HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 02-15-22 The applicant seeks to rezone 2 parcels from the UC/Urban Core District to the C-2/Mixed Use District. The site
is generally located at 12895 Old Meridian Street. Filed by Mike Hollibaugh with the Department of Community
Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
2. Docket No.PZ-2022-00006 Z: Farmer West Main Street C2 Rezone.
The applicant seeks to rezone 2 parcels from the UC/Urban Core District to the C-2/Mixed Use District.The site
is generally located at 1017 West Main Street. Filed by Mike Hollibaugh with the Department of Community
Services on behalf of the Cannel Plan Commission.
Petitioner: Mike Hollibaugh:
• Presented a site location map of the property owned by Greg Boyd
• Presented a map of the Old Meridian Street District, this is one of the first mixed-use districts the City proposed
• Presented an aerial view from 2000, there's been a remarkable transformation of this area
• Connectivity to the existing path network is part of both redevelopment plans
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Rachel Keesling:
• Staff recommends both rezone petitions are forwarded to the City Council with a favorable recommendation
Committee Comments:
Jeff: Is there any ability for tree preservation on the heavily wooded Boyd property?Mike Hollibaugh:Not likely. The
aerial from 2000 shows the entire east side of Old Meridian Street as woods.During the major US 31 highway
improvements, it created this Old Meridian Street area.Carmel appointed a Task Force to study and decide what would be
the best use of this area. They decided to designate this redevelopment area as a high density and mixed-use.
A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Kirsh to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on both rezone
dockets at tonight's meeting.Approved 8-0,absent Kestner.
A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Kirsh to send Docket Nos.PZ-2021-00222 Z and PZ-2022-00006 Z to the
City Council with a favorable recommendation.Approved 8-0,absent Kestner.
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4. Docket No.PZ-2022-00015 ZW: 4810 Northwestern Drive—Waiver for no perimeter curbs requested.
The applicant seeks waiver approval to not install perimeter curbs to enhance on-site storm water quality best
management practices(BMPs)per UDO Section 5.28(E)2. The project is 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.
Petitioner: Charlie Mattox:
• The DP/ADLS was approved at last month's PC meeting with the conditions agreed by the owner of no parking
western perimeter and to contribute funds to the throughfare plan in lieu of constructing a multi-use path.
• Presented an aerial map of the property
• The entire stormwater runoff will sheet flow to the northwest corner of our site into the grassland swale and
existing wetland detention.
• The no curbing will allow the site to function and drain naturally into the existing grasslands
Public Comments: None
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Department Report: Rachel Keesling
• This zoning waiver is the last item we need to approve this project
• The Engineering and Planning Departments are in favor of their zoning waiver request
• Staff asks that you suspend the Rules of Procedure and vote to approve tonight
Committee Comments:
Josh: Is the grassland swale going to be naturalized or will it be mowed? Charlie Mattox: It will be naturalized, and it
will be mowed when needed.
Brad: What are your methods for storing and collecting oils from the service building?Charlie Mattox: We will have a
grease interceptor in our service building to collect any of the spillage.
A Motion made by Kirsh and seconded by Rider to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item.
Approved 8-0,absent Kestner.
A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Hill to approve Docket No.PZ-2021-00015 ZW.
Approved 8-0, absent Kestner.
Old Business:
1. Docket No.PZ-2021-00204 PUD: Flora on Springmill PUD Rezone.
The applicant seeks PUD rezone approval to allow a new subdivision consisting of townhomes,duplex homes,
and single-family homes. The site is located at 9950 Spring Mill Rd. and is zoned S-2/Residence. Filed by Jim
Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson&Frankenberger on behalf of Pittman Partners and Onyx and East,
LLC.
I Petitioner:Jon Dobosiewicz:
• With me tonight are Jim Shinaver(Nelson&Frankenberger), Steve Pittman(Pittman Partners),and Brandon Bart
(Onyx and East)
• Presented an aerial location map and site plan
• We received a 3-0 favorable recommendation from the Residential Committee at the Feb. 1"meeting
• We have included pedestrian network of paths,tree preservation areas,greenspace,and common areas
• We have included a red line of the PUD Ordinance in our info packet
• Presented a view from westbound traffic on 1-465, there's a 20-ft grade increase from the highway to the property
• We will have four distinctively different home product types;brownstones,duplex homes,rooftop deck
townhomes,pitched roof townhomes,and courtyard homes. Elevations and illustrations are included in the packet
• We have included language that will prohibit homeowners from converting their garages into living and storage
space,to make sure that the garages are used to their park cars
• The south walls of the homes along the south perimeter(facing I-465)will have sound mitigation techniques
installed such as blown-in ball insulation and acoustic performance vinyl windows.These building standards will
be added to the PUD Ordinance.
• Presented a tree preservation map exhibit, we will include additional signage along these areas to keep the
residents from building and removing trees
• Presented a pedestrian and bike plan, we will include a natural crushed stone path around the site,two covered
bike storage structures,and short-term bike parking areas
• Presented images of open space amenity areas, raised plaza common area,plantings,and boulders at the pond
• We will remove the sidewalk along the southern roadway so we can preserve more trees along the southern border
I Department Report: Alexia Lopez:
• The Petitioner has made many changes and improvements during the Committee meetings
• The architecture provides a variety of aesthetically pleasing housing options and elevations
• The Petitioner has responded to the remaining outstanding comments in the Dept. Report
• The ROW cross section of east/west street on the west side of the property will need to be approved by the
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