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FEBRUARY 20, 2001
MINUTES
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Carmel /Clay Plan Commission was called to
order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
Carmel, Indiana.
Members present were: Marilyn Anderson, Kent Broach; David Cremeans; Leo
Dierckman; Madeline Fitzgerald; Linda Flanders; Ron Houck; Nick Kestner; Dianna
Knoll; Norma Meighen; Pat Rice; John Sharpe; Paul Spranger; and Wayne Wilson.
Present on behalf of the Department of Community Services were Director Steve
Engelking, Terry Jones and Laurence Lillig. John Molitor, Counsel, was also present.
The minutes of the January meeting were approved as submitted.
Counsel Report:
John Molitor reported an Executive Session was conducted prior to this evening's
meeting to discuss pending litigation, in particular the Leeper case and the
Wagner case. No further reports at this time.
Department Report:
Steve Engelking reported the following changes in the Agenda:
3i. Docket No. 132 -00 Z, Dodd Rezone, Tabled to the April meeting;
4h. Docket No. 205 -00 Z, Ritter's Frozen Custard, North Rangeline Road,
WITHDRAWN
Due to the length of the Agenda, All New Business Items will be heard on Thursday,
February 22, 2001 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Any other business items not
concluded this evening will also be heard at that time.
The Home Place Task Force meeting scheduled for later this month has been cancelled
and will be rescheduled. Time to be announced.
Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 21, the Rangeline Road Task Force will meet
in the Caucus Rooms at 5:30 PM followed by the Old Towne Task Force at 7:00 PM,
also in the Caucus Rooms.
A Questionnaire /Survey was distributed to each member. These should be completed
and returned to the Department by March 1 The surveys will be instrumental in
planning an Orientation/Workshop and addressing questions and concerns of
Commission members. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2001. The
session will be off -site, exact place to be determined.
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Steve Engelking announced that he has been asked to serve as Director of Administration
for the City and will assume that role on March 5 Michael Hollibaugh has agreed to
return to the Department of Community Services as Director, beginning March first.
Dave Cremeans moved to re -order the Agenda to hear Docket No. 184 -00 Z, Town
Centre West, as the first item of business, prior to Public Hearings, seconded by Ron
Houck. APPROVED 14 -0.
The petitioner for Town Centre West was not available at this time, and the meeting
proceeded with Public Hearings.
Pat Rice moved to re -order the Agenda to hear item Docket No. 13 -01 PP, Bonbar Place
Subdivision, as soon as the petitioner was ready to present, seconded by Ron Houck.
APPROVED 14 -0.
H. Public Hearings:
lh. Docket No. 186 -00 Z, DePauw Rezone
Petitioner seeks favorable recommendation of a rezone from the S- 2/Residence
district to the B-5/Business District on 1.87 acres. The site is located northwest of
West 131s Street and North Meridian Street. The site is zoned S- 2/Residence
within the US 31/Meridian Street Overlay Zone.
Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke Wheeler for CH Land LLC.
2h. Docket No. 187 -00 Z, DePauw Rezone
Petitioner seeks favorable recommendation of a rezone from the S- 2/Residence
District to the B-5/Business District on 9.42 acres. The site is located northwest
of West 131s Street and North Meridian Street. The site is zoned S- 2/Residence
within the US 31/Meridian Street Overlay Zone.
Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke Wheeler for CMC Properties, Inc.
3h. Docket No. 188 -00 Z, DePauw Rezone
Petitioner seeks favorable recommendation of a rezone from the S- 2/Residence
District to the B-5/Business District on 10.02 acres. The site is located northwest
of West 131s Street and North Meridian Street. The site is zoned S- 2/Residence
within the US 31/Meridian Street Overlay Zone.
Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke Wheeler for DePauw Univerity
Earlham College.
Dave Coots of Coots, Henke Wheeler, 255 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, appeared
before the Plan Commission representing DePauw University. The applicant is seeking a
favorable recommendation of a rezone of property located within the US 31 Overlay
Zone, located northwest of West 131s Street and North Meridian Street.
CH Land Company is a limited liability company formed by Craig Kaiser and Bob
Lunsford. CMC Properties, Inc. is a limited liability company based in Cincinnati, Ohio,
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represented by Greg Land and Mary Gall. DePauw is represented this evening by its
counsel, Bill Bramen.
As indicated, the three parcels of ground are currently zoned S -2, however, one of the
parcels is outside of the overlay zone. This is a holdover from the Estridge piece of
property that resulted in Park Meadow and the location of Meridian Corners Boulevard
that runs between this property and the residential development to the northwest. At the
last meeting of the Plan Commission, it was requested that this matter return this month
after the members had had an opportunity to receive and review informational materials.
Although this is a rezone, property within the Overlay Zone is seldom zoned or used for
residential purposes. CH Land seeks to build two office buildings, residential in
appearance, on the 1.78 acre tract. This would provide for a good transition between the
existing residential and what CMC Properties seeks to do on the larger tract within the
US Overlay which is to construct three, 33,000 square foot office buildings. The office
uses are small and entrepreneurial oriented in that they run from 500 to 1500 square feet.
These buildings are designed for the in -home user who seeks to move into an office
setting, share conference rooms, support staff, etc.
The site plan showed the three office buildings oriented toward a center parking area. At
this point, the plan is conceptual; upon rezone approval, the applicant would return to the
full Commission with landscaping, lighting, specific design of the buildings, etc. A
conceptual rendering provides for an entrance off Meridian Corners Boulevard through
the Kaiser tract, and an office building on either side of the entry to the 1.78 acre tract.
The property to the north is a part of the existing Thoroughfare Plan and the crossover of
Pennsylvania contemplates a series of interchanges, round abouts, etc. The purpose at
this point is not to rezone the property for any particular use but rather to do it in tandem
with the existing property that can be developed outside the Thoroughfare Plan that CMC
seeks to do.
The petitioner may agree to simply table this matter until there is more information
pending from the Thoroughfare Plan; however, the ground will certainly not be
developed as S -2 Residential and the rezone will not, in any way, affect its value for
purposes of public taking. Perhaps it would be best to table this component of the
application at the Committee level.
A Traffic Operations Analysis has been prepared and submitted. The report shows
Meridian Corners Boulevard, 131s Street, and the intersection with US 31 as to the
approximate 100,000 square feet that is contemplated being constructed on the CMC site,
and the 10,000 square feet contemplated for construction on the CH Land site. The
existing traffic structures handle the traffic in the area without any additional
improvements as reported by Steve Fehribach.
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Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the petition; no one appeared.
Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the petition; the following
appeared:
Jim Berry, president of the Park Meadows Home Owners Association appeared before
the Commission representing the 218 homeowners in the surrounding area. There are
some specific concerns regarding traffic and how his neighborhood will be affected.
