HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes SpecStdy 12-06-94 CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDY COMMII i LEE C`' -" a./CLAY
DECEMBER 06, 1994 PLAN CO^'.IMISSION/BZA
UNC); -ICIAL MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 PM by the Committee Chairman.
Members present were as follows: Sue Dillon; Ron Houck; Jeff Kennelly; Max Moore; James
T. O'Neal; Jeanne Reid; and Luci Snyder.
Mike Hollibaugh and Terry Jones were present representing the Department of Community
Development.
Item 1. Docket No. 82-93 O.A., a Zoning Ordinance Amendment replacing the current Sign
Ordinance.
A letter from Mayor Johnson, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Department was read which,
in part, recommended that the Commission Committee return the proposed Sign Ordinance
Amendment back to the full Commission with a negative recommendation. The letter also
suggested that the Commission Committee finalize the list of issues raised by the proposed
amendment for future course of action. It was hoped that the list of issues could then be turned
over to an outside consultant to either be incorporated into the current Sign Ordinance or in the
development of a new ordinance. •
Max Moore moved to refer Docket No. 82-93 O.A., the proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment,
back to the full Plan Commission with a negative recommendation, seconded by Luci Snyder.
There was much discussion on the motion and the letter. Jeanne Reid expressed disappointment
that the Commission Committee was not represented at the meeting which precipitated the letter
from the Mayor, the Chamber, and the Department.
Jim O'Neal concurred with Max Moore's motion and expressed accolades to Glenn Huber and
the Sign Ordinance Committee for its many hours of work and dedication. Mr. O'Neal felt that
it would be prudent to make amendments to the existing ordinance.
The vote was seven in favor, none opposed; MOTION APPROVED. Docket No. 82-93 O.A.
will return to the full Plan Commission with a negative recommendation.
Item 2. Docket No. 74-94 DP/ADLS, a Development Plan and Architectural Design, Lighting
and Signage application for Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. The petitioner is seeking approval
to locate an approximate 75,000 square foot storage facility on the south side of the intersection
of US 31 and US 431 (commonly known as the point) The petitioner will also be appearing
before the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals for Special Use and Developmental Standards
Variances. Filed by James Nelson for Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc.
Jim Nelson appeared before the Committee representing the petitioner. Also in attendance were
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Paul Wells, director of operations for the State of Indiana, and the local representative for
Shurgard, Doug McAuley.
Jim Nelson gave a brief overview of the proposed project which had public hearing in November.
The Carmel Shurgard facility represents a 3 million dollar investment by the petitioner and
believes its proposed facility to be sensitive and responsive to the City of Carmel. The petitioner
believes that the standards established by the Shurgard drawings exceed many that exist in the
area of which they will become a part. Under B-3, a storage facility is presumed appropriate.
Mr. Nelson went over the surrounding businesses and the attributes of the site and immediate
area.
The petitioner is providing additional landscaping around the perimeter of the property;
supplemental landscaping will be added where none appears. Trees will be preserved wherever
possible.
Lighting and Signage: There will be two wall signs, internally illuminated, and within the size
requirements of the existing Sign Ordinance. Four area lights will light the entrance drive,
downlights, 14 feet poles. Cylindrical lights will be located around the building. The lighting
package is felt to be very conservative, but also very important from the standpoint of security
and safety.
The architectural design of the buildings was shown as well as the location of the tower. There
was much discussion regarding the lighthouse (tower), its height, the light, and the frequency of
the flashing light.
Mr. Nelson stated that he would provide a letter to the DOCD which would amend the plans to
eliminate the flashing light, since that seemed to be the consensus of the Committee.
Mike Hollibaugh of DOCD explained the landscape buffer as proposed and the 30 foot greenbelt
as required by the 31 overlay requirements; the petitioner is below the required. The petitioner
stated a willingness to meet with the DOCD and work out a satisfactory landscape plan.
A variance will be requested for parking and set back requirements.
In view of the open items, this Docket will remain at the Committee level, and the petitioner will
return in 30 days.
Item 3. Docket No. 86-94 ADLS for Oxford Financial Advisors Corporation. This item
WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER
Item 4 Committee to review proposed installation of Cart Corrals and parking lot changes at the
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Kroger Store on South Rangeline Road.
After discussion by the Committee, it was decided that the proposed Cart Corrals and changes
in the parking lot would be referred to the full Plan Commission for vote.
Item 5. Committee to review proposed filing fee changes. This item was not discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff Kennelly, Chairman Ramona Hancock, Secretary
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