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Josh: I'm perplexed by some of the comments from the neighbors. Having a sewage truck cleaning out the sewer drain
at Mr. Musgrave's every 90 days should not be happening. Be prepared to discuss the current flow of stormwater. Does
the stormwater flow over from the other side of the Monon?Mr. Duffy should be present to answer some of these
comments.
A Motion made by Josh and seconded by Tom to forward Docket Nos. 18090012 Z& 18090013 DP/ADLS to the
September 3 Residential Committee,with it coming back to the full Plan Commission for final vote.
Approved 8-0,Absent Westermeier
8. Docket No. 19050029 Z: Smokey Row UR&P1 Rezone.
The applicant seeks to rezone 13 parcels located on the north side of Smokey Row Road,between the Monon
Greenway and Meridian Street,from the PUD/Kensington Green Planned Unit Development and Rl/Residence
District to the UR/Urban Residential and P1/Park&Recreation Districts,respectively. The properties comprise
the Kensington Green subdivision as well as 2 parcels adjacent to the Monon Greenway. Filed by the
Department of Community Services on behalf of the Cannel Plan Commission.
Petitioner: Adrienne Keeling,DOCS
• Presented a zoning map of the subject area
• The City has been informed that the developer of the proposed Kensington Green subdivision is no longer
moving forward with the project
• A PUD was approved at this site in 2015
• Staff had concerns how such a development would fit into the surrounding(formerly zoned)R1 district
• Staff believes that it is better for the site to match the surrounding zoning district,which is now zoned UR
• The P1 rezone includes two parcels adjacent to the Monon Greenway
• Most of this area is designated as a flood zone and urban farm space
• The PC should expect to see a DP for review in the coming months
• The Department is taking the opportunity to refine the zoning edges to help guide any proposed development into
a seamless plan
Public Comments:
Paul Ayers,Kensington Place: We believe this item should be continued. I don't know what the proper notice is,but I
talked to some neighbors and they were not notified. We don't know what the developer plans to do with this area.
Smokey Row is not pedestrian or bike friendly. Smokey Row will need to be updated.
Rebuttal to Public Comments: Adrienne Keeling
• Proper notification was provided via letter per the Plan Commission's Rules of Procedure
• There's a development proposal coming to the Plan Commission that will require a public notice and hearing
• With any kind of development proposal,the Thoroughfare Plan is consulted. I don't know the exact plans for
Smokey Row,but our development plans would require pedestrian paths and improvements. We would also like
to see the Hagan Burke Trail be connected and extended through at some point.
Committee Comments:
Josh: Will Smokey Row Road be turned into a 4 lane super highway? Adrienne Keeling: No
Alan: Is there anything pending for this area? Adrienne Keeling: We should expect to see Development Plan in the
coming months. I have seen a concept plan that includes a variety of residential. Brad: What is the existing zoning
along the Monon on the proposed P-1 parcels? Adrienne Keeling: R-1.
Brad: For the public notice, it's all property owners within 660' or two properties out. It looks like Kensington Place
would have been notified via letter. If it is discovered the public notice requirements were not met,we would need to
suspend our rules. John Molitor: If you feel additional notices are needed to be given,then you can table this item.
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A Motion made by Josh and seconded by Tom to table Docket No. 19050029 Z to the Sept. 17 Plan Commission.
Approved 8-0,Absent Westermeier
9. Docket No. 19060019 DP/ADLS: Franciscan Orthopedic Center of Excellence.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 4 story,236,231 sq. ft. Orthopedic hospital, surgery
center,medical office building, and 664 space parking garage on 10.8 acres. The site is located at approximately
10800 Illinois Street. The site is zoned MC/Meridian Corridor. Filed by Marty Rosenberg of Methodist Sports.
Petitioner: Robert Harmeyer,MSKTD Architects
• Presented a site plan, this is located between Illinois Street&US 31 and 106th& 111th Streets
• There's a gas line easement that runs diagonally through the middle of the site. There are also utility and
drainage easements that run along US 31.
• The medical office building and hospital are listed as two separated buildings but will be constructed together as
one building. A parking garage structure will be located across the gas line easement.
• This is one of the last undeveloped parcels along US 31 Corridor
• This site is intended for orthopedics only,no other patient types or emergency facilities are offered here
• The 4 story building will be approximately 80', 8"in height with the medical office side being 50'-51' in height
• A sky-bridge will connect level 3 of the parking garage to the 3`d floor of the medical office building
• We believe we have addressed all lighting concerns with the nearby neighbors. We submitted a lighting plan that
shows we will have 0.1' footcandles at the property lines.
• We have buffers along the property line and will meet the landscape requirements per the City
• Presented a proposed rendering of the site and sight views from US 31 and Illinois Street
Robert Hicks,Hall Render:
• A variance of the height for the parking structure will be needed. This is considered an accessory structure.
• The architectural standards require two principal buildings on the site to cover 75%of the width of the lot.A
variance will be needed to have just one principal building.
• The variances are scheduled to be heard by the BZA on Sept.23
Marty Rosenberg,Meridian Development:
• We have been in discussion with the homeowners of the neighborhood to the north and west of the site. We have
reached agreements with the homeowners to purchase 30 of the 31 homes. One homeowner has not decided to
sell their home, located at the entrance of the neighborhood on 111th Street
• We will work out a process for taking down the existing homes to use the land for future development
Brad: Please raise your hand if you wish to speak tonight on this item? 4 people raise their hands. 5 mins per speaker.
Public Comments:
Ron Houck,Springmill Place: I'm the HOA president. My neighbors have not been involved in formal discussions with
the developer. We recognize this site would eventually be developed. Our concern is that it develops in a way that is
sensitive and transitions to our neighborhood.A four level parking garage is not consistent or compatible for this area.
The need for an additional 186 parking spaces is perplexing. They can eliminate one floor of the parking garage and still
have enough parking that is required by the Ordinance.Presented a night photo of the lighted KAR parking garage. This
is intrusive to a neighborhood area. Can they lower the height and reduce the roof-top lighting for the parking garage?
Gerry Golden, Springmill Place: I'm saddened by these images. Why don't you show the whole entire site to show the
adjacent neighborhoods? I don't want to see another KAR parking garage. Illinois Street will be filled with all ugly
parking garages. You don't need three access drives off of Illinois Street. This will create more car headlights coming
towards my neighborhood. How are you going to block the car lights? What's the smoking policy? KAR employees
walk out to 111 th Street to smoke. Where are they going to smoke?On Illinois Street?By cutting down the trees for this
site,will there be more noise pollution from US 31?They are hiding their plans from us.
Jill Meisenheimer,Williams Mill: We will now have three parking garages along this stretch of Illinois Street.
I
Presented an elevation of the parking garage, the garage will be of tan and gray colors. There's no blue.It looks dull. It
needs some color,design,and details. I'm concerned about the lighting.The KAR garage looked light a Christmas tree
during construction.Is there an alternative to the 15' pole lights on the top floor of the garage?I would like to see a map
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