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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDepartment Report 01-18-22 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT JANUARY 18, 2022 3. Docket No. PZ-2021-00217 DP/ADLS: 4810 Northwestern Drive – Building Addition. The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a new auto repair building (9,600 sq. ft.) on 3.5 acres. The site is located at 4810 Northwestern Drive. It is zoned I-1/Industrial and is not located within any overlay zone. Filed by Charlie Mattox of Crossroad Engineers on behalf of the owner. Project Overview: The Petitioner proposes to build a new auto repair building. The site is located on the Hamilton County/Boone County line. All surrounding properties on the Hamilton County side are zoned I-1/Industrial. To the west on the Boone County side is the continuation of Mayflower Park Drive and other industrial sites. Please see the Petitioner’s Information Packet for more details. UDO Standards this project MEETS: I-1 Industrial District: • Use – Auto/Truck repair permitted • Minimum Front Yard Setback – 15’ required, 119’ existing • Side Yard Setback – 5’ required, 50’ proposed south and 81’ proposed north • Rear Yard Setback – 15’ required, 30’ proposed to the next building, about 290’ to the northeast property line • Maximum Lot Coverage – 90% allowed, 56% proposed • Maximum Building Height – up to 60’ allowed, 25’6” proposed Article 5 – Development Standards: • Commercial landscaping plan Approved by Urban Forester • Parking – 2 spaces per bay required – 8 bays proposed = 16 spaces required and provided UDO Standards NOT MET, therefore Variances/Waivers are required: • Article 5.28.E.2. – Waiver or variance for not curbing the perimeter of the parking area for stormwater collection will be requested in the near future Site Plan, Parking, and Engineering: The new building will be placed to the southwest of the existing building. Parking will be extended in front of the building (on north side). 16 new spaces will be provided. A new detention area will be created along the north property line. The entire property is at 56% lot coverage, which is within the 90% allowed in the I-1/Industrial District. The Petitioner is actively working with the Engineering Dept. to make sure the site meets the Park Northwestern master drainage plan. The Petitioner’s goal is for no net increase in stormwater. There is a wetland/platted variable drainage easement along the west parcel line, which they are trying to stay away from and not impact. A waiver or variance will be requested in the near future for the absence of curbs in the parking lot, in order to direct drainage to the wetland area/platted variable drainage easement area. Active Transportation: A 10’ asphalt path is shown along the building’s frontage on Mayflower Park Drive. Two bicycle parking spaces are provided near the new entrance to this building. New sidewalk will be installed in front of this new building, along with an ADA compliant route to the path along Mayflower Park Drive. The Alternative Transportation Coordinator has approved the proposed plans. Architectural Design: The building design will be a combination of primarily split face concrete masonry unit (CMU) and metal panel. At the entrance to the building, fiber cement panels are proposed to create an accent area and identify the entrance. There will be 4 windows and decorative light fixtures surrounding the entrance. The building to the northeast is all CMU. The building is one story tall at 25’6”. The roof will slope to the southeast and be screened behind the parapet walls, constructed of a standing seam metal roof system. Rooftop mounted HVAC units will be screened with additional metal panels. This building is not located in any overlay zone, so there are no specific architectural standards to follow. Lighting: Wall pack style lights are proposed for the exterior of the building and will be installed at approximately 17’ tall. More decorative light fixtures will be installed around the entrance at about 6’ tall. No parking lot pole lights are proposed. Petitioner, please provide a photometric plan to show lighting footcandles at the property lines. The limit allowed is 0.3 footcandles. Landscaping: New building base plantings will be included along the south entrance to the building. Trees and shrubs will be added at the entrance off Mayflower Park Drive. Lastly, parking lot perimeter trees and shrubs have also been added. The wetland area will remain undisturbed. The Urban Forester has approved the landscaping plans. Signage: No new signage is proposed at this time. If signage is sought, it may be applied for and approved through a sign permit application. DOCS Remaining Comments/Concerns: 1. Apply for waiver or variance for no curbs in the parking lot 2. Provide photometric plan 3. Address any remaining Project Dox comments from TAC members Recommendation: The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission sends this item to the Commercial Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 for further review, and gives the Committee final voting authority.