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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 04-16-91CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1991 1 The regular meeting of the Carmel Planning Commission was brought to order by Jeff Davis, President on April 16,, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the Carmel City Council Chambers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board members present were: Alan Potasnik, Richard Klar, Caroline Bainbridge, Michael Nardi, Tom Whitehead, Jim O'Neal, Annabelle Ogle, Tom Welch, Jeff Davis, Ron Houck, Henrietta Lamb, Sue McMullen, Henry Blackwell and Sharon Clark, Hamilton County Plan Commission representative. Annabelle Ogle and Max Moore were not present. The staff members present were: Wes Bucher, David Cunningham, Rick Brandau, Mike Hollibaugh, Terry Jones and Dorthy Neisler. Mrs: McMullen moved to approve the March 19, 1991 minutes as amended on Page 2, 1st paragraph, line 13 should read: talked to State Senator Bill Soards and another Plan Commission. Mr. Klar seconded. Unanimously approved. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1g-. Commission to consider Docket No. 15-91 P.P., a primary plat application for Cherry Tree Subdivision. The primary plat consists of 1 lot located on the west side of Cherry Tree Road approximately 950' south of 146th Street. Site is zoned S-1 residence district. Petitioner request approval to plat a .95 acre lot r subdivision for the development of a single-family residence. The petitioner is also requesting the following Subdivision Regulation variance: 8.9 - Installation of sidewalks The petitioner has also filed the Secondary plat and is seeking a simultaneous approval of the Primary and ,Secondary plats - docket No. for the Secondary plat is 16-91 S.P. Filed by Stanley and Dorothy Hirschfeld. The public hearing was opened at 7:35 P.M. Mr. Stan Neal of Weihe Engineering,150 College, Indianapolis, made the presentation, a copy of which is on file at the Carmel Department of Community Development. Mr. Hirschfeld was present. An aerial photograph was shown. Mr. Robert Cotton, 14535 Cherry Tree Rd., stated his concerns regarding this project. His concerns are the city utilities, septic system, building a home which is closer then the 45' �L r CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1991 2 setback. He wanted to know what provisions have been provided for the sewage and what is the basis for waiving the setback? He personally objects to the approval on the basis that it is less than the other properties in the area. Mr. Tim Ayres, 14444 Cherry Tree Rd., spoke in opposition to the project, stating that this lot in unsuitable for a home of this size with that type of septic system in front. He is not opposed to them building on this lot. Mr. Bob Petner, lives directly across from this project. He stated that his biggest objection is to the less than 1 acre lot size. Mr. Kurt McKinley, 14519 Cherry Tree Rd., stated his concerns and objections which are similar to previous remonstrators. He requested that the board not grant this petition. Mrs. Jennifer Ayres, 14444 Cherry Tree Rd., spoke in opposition to this project. Her concerns was the preservation of the rural settings of the neighborhood. Mr. Richard Smikle, 14400 Cherry Tree Rd. lives across the street, stated his concerns regarding the easement and the widening of the road which will bring the road back closer to the homesite.. Mr. Greg Clancy, 14415 Cherry Tree Rd., spoke in opposition to this project and his concerns. The public hearing was closed at 8 P.M. Mr. Stan Neal stated that regarding the septic system it has been approved with a Wisconsin Mound which the only thing they are waiting on are detailed plans of that mound for its approval. A building permit cannot be issued on the lot until they do have a valid septic permit. Mr. Neal showed where the sand mound would be located and where the home would be set. (was not using mike) There was further discussion regarding the wisconsin mounds. Mr. Neal stated that the piece of ground platting is .95 of an acre including the right-of-way. Your ordinance provides for a piece ground can have an area of less than 1 acre on a lot as long as it has adequate drainage. The lot size with adequate drainage is 38,560 square feet. Our lot size as platted is 36,010 sq.ft.. There was further discussion regarding the lot size.q This item will be sent to the Subdivision Committee, on May 14, i CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1991 3 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the Carmel City Chambers. H. OLD BUSINESS 1h. Commission to consider Docket No. 1-91 CP, an amendment s to Ordinance D-454, entitled the Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Carmel/Clay Township, 1985, effective September 30, 1985. The amendment for review is presently captioned as the "Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Carmel/Clay Township, 1990." Filed by William E.. Wendling, Attorney for the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission: This has been acted upon and sent to City Council. 2h. Commission to consider Docket No. 4-91 O.A., an ordinance amendment to Ordinance Z-160, the proposed r amendment is to regulate outside storage and displays. Filed by William E. Wendling for the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission. This item was tabled at Land Use Committee. 