Currently, Meridian Corners Boulevard, which is going to be a part of the Illinois Street
project, is a dead -end road. The proposed entrance is directly across the street from the
entrance to Park Meadows. The Park Meadows entrance is used by all 218 homeowners
to access the swimming pool and tennis courts. The concern is that people will use this
entrance until Illinois Street is extended. Mr. Berry understood that there were no more
curb cuts being granted off of 131s Street. The neighbors would like to see limited
development on the 1.87 acre tract; to develop this tract would add another road, more
buildings, and more traffic. Mr. Berry asked that all three Dockets pertaining to the
DePauw Rezone be Tabled.
Rebuttal: Dave Coots said he was cognizant of the traffic concerns and that is the reason
for Steve Fehribach's Traffic Operations Analysis report. At the Committee level, the
concerns can be addressed. The user for this type of office is not an 8 to 5 user; it is more
generally an in and out at various hours of the day.
Laurence Lillig reported the Department's recommendation; these three items should be
forwarded to the March 6, 2001 Special Study Committee.
Nick Kestner asked the petitioner to furnish the Committee with a clearer picture than the
one mailed in the informational packets. The surrounding area should be looked at to see
the potential impact.
Docket Nos. 186 -00 Z, 187 -00 Z, and 188 -00 Z, DePauw Rezone, were forwarded to
the March 6, 2001 Special Study Committee.
9h. Docket No. 13 -01 PP, Bonbar Place Subdivision
Petitioner seeks approval to plat a 75 -lot subdivision on 35.77 acres. The site is
located at the northwest corner of I -465 and the Carmel /Clay Monon Greenway.
The site is zoned R- 1/Residence.
Filed by Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Kosene Kosene
Paul Reis of The Reis Law Firm, 12358 Hancock Street, Carmel, appeared before the
Commission representing the petitioner. Mark Monroe, land planner and law clerk, was
also in attendance.
The property is bounded on the north by College Meadows Subdivision and to the east by
the Monon Trail, Sunrise Golf Course, and the Retreat, a multi family housing
development. There are also unplatted, single family residential lots to the west; to the
south is I -465 and the Korean Presbyterian Church. The Marwood Trails Subdivision is
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also on the west side of the proposed subdivision and is currrently zoned R- 1/Residential.
According to Mr. Reis, this particular plan is in accordance with the residential Open
Space Ordinance that was last amended by the City Council on October 2, 2000. There
are no waivers or variances being sought. 21.23 acres of the site are being preserved as
Open Space through the combination of preservation and enhancement of the existing
pond, as well as another 9.47 acres of mature, young, and scrub woodlands. A trail
connection to the Monon Trail will be constructed pursuant to specifications to be
determined by the Parks Department.
As required under the Open Space Ordinance, as the lots are developed, there will be
reforestation to the extent that there is land clearing in the construction of the subdivision.
Additionally, in conversation with the Department, a 20 foot landscape buffer has been
added on the south end; these lots are immediately adjacent I -465. The landscape plan
and the tree preservation plan have been filed with and approved by the Urban Forester.
The plat specifies 75 lots, a density of 2.1 units per acre. The Residential Open Space
Ordinance provides that the base density under the R -1 classification for this parcel is 2.9
units. The Open Space Ordinance requires open space of not less than 7.15 acres or 20%
of the parcel; the proposed plat provides for 14.99 or 41.9 adjusted. Under the Open
Space Ordinance, the size of the pond and the computation of the open space is computed
on the percentage of the pond that is not adjacent to residential lots. 5.52 acres of the
11.76 acre lake were included in the open space calculation.
As a part of the preparation of the revised plat, the environmental engineering firm of
J.F.New Company was engaged to provide a wetlands delineation study of the parcel.
The report identified two areas that constitute "other waters of the United States," a term
of art within the Federal and State Environmental Statutes, which are the existing pond
and an intermittent drain that currently is found in the northwest corner of the parcel.
There is also identified in the wetlands report the pond itself. The proposed development
will not reduce nor negatively impact the existing pond. In strict conformance with the
Open Space Ordinance, the pond will be preserved in its entirety and the plat provides for
a 50 foot perimeter buffer area to ensure the protection of the area. Only a notification
form will be required to be filed with the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management.
The drain is exempt from the applicable mitigation and permit requirements of the federal
and state environmental laws and regulations. The Wetlands Delineation Report has been
filed with the Army Corps. of Engineers and approved by them.
As required by the Subdivision Control Ordinance, there will be two points of
ingress /egress for this Subdivision; the primary one at 101s Street, the second one at
Marwood Drive.
Marwood Drive was "stubbed in" during the development of Marwood Trails to provide
future access to this site as required by the Subdivision Regulations. Due to the existing
neighborhood and the configuration of the existing street, A &F Traffic Engineering was
retained to study the potential impact of traffic on the surrounding residential areas as a
result of the proposed development. A Traffic Operations Analysis was prepared and
submitted to the Department, copies to the Commission members.
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This is a new traffic analysis; school was in session, and US 31 was no longer under
construction. Specifically, three areas were asked to be addressed: How will the traffic
enter and exit the proposed subdivision, how will the level of service change at key
intersections in the surrounding area with the traffic to be generated during the peak AM
and peak PM hours, and will the development of this parcel significantly, negatively
impact the health, safety and welfare of the current residents in the adjacent
neighborhood?
Steve Fehribach, professional engineer, said the traffic study was re -done in January.
There was a question as to whether or not schools were in session at the time of the first
study, and the density changed significantly to 75 units. On those bases, the traffic was
re- analyzed. The study intersections were maintained at 103r and College, 101s and
College, 101s and Carrollton, and 101s and Guilford, and the access point. During the
AM peak hour at 103r and College, there would be level of service "B" existing today
under scenario two with the proposed development, level of service "D." For the PM
peak hour, scenario one level of service "C," scenario two level of service also "C."
Scenario one is existing traffic only; scenario two adds in the proposed development
traffic. At 101s and College, during AM peak hours, scenario one and two are the same
with acceptable levels of service, the lowest being "C." In the PM peak hours, in the west
bound approach, the level of service is "C" under scenario one, and level of service "D"
under scenario two. Mr. Fehribach further explained the level of service spelled out in
the report. The difference of delay between scenario one and two is for the west bound
approach, there is 20.5 seconds of average delay. Once the proposed development is
implemented, there will be an average of 25.1 seconds of delay, a 4.6 second increase.
101s and Carrollton will have the same level of service "A." Also, Guilford level of
service "A" is for both scenarios. The amount of delay, 4.6 seconds, is not enough to
cause a safety problem. If there were 490 seconds of delay and 5 more seconds were
added, the existing safety problem would already be there. However, we are very close
to level of service "C." Therefore, the conclusion is that this development will not cause
any intersection to be un- safely burdened and will not affect the health and welfare of the
roadway system.
Paul Reis said as a result of the traffic study and in consultation with the County
Highway Department, the applicant is committed to widening 101s Street from the west
boundary of the Subdivision to the west property line of the Korean Presbyterian Church
where the road currently narrows. The right -of -way was confirmed today as being 50
feet presently. INDOT had acquired the road for access to the barrow pit when I -465 was
built; upon completion of 465, the State abandoned the road and the right -of -way to the
Hamilton County Commissioners. The State does not record their documents; the
abandonment was done by letter only. The right -of -way should be sufficient to do the
needed widening west of the site to the west property line of the Korean Presbyterian
Church.
