HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCM-02-15-05 Council & Redevelopment CommissionCOMMON COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
CAUCUS ROOM/CITY HALL/ONE CIVIC SQUARE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Carmel Redevelopment Commission President Ron Carter, Commission members Rick Sharp and
William Hammer.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Carmel Council Joe Griffiths, Fred Glaser and Brian Mayo. Mas, or James Brainard, Clerk-Treasurer
Diana Cordray, Les Olds, Karl Haas, Sherry Mielke and Phyllis Morrissey. Also in attendance were
Bruce Cordingly and Steve Sturtz of Pedcor.
Carmel Redevelopment Committee President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
PRESENTATION BY PEDCOR:
Bruce Cordingly gave an overview of Pedcor's part of the City Center project. He presented the initial site
plan designed for Parcel #5 and how.the plan had evolved and what Pedcor is doing 'to tie in with what the
City plans for the adjoining areas to the west of Parcel #5.
Retail space has increased from 112,000 square feet to more than 170,000 and housing units have also
increased from 200 to more than 500. Office space has increased from 30,000 to 60,000 plus. Among the
other changes are a two-story hotel with a lobby and ballroom connecting to Carmel's planned performing
arts center. The new proposal will have approximately 2,000 underground parking spaces. A minimum
number of parking spaces on the street will also be available. The buildings vary in height with the tallest
possibly nine stories.
Following their presentation, Mr. Cordingly and Mr. Sturtz answered questions from the CRC and
Council members. CRC President Ron Carter then opened the meeting to questions from those in
attendance.
Mr. Sharp moved that the CRC approve the broad concepts outlined in the schematic design presented by
Pedcor and authorized the Director (Les Olds) and Karl Haas to work towards a project agreement. Mr.
Hammer seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved, seconded and approved for adjournment at 8:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk-Treasurer Diana L. Cordrav./D\MC
Approved,
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