HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 07-20-21 The applicant seeks minor subdivision plat approval for 2 lots on 8.5 acres. The site is located at 1277 West 136th
Street and is zoned S-1/Residential. Filed by Leigh Anne Ferrell with Stoeppelwerth on behalf of the property
owners.
IPetitioner: Michael&Mary Beth Fleming,property owners:
• We have owned this property for the past 33 years
• We will retain our existing home on Lot 1. We want to offer the sale of Lot 2 for another single-family home
• Henley Creek flows through from NW to SE
• Access for both lots will remain from the existing driveway,off of 136th Street
• We have not experienced any flooding problems from the on-site creek in the past 33 years
Department Report: Alexia Lopez:
• This is the first Minor Subdivision public hearing we've had since the new UDO has been in place
• They are proposing 2 lots on the 8.5 acres and both lots will share the existing driveway off of 136th Street
• The existing home on Lot 1 will remain and the future home on Lot 2 will be placed closer to 136th Street
• The Henley Open Drain will be preserved in a regulated drainage easement
• The full ROW and multi-use path are currently present along this section of 136th Street
• Staff recommends suspending the Rules of Procedure and to approve this item conditioned upon final approval
from the Engineering Department
Committee Comments:
Christine: Why would you not have another access drive for the(future)new home on Lot 2.Mary Fleming: Our
existing opening off of 136th to our driveway is wide enough. We didn't want to go through any additional approvals from
the City for an additional curb cut.Brad: An access easement to complete this driveway would come later after the new
owner would know where they would add their drive access off the existing drive.Alexia Lopez: Correct.
IBrad: Lot 2 is oddly shaped,with the sideyards being narrow. Mary Fleming: There's still an adequate amount of space
for the new home to be placed to meet all setback requirements. The drainage easement of Henley Creek creates a narrow
westward sideyard.
A Motion by Holle and seconded by Rider to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item at
tonight's meeting.
Approved 7-0,absent Hill,Kirsh.
A Motion by Holle and seconded by Westermeier to approved PZ-2020-00216 PP/SP conditioned upon final
approval from Carmel Engineering Department.
Approved 7-0,absent Hill,Kirsh.
6. 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.
Petitioner: Brian Cross,Civil Site Group:
• With me tonight is Mark Harrison,president of Ed Martin Group
• A building expansion on the west end and additional parking in the rear was done in 2012
• We are proposing a service bay on the south side of the building,presented aerial view
• We will use the same building materials and colors that are on the existing building,brick
• Presented Site Plan and Landscape Plan
• We met with the Urban Forester on site to discuss the landscaping plan
• The honey locust trees on site along Michigan Rd. from a previously approved landscape plan from 2000 do not
do well for an auto dealership. We are looking to remove these honey locusts and replace them Japanese zelkovas.
• Our goal is to continue to work with Daren Mindham,Urban Forester on our new landscape plan and to
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inventory,maintain,and prune the existing ash trees that exist on site
Department Report: Rachel Keesling:
• The design of the building addition will blend seamlessly with the existing structure
• The new addition does displace some of the parking,but the remaining parking is sufficient for this site
• Staff needs compliance with the Transportation Plan.Bike and pedestrian connectivity is needed from the multi-
use path along Michigan Rd.to the front door. One bike rack with two spaces is needed. We ask them to work
with David Littlejohn,Alternative Transportation Coordinator,to get these items resolved.
• This site has a history of landscaping violations. Tree toping was done to the trees on this site.
• The Urban Forester is actively working with the Petitioner for a newly approved landscape plan
• Staff recommends they we approve this item tonight subject to approvals by the Urban Forester and Alternative
Transportation Coordinator
Committee Comments:
Brad: I know this site has had visibility issues due to the elevation and grade differences between Michigan Road and this
site.Brian Cross: It will be a challenge to have an ADA compliance path from the multi-use path to the curb line of this
site.Rachel Keesling: The Transportation Plan does require a sidewalk along all public streets. Since this project is being
brought forward, compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan is required. I recommend working with David Littlejohn.Nick:
I would suggest constructing the pedestrian path from Michigan Rd.to the front door at an angle(instead of straight).
Brian Cross: Since we have a lot of open ends,I would like to request we go to the Commercial Committee and seek
their final approval. Brad: I was going to suggest the same thing, since the new landscape plan still needs review and
approval.
A Motion by Westermeier and seconded by Kestner to send PZ-2021-00099 ADLS Amend it to August 3'
Commercial Committee with them having final approval.
Approved 7-0,absent Hill,Kirsh.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. /
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