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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-04-08-85 MINUTES OF IHE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 The meeting of the City Counci was called to order by Mayor Reiman at 7:00 P.M. on April 8, 1985, With Council members Solaro, McMullen, Doane, Johnson, Garretson, Fleming and Badger present. Also present Was City Attorney Andrews and Clerk-Treasurer Hancock. Invocation was givey by Miss Doane followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Garretson made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1985 meeting and mem orandum of the March 18, 1985 Executive Session. Motion seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously. New Business Public Hearing - Ordinance D-434 - Additional Appropriation Prom Cumulative Capital Improve ment Fund - Mrs. McMullen made a motion to introduce Ordinance D-434. Motion seconded by Mr. Fleming. Mayor Reiman read Ordinance D-434 and opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance D-434 this evening. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance D-434 which passed unan imously . Public Hearing - Ordinance z-2a6 - Proposed Rezone - R.V. Welch Investments, Inc. - Mrs. McMullen made a motion tO introduce Ordinance Z-206 and dispense with the reading of same. Motion seconded by Miss Doane. Mayor Reiman set out the rules for the public hearing on the rezone and opened the meeting for public hearing at 7:10 P.M. Mr. Jim Nelson appeared before the Council as attorney for R.V.Welch and presented the petitioners request for rezone. Also appearing on behalf of the petitioner were Rick Rembusch of R.V.Welch Investments and representatives from Pflum, Klausmeier and Wagner; Browning Day Mullins Durdorf Inc. and Schneider Engineering Corp. Mr. Nelson distributed two letters in favor of the rezone both made a part of the record. One letter Was from Steven M. Falender 235 Williams Court, Indianapolis and one letter was from William C. Weaver, 930 S. ruilford Road, Carmel. Mr. David Shaver, President of Northern Heights Property Owners appeared before the Council and spoke in opposition of the rezone expressing concerns about the traffic on 116th St., the drainage in the area and who will patrol the area. Mr. Ronald Harrington, 11575 North College, Carmel, stated many residents in the area felt the die was cast several years ago when property was rezoned for Public Service Indiana. Mr. Harrington also stated he felt the traffic at 116th St. and College would increase and who will take care of problem ald when. Mr. Harrington also stated they would request no retail business in the area. Sally Bratton, 11534 Ralston St., stated the last traffic study for 116th St. was done in 1982 and that traffic has alreaiy exceeded what was expected. She stated that the county does not maintain 116th St. and that if the city approves this rezone, the city should also take responsibility for 116th St. Mr. Nelson in response to those expressing concern stated the rezone request via the coven ants is dedicating 37' for right-of-way on 116th St. and that 116th St. will be heavily travelled regardless of what is on that property. R.V.Welch Investments felt it was not their responsibility to improve but it is appropriate for them to assist. Mr. Nelson also stated that R.V.Welch Investmen;s has spent $162,000 to rebuild the Fertig drain and that the TAC Committee had approved ~he drainage proposals which will help drainage in Northern Heights. Mr. Nelson stated tha; it will take approximately 3 to 5 years to develop and that City Council Apr. 8, 1985 Page Two the covenants state that all landscaping must be in place before a certi~icate of occupanc will be granted. Mr. Nelson stated that the market conditions would determine what would be put there under the l~estrictions of B-2 and B-6 zoning. There being no further response from the public, Mayor Reiman closed the public hearing. Mr. Garretson asked if the proposed rezone would allow retail sales. Mr. Nelson stated the B-2 would but the B-6 would not. Mr. Garretson asked if the streets would be public or private. Mr. Rembusch stal:ed the streets would be private but would be built to city specifications. Mr. Garretsoll stated he felt the rezone would be good so far as 116th St. was concerned because in annexing the area, the street would also be annexed and the city could then do something about it. Mr. Garretson stated the Council had to rely on TAC in that the drainage problem would be remedied and stated he was in favor of the rezone. Mr. Johnson asked specific questions regarding the drainage proposals and Mr. Rembusch referred to the plans as outlined in the booklet on Application for Rezone. Mr. Badger asked for a projected total annual salary generated by the proposed rezone. Mr. Rembusch stated the development when completed would employ approximately 3400 people and generate approximately $70,000,000 in annual salaries. Mr. Badger stated this was a definite asset to the economic development of the community. Mr. Fleming asked if one of tlle roads through the proposed development would connect to Carmel Drive once Carmel Drive is extended. He was answered in the affirmative. Mr. Solaro asked if the developer felt there was room in the B-2 zoning for a shopping center. Mr. Rembusch stated he did not think so and that the retail businesses would only be support conveniences for the people who worked in the office building i.e. dry cleaners, drug store. Mrs. McMullen stated she was Chairman of the land use committee and that the committee had been impressed with the quality of this proposed development and felt this was the best use of this property. Mr. Garretson suggested there be no vote taken this evening and that vote be taken at the April 15th meeting. Mayor Reiman explained that if the land is rezoned and the city annexes the area, 116th St would only be annexed from Pennsylvania St. to College and that 116th St. between College and the Railroad tracks would remain under county jurisdiction. Mayor Reiman stated vote would be taken on Ordinance Z-206 at the April 15, 1985 meeting. The meeting was recessed at 9 00 P.M. and reconvened at 9:07 P.M. Hamilton County Cab Company - Request for Taxi License - Kathy Crosby, R.R.6, Box 91, Noblesville, appeared before lhe Council to request permission to pick up passengers in the City of