stream in July 1902, prospectors began coming to Fairbanks, named for Indiana Sen. Charles Fairbanks, later United States vice president. Miners dug 100-foot-deep shafts in the permafrost to reach ancient stream beds and then constructed horizontal drifts along the gold seam. By 1905, the Fairbanks Mining District supported 10,000 prospectors, panning for gold on 1,500 streams.

After a fire in 1906 destroyed most of the town, it was rebuilt with more substantial one- and two-story buildings, many of which survive. By the 1920s, individual miners, called “drifters,” were replaced by dredges that mechanically separated gold from sand and gravel. In the 1950s, most gold-mining operations ceased when

the dredging process became uneconomical. During the building of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline system in the 1970s, Fairbanks, located near the mid-point of the pipeline, became a major supply center for workers and materials.

Today, Fairbanks is city of about 30,000 residents, who contend with temperatures as low as 50 degrees below zero in the winter and as high as 100 degrees in the summer. Winter visitors come to see the northern lights. Summer visitors can ride a reconstructed mining train to Goldstream Dredge No. 8, retired in 1959 after producing gold today worth about $15 billion. Visitors are instructed in gold panning techniques and most walk away with a few dollars’ worth of gold flecks. Visitors to the dredge can also observe a section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline that rises from the ground nearby.

Don

is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline system in Fairbanks.

Knebel

Gold flecks in a pan in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photos by Don Knebel)