A real estate appraiser was engaged by the applicant to review the proposed subdivision
to determine the possible effect, if any, on the value of the existing homes in the
neighborhood. Bob Gerdnick, certified general appraiser with Will Stump Associates,
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11495 North Pennsylvania Street, reported on his opinion. Mr. Gerdnick submitted a
letter supporting his findings. Mr. Gerdnick also reviewed the Traffic Study and
reviewed previous sales of properties in the neighborhood. Approximately 36 sales were
reviewed in the three subdivisions to the west and north of the subject site. The sales
averaged 1633 square feet of ground floor area, and ranged between $85,700 to $160,000
in selling price. The average sale price was $110,000. Looking at the plans for the 35
acres and reading the Ordinance, the development is within the confines of the
requirements. This is an old barrow pit -where they hauled the dirt out to build the
interstate. The Monon Trail is to the east of the lake, the interstate is to the south, and
established subdivisions on the east and north. The development not only falls within the
standards, but it is a very good and sensible use for a unique piece of real estate in that it
not only provides the housing, it also preserves the natural attributes of the property. The
traffic study basically says it will not have an impact. Based on all of the review, Mr.
Gerdnick did not feel that the project would have an adverse effect on the neighborhood
and certainly not on the existing property values.
Mr. Reis said all of the issues have been resolved concerning the subdivisions that have
been expressed by members of the Technical Advisory Committee, specifically the
Hamilton County Highway Department concerning the layout and design of the street.
Steve Broermann has had input regarding the right -of -way. The Fire Department has
been advised and they have "signed off' concerning the access for emergency vehicles
and access to the pond in the event of emergency. The petitioner has dealt with the
Hamilton County Soil Water Conservation District and Hamilton County Surveyor's
Office concerning the design and insulation of yard inlets for sub surface drainage as
well as overall drainage on the site.
The utilities providing service to the site have also signed off and based upon
conversations with the Director of Community Services, there are no known issues
outstanding regarding the plat and its compliance and conformance with the Residential
Open Space Ordinance and the regulations of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. The
material submitted this evening is requested to be a part of the public record.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the proposed development; no
one appeared. Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the proposed
development; the following appeared:
John Garvey, 10139 Marwood Trail East Drive, a member of the Coalition Committee
representing College Hills, College Meadows, and Marwood Trails, appeared before the
Commission to pick up where the previous Bonbar proposal left off September 19 The
October 3r field trip to the site was productive and worth more than all of the graphics
that might otherwise have been presented. The original plan was based on obtaining
several variances; it also ignored the wetlands requirements. There should be some limit
regarding how long the Commission must devote to one item, and this is particularly true
when the proposal is as hap- hazard as the original one. Considerable time and effort has
been spent by the Coalition Committee pointing out the short- comings of the project to
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the petitioner, and it would seem that the petitioner should have addressed these in the
first place.
Mr. Garvey said Mr. Kosene had attempted to intimidate the neighboring residents in the
first meeting. Subsequent meetings were no better. When the residents declined to
attend the last meeting, we became "unreasonable" and "uncooperative." If we had met
99 times and declined on the 100 this would still have been the claim. This petitioner
has not addressed the real issues involved. The petitioner offered the residents a chance
to have the proposal tabled for 30 days to consider greater details before it went to
committee. When the residents declined, the petitioner requested a tabling anyway. The
petitioner was totally unprepared and was trying to use the residents as their alibi for
buying time to get prepared. This typifies the treatment the area residents have received
while hoping that the petitioner was sincere in wanting to reach a compromise. Mr.
Kosene's support staff has not treated the area residents in the same manner -they have
been conspicuous in their lack of comment during his presence.
Finally, the Coalition refused the representation by the petitioner that this new plan with
the reduced number of lots was developed as an attempt to placate the neighbors. It is an
insult to everyone's intelligence to put forth such a preposterous claim. The original
proposal hardly deserves to be called a plan. It was a greedy attempt to grab every lot
possible and hope that no one would notice or bother to object to it. It is difficult to
believe that the Plan Commission would approve the development, even if the neighbors
had not raised objection. Mr. Garvey said the petition submitted by the area residents
was signed by more than 150 neighborhood residents who opposed the original plan. In
summation, the residents remain united in their objection to the revised plan and ask that
the Commission deny this petition.
Jerry Wilson, 10129 North Guilford, addressed three areas: 1) the traffic and safety, 2)
product comparison, and 3) the density and responsibility. The new traffic study has
been done at the intersections of 101s and College and 103r and College. During the last
study, the 101s Street intersection was going from service level to "D" to service level
"F" during the AM peak hours, and from service level "D" to service level "E" during the
PM peak hours. Now, the petitioner is saying that service level at that intersection during
the AM peak hours is currently level "C" and will remain at level "C" after the
development is completed. During the PM peak hours, the intersection has improved to
service level "C" in the last six months and is now going to service level "D" after the
development is complete. Who is kidding whom? The service level will not improve
after additional homes in Bonbar have been constructed and to say that there will be no
traffic impact is a ludicrous statement. Mr. Wilson suspected that the first traffic report
was closer to the truth. The residents of Bonbar will probably not use Marwood to enter
and exit the area. The residents will probably use 101s Street for that purpose, and when
the residents cannot exit at 101s and College, they will go through the neighborhood on
Carrollton and Guilford and this causes concern for safety. The area residents use the
streets for exercise and health reasons.
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Mr. Wilson spoke about the product being proposed. The original covenants specified
homes with 1600 square feet and no vinyl siding or aluminum siding was permitted.
Brick fascia was required. That has all changed. The new covenants have a minimum
square footage of 1300 square feet, vinyl and aluminum siding may be used, and there is
no mention of brick fascia required on the homes. If this is not changed, there will be
homes completely vinyl wrapped and no brick -this would be a blight on the neighboring
community as well as Carmel. Almost all of the homes in the neighboring community
are brick or stone wrapped. If the covenants are not changed to specify at least brick
fascia on the homes in Bonbar, the development will not be compatible with the
neighboring homes. The development as presented takes advantage of the Open Space
Ordinance and the density is still far too high for the amount of available, buildable
ground. Bonbar is unique in that it is landlocked -to gain access one must drive through
the neighboring community. The developer has some responsibility to the area residents
and that responsibility should include maintaining 101s Street during the construction
period. Since 101s Street is a main point of access, it should be maintained all the way to
College Avenue. Also, a traffic control device at 101s Street and College Avenue should
be required of the petitioner to handle the increase in traffic generated by Bonbar.
In summarizing, Mr. Wilson said that even though the developer has a legal plan, it is
still far too dense and should be denied by the Plan Commission. Any approval should
require a drastic reduction in density and a change in the covenants to provide for at least
a brick facia.
