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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 09-15-20 plan is what is being presented to you. We have reviewed it. Detention has been proposed to be detained on site.They are being reviewed by the Engineering Department. They are doing all the right things. Nick: With the number of outstanding issues,I don't think we can approve this item tonight. We can forward it onto the Committee with final approval. A Motion by Kestner and seconded by Rider to forward this to the Commercial Committee with the Commercial Committee having final approval. Approved 8-0,absent Kirsh. Nigel Downton: I would like to proceed with the project without taking any more time. What exactly is the holdup on the white window panels?Would you prefer them to be gray?Brad: That's an option,but I'll leave it up to the Petitioner to find a solution. The panels give the appearance of a boarded-up window. Other holdups are the location and height of the training poles. Nigel Downton: There are mature trees in that area. Brad: There was a motion to forward this to the Oct. 6 Committee meeting but if you are prepared to make a commitment on the appearance of the panels,perhaps there will be a new motion. Nigel Downton: If you specify a color, we will make the changes. Alan: You need to commit to painting the reference areas. Follow Staff's recommendation. Nick: I'll withdraw my previous motion,and the Petitioner and Staff worked together on the building's appearance. Kevin: I'll withdraw my second. A Motion by Kestner and seconded by Rider to reconsider the previous made motion. Approved 8-0,absent Kirsh. A Motion by Potasnik and seconded by Rider to approve Docket Nos.PZ-2020-00084 DP/ADLS and PZ-2020- 00118 ZW with the Condition the Petitioner will consult with Carmel Planning Staff on the exterior colors and appearance of the existing AT&T building. Approved 8-0,absent Kirsh. 4. Docket No.PZ-2020-00127 Z: Huntington Bank C2 Rezone. The applicant seeks to rezone the property located at 1215 S. Range Line Road,from the B-8/Business District to the C-2/Mixed Use District. The site is generally located at the northeast corner of Range Line Rd. and Executive Dr. Filed by Mike Hollibaugh with the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission. Petitioner: Mike Hollibaugh,Department of Community Services: • This site is more commonly known as the old Walgreens site • Huntington Bank proposed a branch location in 2016 which was eventually withdrawn by a request from the City • The proposed rezone will align the property with zoning to the west • Currently,there's no proposed development plan,but we know that Huntington Bank will be the tenant at this site Public Comments: None Committee Comments: Rider: Huntington proposed two stories and height was a consideration since this is on the east side of Range Line Road. City Council pretty much had it approved but the Mayor wanted a larger building and to have parking for this location off- site. This would lead to parking across the street at the City Center parking center. This a problem for me. We can't promise parking spaces twice.The newer garage is for City Center and not for any other development. I have a problem of this going in front of the Cannel Redevelopment Commission(CRC)because it takes us out of the decision. I need to see a concept plan in order for me to support this. This project has to park itself. Mike Hollibaugh: There are no plans. I am not aware of any commitment that would cause residents or employees to park and walk from City Center parking garage all the way to this site. Kevin: I was present at the 2016 meetings where it was said people can walk across the street and Plan Commission Minutes 9-15-20 5 park at the City Center parking garage. Alan: Is there any parking on site? Mike Hollibaugh: The C-2 zoning has no parking requirements.It's hard to imagine that any ground floor tenant or Huntington would have no parking spaces in place. TIF will be allocated for a parking structure.Kevin: We under park some areas. This site will not park itself. I need to see a site plan. Brad: If no parking is created for this site,what does the parking look at the Proscenium,directly across the street? Mike Hollibaugh: The Proscenium has 6 buildings that will have the required office,retail,and resident parking for its uses. There may be parking spaces available,but not many. Parking will be developed to accommodate the uses of this site. Nick: Has the bank changed their business philosophy?Will they provide a drive-up window service or drive-up kiosks? Mike Hollibaugh: There's no concept plan. We know that Huntington will be a tenant. Other partners will be involved. It's a standard C-2 rezone.Brad: The C-2 district was created for creative redevelopment for the central-core of Carmel. It has worked very well.The CRC oversights any development in a C-2 zoning district.Any concerns should be expressed directly to the CRC. A Motion by Westermeier and seconded by Hill to suspend the Rules of Procedure to vote on this item tonight. Approved 7-1,Rider. Absent Kirsh. A Motion by Westermeier and seconded by Hill to forward this item to the City Council with a Favorable Recommendation. Approved 6-2,Kestner,Rider. Absent Kirsh. Old Business: 1. Docket No.PZ-2020-00076 DP/ADLS: Avant Phase II The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a multi-family building with 94 apartments. (14 townhome plots are also shown on this DP,but additional applications will be filed for Secondary Plat&ADLS approval at a later date.)The building is 135,243 gross sq. ft.and 4 stories/58' tall. The overall site is 3.82 acres in size. It is located just north of 12890 Old Meridian Street(Avant Phase I)and is zoned PUD(The District Z-587-14). Filed by Steven D. Hardin,Esq.,with Faegre Drinker,on behalf of Edward Rose Development. Petitioner: Steve Hardin: • Presented updated site plan, we have fulfilled the sidewalk connection,bike racks,a vehicular connection to the Olivia,and updated the plans to show the landscaped walkway. • We included an update to the details of the architectural design of the dumpster enclosure • Presented updated elevations, added red color to the rear facade • We are asking for approval at tonight's meeting Department Report: Rachel Keesling: • The Committee was supportive of all their changes • I walked the site today with the petitioner and City Engineering Department to talk about the sidewalk connection • The sidewalk connection to the Olivia is now shown in their plans • Staff recommends approval of this item Commercial Committee Review: Alan Potasnik,Committee Chair: • The Petitioner and Staff did a great job explaining the changes. I will let their comments stand as a recap. Committee Comments: Kevin: The parking is difficult for this site since the buildings in this area house restaurants and residential living. As people go out eat in the evenings at these restaurants,they will take up the residents' spaces who are coming home from work. By doing this landscaped pedestrian connection in the parking lot,we are taking away parking spots from these residents. We are creating parking wars. Sue: I agree.There's a problem with shared parking. There's always a fight to find parking.I believe the vehicular connection between the two properties should stay the same. They committed to it. Plan Commission Minutes 9-15-20 6