Carmel. Ms. Closby stated Hamilton County Cab Co. had one cab, a 1985 Ford LTD. Mr. Badger made a rlotion to grant taxi permit to Hamilton County Cab Co. contingent upon conformance to the city ordinance and the Clerk- Treasurer approval that all papers necessary are filed in the Clerk- Treasurer office. Motion seconded by Mr. Solaro and passed unanimously. Ordinance S-45 - Extending Sewer Relief for Lawn Waterin g to Cover the Months of June July, August & September - Amendment of Ordinance S-25 - Mr. Garretson made a motion to introduce Ordinance S-45 and dispense with reading of same. Motion seconded by Miss Doane Mr. Garretson made a motion to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance S-45 this evening. Motion seconded by Mrs. McMul en and passed unanimously. Vote was taken on Ordinance S-45 which passed unanimously. City Council Apr. 8, 1985 Main Street Widening - Mayor Reiman stated she requested this item on the agenda 50 her etter regarding the final plan for the widening of Main Street could be made a part of the record. The Mayor's lette~ of April 2, 1985 regarding the widening of Main Street is hereby attached and made a part of the record. State of the City - Mayor Reiman requested her 1985 State of the City report be made a part of the record. The same is hereby attached and made a part of the minutes. Other Business Mayor Reiman distributed a copy of a letter she had written the Hamilton County Park Board regarding her concern about a possible lease of land at the Cool Creek Park site. Copy of letter attached. Mayor Reiman reminded everyone of the Chief Swails Dinner on April 25th. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the same was duly adjourned at 9:25 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST April 8, 1985 Dear Hamilton County Park Board Members: I am unable to attend your meeting tonight as the Carmel City Couneil meeting is tonight. I am very c oncerned about the presentation last Mon- day night and again tonlght regarding "the idea to lease 30 acres of the 9C acres of Cool Creek Park to a private park endeavor." We Hamilton County tax payers have been paying toward that 90 acres for a number of years and it is to be a Hamilton County Park, not a private amusement park. I feel very eonfident about the Hamilton County Park Board and those designated by the board to administer and op- erate the Parks. I would not feel confident about turn- _ ing over 3ing over 30 acres to private persons. Just as the U.S. Government does not turn over sections of our park lands to private park development; neither does the State of Indiana turn part of our parks over to private park de- velopment. I hope you will preserve the entire 90 acres as a Hamilton County Park. I would be happy to attend a future meeting, however, Monday nights I have an obligation here in Carmel. I'm still 100% behind your bond issue for the three proposed parks. With respect Jane A. Reiman CC: Dottie Hancock, Clerk Treasurer Carmel City Council Members Sharon Clark, President, County Council Westfield Town Board Members Established 1 837 × 7F~ ~ F- N E. 235 Williams Court Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 February 12, 1985 Mr. William H. Merrill, Jr President Carmel Plan Commission R. R. 2, Box 339A Carmel, Indiana 46032 RE: Rezone of Fertig & Lang Properties Docket No. 3-85-Z Dear Mr. Merrill: My sister and I own 33 acres of land immediately north of the real estate involved in this rezone. We wish to go on record in favor of the rezone to bus iness uses, and we ask that you share our support for the rezone with the other members of the Plan Commission. Sincerely, Steven M. Falender SMF/dh cc: Mr. Charles E. Kiphart Director of Community Development City of Carmel 40 East Main Street Carmel, Indiana 4603 TM F E ~ ~ ~ Heat Recovery Systems~nc _,~acturers o~ Indus~ri~l Celling FE~ns 269 West Carmel Drive Carmel, Indiana 46032 (317) 848-2745 February 26, 1985 Mr. William H. Merrill, Jr. President Carmel Plan Commission R.R.2, Box 339A Carmel, Indiana 46032 Dear Mr. Merrill: My personal residence is located on about 10 acres of land immediately east of the real estate involved in the R. V. Welch Investments rezone (Docket No. 3-85-Z). I am in favor of the rezone and wish to go on record with my support. Sincerely, William C. Weaver 930 S. Guilford Road Carmel, Indiana cc: Mr. Charles E. Kiphart Director of Community De~elopment City of Carmel 40 E. Main Street Carmel, Indiana 46032 WCW/df April 2, 1985 Dear Clerk-Treasurer, Hamilton County Cab Company requests permission to address the City Council on April 8, 1985 in regards to obtaining a Taxi Cab License for Carmel City. Sincerly, Eva Caine Secretary-Treasurer Hamilton County Cab Company 773-0124 b~ S ~ JANE A. REIMAN ~ .J~,~ 40 East Main Street - Carmel, Indiana 46032 - (317) 844-6433 ~c April 2, 1985 T Memorandum to : D~)rothy J. Hancock, Clerk Treasurer M~ ~mbers of the City Counci 1 On March 21st at 7: 30 p.m., Ted Johnson, Frank Fleming, Don Silvey, and I met with the residents, librarian, repre- sentative of the Christian Church, and the school system to show all of them the engineering design for the widening and improvements of Main street between Keystone and 4th Avenue . By consensus of the group, and only two homes were not represented, the residents unanimously agreed upon three lanes, curbinq, to feet of grass boulevard, and four foot wide cement sldewalks, on both the North and South side of the street. I wanted to put this on the Council agenda and of course, it is open for your discussion, so that all of you would know what took place at that meeting. I also feel it would need to be part of the minutes of the Council, since you appropri- ated the funds for this pro ject . In way o£ a reminder, the engineering also includes removing the hump in the road, and correct all drainage problems . At present, it appears that we do not have to acquire any right of ways, but the residents present at the meeting said they would donate, if the sidewalk was on their property. H.N.T.B. was awarded this project and Don Silvey has set up a sch edule for construction bids, etc. and the target date to begin the project is June 1985. Construction will be June, July, and August, so that during construction there is less high school traffic. copy: Stephen K. Andrews, city attorney Donald R. ~;ilvey, P. E., H.N.T.B. / / JAR/ j f Established 1 837