Mark Abbey, 1037 Birnam Woods Trail, College Hills /College Meadows neighborhood,
addressed the Commission in regard to the Open Space Ordinance and the density of the
proposed development. In regard to traffic, the intersection of 106 and College Avenue
is the focus of an on -going study to alleviate traffic problems through the Home Place
area from the US 31/Meridian corridor. It is general knowledge that 106 Street is
scheduled for improvements and traffic problems continue to increase throughout
Hamilton County. These are just a few of the areas adjacent to College Hills /College
Meadows. Large tracts of land have been proposed for commercial development south of
College Hills /College Meadows, and an apartment complex is expanding and currently
under construction. These developments are also meeting resistance from adjacent
property owners because they are also concerned about traffic problems.
Mr. Abbey was unsure as to when the area was zoned, but the zoning is R -1 low density
residential neighborhood. A land development decision is a traffic decision as well. The
petitioner has given no thought as to what will happen beyond the intersection of 101s
and Guilford, aside from the "mandatory" traffic study that has proven to be random at
best. At one of the meetings, the petitioner stated, "That is the County's problem, not
mine!" This statement was made in a most unprofessional way. The Plan Commission
should consider the impact the various developments will have on the surrounding areas.
Mr. Abbey went on to say that most persons on the Commission attended the field trip on
October 3r through Marwood Trails and back to 103 Street. The streets in the area
were designed on a curvilinear alignment for a reason other than aesthetics. The
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alignment was also intended to discourage traffic through the immediate neighborhood.
It makes no sense to use Marwood as an access point. There are only 18 homes in
Marwood, and the current proposal provides for 75 homes. The traffic flow through
Marwood Trails creates a potential for hazard and sends the majority of traffic to 101s
Street. The streets in Marwood are in pretty good condition, the homes are well kept,
however, the traffic issue at present is not in good condition. The area residents certainly
disagree with the current traffic study and find it unbelievable -they are not interested in
having the numbers justified by a set of statistics. This property is unique because it is
landlocked on three sides and there is no choice but to go through the adjacent
neighborhood. There are a number of children in the neighborhood that consists of large
lots. The petitioner has not provided yards for children.
Mr. Abbey summarized by saying that the area residents do not have high- powered
lawyers, traffic engineers, or appraisers, but they can see that this development just does
not make sense in this location and they urged the Commission to deny this project.
Mrs. Ron Meredith, 932 Marwood Trail, North Drive, spoke as a former real estate agent
and said she knew the average property value in Marwood Trails and it is much greater
than stated by the appraiser. A home on a cul -de -sac usually commands a higher price
and is a key selling point; this will also adversely affect the Marwood Trails property
values. Most importantly, Mrs. Meridith wanted to stress concern for the safety of the
children and mentally and physically challenged persons in the neighborhood. The
majority of the neighborhood does not have streetlights. Bonbar not only adversely
affects the properties, but the lives of the neighbors.
William Long, 10142 Carrollton, spoke of the traffic situation and the wait from 101s
Street onto College Avenue at 5:00 PM as being six or seven minutes. No one has said
specifically how big the proposed lots are. Also, Mr. Long had heard at one time that the
roads in the development were not satisfactory to the Fire Dept. Has this now been
corrected and acceptable?
Sharon Clark, 11932 Pebblebrook Lane, County Commissioner, District One, said this
particular request lies in the County's jurisdiction and is outside the City limits of Carmel.
As a County Commissioner, it is necessary to bring information to the Plan Commission
that is important in making a decision regarding the proposed project. The primary
responsibility is public health, safety and welfare, and the County Highway Department
has no intention whatsoever of improving 101s Street to handle the traffic the proposed
development will bring. The narrow, urban street was not designed to handle this amount
of traffic. In Commissioner Clark's opinion, the stub street proposed to serve as a second
entry and exit would only add to the safety issue, dumping far more traffic into the
community than the study proposes. Increased traffic on the convoluted routes puts at
risk the safety of the adults and children in the neighborhood. In 1998, a fellow
commissioner indicated to Carmel officials that there would be intersection
improvements in west Clay to alleviate increased traffic congestion, however, only one
intersection is under construction and will be completed this summer. A second
intersection is started and there are 6 more under design, but no funds to proceed.
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Improving 101s Street is definitely not on the radar screen at all. Ms. Clark urged the
Plan Commission to deny this petition for the safety of the existing community. Ms.
Clark said she had attended a neighborhood meeting between the petitioner and the
neighbors and was greatly disturbed by the way the neighbors were treated.
Craig Ryan, 935 Marwood Trail, North Drive, said the environmental impact of the
proposed development has not been covered. There is a lot of wildlife in the area, and a
lot of green space is needed next to the highway. This has not been addressed.
Lisa Ryan, 938 Marwood Trail, said she is concerned about the traffic, the safety of the
children, and the impact the development will have on the school system. School buses
cannot possibly access the area.
Rebuttal: Mr. Reis said the Open Space Ordinance was carefully crafted with the thought
of maintaining green space, and the petitioner has done everything possible to maintain as
many trees as possible. The petitioner intends to reforest and the tree preservation plan
has been submitted and approved by the Urban Forester.
Secondly, the density of adjacent properties. The Retreat project on the opposite side of
the Monon Trail will have greater than 4 units per acre; College Meadows has 2.2 units
per acre; Marwood Trails has 2.3; College Hills, 1.98. The proposed development is at
2.1 and felt to be within the density. Mr. Reis asked Steve Fehribach to address the
comments regarding the validity of the traffic analysis.
Steve Fehribach responded that the main issue is the level of service. The original report
was done at a time when US 31 was under major construction. The density has also
decreased -from 115 to 75 units, and this decreases the amount of traffic generated and
improves the level of service. Trip generation is a difficult issue. Peak hours usually
occur between 6 and 9 AM and 4 and 6 in the afternoon. The peak hours for the different
intersections are not the same hours. This means that the peaks do not occur at 103 and
101s or at Carrollton or Guilford all at the same time -they are slightly different. Traffic
engineers look at the worst case scenario and the trip generation reflects the worst hour in
the morning and the worst hour in the afternoon. Mr. Fehribach again explained how the
data was collected for the trip generation analysis. A 6 or 7 minute delay is extremely
long and this was not noted in any or all of the site visits.
The public hearing was then closed.
Laurence Lillig said the Department Report recommends this item be forwarded to the
March 6, 2001 Subdivision Committee.
Ron Houck asked the petitioner to address the following at the Committee level: Detail
on the price of homes, types of material, square footage, lot size, minimum, maximum,
and average, and examples of comparably priced homes elsewhere in the community that
are representative of the proposed development. A letter from the School corporation
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spelling out how school buses will be handled in this neighborhood and dimensions of the
cul -de -sac were also requested.
Pat Rice questioned the traffic study and the traffic on Marwood Drive; 96 and College,
and 106 and College. Also, an environmental impact study was requested -there is no
doubt that the environment will be impacted and many species of birds will be lost. The
petitioner is not required to do anything about that, but the area will be impacted.
