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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011-83 S Minutes 4 6 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES - MARCH 28, 1983 Page 6 ' Mr. Rafferty talked of the different facilities that were a part of the Master Plan. Phase I of the Master Plan was shown. Mr. Litszinger asked about landscaping plans. Mrs. Litvan asked if the landscaping plans were conceptional. Mrs. Litvan pointed out to the members of the Board that they were not only being ask to approve the church, but the entire Master Plan. Mr. Kiphart said they had conceptional land plans. Mr. Rafferty stated that any planting of trees would be an extenstion of what was already there, planting of sane of the same kind of trees. Buffering of the site was explained and that landscaping around the building would have to be reviewed to have approval. Mrs. Litvan suggested that approval be contingent upon the landscaping being approved by Mr. Kiphart. Public hearing closed at 9:42 P.M. Mr. Litszinger asked, concerning the variance for height, if there would be any human occupants in the building. Mr. Rafferty said the Master Plan does call for a Parish House, but at this time is not included in the plan, but they were asking for approval at this time, and in the future the house would be occupied by a priest or caretaker. Mrs. Book asked if there was any contemplation of building a shcool other than church related. Mr. Rafferty stated it is not anticipated at this time nor as a part of the Master Plan to have a conventional school Mr. Ross asked Mr. Rafferty to explain Phase I and the Master Plan. Mr. Litszinger moved that V 10-83 be approved as proposed. Seconded by Mrs. Badger. Mrs. Litvan asked if they were contemplating any signage. Mr. Wright said there will be a sign required and they will be submitted at the time it is designed. Mrs. Litvan asked to have the signage presented to Mr. Kiphart at the same time the final landscaping plans are submitted and they could grant approval as con- ceptional tonight. Mrs. Litvan said they are eligible for two (2) signs and a directory. Seconded by Mrs. Badger Findings of fact forms were completed by members and the vote was unanimous for approval. Mrs. Badger suggested that conceptional approvals come back to the Board instead of going to Staff. Mr. Litszinger asked about lighting on plans. Mr. Rafferty said they would have low level lighting. Mr. Litszinger said landscaping, lighting, signage and construction plans need to be reviewed since these haven't been resolved in details it would probably be appropriate to pass these upon contingent future reviews of the detailed plans in those four areas. Mr. Kiphart explained Financial Guarantee made to the City of Carmel for work not completed. Mr. Litszinger moved Docket S 9-83, Special Exception be approved with the exception of signage, landscaping, lighting and final construction plans-contingent upon reviews. Seconded by Mr. Ross. The petitioner will come back to the Board for approval on these four (4) items. Findings of facts forms were completed by the members and the vote was unanimous for approval. 8h. 7:30 P.M. , Public Hearing on Docket No. S 11-83, Special Exception Application for Marbaugh Enginccring and Supply Co. , Inc. to be located on N.W. corner of 96th St. and Lakeshore Dr, in B-3 Zoning on 2.8 acres. Project involves sales area, general office space and enclosed warehouse storage space. Filed by G. William Armstrong for Marbaugh Engineering and Supply Co. , Inc. CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES - MARCH 28, 1983 page 7 1 4 7 9h. 7:30 P.M. , Public Hearing on Docket No. S 11-83, Sign Variance Application for Marbaugh Engineering and Supply Co. , Inc. Request involves logo which exceeds 25% limit for logos and results in overall sign size which exceeds ordinance. (See Carmel Sign Ordinance, Section 25.7.04-lb and 25.7.02 Identification Sign) . Allowed: East Front - 60 square ft. South Front - 35 sq. ft. Requested: East Front - 81 sq. ft. South Front - 81 sq. ft. Filed by G. William Armstrong for Marbaugh Engineering�ee�� & Supply Co. , Inc. The Present wereeeMt. (,.eard Williamsame ArmstronganandvMt. ChirriseBrandtly.. The public hearing opened at 10:06 P.M. with Mr. Armstrong making the presentation. Mr. Armstrong showed an architectural drawing of 96th St. and Lakeshore Drive N.W. corner. Site plans were passed out to members of the Board. Plans were shown of streets for the widening of 96th St. Zoning on this site is B-3, zoning surrounding the site both east and west is also B-3 as well as on the north, south and across the street in Marion County is zoned for a Research and Industrial Park. There will be two entrances off Lakeshore Dr. The front of the building will front on Lakeshore Drive, one service drive off 96th will be sign designated as service drive only and will carry limited traffic. Parking for employees will be in rear of building there will be 121 parking spaces provided for office and warehouse. Mr. Armstrong said coverage by buildings is 29,410 sq. ft. Trash and material storage will be provided in the rear. Drainage was explained by