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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 04-20-21 G`wQ,„ ER 4.4, Cityof C iNDIANP CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2021 I MEETING MINUTES Location: Virtual Meeting Members Present: Brad Grabow,Jeff Hill,Carrie Holle,Nick Kestner,Josh Kirsh, Kevin Rider,Sue Westermeier,Christine Zoccola Members Absent:Alan Potasnik Staff Present:Nathan Chavez,Alexia Lopez,Lisa Motz,Joe Shestak Legal Counsel:Paul Reis,Jon Oberlander Time of Meeting:6:00 PM Declaration of Quorum:President Grabow: 8 members present,we have a Quorum Approval of Meeting Minutes: A Motion made by Westermeier and seconded by Kirsh to approve the March 16,2021 PC meeting minutes. Approved 8-0,absent Potasnik. Reports,Announcements& Department Concerns: 1. Sign Ordinance Amendment Update from City Council: Nathan Chavez: • It was approved at last night's CC meeting with one amendment. I will ask the PC to approve the only amendment to the Ordinance. Line 101,standalone flag poles shall not exceed 40' in height. It was previously defined at 35'. The PC has 45 days to act on this amendment. I ask the PC to amend tonight's agenda to be able to vote on this amendment. A Motion by Kirsh and seconded by Rider to amend the agenda in order to vote on this at tonight's meeting. Approved 7-0,absent Hill,Potasnik A Motion by Rider and seconded by Westermeier to approve the City Council amendment on the Sign Ordinance. Approved 8-0,absent Potasnik 2. May Committee meeting will be on Tuesday,May 4 and not Thursday,May 6. A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Westermeier to change the dates of the May and Nov. Committee meetings Approved 8-0,absent Potasnik. 3. Outcome of Projects at Committees: Alexia Lopez: a. Commercial i. Docket No.PZ-2021-00011 DP/ADLS: Yellow Dog Veterinary Clinic at Legacy—Approved 4-0. ii. Docket No.PZ-2021-00018 V: Yellow Dog Max Front Yard Setback 15', 54.3' requested—Approved 4-0. b. Residential i. Docket No. PZ-2021-00003 PP: Asherwood Primary Plat ii. Docket No. PZ-2021-00008 SW: Waiver—UDO 6.09: 4,230 ft. long cul-de-sac requested. iii. Docket No. PZ-2021-00009 SW: Waiver—UDO 7.26: Private St.requested. iv. Docket No. PZ-2021-00010 SW: Waiver—UDO 7.28: Only One Access Point from a perimeter street requested.—All sent back to PC with Positive Recommendation 2-1, 1 recused. IPublic Hearings: Brad: Explained the Rules of Procedure for a virtual Public Hearing by the Cannel Plan Commission. 1. Docket No.PZ-2021-00013 DP: Ambleside Point Subdivision Development Plan. The applicant seeks Development Plan approval for 256 lots on 60.4 acres. The site is located at 2135 W 146t 1 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 4-20-21 Street. It is zoned Ambleside Point PUD/Planned Unit Development(Z-659-20). Filed by Jim Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson and Frankenberger on behalf of Hoffinan Developer,LLC. 2. Docket No.PZ-2021-00032 ADLS: Ambleside Point Townhomes. The applicant seeks ADLS approval for 130 new townhomes on 60.4 acres. The site is located at 2135 W 146`h Street It is zoned Ambleside Point PUD/Planned Unit Development(Z-659-20). Filed by Jim Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson and Frankenberger on behalf of Hoffman Developer, LLC. Petitioner:Jon Dobosiewicz,Nelson and Frankenberger: • With me tonight are Jim Shinaver,Kyle Eichhorn,Rex Ramage, Steve Pittman,and Tim Walter • Presented aerial view and site plan • This development will consist of 256 homes. 126 are single family detached dwellings,and 130 are townhomes • Access to this development will be at existing stub streets in Saddle Creek at Beaumont Blvd and Megan Drive along with two connections along the frontage road at 146th Street • Tree Preservation Areas(TPA)will be provided around the perimeter of the development • Dog Park,playground,and play fields are shown on the plans • Landscaping enhancements have been made along the perimeter adjacent to Saddle Creek to provide a transition between the two developments • Townhomes buildings will consist of brick,masonry,hardy plank,and significant window treatments • There will be 4, 5,and 6-unit buildings for the townhomes • Signage will be provided at the entrances at 146th frontage road and Saddle Creek • A raised crosswalk and landscaped median will be incorporated as traffic calming devices at the entrances on Beaumont Blvd and Megan Drive.Presented Gateway Exhibition of Beaumont Blvd and Megan Drive. The proposed sign location will be relocated and not remain in ROW. Public Comments: Brad: We received one written comment from the public. It stated concerns of the standing water on the existing site. Rebuttal to Public Comments:Jon Dobosiewicz • I've talked to the project engineer. Drainage will be corrected with the development of this site. We are required to retain all stormwater on our site. Department Report: Alexia Lopez • The PUD was recently reviewed by the Plan Commission and approved by the City Council • The DP is in line with the concept plan of the PUD • Sidewalks along 146th Frontage Road will need to be extended to the edge of the west and east property lines • The TPA along the western border will need to be extended into the easements • Staff has asked for the landscape plan for the trees that will be required along the eastern perimeter lots • Staff has asked for additional landscaping in the common areas between the Townhomes • We will need an update of their ROW acquisition from Hamilton County in the NW corner of the site • The Townhomes have a traditional architectural style