Gibralter did volunteer to have an impact study done -there were classifications made,
how the wildlife would be re- located, etc. The entire area needs to be looked at and
considered. This development will have a major impact on the wildlife in the area. Also,
this is a lake, not a pond. Has the 50 foot buffer zone around the lake been met?
Paul Spranger, the geometry of Marwood Trails -the number of 90- degree turns (4) needs
to be looked at. Marwood Trails Drive has the potential for through traffic to move as
quickly as possible, and this is a concern. The area is without sidewalks and this is
troublesome. At 101s Street, if no improvements are to be made including sidewalks and
street widening to College Avenue, and at the density of the Bonbar development, this is
also a concern. The exhibit done by Stump Assoc. for property values was pretty well
done and it illuminates the fact that College Hills is very stable with only two sales in the
last two years. Marwood Trails is somewhat similar. The materials issue is a good one.
Leo Dierckman commented that the real, useable acreage on this property is about 21
acres and applying two units to the acre would net 42 homes and would be more in line
with what is going on in the balance of the community surrounding it. Secondly, a trail
should be provided for all the residents to go through this development for access to the
Monon Trail. This can be looked at during Subdivision Committee review.
Nick Kestner asked the committee to look at the lots on the south side and how they will
be utilized. Also, there should be perhaps fencing and some sort of amenity along the
Monon Trail. The landscaping plan should be clearly defined.
Ron Houck asked to know the existing right -of -way on College Avenue into the Bonbar
development.
Docket No. 13 -01, Bonbar Place Subdivision, was referred to the Subdivision
Committee on March 6, 2001, at 7:00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
Items 5h, and 6h were heard together.
NOTE: Kent Broach recused himself from all discussion on North Haven Subdiv.
5h. Docket No. 8 -01 PP, North Haven Subdivision
Petitioner seeks approval to plat a six -lot subdivision on 42.937 acres. The site is
located northwest of East 96 Street and Gray Road. the site is zoned R-
5/Residence. The petitioner also seeks approval of the following Subdivision
Waivers:
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8 -Ola SW SCO 6.3.6 25' private right -of -way width
8 -01b SW SCO 6.3.6 less than 26' pavement width
8 -Olc SW SCO 6.3.7 >600' cul -de -sac
8 -Old SW SCO 6.3.20 private street
8 -Ole SW SCO 6.5.1 >50' minimum frontage
8 -01f SW SCO 7.7 (c) (3) >15' South bufferyard
8 -Olg SW SCO 7.7(D)(6) deforestation
Note: This item is paired with Item 6h under Public Hearings.
Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger for C &J Company
and CPM Family Trust.
6h. Docket No. 9 -01 DP, North Haven Subdivision
Petitioner seeks Development Plan approval for a mixed -use development on
42.937 acres. The site is located northwest of East 96 Street and Gray Road.
The site is zoned R- 5/Residence.
Note: This Item is paired with Item 5h under Public Hearings.
Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger for C &J Company
and CPM Family Trust.
Charles D. Frankenberger, 4983 St. Charles Place, Carmel, Indiana of Nelson
Frankenberger, appeared before the Commission representing CP Morgan and JCHart
Company in connection with their request for primary plat approval, final development
plan approval, and for certain subdivision waivers.
The subject real estate is approximately 43 acres located in the northwest quadrant of 96
Street and Gray Road. The property is bordered on the east by Gray Road, and is
surrounded by a variety of uses, including mining operations, 96 Street Auto Park
currently under construction, HHGregg, Palmer Dodge, and Williamson Run
Subdivision.
Essentially, the petitioner is requesting primary plat approval and subdivision waivers to
permit the division of the real estate into six lots. By way of general background, the
petitioner received unanimous approval from the Plan Commission for the rezone from S-
1 to R -5 and a unanimous vote from City Council. The plat divides the real estate into a
north section on which the apartment community will be constructed and a south section
on which the office campus will be constructed. Block B is that part of the lake that
corresponds to the apartments, Lot 1 is where the apartments will be constructed, Block C
is that part of the lake the corresponds to the office campus, Lot 2 is the lot on which the
CPMorgan corporate headquarters will be constructed. Block D will later be subdivided
so that different parcels can be purchased by different owners. When that occurs, the
petitioner will return to the Plan Commission for final development plan approval.
The Subdivision Waivers pertain primarily to the private street that will be shared as an
entrance or driveway by both the apartments and the office park. It will be maintained
under the covenants by the association.
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Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the petition; the following
appeared:
Dan Worba, 10545 Howard Drive, president of the Williamson Run Homeowners
Association, commented that the homeowners of Williamson Run have worked with the
developer since last summer on this project and the homeowners support the project and
endorse favorable consideration by the Commission.
Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the petition; no one
appeared.
Department Report: Laurence Lillig recommended that this item be forwarded to the
March 6, 2001 Subdivision Committee.
The public hearing was then closed.
Docket Nos. 8 -01 PP and 9 -01 DP, North Haven Subdivision, were referred to the
Subdivision Committee for further review on March 6, 2001 in the Caucus Rooms of
City Hall.
7h. Docket No. 10 -01 PP, Windsor Grove Subdivision
Petitioner seeks approval to plat a 35 -lot subdivision on 37.339 acres. The
site is located on the southwest corner of West 106 Street and Towne
Road. The site is zoned S- 1/Residence. This is an Exempt Subdivision
under ROSO III. The petitioner also seeks approval of the following
Subdivision Waiver:
10 -01aSW SCO 6.3.7 >600' cul -de -sac
Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger for
Windsor Grove, LLC.
Charlie Frankenberger, 4983 St. Charles Place, Carmel, appeared before the Commission
representing Jim Caito, Dick Carriger, and Steve Wilson in connection with their request
for primary plat approval to permit a 35 lot subdivision on 37 acres.
The real estate is an "L" shaped parcel, displayed on an aerial photograph. The real estate
is south of and adjacent to 106 Street, west of and adjacent to Towne Road. Kingsmill
Subdivision is to the north of the subject real estate and to the south are the Pine Lake
Estates and Camden Walk communities. The Windsor Grove Subdivision provides for
35 lots and common areas. There will be a brick fence surrounding the real estate on
106 Street and on Towne Road.
Because the length of Londonderry Boulevard ends in a cul -de -sac greater than 600 feet,
a subdivision waiver is being requested. The petitioner has conferred with the Fire Dept.
and Police Department; the petitioner has agreed to establish easements connecting the
cul -de -sacs between the common boundary lines of lots 19 and 20 and lots 23 and 24. In
the area of these easements, the petitioner will install a mat on which emergency vehicles
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can travel but through which grass can grow. This satisfies the concerns of the Police
and Fire Depts. Custom homes will be built within the Windsor Grove community
similar to Kingsmill and Windemere.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the petition; no one appeared.
Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the petition, no one
appeared.
Members of the public were invited to ask questions of the petitioner of a general nature;
the following persons appeared:
Eric Elliott, 2643 Fairwind Court, Pine Lake Estates, asked if the tree line currently
between the two properties will be maintained and if there are plans for additional
landscaping between the two communities and also whether or not there is a fence
planned.
