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Home My WebLink AboutDOCS/TAC Correspondence MEMORANDUM TO: Mark Monroe FROM: Kate Boyle DATE: November 19, 1996 RE: Comments on Projects on Agenda for Plan Commission Meeting 11-19-96 Keltner Site: This office had previous meetings and discussions regarding access and a potential curb cut along Carmel Drive - IF it were to be granted off of Carmel Drive (No approval was given, this is granted by the BPW). The location was evaluated for safety, and primary concern was for adequate sight clearance (horizontal and vertical). Merchants Square:, Basic issues involving: Traffic Circulation (internal/external), Parking Lot Movement, Intersection Modifications and Maneuvering, Road/Pavement (ivscf Details, Drainage Improvements, Proposed Traffic Light, Utility Line 61" t e Relocations, Pedestrian Improvements and miscellaneous items have been discussed and are being addressed in ongoing meetings and updated plans. AutoZone: No major issues. This office has discussed adding storm sewers to improve the drainage on the site, which have been included and addressed on the plans. There is still a question as to if the property to the south will agree to the access easement for the south entrance. The modification to the existing curb cut on Medical Drive will need to go to the BPW. Liberty Healthcare: This office reviewed the site plans and had some issues with the storm sewers/drainage, which have been modified to our satisfaction. There is one issue with the curb cut on the north end of Technology Drive. This will be addressed at the next BPW Meeting (12-4-96), where this office will recommend the approval of this cut, with the condition that if and when the City is asked to take the rest of Technology Drive (the portion to the south is privately owned), the City be allowed to reevaluate the need for two curb cuts for this property, and the modification or elimination of one may be requested. NELSON & FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAST 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 November 20, 1996 Mr. Mark Monroe Department of Community Services One Civic Center Carmel, Indiana 46032 Dear Mark: Personally, and on behalf of The Linder Company, I appreciate your assistance in enabling the hearing on the redevelopment plan to proceed to the Plan Commission last evening. I hope that we will have the opportunity to meet soon in an effort to resolve all outstanding issues. I think it important, for both the Department and the petitioner, that we be able to appear before the Special Study Committee on December 3rd with a unified front. Thank you, and With kindest regards, illilik • & FRANKENBERGER JJN lh 4 • ,eison (5) (a) If parking spaces are provided for self- parking by employees or visitors, or both, then accessible spaces complying with 4.6 shall be provided in each such parking area in conform- ance with the table below. Spaces required by the table need not be provided In the particular lot They may be provided in a different location if equivalent or greater accessibility. in terms of distance from an accessible entrance, cost and convenience is ensured. • Required Total Parking Minimum Number in Lot of Accessible Spaces 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9 501 to 1000 2 percent of total 1001 and over 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 Except as provided in (b). access aisles adjacent to accessible spaces shall be 60 in (1525 mm) wide minimum 1 (b) One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 96 in (2440 mm) wide minimum and shall be designated "van accessible' as required by 4.6.4. The vertical clearance at such spaces shall comply with 4.6.5. All such spaces may be grouped on one level of a parking structure. I EXCEPTION: Provision of all required parking spaces in conformance with "Universal Parking Design' (see appendix A4.6.3) is permitted. (c) If passenger loading zones are provided. then at least one passenger loading zone shall comply with 4.6.6. (5) (a) If parking spaces are provided for self- parking by employees or visitors, or both, then accessible spaces complying with 4.6 shall be provided in each such parking area in conform- ance with the table below. Spaces required by the table need not be provided in the particular lot. They may be provided in a different location if equivalent or greater accessibility. in terms of distance from an accessible entrance. cost and convenience is ensured. Required - _ Total Parking Minimum Number in Lot of Accessible Spaces i I to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 4 101 to 150 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9 501 to 1000 2 percent of total 1001 and over 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 accept as provided in (b). access aisk•S adjacent to accessible spaces shall be 60 in (1525 mm) wide minimum. (b) One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 96 in (2440 mm) wide minimum and shall be designated van accessible' as required by 4.6.4. The vertical clearance at such spaces shall comply with 4.6.5. All such spaces may be grouped on one level of a parking structure. EXCEFIION: Provision of all required parking spaces in conformance with 'Universal Parking Design' (set appendix A4.6.3) is permitted. (c) If passenger loading zones are provided. then at least one passenger loading zone shall I comply with 4.6.6. Merchants Square - Review List Traffic • Internal Traffic, parking lot entrances/locations, congested areas/dangerous parking maneuvers, internal traffic signs (stop, street, directional) • External Traffic, curb cuts, intersection improvements, Traffic Operations Analysis including Keystone lights • Details of internal intersection modifications: 1. NE -Keystone Way/perimeter road (Keystone Way East), 2. NW - AAA Way/perimeter road, 3. West - AAAWay/Carmel Medical Drive, and 4. SW - AAA Way/perimeter road Roads • Pavement/parking lot asphalt thickness • Roads intended to be accepted by City, meet current standards utilized by City • Required improvements (i.e. curbs, sidewalks, drainage improvements, etc) • 116th Street changes, center lane/turn lane - will this need median improvements? • Carmel Drive changes - Light at AAA Way needs redesign, still permit left turns at Keystone Way? Drainage • Evaluate current drainage analysis, determine increases to peak flows due to modifications to site • Criteria to look at: typically 100 year developed Q's held under the 10 year pre-developed Q's, but due to existing condition being developed, will look at effects of increased impervious surfaces only, want to check possibilities of detention (either ponds or within pipes) if peak flow rates (after development) leaving site are higher • Erosions control devices shall be in place during all construction, want no sedimentation in runoff from this area, residential areas downstream are extremely sensitive. it ® sane October 9, 1996 IP:00 q41 . Mr. James Nelson Nelson and Frankenberger 3020 East 98th Street, Suite 220 Indpls., IN 46280 re: Merchant's Square Dear Jim: The Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping, and Signage application filed for the Merchant's Square project has been reviewed by our office. The following comments need to be addressed and plans updated accordingly: Application: The application is complete as filed. Site Plan: t '. The specific proposed uses for the facility need to be presented. 0 A parking summary needs to be provided showing how the required and provided number of parking spaces were derived. yam.rr-T ? As a reminder, any new parking lot areas need to be paved and curbed. 0 The traffic circulation of the site needs to be discussed in detail. A few areas of concern (but not including all of them) include the intersection of AAA Way and Medical Drive East, the reconfiguration of the Merchant's East Drive, and the reconfiguration of the parking lot in between the present location of the movie theater and the present shopping center. OThe proposed road improvements being done to accommodate this project need to be �^ submitted. • Please explain why the intersections of Keystone Avenue and 116th Street and Keystone Avenue and Carmel Drive were not included in the Traffic Operations Analysis.-iNGt i7 ' It-' f Any proposals for the present movie theater and the small shopping center west of the 1011(. q(, MCL Cafeteria need to be presented. ADLS: t/ The proposed colors of the building materials need to be submitted. Colored elevation drawings need to be submitted, as well. 6 The height of the proposed entrance signs needs to be labeled. In addition, the location of the signs needs to be labeled on the site plan. • As you well know, the proposed signage will require several Developmental Standards ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400 Page 2 of 2 Variances. The foot candle limits need to be labeled on the site plan. The Department recommends a foot candle limit of.3 at all property lines. Other comments on the landscape plan and sidewalk circulation are attached for your review. As of the date of this letter no elevation drawings have been submitted for the Marsh Building. Our department needs to receive a copy of all correspondence from the Technical Advisory Committee. Once these comments are addressed and plans updated accordingly, an additional review will be conducted by our office. If you have any questions regarding these comments please contact me at 571-2417. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, viktute or. -Tomo? Mark T. Monroe, AICP Planner Department of Community Services City of Carmel DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES MEMO October 6, 1996 To: Mark Monroe From: Mike Hollibaugh Re: Merchants Square - Landscape Plan The following comments are written pursuant to review of the above project, zoned B-8. 1. Sidewalk location(s). This plan does not clearly show the locations of proposed sidewalks, nor provide any hint of a pedestrian circulation system. Sidewalks should be included to connect 116th Street with the building; connect Carmel Drive with the building, and connect 116th with Carmel Drive. It is also my suggestion that a sidewalk be constructed along 116th Street, consistent with the newly constructed sidewalks on east 116th. 2. Parking Lot circulation. Traffic control within the Merchant's parking lots should be in the form of curbed traffic islands. These traffic islands should be located at the ends of each parking row, and landscaped using shade trees and vegetative groundcover. 3. Parking lot screening. In areas of the parking lot where the fronts of vehicles face the public way, a low shrub planting buffer should be provided. A planting scheme that is consistent with the Merchant's West building is recommended. 4. Loading Area, west elevation buffer. This area appears to be suffering from a lack adequate attention. A greater degree of architectural detail should be given to the visible portion of the west facade, and to the detail and/or method(s) of screening, than has been proposed. NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW JAMES J. NELSON CHARLES FRAN 3021 EAsr 98th STRESTREETA KENBERGER JAMES E. SHINAVER Suim 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. Kent Ward/Mr. Steven Cash Hamilton County Surveyor One Hamilton Square, Suite 146 Noblesville, Indiana 46060 Re: •The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Kent/Steve: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, NELSON & FRANKENBERGER Games J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. John South Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District 925 Division Street, Room No. 103 Noblesville, Indiana 46060 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear John: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Depai tinent of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER Ja es J. Nelson JJN.Ih Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS--AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Kate Boyle/Dick Hill Office of the City Engineer One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Kate and Dick: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, NELSON & FRANKENBERGER ames J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON & FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Douglas Callahan/Stan Puckett Office of the Fire Chief Two Carmel Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Stan: On September 25. 