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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 03-15-22 Brad: What approvals are needed for Boone County/Zionsville for stormwater detention.Rachel Keesling: These 4 lots were developed together with an overall master drainage plan.The Petitioner's engineer will work with them,as well as the Cannel Engineering Dept. IA Motion made by Westermeier and seconded by Rider to send Docket No.PZ-2021-00139 DP/ADLS to the March 29 Commercial Committee with it coming back to the full PC for a final vote. Approved 6-0,absent Hill,Holle,Kirsh. 2. Docket No.PZ-2022-00001 DP/ADLS: Culver's. The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for new Culver's restaurant.The site is located at 431 E.Carmel Drive.It is zoned B-SBusiness and is not located in any overlay zone.Filed by Bob Goins of K&J Investments XVL,LLC. Petitioner:Jon Dobosiewicz,Nelson&Frankenberger • Present with me tonight are Rick Lawrence of Nelson&Frankenberger,and Bob Goins,construction manager • Presented aerial view, landscape plan, site landscaping will comply with the UDO • Variances will be heard by the BZA in April. Details of the variances are listed in the Dept. Report • There will be two access points,from E. Cannel Drive,and AAA Way • Two stacking lanes of the drive thru will be in the rear of the site • Presented elevations, building materials reflect input and suggestions we had with Staff • All roof top mounted equipment will be screened by the parapet walls • The digital reader board that is normally seen outside a Culver's is prohibited by the UDO. • Detailed engineering plans are provided behind tab 9 in the info packet • We will continue to work with Staff on the outstanding items IPublic Comments:None Department Report:Rachel Keesling: • This was previously a car wash,and the drive thru will follow the same general flow • The site has only room for 46 spaces where 70 are needed per UDO. They will seek a parking variance. • They will seek a variance for lot coverage. They are proposing 68.3%,where only 60%is allowed • We need to work on the location of their bicycle parking.It needs to be located within 50' of the front door. • The building design has changed,and it now has more brick and stone,and less EIFS(stucco)material • We will continue to work on the design. We would prefer to see bricked-in faux windows.We would like to see them remove the large blue awnings that carry over the faux windows on the back half of the building. They do not serve a function for shading the inside from sun or protection for a pedestrian over a sidewalk. • They are requesting two signs,where one sign is allowed,They will seek a variance for the additional sign at the April 25 BZA meeting • Staff recommends this continued at the March 29 Commercial Committee for further review and discussion Committee Comments: Christine: The shared access drive needs to be marked better.It's very confusing. What can you do?What will you do with the sidewalk?Jon Dobosiewicz: The sidewalk will be striped,and we will look into elevating it. We received comments from Cannel Engineering,and we can share their comments at the Committee meeting. Alan: Every Culver's I've been to has had an issue with traffic overflow.I have a concern for your request for a parking variance. Can you explain the traffic flow throughout this site especially when the traffic is spilling over?Jon Dobosiewicz:Presented the site plan, the drive-thru can accommodate two lanes to help accommodate with the stacking. IThere will be post window stacking for 5 cars.The Ordinance states to provide parking per square footage.Typical customers will have a full carload. We are providing more efficient drive-thru space instead of more parking spaces. Sue: I share the same concerns as Alan. How many can you seat inside the building?Are customers using the drive-thru more or going inside to eat?With the drive-thru and only 47 parking spaces, it seems like a tight design.Jon Dobosiewicz: We can bring in exhibits to show the parking and inside seating area. We will bring the exact numbers to the Committee. 3 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 3-15-22 Dubbie:Are the awnings over the faux-windows part of a design and branding?There could be an opportunity for depicting local artwork on each window. Brad: Are the awnings the new branding standard?Jon Dobosiewicz: Yes. Brad: They are bigger than the awnings at the Culver's on Michigan Rd. The blue really stands out.I'm concerned it's too much.Jon Dobosiewicz: The awnings are a design feature. We will take these in suggestions and look into a solution. A Motion made by Westermeier and seconded by Rider to send Docket No.PZ-2021-00001 DP/ADLS to the March 29 Commercial Committee with them coming back to the full PC for the final vote. Approved 6-0,absent Hill,Holle,Kirsh. 3. Docket No.PZ-2022-00009 DP/ADLS: MedVet Carmel Animal Hospital Addition. 4. Docket No.PZ-2022-00024 ZW: 101 parking spaces required; 97 spaces proposed=4% reduction requested(up to 35% reduction may be requested). The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 15,100 sq. ft.building addition and 56 additional parking spaces to an existing animal hospital.The site is located at 9650 Mayflower Park Drive. The overall site is 4.52 acres. It is zoned I-1/Business and is not located in any overlay zone.Filed by Joe Kyle of M+A Architects on behalf of the owner. Petitioner: Jennifer Brogan,Senior Real Estate Project Manager • We are growing constantly,and this expansion will allow us to grow and help assist our clients • We are open 24/7,365 days a year Chris Pluming,Project Architect • The zoning district allows this use • We are meeting all building setbacks and lot coverage • Presented site plan, parking will be available on three sides. We are adding 56 parking spaces,bring the total to 97 spaces. We reached out to the business across the street and have agreed to a shared parking lease. • We will install a multi-use path along both frontages Joe Kyle,Project Architect • Presented aerial views and elevations, the addition is taking place entirely behind the building • The addition will match the existing architecture as best as we could • Presented landscape plan, our plan is to screen the parking and dumpster encloser with landscaping. We will keep as many existing trees as possible. • Presented floor plan and roof top mechanical enclosures Public Comments: None Department Report: Rachel Keesling: • Staff is in favor of the parking waiver,with the shared parking agreement across the street • Their addition will put them at a 35.4%lot coverage,where 90%is allowed in this district • They will install the multi-use path along both street frontages • The building addition materials will match the existing building materials • They adjusted their lighting plan to meet the footcandle requirements • The signage will remain the same.Joe Kyle: We will move the existing ground sign 10-ft to stay within the landscape easement. We will keep the sign the same. • Staff recommends that the PC votes to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item Committee Comments: Kevin: Will the multi-use paths lead to anywhere?Should they just pay into the fund so the City can build all the paths in this area all together.Rachel: We would really like them to install the paths as presented. Brad: Does the sidewalk extend to the door of the grieving room? Joe Kyle: Yes, it extends to the door. A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Potasnik to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item at tonight's meeting. Approved 6-0,absent Hill,Holle,Kirsh. 4 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 3-15-22