Andy Wilson, 10545 Towne Road, questioned where the sewers would come into the
subdivision and also if there is landscaping planned for the perimeter and what it would
be.
Pat Spauler, 2944 Towne Drive, adjacent to the proposed development, questioned the
drainage that would flow south from the proposed subdivision. Currently there is
somewhat of a drainage problem, and Ms. Spauler would like some assurance that the
drainage will flow to the appropriate drainage ponds.
Rebuttal: Charlie Frankenberger said the drainage plan has been studied and reviewed by
the Technical Advisory Committee. Any existing drainage problems will not be made
worse by the proposed subdivision. The sewers will be extended south from the west
side of Towne Road. It is the intention of the developer to retain the tree lines that
separate the boundary lines between the two subdivisions.
The public hearing was then closed.
Department Report: Laurence Lillig said a letter was received this day from Hamilton
County Soil Water requesting a wetlands study for this development. The Department
is recommending that this project be forwarded to the March 6, 2001 Subdivision
Committee.
Questions from the Plan Commission members:
Ron Houck asked about the trees lining the perimeter bordering the adjacent property in
Pine Lake Estates. Ron also asked about the pad for emergency vehicles and whether or
not the pad had been approved by the Police and Fire Depts. and if there were a letter on
file to that effect.
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Charlie Frankenberger said the perimeter on the north (106h Street) and on the east will
be surrounded by a brick wall with ornamental fencing in between brick pillars. Also,
there will be plantings inside the wall. A formal letter from the Police and Fire Depts.
will be brought to the Committee.
John Sharpe said the trees lining the two properties will be given due consideration.
Marilyn Anderson suggested that the tree preservation be put in a formal document.
Also, it looks as if the entrance will go right through the woods rather than being shifted
farther to the east so the woods would not be disturbed. This aspect should be explored at
the committee level.
Docket No. 10 -01 PP, Windsor Grove Subdivision, was sent to Subdivision Committee
for further review on March 6, 2001 in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
8h. Docket No. 11 -01 PP Amend, Woodhaven, Section 1, Lot 28
Petitioner seeks approval to amend the primary plat of Woodhaven
Subdivision, Section 1, Block A. The site is located on the northeast
corner of North Michigan Road and Woodhaven Drive. The site lies
partially within Boone County. The site is zoned S- 1/Residence.
Filed by Stanley A. Neal of Weihe engineering for CDC Corporation.
Bob Edwards of CDC Corporation, 1101 Kessler Boulevard, Indianapolis 46228
appeared before the Commission representing the owner, Mr. Olenick, the original
developer of Woodhaven, and the current owner. Mr. Olenick is seeking approval to
amend the primary plat to include an additional lot, Lot 28.
The property is on U.S. 421, Michigan Road. The plat of Woodhaven was shown, with
lot 28 added. A part of lot 28, one -half acre, was originally a part of Woodhaven. Mr.
Olenick acquired ownership of the additional ground several years after Woodhaven was
developed. The property has an existing home on it that is very old and will be razed.
Mr. Olenick intends to incorporate the ground into one lot, lot 28, bring it into the
Subdivision of Woodhaven, and make it subject to the covenants; a home will then be
built on lot 28. Lot 28 will be bordered by Woodhaven Drive on one side and US 421 on
the other side.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the petition; no one
appeared and the public hearing was closed.
Department Report: Laurence Lillig. Twenty years ago when this subdivision was first
platted, Boone County allowed Carmel jurisdiction. The Department is requesting the
petitioner furnish authority from Boone County in a formal letter. The Department is
recommending this item be referred to the Subdivision Committee on March 6, 2001 for
further review
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John Sharpe would like to see what this property looks like at present -can review at
Committee.
Docket No. 11 -01 PP Amend, Woodhaven, Section 1, Lot 28, was referred to the
Subdivision Committee on March 6, 2001, in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
I. Old Business:
li. Docket No. 109 -99 DP /ADLS, Wingate Inn
Currently Tabled due to Pending Litigation
2i. Docket No. 68 -00 PP Amend, John A. Phelps Addition, Lots 12 and 13
Petitioner seeks approval to replat Lots 12 and 13 of the John A. Phelps
Addition on 0.573 acre. The site is located on the northeast corner of 5tn
Street Southeast and 1s Avenue Southeast. The site is zoned R-
3 /residence. The petitioner also seeks approval of the following
Subdivision Waiver:
68 -OOa SW SCO 6.3.6 to reduce the 25' half right -of -way on
1st Avenue Southeast to 20' in width
Filed by Melissa Rhodes Garrard for Ross D. Moffitt Elsie Moffitt
Mcllroy.
Melissa Rhodes Garrard, attorney for the applicant, appeared before the Commission and
explained the request for the replat. The plat is from 1898. The applicant acquired
additional property outside of the plat but adjacent to the plat south of lot 13. This is a
part of the replat request as part of lot 13. In addition, lots 12 and 13 were formerly
owned under common ownership and there were encroachments onto lot 12 from lot 13.
These lots are now under separate ownership and the property line is being moved to
legitimize the encroachments. Elsie Mcllroy has transferred Lot 12 to her son, and the
property line on lot 13 is being moved farther north in order to accommodate the
encroachment.
The most important reason for the replat is a strip of ground that was in "no man's land."
A quiet title action was brought on the 16 foot piece of property on the north side of lot
12; a neighbor then filed suit. This litigation has now been completed and the Hamilton
County Superior Court has issued a judgment in the applicant's favor. Ms. Mcllroy went
before the Subdivision Committee to explain the issues and the review has been
concluded. A copy of the judgment has been provided to the Department of Community
Services.
More recently, the neighbor has filed a Motion to Correct Errors with the Hamilton
County Superior Court. These are not routinely granted, but this should not affect the
Plan Commission's consideration of the current proposal.
The applicant will file for Secondary Plat approval upon Primary Plat approval.
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Laurence Lillig said the Department recommends favorable consideration of this petition.
John Molitor concurred with Ms. Garrard and said the case has been accurately stated.
Ron Houck confirmed that this Docket was heard at the Committee level and the vote
was unanimous for approval. There were no issues outstanding.
Paul Spranger moved for the approval of Docket No. 68 -00 PP Amend, John A. Phelps
Addition, Lots 12 13, seconded by Ron Houck. The vote was 13 in favor, none
opposed. APPROVED
3i. Docket No. 132 -00 Z, Dodd Rezone
TABLED
4i. Docket No. 189 -00 ADLS Amend, Pearson Ford
Petitioner seeks ADLS Amendment approval for the sign package at
Pearson Ford. The site is located at 10650 North Michigan Road. The site
is zoned B-3/Business and is located within the US 421 Overlay Zone.
Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke Wheeler for Pearson Ford.
Dave Coots appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. The applicant
has appeared before the Special Study Committee and has divided the process. One part
is for sign approval in terms of architectural, ADLS approval.
The second part of the approval request was for a blue band of light around the building.
