HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 11-20-18 proposed exceed those that are required today in the existing ordinance. Josh: Does this pool meet the needs? Jon:
Paul Rioux,from Platinum Properties, analyzed the size of pool that is required. The pool is 1900 sq. ft.which is a bit
larger compared to other similar neighborhoods. This will satisfy the needs of the neighborhood. Josh: Bike parking?
Jon: There will be bike parking if there's not already.
Brad Grabow: With the increase in multi-family units from 300 to 389,how many exist today? Jon Dobosiewicz: 300
authorized,and 269 are constructed. The additional 89 will allow an additional 120 apartments to be constructed. It will
authorize them,not require it. Brad: Is there something driving the increase of multi-units? Jon: 120 is the number the
developer feels is necessary to accommodate additional development in this area.
A motion by Josh Kirsh,and seconded by Laura Campbell to suspend the Rules of Procedure.
Motion passes 8-0, 1 absent Casati
A motion made by Brad Grabow and seconded by Josh Kirsh to forward Docket No. 18090010 OA with a
favorable recommendation to City Council. Motion passes 8-0, 1 absent Casati
3. TABLED TO DEC. 18—Docket No. 18090012 Z: Sherman Drive Townhomes Rezone
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DoVault,LLP on behalf of AZR Haver LLC.
4. TABLED TO DEC. 18—Docket No. 18090013 DP/ADLS: Sherman Drive Townhomes
Sherman Drive. It is zoned R 2/Residential (pending a UR/Urban Residential Rezone.)Filed by Paul Reis with
Kricg DeVault,LLP on behalf of AZR Haver LLC.
5. Docket No. 18090015 DP/ADLS: Onyx Office Suites
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a new,two story office building,totaling 31,808 sq.ft.It
will be about 30' tall with 132 parking spaces provided.The site is located at 10439 Commerce Drive. It is zoned
B-5/Business and is not located within any overlay zone. Filed by David Klain of D.B.Klain.
Petitioner: Mark Thorpe,Weihe Engineers:
• There are existing offices to the north of the location
• There are existing detention ponds to the east and south of the location
• Ashbrooke subdivision is on the other side of the detention pond
• This will tie into the office development to the north
• We are pleased with the appearance of the proposed building that will face Commerce Drive
Public Comments:
Tom Behringer,lives across the pond,just south of the proposed building: We look at this property everyday out of our
back window. I think the landscaping packaging is solid. I don't have any problems with it.
Department Report: Rachel Keesling
• This building would complete the Coastal Corporate Center office development
• A vehicular connection will be provided to the existing office center along the west side of the property
• They are proposing 132 parking spaces,when 106 are required
• They are proposing 8 bike spaces,when 4 are required
• There will be a new asphalt path installed along Commerce Drive and will connect this site to 106th street
• They are proposing 56.4%lot coverage,when 75%is allowed
• The building will have a modern design,with stone,brick,and a mix of horizontal siding
• The Urban Forester has approved the landscape plan
• The site lighting meets the requirements of the UDO
• The signage proposed is both a ground and an awning sign
• We recommend to send this to the Commercial Committee on Dec.4 with them having final voting authority
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Committee Comments:
Tom Kegley: Potentially,how many units can be occupied? Mark Thorpe: Around 100 units
Josh Kirsh: Bike spaces? Rachel Keesling: 8 spaces. Josh: What shape are they?Rachel: U-shaped. Josh: Are they
covered? Rachel: No. Josh: Do you have an indoor bike locker? Mark Thorpe: No, but we can accommodate.
Josh: Can you do some kind of bike covering? David Klain: We have an inside space we can add some indoor bike
parking,or we can add some outdoor covering.
Nick Kestner: Is the drainage pond adjacent to the property? Mark Thorpe: The Ashbrooke ponds were developed in
the 90's. These retention ponds cover 213 acres. The area drains into these lakes. We do have access to these retention
ponds. Nick: Would you provide your share of maintenance and treatment to these ponds? David Klain: We
committed with Ashbrooke subdivision that we would contribute to the treatment. Josh: Is that a written agreement?
David: Not yet,but they said it was$500 a year. Josh: Can we make it a written agreement? David Klain: Yes
David Klain: Do we eliminate the two bike spaces if we move two spaces inside? Rachel: We can look at what you can
do,but we would like to keep it at 8 spaces.
John Adams: Does your property extend to the edge of the retention pond? Mark Thorpe: It's a fairly steep bank that
goes down to the water's edge. Refers to map, the property line goes to the water's edge. John: How do you ensure you
have access to those ponds if you don't own the land? Mark: We brought the landscaping up to the property line.
Refers to map,the dash line is the legal drainage easement,and is along our property's edge. The ponds are a part of the
legal drainage easement. It's part of the Hamilton County legal drain system,so we petitioned to have legal access to
their drainage.
A motion made by Josh Kirsh and seconded by Laura Campbell to send Docket No. 18090015 DP/ADLS to
Commercial Committee on December 4,2018 with final voting authority.
Motion passes 8-0, 1 absent Casati
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6. Docket No. 18100007 OA: UDO Patch Amendment
The applicant seeks to amend the Unified Development Ordinance in order to(A)amend the standards for
Fences, Bufferyards,Parking,Bicycle Parking,General Yard Standards and Waivers of Development Standards;
(B)amend Article 9: Processes and Article 11: Definitions; and(C)correct a variety of errors and omissions from
the conversion to the Unified Development Ordinance format. Filed by the Department of Community Services
on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
Petitioner: Adrienne Keeling,DOCS:
• Over the past year,we've been making notes of things that could be better and things that we missed
• We are proposing 30 some amendments
• Fence permitting started in January 2017. Over 500 permits have been issued and we believe a few adjustments
would help with some common citizen requests while also maintaining the intended aesthetic standards.
• Corner lots interior to subdivisions are treated as two front yards. We would like to allow existing 6' fences to be
replaced along one of the local streets at the side/rear of a home
• Fencing along the major streets,we would exempt fences from the 25%open visibility requirement if they do the
6' setback and landscaping option that would allow for a 6' fence rather than 42"
• Along Keystone Parkway, allow fences up to 8' without the 25%open visibility. Allow director approval of
additional 24"in cases where the topography is low.
• For Commercial bufferyards,the Urban Forester requested a reduction in planting requirements due to limited
space,competing with utilities and drainage,it's difficult to accommodate the amount of plantings prescribed
• For Residential bufferyards,the Urban Forester requested adjustments in bufferyards widths and planting
requirements, including proposed increases in bufferyard widths and shade/evergreen plantings, and reductions in
ornamental tree and shrub quantities
• Allowing the CRC to have full discretion over the parking requirements in the CI &C2 districts
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