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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
JULY 20, 2021
2. Docket No. PZ-2021-00099 ADLS Amend: Ed Martin Buick GMC Service Bay Addition
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 4,348 sq. ft. building addition to the existing service
center. The overall site is 7.35 acres and is located at 9896 North Michigan Road. It is zoned I-1/Industrial and is
located within the US 421 Overlay Zone. Filed by Brian Cross of Civil Site Group, Inc.
Project Overview:
The Petitioner seeks to add onto the existing building for an expanded service center. Surrounding this site on the north,
and south are all businesses located within the I-1/Industrial and US 421 Overlay Zone. West of this site, the properties
are also I-1, but not located in the US 421 Overlay Zone. To the east across Michigan Road are other commercial
properties, zoned B-2/Business and B-3/Business, as well as also located in the US 421 Overlay Zone. Please see the
Petitioner’s information package for more information.
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Standards this project MEETS:
I-1/Industrial:
• Maximum lot coverage: 90% allowed, 70% existing
• Maximum building height: 23’ proposed for addition, 60’ allowed
US 421 Overlay Zone:
• Permitted use: Auto/boat sales, auto/truck repair (indoor)
• Minimum side yard: 20’ required, 114’ proposed (south)
UDO Standards NOT MET, therefore adjustments are required:
• UDO Section 1.07.E.2.: Compliance with the Transportation Plan
• UDO Section 3.98.A.: Bicycle and Pedestrian connectivity: Paved walkway from the path to the front door
required
• UDO Section 5.29: Bicycle parking: 2 spaces/1 rack required
Site Plan and Engineering:
The proposed building addition will be placed on the south side of the existing building, adjacent to the current service
center. It will be placed over existing asphalt parking area, keeping clear of the drive aisle providing access to the back of
the site and to Michigan Road. The Petitioner is currently working through drainage review and concerns with the
Engineering Department.
Active Transportation:
Path is currently provided along Michigan Road. However, there is no sidewalk along 99th Street or a connection from the
Michigan Street path to the front door of the building. Petitioner, please work with the Active Transportation Coordinator
to resolve these items. Petitioner, please also confirm that 1 bicycle parking rack (inverted U style) is provided within 50’
of the front door of the main building. If it is not provided, this will need to be installed for compliance with the UDO.
Architectural Design:
The design of the proposed building addition will continue the existing materials on the main dealership building. It will
be constructed of a stone base, brown/tan brick, and a decorative cornice line at the top.
Lighting:
Wall pack style lights which match other lighting on the back side of the existing building will be provided around the
addition.
Landscaping:
This site has had compliance issues with tree care for some time now. The main issue has been the topping of trees, which
damages the structure of a tree, exposes it to decay and disease, as well as significantly reducing the life span of the tree.
The Urban Forester is working with the Petitioner to access the health of the trees on site and come up with a new
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landscaping plan that will be beneficial for visibility of the dealership, as well as to allow the trees to grow and thrive.
Signage:
No signage is proposed for this addition.
DOCS Remaining Comments/Concerns:
• The Urban Forester is actively working with the Petitioner to bring the site landscaping into compliance. The
Landscape Architect hopes to have a plan ready for review in time for the next Commercial Committee meeting
on August 3, 2021.
• Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity compliance as described above.
Recommendation:
The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission sends this item to the Commercial
Committee meeting on August 3, 2021 with the Committee having final voting authority.