The blue band request was withdrawn at the strong suggestion of the Committee,
replaced by a request for a metallic- appearing band, and that request was also withdrawn
because it was not felt to be in keeping with the Overlay criteria.
At this point, the applicant is asking that that portion of the ADLS application be Tabled
and that the full Commission act on the signage application so that it can be installed.
The building will be looked at by an architect at a later date to determine whether or not
the building needs to be "broken up" with some sort of design on the 421 frontage.
The applicant is requesting that the Commission approve the sign package the Committee
has reviewed and approved. The sign package consists of 7 signs facing 421, one, wall
mounted sign facing 106 Street, and one, ground monument sign that will be substituted
in place of the pole sign on the corner of 421 and 106 Street.
Paul Spranger reported for the Special Study Committee. The Committee unanimously
approved the sign package. The ground sign is quite attractive and will replace the
existing pole sign. The signage is in keeping with the overall design of the corridor. The
7 signs are small and basically direct customers to certain areas within the dealership.
The banding, both illuminated and non illuminated, was looked at and the Committee
was not in favor of the band. The Committee did vote in favor of the sign package before
the Commission this evening.
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Department Report, Laurence Lillig reported the Department is recommending favorable
consideration.
Paul Spranger moved for the approval of the sign package only on Docket No. 189 -00
ADLS, Pearson Ford, seconded by Leo Dierckman. The vote was 13 in favor none
opposed. APPROVED.
6i. Docket No. 207 -00 DP Amend /ADLS Amend; West Carmel Center,
Block A Ritter's Frozen Custard
Petitioner seeks approval to amend the Development Plan and
architectural Design, Lighting Signage approvals granted as part of
Docket No. 47 -99 DP /ADLS. The site is located at 10575 North Michigan
Road. The site is zoned B-3/Business and is located within the US 421
Michigan Road Overlay Zone.
Filed by Kevin D. McKasson of Glendale Partners.
Sam Barrick, 13816 Driftwood Drive, Carmel, appeared before the Commission
representing Ritter's Frozen Custard.
The project is part of the US 421 Overlay Zone, Block A of the West Carmel Center.
The landscape plan has been approved for the overall area by the Urban Forester, and a
walkway added and extended. There were suggestions that an entry way be added, and
this has been done.
The lighting plan was submitted to the Department on February first. This plan utilizes
the same fixtures as have been approved on the balance of Block A -the foot candles are
per the ordinance.
The door on the south side of the building has been re- located to the north side to
increase the appeal from the southern elevation and also to allow for the continuous
foundation plantings. The door is now located on the same side as the Wendy's entry.
Mr. Sharpe had requested that the applicant review the parking in terms of adequacy. Mr.
Barrick reported the West Carmel location is slightly less than one acre and has 44
spaces, the Fishers location is over one and one -half acres and has 38 paved spaces; the
Pendleton Pike location in Lawrence is a little greater than one acre and has 46 spaces.
Noblesville is definitely a larger area, 3 acres, and has 90 parking spaces.
In a desire to be a part of the Carmel community, the applicant made several changes to
the building. Initially the building was red brick, limestone foundation, and included
some dryvit. The roof was dark blue, standing seam roof.
The roof is no longer blue and now complements the area. Additional architectural
elements have been added; crown molding around the building, bronze, metal windows,
and window dividers. Even the waste area is an upgrade.
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The applicant would like to open in the Spring and is requesting Plan Commission
approval at this time.
Leo Dierckman commended the applicant and said they had done a great job of
improving the building from that which was first presented.
Department Report, Laurence Lillig said the Department recommends favorable
consideration at this time.
Norma Meighen moved for approval of Docket No. 207 -00 DP Amend /ADLS Amend,
West Carmel Center, Block A Ritter's Frozen Custard, seconded by Paul Spranger.
The vote was 13 in favor, none opposed. APPROVED
The meeting will reconvene Thursday, February 22n at 7:00 PM to hear item J., New
Business.
Ramona Hancock, Secretary
Marilyn Anderson, President
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Bach, and Mike Speedy, iniially submitted Jan 6 Has met with subdivision committee in
February 20, 2001
Prperty at 1100 Mich RFd. 20/20 Vision expressed this corridor in ordinance. Randal
Arendt
potential connection to Monitor Lane. Overlay require commercial develop of portion of
proerty. neighbor to northis altum's. Altum's supports proposed development. by
moving up, altum's not here at the moment. Tree coverage not generally requested.
Intent is to create special sense of place.
Changes, access to site, fire marshal approves of plan. Landscape and bufferf plan has
changed. Writtencommitments Architecture renderings are correct and exacty reflect
proposed bldgs.
Mike Speedy, changes, landscape plan cvisual scrfeen, shadow box fence for privacy.
Request for fay. Rec.
Ron Houck, Subdivision committee, additional ublic input, buffering requirements,
concern tonight materials received today and no opportunity for review. Would suggest
referring back to committee.
Dept Report, has looked at report rec'd today. Comitment incorporate changes in
loanguage requested by comm. And dept. additional material appears to be same as
before with except of landscape buffer, reviewed by Urban "Forestre and found to be
acceptable.
Spranger,
Fitz, clarif Prosed devel plan, open space requirement covenants? At DP /ADLS
level.
Cremeans, delineation of open space how buffering is impacted, set back requirements
met?
Rice, asks committee to review comments from vp ofWeston HOA.
Dierckman, moved to refer to Subdivision commigttee, second by Ron, 14 -0.
9h. Docket No. 13 -01 PP, Bonbar Place
Ptitioner seeks approval to plat a 75
Paul Reis, Mark Monroe— Substantial changes in pan and refiled. Overview sitge is
35.77 undevel. N is college meadows on east is Monon Trail and the Retreat. West is
Revised prelim. Plat is in conform witgh ROSO,
Traffic analysis more accurate now. 3 imp issues: enter /ext from site, how
And will develop of parcel significantly negatively impact health safety and welfare
Steve Fehribach, Prof, traffic engineer, counts redone in Jan. densithy changed and re-
analzed. 101 103, 106
Different peaks figures.
BobGerdnick, appraiser. Assoc with Will Stukp Assoc. 1Letter distributerd to PC
members of findings and review of site polan and traffic study Values of neighborhood
36 sales, 3 subdiv to west and north of subm 613 sq ft of ground ft. 80,to 160,000 initial
sales price
Public commengts favorable none
Organized remonstrance
John Garvey 10139 Marwood Drive, coalition, Marwood, Trails, etc. Orig. plan ignored
wetlands and Shortcoming pointed out to petitioner, but disregarded. Kosene
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attemted to intimidate. Petitioner has not addressed real issues. Petitioner insincere
about reaching a compromise with neighbors. New plan is an insult Remain united in
9oopposing revised plan, ask for denial
Jerry Willis 10139 N. Guilford 3 items. Traffic, Service level of traffic has not
improved. Residents of Bonbar would use 101s 1600 sq. ft. in org covenants, new
coveantns 1300 sq ft., vinyl and alum. Siding, no brick faces Developer has met open
space without variances density is sgtill tgoo high forf amount of ground available.