1996. The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans,please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER James J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Paul Arnone Carmel City Utilities One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Paul: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process,please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, .LSON & FRANKENBERGER • es J. Nelson JJN.Ih Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS--AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAST 98th STREET JAMES E. SIHNAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Michael Fogarty Carmel Police Depai lucent Three Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Michael: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER James J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES A FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SuTE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B.MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. Phil Allgood Indianapolis Water Company Post Office Box 1220 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Phil: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER James J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Jay W. Alley Clay Township Regional Waste Post Office Box 40638 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Jay: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process,please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER • es J. Nelson JJN.lh 401 Enclosure NELSON & FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J.NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER Sum 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. Brad Reynolds Public Service Indiana Post Office Box 876 Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Brad: - On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Depal talent of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards,11 ON & FRANKENBERGER Ilies J. Nelson JJN.Ih Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 Easr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER $v1TE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER IrwIANAPOLrs,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Jerry Robinson Indiana Gas Company Post Office Box 1700 Noblesville, Indiana 46060 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Jerry: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER ./ es J. Nelson JJN.Ih Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J.NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAST 98th SrmEer JAMES E. SHINAVER SurrE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Jeff Autry Indiana Gas Company 550 West County Road 125 South Lebanon, Indiana 46052 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Jeff: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER James J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. Bart Bretsh Ameritech 5959 North College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 Re: - The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Bart: On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER mes J. Nelson JJN.Ih Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J. NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STEM' JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317_844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Mr. Kevin Walker Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Post Office Box 1595 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1595 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Kevin: - On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, LSON & FRANKENBERGER 4. , es J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION JAMES J.NELSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAST 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLLs,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-844-0106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX:317-846-8782 September 27, 1996 Ms. Lu Anna Stephens Carmel Communications Department 31 First Avenue, N.W. Cannel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear LuAnna. On September 25, 1996, The Linder Company, the proposed purchaser of the real estate formerly known as Keystone Square Shopping Center and now known as Merchants Square, located at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Keystone Avenue, filed with the Department of Community Services, its application for Development Plan ("Application"). Enclosed for your review are the plans prepared by Weihe Engineers. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the Technical Advisory Committee agenda for its meeting to be held on October 16, 1996. Following review of the Plans, please complete the enclosed Letter of Approval and return to me. I have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. If you should have any questions during the review process, please contact Ernie Reno of The Linder Company, at 844-5313, or Jim Nelson at 844-0106. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. With kindest regards, %LSON & FRANKENBERGER • es J. Nelson JJN.lh Enclosure City Fire Department Headquarters 2 CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2600 Nelson & Frankenberger Attn: James J. Nelson 3021 East 98th Street, Suite 220 Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 RE: MERCHANTS SQUARE LETTER OF APPROVAL The undersigned has reviewed the proposed plans for Merchants Square and has approved the Plans subject to the following: 1. I would like to schedule a meeting with representatives of The Linder Company to work out the details for the following items: 2. Location and fire department access to the fire sprinkler rooms. 3 . The location and installation of Knox Boxes . 4. Location of the fire department siamese connections. 5 . Location and installation of fire hydrants to provide sufficient fire protection for the complex. 6. 7 . 8. Date: October 8, 1996 By:Stanley Puckett, Fire Marshal Carmel Fire Department Fire Prevention Saves Lives and Property 1021 South Rangeline Road Carmel, Indiana 46032 Grater ��UMW° (317)846-5729 Turner B. Milton Cuppy,Jr.,AIA,CSI ARCHITECTS Kurt F.Graef,AIA Robert H.Turner,AIA November 6, 1996 Plan Commission Members 4 , •j Cannel Clay Plan Commission 4). ' ? One Civic Square 199 Cannel, IN 46032 6' RE: Keystone Way Shoppes 1156-68 Keystone Way Cannel, In 46032 Dear Plan Commission Members: lam requesting an amendment to the ADLS application for the Keystone Way Shoppes. The existing box signs on the facia of the building are outdated and do not conform to the projected image of the Merchants Mall area. I am requesting that the signage for the shopping center be changed from the boxes to individual letters with internal illumination. The new signs would be similar to the letters for Sears and for MCL Cafeteria. The sizes of the new signs would be in accordance with the sign ordinance. I am also requesting the ability to install two additional parking lot light fixtures on the location as shown on the plan. I feel these are required to properly illuminate the entrances to the shopping center. These are necessary due to the lack of street lighting on Keystone Way. I am also going to change the canopy lights to a more decorative fixture from the plain fluorescent fixture. I look forward to presenting my proposals to you and working with you to enhance the atmosphere at our shopping center. 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VIIE/11Pr I I-..., 50014 009045'00.PAST 25000' NORTH KW ORR trEaricaTimil Kw RAMO WscricA710,45 SITE PLAN 45,5544 MI6 NM PAPIRMI Lor LW, SCALE r - 2O-o• MORIN.am Lena% 400A WARP oir-Ctf 1571PAKLY LUI14.5112 25 R.POLE 15144 POW Wm INA 4o SP NW 81215.4X LORIN/ IRA Sew cRoINW4c0 ROM 5517 RescoLnt Mell. ItUITAGOIAL INVE REA fCTOR NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW JAMES J. NELSON CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAsr 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J.KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-8440106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 October 4, 1996 Steven Engelking, Director Department of Community Services City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Dear Steve: In connection with the redevelopment plan for Merchants Square, please find enclosed Traffic Operations Analysis prepared by A & F Engineering Company, Inc. under date of September, 1996. By way of a copy of this letter to Mayor James Brainard and the City Engineer, Kate Boyle, I am also providing them with a copy thereof. If you should have any questions, please call. Thank you, and With kindest regards, SON & FRANKENBERGER :s J. Nelson JJN.lh CC: Mayor James Brainard Kate Boyle Ernie Reno Craig Hessee nr. MERCHANTS' SQUARE UARE Q PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Linder Company plans to redevelop and remerchandise the existing Keystone Square Mall and Shopping Center beginning in late 1996. The 311,000-square-foot center will become Merchants' Square and will undergo a dramatic architectural facelift; improvements to related roadways (AAA Way and the perimeter road; landscaping; lighting;., new retail, identification and directional signage; and improvement in retail selections. The project will include the elimination of the existing mall concourse; all store entrances will directly face attendant parking areas. The southern portion of the shopping center is intended to serve convenience/neighborhood shopping needs, while the northern half of the facility will house various categories of retail stores. The project is expected to be completed no later than December 1998. NELSON FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW JAMES J. NELSON CHARLES D.FRANKENBERGER 3021 EAST 98th STREET JAMES E. SHINAVER SUITE 220 LAWRENCE J. KEMPER INDIANAPOLIS,INDIANA 46280 of counsel 317-8440106 JANE B. MERRILL FAX: 317-846-8782 November 8, 1996 Ramona Hancock Department of Community Services One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 Re: The Linder Company - Merchants Square Dear Ramona: On November 19, 1996, The Linder Company will present to the Carmel Plan Commission the redevelopment plan for Merchants Square (formerly Keystone Square). Please find enclosed for distribution to each member of the Plan Commission the following: 1. Informational booklet prepared by The Linder Company; 2. Traffic Operations Analysis prepared by A & F Engineering under date of September, 1996; 3. Addendum to the Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by A & F Engineering under the date of October 30, 1996; 4. A drawing prepared by A& F Engineering entitled "Traffic Control and Pavement Markings;" and 5. Detailed Site and Landscape Plan If you should have any questions, please call. Thank you, and With kindest regards, NELSON & FRANKENBERGER Ja es J. Nelson JJN.lh Encls. CC: Members of Plan Commissions AI4