HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence from Jim Nelson 8-5-96 and 8-12-96 (\ 4 City of Carmel
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August 5, 1996
Mr. Jim Nelson
Nelson and Frankenberger
3021 East 98th Street, Suite 220
Indpls., IN 46280
re: Merchant's Square West Building ADLS
Dear Jim:
The Architectural Design, Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage application for the
Merchant's Square West Building has been reviewed by our office. The following are comments
that need to be addressed and plans updated accordingly:
Application:
•The application is complete as filed.
ADLS:
•A statement of traffic impact needs to be submitted. A traffic impact study might be
requin
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-Please
based ioze the the lnformation road improvements dto be done to accommodate this project.
•Please summan
'All necessary easements need to be shown on the site plan.
'Comments on the landscape plan are attached for your review.
.As a reminder, the parking lot is required to be paved and curbed.
'Sidewalks should be installed along the AAA Way frontage.
.The building elevation drawings need toshow the dimensions
shownoat the P1an building,
Commission
and colors. Samples of the materials will need to
meeting.
'We recommend .3 foot candles at the property lines for the proposed lighting.
-Any outdoor or roof-top mechanical equipment needs to be shown on the site plan. This
will need to be screened with suitable fencing or landscaping.
.All correspondence from the Technical Advisory Committee will need to be submitted
to our office.
Further comments on the plan will be forthcoming once revised plans have been received
by our office. If you have questions regarding these comments please contact me at 571-2417.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Mark T. Monroe, AICP
Planner
Department of Community Services
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
MEMO July 31, 1996
To: Mark Monroe
From: Mike Hollibaugh
Re: Merchants Square West Building -Landscape Plan
The following comments are written pursuant to review of the above project, zoned B-8.
1. Species Selection. The past use of crabapple trees in the Carmel area has created concerns
in the business community of business and sign visibility. Also, the canopies of crabapples
grow to heights and spreads which often interfere with delivery truck traffic, damaging both
vehicle and tree.
It is recommended that you replace the majority of the crabapples with deciduous canopy
trees, such as White Ash or Honey Locust which, among other reasons, can be maintained to
keep their canopies up as they mature, and allow clear visual access to shop fronts and
building signs.
2. Species Selecton. Suggest providing species diversity within the shrub plantings in the
parking area perimeter. This can be attained simply by alternating species massings with a
different low growing species, such as Hydrangea(macrophylla) or Quince, or Spirea.
3. DOCS Guidelines for landscape bufferyards between commercial uses (Post Office and
Merchant's) suggest planting: three (3) deciduous canopy(shade) trees and five(5)
deciduous ornamental trees per 100 linear feet. (Base Bufferyard 'A') Please revise the plan
accordingly.
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August 12, 1996
Jim Nelson (Representing: The Linder Company)
Nelson& Frankenberger
3021 East 98th Street, Suite 220
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
RE: Merchants' Square West Building
Dear Jim:
I have reviewed the plans and drainage calculations this office has received . In addition to the
previous comments from the July TAC Meeting, which were: 1. Sewer and water availability will
need to be obtained; 2. Commercial curb cut will need to be obtained; and 3. Additional detail for
detention and drainage would need to be provided (requirements for the first two items include
the showing the building square footage and including a legal description of the property), I have
a few comments regarding the site's proposed drainage layout.
I have tried to reach Phil Warrenburg of Weihe Engineers to discuss a few questions I have on the
determination of the parameters used in the drainage calculations, such as: (1) what are the factors
used in determining the discharge rates shown as existing (i.e. "c" factors, intensities, times of
concentration, etc.); (2) the report mentions Areas 1 and 2, but I did not find any corresponding
map or exhibit; and (3) is it stated in the report what the actual capacity of this 48" underground
system is? (i.e. 4 - 170' lengths of 48" pipe laid at ? slope can hold ?ac-ft of runoff)
My basic questions are the same as they would be for any site being considered for development,
but I cannot follow the drainage narrative as it is presented. I think all the necessary calculations
have been done, so I believe it is just a matter of clarifying this information for me.
I have a couple of other comments on the proposed underground system:
The entire system will need to be moved to the north such that it will be a minimum of 10 feet
from the existing sanitary line located at the south edge of the parking lot. I don't think this will be
a problem, as it is just a lateral move northward along with an extension of the connecting 6"
pipe.
The invert depths and cover over the pipes are unclear and will need to be clarified. The detail of '
the schematic section of the system (Sheet C4) shows the pavement section(which by another
detail on Sheet C3 indicates a total of 9" of depth) above the 12" minimum compacted fill over
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400
the pipes. As the pipes themselves are 48" in height, the proposed T.C.'s and inverts will not
accommodate these depths. We will need to discuss how this will be modified.
The Sewer Structure Schedule table calls out Structures 9, 10 and 11 as Type 3 Structure. I did
not see a detail for this `structure Type. Also, it is unclea• as to the center body or unit where the
48" pipes come together. Can this be shown, or perhaps explained in further detail to this office?
Finally, this office would like to discuss how the perimeter roads (AAA Way Drive and Medical
Drive East) will be improved.
Sincerely,
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August 9, 1996 CARMEL,INDIANA 46032
Jim Neli.on
Nelson & Frankenberger
RE: Merchant's Square
Dear Jim,
These are our comments and concerns about the proposed building in
Merchant's Square:
Water:
The plans did not specify the size of the line used to service this building.
The City of Cannel Utilities is going to require that the building be master
metered and have a master backflow device. After the backflow device, you
may have as many individual service lines as you need to supply each unit.
We have found that this is the best way to handle buildings of this type, as
it avoids many future potential problems.
Also, as of now we believe the water main that you will tap into for
service is a public water main. If we find at a later date that it is indeed a
private line, we can deal with that matter then.
Sanitary Sewer
Please be aware that there were no specifications noted for the sanitary
sewer manhole casting frame and cover. We require that all sanitary castings
be R-1642.
Please feel free to call us with any questions or comments.
Since S' erely,
Paul Arnone tthew Huddleston
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Water Distribution Field Support Sewer Collection Field Support