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Staff told the commission the building — which staff and a local preservation contact described as likely the only surviving historic school building in Carmel and was built in 1903 — had seen partial interior alterations over time. The parish committee, staff said, indicated they wanted to retain and find a reuse for the structure but that they had no funds yet committed to preservation. Staff connected the parish to Andy Wright of the Carmel Clay Historical Society for local research and urged preservation‑minded alternatives.

Staff said the parish committee will develop a recommendation that will be forwarded to the Lafayette Diocese for final approval, because the diocese is the legal owner. Commissioners and staff encouraged local advocacy and suggested the building could serve as a field‑trip destination or be adapted for community use if funding and program partners are identified.

No formal application, ordinance or preservation designation was considered at the meeting. Staff recommended ongoing outreach and offered to assist the parish committee with exploring grants and reuse strategies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Preservation Commission - May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A committee assembled by Saint Elizabeth Seton is exploring reuse options for a 1903 schoolhouse the parish owns; staff connected the committee with local preservation resources and said final decisions will go to the Lafayette Diocese, the legal owner.","taxTitle","Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",3929,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241480,"Owners of Michael Graves building pledge to preserve colors; commission discusses National Register route",4596,1067000,5663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8&start=1067&end=5663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8/thumbnail_1067000.jpg","/articles/6241480/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Owners-of-Michael-Graves-building-pledge-to-preserve-colors-commission-discusses-National-Register-route","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241480-ebd8db0194afc42fd8c1366829c7b99b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189681&Signature=Nf0IM2VHmseP8xV9MEHmtZI90dARhze1BBvAIu6FCHaizWwqH~i1LSpVW6YHHWeeYThIMBhZQlsVdrxFzrNZBmxLilXvL40RT~uKu-fRlZTB4~U7-PwRGDCIFDCmOoay1j17I~DLBFlxl0dmQFBlqpPnnnGoPz4IxniwDXWW54gOnHrnUJA~34luPLzm6XSiDUY~WMYIALARZBuiHf03mrtwac~0oJUIYB8CZ2ZDR8a0hZZZGMLhWyc9fCMXnJlmVxmjDEQi0UZ2tHTw0w8HfO9wK-zfla2WGvlVPOXgwD1-5XJfqu08OhZLE4omkr4BhSbqjDRa-xMIWBWw~TujEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives for the owners of the Michael Graves–designed office building at 10330 North Meridian told the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission they do not plan to paint over the building’s original color scheme and are exploring National Register listing and historic tax credits to fund rehabilitation.

Commission staff reported a recent Zoom meeting with ownership representatives that covered possible exterior cleaning, National Register eligibility and the potential to use the federal rehabilitation tax credit (20 percent) as part of a capital strategy. Staff offered to provide a list of consultants who prepare National Register nominations and attorneys to assist with syndication of historic tax credits.

Ethan Fernhaber, an owner representative who joined the meeting, told staff on the call, “I just want you to be sure that you understand we're not going to paint over the ... colors, the original design scheme that Graves came up with.” Jason Patterson of Helix Development, present at the meeting as a representative of ownership, said the exterior is dyed concrete and that the team plans to seal the surface after cleaning. “Our goal…is to restore community, shine light on it, and bring community into structures that were once, once immaculate,” Patterson said.

Staff noted the building was added to the city’s modern architecture survey in 2022 and was constructed in 1994. The commission discussed whether the State Historic Preservation Office would find the building eligible for the National Register under the ‘‘less than 50 years’’ exception for properties by a recognized master architect. Staff cited precedent work such as Samara (the John Christian House by Frank Lloyd Wright) that was listed before the usual 50‑year threshold because of its designer’s significance.

No formal designation or regulatory restriction is being proposed by the commission; staff emphasized the National Register nomination would be an owner‑initiated path to access federal tax incentives and would also require State Historic Preservation Office concurrence. Staff said the commission can offer a local grant (an 80 percent match for consultant fees) through an existing program to help with the cost of a National Register nomination, but designation itself would be outside the commission’s immediate authority unless a local ordinance process is initiated.

Commissioners expressed support for encouraging owners to pursue federal tax credits and for preserving character‑defining features, both exterior and interior, that the National Park Service would review if tax credits are part of a rehabilitation plan.

No vote or formal action was taken; staff will follow up with names of consultants and legal advisors for owners who want to pursue a National Register nomination and historic tax credit syndication.","Representatives for the Michael Graves–designed office at 10330 North Meridian told the Carmel commission they will not paint over the building’s original color scheme and are exploring National Register eligibility and federal historic tax credits to support rehabilitation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241484,"Carmel commission approves $53,157 in facade grants, taps nonreverting fund to cover shortfall",4453,1931000,6384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8&start=1931&end=6384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8/thumbnail_1931000.jpg","/articles/6241484/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Carmel-commission-approves-53157-in-facade-grants-taps-nonreverting-fund-to-cover-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241484-15165bbcf7706b67621a815766dd0c9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189681&Signature=At3uXR-HvZVUe1lBPH3C6g40p5p3q3L4reOX9M~iftIDCbwPFu9bFxjtfbSi6EO4163A2sWO-OJ-MoIOWnjkPrP8uWua9OwBzrLHMjDeCFNaMzmCiGURWjV76NyrTIpkZSnUX4CnfizP9MB8LGajInLdkuQN5keF7iw~E~Z5lkgazAkPQFVno4pi3IewStTn8Gn7h3J4sZlPryQpqLpFpUKZa186G~exQ~kv6COOylejXCby5O42ozzcXkPcAQTM05pXG4RjLUgS4xb7AkI14xYoKcDDP5jQXjkc2Zjbt566Q2AVZDaizxy7UuVIN23yeaW3jGg55hUk-CLZxLFFLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carmel Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to approve staff-recommended façade grant awards totaling $53,157.06 and to transfer $28,157.06 from its nonreverting fund to cover the shortfall from the $25,000 currently budgeted.