that varies from unit to unit • Minimum 40%of the fronts facing the street will have a masonry material. Staff will need an exhibit to show this. • Staff will continue to work with the Petitioner on any outstanding issues • This item will continue at the May 4 Residential Committee meeting Committee Comments: Jeff: With not connecting to the existing southern pond, are we meeting all engineering standards for stormwater detention?Would you consider a traffic calming device on Megan Drive during the long straight-a-way?Jon Dobosiewicz: We will follow-up with the Cannel Engineering Department and report back to Committee with the storm water ordinance and traffic calming device. Brad: Can the Petitioner let us know what the timeline is when the traffic- calming raising devices are installed? Jon Dobosiewicz: I will confirm with the Project Engineer what that timeline looks like. I believe they are made of concrete and are poured in place during the construction of the street.Kevin: I would want to make sure that all the traffic calming devices are approved by the City Engineering Dept. 2 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 4-20-21 Christine: Are all the trees along the southern pond be preserved and will the TPA fencing be installed prior to construction? Jon Dobosiewicz: Yes,the TPA fencing are identified on the plans.Those fences are installed during Phase I.Brad: Does the City/Urban Forester sign off on the placement of the fencing?Alexia Lopez: I believe he will Isign off on it before they start construction. I will check with Daren Mindham. Nick: Will there be drainage problems during Phase I and/or Phase II?Jon Dobosiewicz: Any stormwater infrastructure that is required on site will have to be constructed during the first phase.The southern most pond is included in Phase I. We will pick up all water from our ponds and discharge to the southern pond. Brad: What is the flow direction?Jon Dobosiewicz:North to south. We will pick up everything in our ponds and discharge to the south. There's an existing pond to the north that will remain,and we will construct two additional ponds during Phase I. There's an existing legal drain that connects to the pond to the south. Tim Walter,Platinum Properties: We will leave the existing pond in the NW corner as is and leave the existing legal drain(open ditch)during Phase I. The central pond will be completely constructed in Phase I.The eastern half of the southern pond will be constructed in Phase I and will install an outlet pipe that will connect to the existing pond in Saddle Creek.Kevin: Carmel Engineering will not allow this to move forward if the drainage is not working during Phase I. Brad: When will the landscaping elements be planted in the off-site lots along southeast border of Saddle Creek and Ambleside? Steve Pittman: The trees in the rear yards of the off-site lots will be installed during landscaping of Phase I. Brad: When will the pedestrian crosswalk on the 146th frontage road be installed? Jon Dobosiewicz: Eastern most crosswalk will be installed during Phase I and the western most crosswalk during Phase II. Brad: What are the materials being used for the entry sign? Jon Dobosiewicz: We will bring a blown-up rendering of the entry sign and an example of the stone and masonry at the May 4 Committee meeting. Brad: This sign is not internally illuminated. Will there be ground lighting used on this sign? Jon Dobosiewicz: Yes,ground light facing the sign. IBrad: I agree with Staff's observation of the window trim requirement on the rear elevations. Christine: I also agree with Stairs comments. I also think the side elevations will need more enhancements to them since there front entry door is located on the side. Jon Dobosiewicz: We will bring in renderings of our updates to these elevations. Nick: Will all the townhome designs shown tonight be used,or will you settle on one particular design?It seems like way too much variety and no central theme.Jon Dobosiewicz: The plan is for a central theme provided in the designs presented tonight. These are specific plans for all the townhome dwellings. A Motion made by Hill and seconded by Holle to send Docket Nos. PZ-2021-00013 DP and PZ-2021-00032 ADLS to the Residential Committee with the full Plan Commission having final voting authority. Approved 8-0,absent Potasnik. 3. Docket No.PZ-2021-00036 PUD: Bedford Falls PUD Rezone. The applicant seeks PUD rezone approval for a new subdivision consisting of single-family detached residential. The site is located at 947 W 146th St.on approximately 16.87 acres. It is currently zoned S-1 and R- 3/Residential. Filed by Steven Hardin of Faegre Drinker Biddle&Reath,on behalf of Less Impact Development. Petitioner: Steve Hardin,Faegre Drinker Biddle& Reath: • With me tonight are Mark Leach,Duane Shaffer, Scott Schutz,and Stan Schutz • TPA will be incorporated around the property • We had a neighborhood outreach(virtual meeting)with the four adjacent subdivisions/HOAs—Ballantrae,Ponds West,Kingsborough,and WestChase. • WestChase HOA asked us to connect to their existing path with the Bedford Falls future perimeter path and we have agreed to this and will pay for this connection • We hosted a virtual meeting for all the neighbors who are immediately adjacent to our site. The Darland's(656 Birdsong Ln),The Hanson's(654 Birdsong Ln),and The Luk's(650 Birdsong Ln)reached out to us and asked us to remove the existing wired fencing and we agreed to this. We stated we would remove any of the existing farmer's perimeter fence if asked. 3 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 4-20-21