Owner / Applicant Information

Kelly

Scott

St. Lukes United Methodist Church

100 W 86TH STREET

INDIANAPOLIS

46260

Phone

3178463404

[email protected]

Submitter Information

Glenn

Rice

All Occasion Tent Rental, Inc

557 N 150 W

Franklin

Phone

3174228353

[email protected]

Project Information

St. Lukes United Methodist Church

100 W 86th Street

Indianapolis

46260

County

MARION

Project Type

New

Addition

Alteration

Existing

Change of Occupancy

Project Status

F=Filed U or Null=Unfiled

IDHS Issued Correction order?

Violation Issued by:

Local Building Official

Phone:

3173278700

Email:

[email protected]

Local Fire Official

Phone:

3173278700

Email:

[email protected]

Variance Details

Code Name:

Other Code (Not in the list provided)

2014 IFC 3103.5

Conditions:

Having a tent up for more than 30 days in same location.

The variance is needed so that St. Lukes United Methodist Church can conduct community service, camps, dinners, church activities and youth outreach throughout the summer outdoors.

The variance is needed to provide a tent for community events for the summer months.

DEMONSTRATION THAT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE ARE PROTECTED:

1=Non-compliance with the rule will not be adverse to the public health, safety or w

2= Applicant will undertake alternative actions in lieu of compliance with the rule to ensure that granting of the variance will not be adverse to public health, safety, or welfare. Explain why alternative actions would be adequate (be specific).

Facts:

St. Lukes UMC has been a part of the Indianapolis Community since 1959. This project is an extension of their ongoing community outreach and desire to serve others. The tent is located on the church property and will be used to compliment indoor and outdoor outreach activities. Not having the extra space the tent provides limits the activities that the church wants to provide outdoors and limits the amount of adults and children they can provide services to.
The tent is manufactured by Anchor industries, Evansville IN., a leading manufacturer for over 150 years. Originally supplied with a 1" diameter 30' stake for securing tent. We will be using 42" long stakes for extra security. Additionally the stakes are doubled up on high stress corner areas.

DEMONSTRATION OF UNDUE HARDSHIP OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE:

Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of physical limitations of the construction site or its utility services.

Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of major operational problems in the use of the building or structure.

Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of excessive costs of additional or altered construction elements.

Imposition of the rule would prevent the preservation of an architecturally or a historically significant part of the building or structure

Facts:

The church needs the additional outdoor space for the summer season only. It would not be cost effective or feasible for the church to construct a building for use for 12 -15 weeks of the year for a summer ministry outreach when a tent can do exactly what is needed to complete the service.

This is the second summer the church is implementing the seasonal program. The interest and attendance last summer was overwhelming with positive responses and outcomes. The church has determined there is a need in the community for this long term outreach to provide a safe and positive environment for the community. It is FREE of charge.

For the reasons stated above, we ask that you grant our request for the variance to extend the tent rental past the 30 days allowed in order to provide a much needed and desired community service. It's nice to be able to provide positive experiences for many.