Commissioners and staff said the grants were intended to support preservation work on 10 applications that included roof repairs, window restoration, gutter replacement and selective painting. The commission’s staff recommended funding 10 projects at various levels; commissioners debated whether to prioritize projects that most closely meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards or to allocate smaller “signal” amounts for projects that were partially compliant.

Commissioners said preserving roofs, gutters and original windows were high priorities because those elements protect historic fabric. “A roof is needed and water is the worst enemy of a historic building,” a staff member told the commission when framing the discussion about when partial funding is appropriate. Staff also flagged one application as incomplete and recommended denying that request until the applicant provided itemized bids.

After staff reviewed each application on screen, commissioners moved to adopt staff recommendations totaling $53,157.06. The motion carried on an aye vote. Commissioners then made a separate motion — and recorded a second unanimous vote — to increase the façade grant round above the originally approved $25,000 by authorizing a transfer from the commission’s nonreverting fund to reach the $53,157.06 total.

The commission’s staff reported the nonreverting fund balance at $240,651.27 and a general fund balance of $80,565.00. Staff also noted that earlier payments had been charged to the nonreverting fund, including Indiana Landmarks’ contract and previously encumbered façade grants.

Commissioners discussed specific projects before the vote. Notable approvals included a $10,000 recommendation for a power-wash and cleaning at 10330 North Meridian (a Michael Graves–designed building), $10,000 toward a midcentury roof replacement in the Brookshire neighborhood, $10,000 for soffit/fascia and siding work at a Smoky Row property, and smaller awards for window restoration, gutter replacement and selective painting on intact midcentury properties. One application for a circa‑1920 bungalow that requested broad interior and exterior work received a staff recommendation of zero because the submission lacked itemized, preservation‑compliant scope; staff asked the applicant to resubmit with line‑item bids.

Commissioners discussed program consistency and precedent: whether to fund work on secondary structures (a garage) and how to condition reimbursement on materials or color selection. One commissioner said the commission could fund “the good part” of a project (for example, a new roof) while declining to fund work that would violate preservation standards (for example, inappropriate vinyl window replacement). Another commissioner worried about creating a precedent for small outbuildings. Staff said it would clarify conditions such as color approval and materials before releasing funds.

No ordinance or formal policy change was adopted; the votes approved project awards and a one‑time transfer from the commission’s nonreverting fund to fund this round.

The commission’s approvals carry standard conditions: staff must confirm scope and contractor bids, and in a number of awards staff will review final material choices (for example the color selection for gutters or whether power‑washing PSI levels and sealants for dyed concrete are appropriate) before remittance of grant funds.

Commissioners directed staff to return any resubmitted, clarified applications in future rounds and to continue requiring itemized bids for reimbursement. The commission adjourned after completing the grant decisions.","The Carmel Historic Preservation Commission approved staff-recommended facade grants totaling $53,157.06 and authorized using nonreverting fund balance to make up the difference from the $25,000 initially budgeted. Staff and commissioners debated prioritization and eligibility before unanimous votes to approve awards and to transfer funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6241470,"Wise House quarrying agreement still under legal review, staff says",49,606000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8&start=606&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255814-43c3b12ad32c31a83b61386655aaf3e8/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6241470/Carmel/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Wise-House-quarrying-agreement-still-under-legal-review-staff-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241470-e8a29d573fccaf31550e413ab24a362c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189681&Signature=dv7fLYc-H7bdsW6VdRgLW-ULM2V6Yn6HRMufVZBlHM72zdcRzOjMOKlIq85FMFkdgzgTXzH5OYuRPkfBTKAj8~z5rf1CtUW-XMOmBr~~KBpblmNFuQlKYRdPn~H3wN4PyLC7qf7ubkjW~xYnynt9UWDf3t8bhdXi5l7--VH0vFyOdEWn36TvXUYOxFLsGrkcTRQ-szG3Qw0YHzG7SEErlQ5vzYEU12zsUx5EBKmLaDNaTz2mLECKtZsXHqDVd5341MZ-9r-Wl~2rKKEw~NtOErsdOq16KpBkUV~AIoYdV84eNhwB3yMjdo-Uwd1njteJIzL30JLC-RChGCrN9imkJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission staff told the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission that legal review is delaying a quarrying‑related agreement connected to the Wise House project and that Martin Marietta’s general counsel is still reviewing documentation.

Staff said they had driven by the site and noted visible changes; they also reported meeting with Tom Crowley, who had met with the commission previously, and that Crowley indicated the company's general counsel was still reviewing the proposed agreement. Staff said the company originally indicated an April timeline for finalizing documents, but that date passed without a completed agreement.

Commissioners recorded the update as ongoing; no vote or directive was taken. Staff said they will continue to follow up and report back when the legal review completes.","Staff updated commissioners that the quarrying agreement connected to the Wise House project is still under review by Martin Marietta's general counsel; an April target date passed without a finalized agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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Saint Elizabeth Seton committee explores reuse of historic school; Lafayette Diocese likely to decide

Owners of Michael Graves building pledge to preserve colors; commission discusses National Register route

Carmel commission approves $53,157 in facade grants, taps nonreverting fund to cover shortfall

Wise House quarrying agreement still under legal review, staff says