3h. Commission to consider Docket No. 5-91 OA, an ordinance amendment to Ordinance Z-160, the proposed amendment is to regulate swimming pool fences. Filed by William E. Wendling for the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission. Mr. Wendling,. Jr. stated that this ordinance was discussed at the Sub -committee meeting and then was mailed to the Plan Commission members to review. This reflects what the City Council requested to incorporate a 6' high fence-. The main part of the statue states that they have to have a 6' high fence. They may have a pool cover also, if so desired. Mr. Ron Houck has a concern regarding the language in the ordinance, point 2 of the amendment, stating "other means not less than 6' high deemed impenetrable by the enforcing authority at the time of construction and completing surrounding the pool and deck area when the pool is not used", does that mean it doesn't -have to be surrounded when it is not being used? It is a safety concern. Mr. Tom Whitehead asked what about the pools that are in existence right now? Mr_.. William Wendling, Jr. stated that they would be grandfathered in and when there is a significant change the new ordinance would be adapted. Mr. Klar moved to approve Docket No. 5-91 OA as presented. CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1991 4 Mrs. McMullen seconded Approved 12-1. Mr. Davis opposing. 4h. Commission to consider Docket No. 9-91 Z, a rezone application for Harry & Richard Morgan. Site consists of 1.77 acres of land located on the west side of Rangeline Road, south of Winona Drive, north of Gradle Drive and east of the Carmel/Clay Fire Dept. -Station 1. Site is currently zoned B-4 (Business). Rezone request is to zone this property to B-1 (Business) for a development of a retail center. Filed by E. Davis Coots for Harry & Richard Morgan. Mr. Potasnik noted Land Use minutes (which is a part of the official minutes and attached to the Master Copy). Mr. Potasnik moved to approve Docket No. 9-91 Z as presented. Mrs. McMullen seconded Unanimously approved. 5h. Commission to consider Docket No. 11-91 PP, a primary plat application for Windemere subdivision. The primary plat consists of 97 lots on 81.66 acres of land. The site is located on the south side of 106th Street approximately one half mile west of Ditch Road. Site is zoned S-1 residence district. Petitioner is requesting approval to subdivide the property into 97 single family lots. The petitioner is also requesting the following Subdivision Regulation variance: 6.3.7 - Cul-de-sac length exceeding 600' 6.3.21 - Subdivisions consisting of more than 15 lots to have two points of access. Filed by Steve Wilson for Windemere Corporation. Mrs. Bainbridge moved to approve Docket No. 11-91 PP variance 6.3.7 as presented. Mr. Klar seconded. Findings of facts were completed by all board members. Unanimously approved. Mr. Blackwell moved to approved Docket No. 11-91 PP variance 6.3.21 as presented. Mr. Klar seconded Findings of Facts were completed by all board members. Unanimously approved. Mr. Blackwell moved to approve Docket No. 11-91 PP as presented. Mrs. Bainbridge seconded. Findings of Facts were completed by all board members. Unanimously approved. 6h. Commission to consider Docket No. 12-91 PP, a primary a•� r CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16,. 1991 5 plat application for Bentley Oaks subdivision. The primary plat consists of 49 lots on 18.63 acres of land. The site is located on the south side of 136th Street approximately one quarter mile west of Oakridge Road. Site is zoned.S-2 residence district.. Petitioner is requesting approval to subdivide the property into 49 single family lots. The petitioner is also requesting the following Subdivision Regulation variance: 6.3.3-Certain proposed streets shall be stubbed for future development. 6.3.6 - Minimum Residential street width of 30' Filed by E. Davis Coots for Weiper/Reagan/Copenhaver Mrs. Lamb moved to approve Docket No. 12-91 PP variance 6.3.3 as presented. Mr.Klar seconded. Findings of Facts were completed by all board members.. Unanimously approved. Mr. Blackwell moved to approve Docket No. 12-91 PP variance 6.3.6 as presented.. Mr. Klar seconded. Findings of Facts were completed by all board members. Unanimously approved.. Mr. Klar moved to approve Docket No. 12-91 PP as presented. Seconded. Staff recommendations were noted. Findings of Facts were completed by all board members. Unanimously approved: 7h. Commission to consider Docket No. 13-91 DP (Amend), a Development Plan Amendment for the Conseco Office Center. Site is located at 11815 North Pennsylvania and is zoned M-3 Manufacturing District. Petitioner seeks approval to amend the previously approved Development Plan for Blocks 10 & 20 of the Carmel Science and Technology Park. Filed by James J. Nelson for Lincoln Income Life Insurance Company. Mr. Potasnik read Land Use minutes (which is a part of the official minutes and attached to the Master Copy). Mr. Potasnik moved to approve Docket No. 13-91 DP as presented. Mrs. Lamb seconded.: Unanimously approved. Mrs. McMullen and Mr. Potasnik concerned their concerns regarding the signs in the community and the sign ordinance. CARMEL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1991 6 Mr. Davis requested that Mr. Bucher send a letter to the Plan Commission stating what the staff's plans are regarding the sign ordinance and the lighted window signs. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M.. President Secretary