HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 10-18-22 2. Docket No. PZ-2022-00119 DP/ADLS: Flora on Spring Mill—cont.to Nov. 1st RES COM
3. Docket No. PZ-2022-00147 OA: Legacy PUD Amendment—cont.to Nov. 1st RES COM
Public Hearings:
1. Docket No.PZ-2022-00169 DP/ADLS: Chick Fil-A—US 421.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a new restaurant with drive thru on 1.97 acres. The site is
located at 9965 N. Michigan Road(previous location of Red Robin),part of West Carmel Marketplace, Block F.
It is zoned B-2 and is within the US 421 Overlay District. Filed by Joe Vavrina of HR Green, on behalf of Chick-
Fil-A.
Petitioner: Justin Lurk,Chick-Fil-A, and Joe Vavrina,Project Engineer
• Presented Site Plan with present Aerial View, this is the former Red Robin site
• Plans are to redevelop this site with a 5,000 sq. ft. building
• We will have new pedestrian connections around the site
• We will have an isolated dual flex drive-thru that is safer and keeps the guests separate from drive-thru traffic
• Order point canopies will be located throughout the drive-thru area to provide protection from the weather
• Presented landscape plan, order point canopy, building, & dumpster enclosure elevations, and signage
• We will continue to work with Staff on any outstanding comments
Public Comments: None
Department Report: Rachel Keesling
• We have been working with the Petitioner on the design and site to bring the proposal into compliance
• Staff believes we can reduce their number of proposed variances
• Staff is in support of the drive-thru location variance request
• 80 parking spaces, and 46 drive-thru stacking spaces are being proposed and is in compliance with the UDO
• We will continue to work with the Petitioner on the outstanding items listed in the Department Report
• Staff recommends this is continued to the Nov. 1st Commercial Committee with final voting authority given to the
Commercial Committee
Committee Comments:
Josh: I'm in favor of the dumpster location. Are you thinking of any traffic calming devices within the drive-thru lanes?
Jeff: How will garbage trucks maneuver safely within a fully parked parking lot? Consider the safety issues for the
employees working outside in the drive-thru lanes and for customers walking to the building entrances. Justin Lurk: The
owner will direct employees to park the farthest away from the front door and leave the spaces closest to the door for
customers. Kevin: Restaurant owners request that trash pickup is done during non-operating hours.
A Motion made by Hill and seconded by Kirsh to continue Docket No.PZ-2022-00169 DP/ADLS at the Nov. 1st
Commercial Committee with final voting authority. Approved 7-0,absent Grabow,Westermeier.
2. Docket No.PZ-2022-00172 PUD: Conner Prairie—PUD Rezone.
The applicant seeks PUD rezone approval for a west side expansion of Conner Prairie to include a farm to table
restaurant, a White River Education Center,Lodge hotel, cabins, a modern farm,parking, walking trails,and
more. The site is located at the southeast corner of 146th Street and River Road and is zoned S-1/Residence. Filed
by Jon Dobosiewicz and Jim Shinaver of Nelson& Frankenberger on behalf of Ken Alexander, Site Master Plan
Manager for Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.
Petitioner: Norman Burns,President& CEO of Conner Prairie:
• We have a partnership with the Carmel Clay Parks Dept. on the White River Vision Plan
• Our proposed Site Master Plan came out after extensive research by our Board
• We want to teach the history of our resources located within our site. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and foster
learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone.
• We are one of the most visited outdoor historic sites in America
• Our Board started in 2016 to look at ways to develop our 1,046 acres to the best use to educate the public and to
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Plan Commission Minutes 10-18-22