Mr. Armstrong. He stated their drainage plans meets with 1 the requirements of the 100 year Flood which the TAC has seen and approved. Locations of both on-site and off-site utilities were shown. Mr. Armstrong said the buildings will have sprinklers. Mr. Armstrong explained the lighting on the site. Also, Mr. Armstrong said the Landscaping Plans were reviewed by TAC and since the TAC review they have made one significient change dealing with the screening of the truck dock area. Mr. Armstrong said he had talked with Mr. Mark Wade, 3585 Tahoe Road, Briar Lane Estates Neighborhood Association, who expressed concern that the trucks might present a view that wasn't copesetic to the neighbor to the north and they have agreed to have five trees to totally screen the truck area and that Mr. Kiphart had consulted with them on this matter. Mr. Armstrong showed roof plans and the elevation of the building. Mrs. Litvan requested that Mr. Armstrong give the basic sign package. Mr. Armstrong asked to amend request for one of the signs on Lakeshore Drive. He explained the logo, sign and color. Mr. Mark Wade, 3585 Tahoe Rd. Briar Lane Estates spoke in opposition for the neighborhood association. He read a letter in terms of a petition which is signed by residents of this area and if addressed adequately will not be submitting as a petition. These concerns were for the safety of the children and residents in the neighborhood and the concern for the value of property. Another concern was the warehouse structure with loading docks capable of accommodating 18 wheeler semi tractor trailer trucks at the intersection of 96th St. and Lakeshore Drive. The fact that the location is less than two blocks south of a residential area containing families with younger children, and homes valued in the range of $96,000. to $150.000. The fact the owner j intends to lease section of warehouse to other persons whose identity and manner of use of these premises is unknown. Noise, pollution, increased traffic which would discourage profession groups frau locating their offices in this area. Also a complete screening of the area and something that would be immediate. Mr. Homer Peterson, Owner and Developer of 197 acres on south side of 96th Street asked Mrs. Litvan to explain Special Exception. 14 8 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES - MARCH 28, 1983 Page 8 Mr. Peterson expressed concern about process of designing building zero attention on east side and concerned about the elevation looking north. Mr. Noel Surruners, 3824 Wolf Creek Circle, spoke in opposition. He asked the Board to deny this application expressing concern for trucks and does not think streets are designed for access going through residential area. On the lighting issue his back yard would be facing this project and is concerned about how much lighting would be emitted. Mr. Armstrong addressed all of these concerns relating to screening, traffic, sign program and lighting. Public hearing closed at 11:00 P.M. Mr. Harry Bauer, Bauer Industrial Park was present. Mrs. Litvan said to Mr. Bauer she thought the entire B-3 area should be buffered from the adjoining residential area and what plans they might have along these lines. Mr. Bauer said the ground was zoned for farming and B-3 zoning and that is one reason there had never been any trees put along the north side of the ground and when land was sold off that the Board of Zoning Appeals requested the right kind -of buffer be put in behind the building. Mr. Bauer said this stunner he intended to put up a 30 foot buffer along the north side. He said at the time this ground was zoned there were no homes there. Mrs. Litvan told Mr. Bauer it was his responsibility to put up buffer. She suggested Mr. Bauer work with Mr. Kiphart on this matter. Mr. Armstrong said they would request of the City Council for permission to put up a designated sign to direct traffic in the right direction. He said they would find out about their legal rights and request the City Council to help. Mr. Ross moved that Variance V 12-83, for Marbaugh Engineering and Supply Co. for a logo which exceeds the Sign Ordinance be approved as submitted with the condition sign request for the east elevation of the building is withdrawn from the petition and will conform to the Sign Ordinance. Seconded by Mrs. Skeens. Findings of Fact forms were completed by members and Mrs. Litvan stated there was a "no decision" vote 4 for and 3 against. Mrs. Litvan said this allows for a return to the Board, upon written request, to have this voted on a second time. This vote neither approved nor denied your request. Mrs. Book moved Docket V 11-83 Special Exception concerning the sales area, general office space and enclosed warehouse storage space be approved as requested contingent upon the final landscape plan being returned to the Board for approval and that approval requires additional brick facing on the west elevation. Seconded by John Ross Finding of fact forms were completed by members and the vote was unanimous for approval. Mr. Litszinger moved to adjourn. Mr. Ross seconded to adjourn. Adjourned. /1st-/ f ACTING SECRETARY-_�cti' - �/. CHAIRMAN,1 ) t £c! , . ti T//r_,