Bonbar is landlocked. Have to drive through Marswoosd Trails constr. Traffic
Traffic control device shou,d be required of ptetitioner
Mark Abbey 1037 Birnam Woods Trail, College Meadows, density,
Individuals,
Meredith, 932 Marwood Trails, will advsersly affect prop;erty, life, and
Wm.Long 10142 CRROLLton, traffic sgtudy, How big are the proosed lots? Roads
now satis. To fire dep;t?
SharonClark, 11932 Pebblebrook Lane, county juris. County Highway has no intention
of improving 101 st street to handle incrfeased traffic. Personal opinion, stgub stgreetg
would only addto safety issue. Incrfeased traffic puts at risk safety and health of area
residents. Urge commission to deny request.
Craig Ryan 935 Marwood Trails N Drive, environ impacgt not covered, greenspace
needed next to highways, wildlife is an issue.,
Lisa Ryan, 938 Marwood, concerned with traffic, safety of children, schools impact.
Rebuttal: Paul Reis, EIS ROSO crafted with thought of maintaining green space, pet
preserving trees on site. Density of adj property, Retreat is gr. Than 4 units, Marwood
has 2.3 Colleg Hills 1.98, proposed is 1.
More homes into smaller area
Stevew Fehribach, validit of traffic analysis. Main issue is level of service. Orig. report
UJ.S 31 wqas under major constr. Density down from 115 to 75 units improves level
of service. Tgrip generation is difficult issue. Peak hours between 6 -9 AM and 4 -6 pm.
Peak hours for Jiff. Ingtersectgion Worst case scenario, no correaltion in trip
generation. Hysically count subdivd. Neighbfr000ds etc.
Public Hearing Closed.
Dept recommends forwarding to March 6 Subdivision Committee.
Ron Houck, question at committee more detail on price of homes, sq. fgs. Lot size min,
max. materials, letter from school as to how buses will be handled, diam. Of cul.de -sac.
Pat Rice, Trraffic Marwood Drive, connection, 96 College and 106 Colllege s/b
included in nexgt gtraffic study, impacgt on existing communigty esecially on Marwood
Drive andMarwoodTrails —not hearing impacgt in traffic study. EIS no doubt environ
will be impacted and wildlife will be losgt. Gibralter did EIS entire area should be
sgtudies for wildlife impact 50 buffers around lake met
Paul Spranger, geometgry on Marwood Trails, of 90degree turns, two plus addition 2,
4 to exigt. Marwood Trails drive has potential for thru traffic. Area is without sidewalks.
101s street no improve include sidewalks and widening, at density of Bonbar, presents a
problem. Exh by Stump Assoc for proper values, indicagtes Marwood andCollege
Hills stable, few salesl. Materials issue is a good one.
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Dierckman, usable acreage 21 would be 42 homes and ore in loine with surrounding
community. Also, trail s/b rprovided for all residents to access Monon Trail.
Kestner, lots on south side, any fecing any amenities on onon. Landscaping s/b looked
at.
Houck, exisitgng row on College into Subdiv.
KENT BROACH, RECUSED
8 -01 pp, North Haven Subdivision
Docket No. 9 -01 DP/North Haven Subdivision
Chas. Frfankbnergerf for C &J Company
Repre. CPMorgan and JC Hart for final develop plan approval and subdiv waiver.
43 acres in nw quad of 9t6th and Gray Rd. surrounded by variety of uses.
Gen. Comments public favorable
Dan Worba 10545 Howard Drive,Wmson Run, pres. HOA, homewoenrs have worked
with developer and are favorable to develop.
Unfay. None
Dept report, rec sforwarding to March subdivision committee.
10 -01 Windsor Grove Subdiv.
Chas. Frankenberger,
Also asking for subdiv. Waiver. Custo homs similar tgo Kingsmill and
Gen Fay. Commengts Unfavor.
Gen. Commentgs:
EricElliott 2643 Fairway Court, Pine Lake Estates, tree line between proerties
maintained, fence?
Andy Wilson 10545 Towne Road, sewers Landscape along perimeter
Pat Smaller 2044 TowneDrive, drainage south from property, currently a drainage
problem,
Chas Frank drainage p;lan has been studied and reviewed by Tac. Any existing drainage
problems will not be made worse by roposed develop. Sewers? From the south from
Towne Rd on west side. Developer intends to retgain tree line that separates boundary
line between subdiv.
Dept. Report, HCSW requests wetlands study on this develop. Det recommentds
forwaridng gtoSubdiv commigttee
Houck, trees on perimeter, on 10t6t and east surrounded by brick wall and pillars and
landscaping Special pad for emerg. Police and fire. Sujbmigtted and legtter of
acceptance in file
Steve Wilson wikll address at Committee level.
JohnSharpe, will give trees due consid., perhaps in form of written commigtment.
Anderson, asked why entrance is at woods area rather than farther east.
Subdiv Commigttgee on Marsh 6
Docket 11 =01 PP Amend, Woodhaven Section 1, Lot 28
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Bob Eddwards, CDC Corp. Olenick orig. developer of Woodhaven. Request amend plat
to include one more lot.
Gen public comments fav or unfav none
Public hearing closedl
Dept report, 20 yrs ago when first platted, Boone allowed Carmel juris. Would ask for
autho from Boone Co. now. Fordard to Subdiv commmittee.
No rep;ly from letter as yet.
Sharpe wants to see wshat prop;er looks like now,.
Melissa Garrard, Docket No. 68 -00 PP, Amend, John A. Phelps' Addition, Lots 12 13
Client has acquired additional property adj to lot 13 but outside plat. Encroachments
Property line being moved to legitimize encroachments. Strip of ground in "no man's
land." Involved quiet title action. Hamilton Co. issued judgment in favor of Moffitt.
Neighbor has filed motion to correct errors with Hamilotn Co. superior court.
Secondary plat approval will follow primary plat approval.
Dept report, recommneds fay. Consid.
Houck, unan. Fay.
Spranger moved for approval of 68 -00 PP Amend,
Approved 13 -0
Docket Nol. 189 -00 ADLS Amend, Pearson Ford.
Dave Coots
Blue band of lihting around bldg. Withdrawn at suggest of committtee repolced by
metallic band, and withdrawn. Request commision acgt on lighting and sign package less
7 signs facing 421 one wll mouneted 126 one monument repolacing pole sign corner of
Spranger, committee for special study, unan approval attractice gr. Sign replacing current
pole sign, Band, illum and non illum. Not in favor. Lighting and signage oK
=Dept commentsrecommends fay.consid.
Spranger, motion to approve sign pck only for Peraron Ford,second LeoDierckman, 13 -0
Dockert No. 207 -00 DP/
Sam Barrick, foot candles per ordinance. Site plan —door moved changes made. Very
complimentary and within 421 overlay guidelines.
Dierckman, great job of imroving bldg.
Dept recs fav consid.
Norma Meighen, motion 207 -0 DP Amend /ADLS, second PaulSpranger, 13 -0
Adjourn 10:00 PM
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