HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 03-15-22 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.
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A Motion made by Rider and seconded by Zoccola to approve Docket Nos. PZ-2021-00009 DP/ADLS and PZ-2022-
00024 ZW.Approved 6-0,absent Hill,Holle,Kirsh.
Old Business:
1. Docket No.PZ-2020-00081 DP/ADLS: The Steadman Apartment Community at The Bridges.
2. Docket No.PZ-2021-00247 V: Bridges PUD Z-550-11 Sec. 13.9.D: Right-in/Right-out access only onto 111th
St.,Full Access onto 111th St.Requested.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval and a variance for a new apartment community consisting of
263 units in 5 buildings. The site is located at the northeast corner of Springmill Road and 111th Street,on about
12.5 acres. It is zoned The Bridges PUD,Ordinance Z-550-11. Filed by Jim Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of
Nelson&Frankenberger on behalf of Cityscape Residential,LLC.
Petitioner:Jon Dobosiewicz
• Presented aerial view, landscape plan,
• Bridges PUD was approved in 2011,the multi-family dwellings are a permitted use within the residential use
block of the Bridges PUD.A DP/ADLS review and approval of the site plan is required.
• 263 dwellings are being proposed
• The southernmost building was modified into a L-shape to help break up the building that faces 111t Street. We
added a 3200 sq.ft.outdoor courtyard(greenspace)adjacent to this building.
• Bicycle storage has been incorporated into every building
• Crosswalks were eliminated behind buildings 1 and 2 moved internally for safety reasons
• All light fixtures are downlighting with 90-degree cutoffs
• Additional evergreen trees were added to the berm.Per the Urban Forester's request,the evergreens will be
placed on the outside side of the berm,and the shade trees will be placed on the interior side of the berm.
• We worked with Staff on the signage package,with a condition that the sign located at the north entrance is
moved 5-ft from the internal drive
• The Residential Committee voted 3-0 to send it back to the full PC for approval
• Staff recommends approval,conditioned for final Engineering approval of the round-about design
Department Report: Alexia Lopez:
• Petitioner has made many changes based on the Staff and neighbor comments
• Staff and Engineering both support the variance request of the roundabout installation at 111th Street entrance
• The Urban Forester is comfortable with the buffer landscaping along Spring Mill Road and 111th Street
• The proposed north end sign is too close to the easement,and the Petitioner agreed to move it
• Staff recommends approval with the condition of the Engineering approval and the sign is setback 5-ft
Residential Committee Recap,Christine Zoccola:
• We recommended approval condition upon final approval of the landscaping, lighting, pedestrian access plans,
and the Engineering approval of the roundabout design
Committee Comments:
Sue: We received feedback from Commissioner Kirsh about an 8' path on both sides of the north/side the access drive off
of 111th Street.Jon Dobosiewicz: We don't have control of the owner of the real estate on the eastern parcel. We have
communicated this to the owner,and this will be addressed when the eastern parcel is developed.
Sue: Were there any discussions about a pedestrian mid-walk crosswalk that crosses Spring Mill Road to Williams Mill?
Jon Dobosiewicz: That wasn't included in our proposal. The Cannel Engineering Dept.and Board of Public Works
would be in charge of that.
Sue: Is the size of the berm restricting the visibility of drivers entering and exiting the proposed mini roundabout?I don't
feel comfortable the roundabout being installed until the eastern parcel is redeveloped. 111t' Street is designated as an
arterial road. Will sidewalks be installed in this area?I would recommend denying this variance as of now and be revisited
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