HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 10-18-22 Jennifer Christie, Indiana Forest Alliance: The existing forest protects the surrounding residential areas. This forest acts
as a buffer from commercial uses. People want to live next to forests. This property acts as a habitat for rare species and
migrating birds. We need to protect the wildlife. Ecosystems are difficult to replace.
Craig Striegle, 114th Street: There's no reason to connect Washington Blvd.to this redevelopment. It will destroy my
yard and property value. You already have entrances off of Pennsylvania and 111 th. A 50-ft tree line is nothing, it's just
one mature oak tree deep. I don't want to see parking lots or buildings from my backyard. I'm concerned for the
additional noises that will be generated from this redevelopment.
Jill Meisenheimer, CCRZ: I would like to see this go to Committee so they can discuss the public input we heard tonight.
How can the neighbors address the addition of these 970 dwellings?Please preserve the forested area. Many concerns
were presented in the letters from adjacent neighbors.Please consider additional commitments to help protect the adjacent
residential areas.
Greg Gernhardt, 114th Street: This proposal is too dense. This will affect the existing quietness of our neighborhood.
Rebuttal to Public Comments: Mike Hollibaugh
• This project will meet the requirements of the C-2 zoning. If not,they will need to seek variances through the
BZA public hearing process.
• We will work with TAC on any additional tree preservation that can be done
• Only bike and pedestrian connections will be allowed at Washington Blvd.No vehicular connection.
• The plaza areas and trail systems will be available for public use
• The City will make the necessary infrastructure improvements for traffic
Committee Comments:
Kevin: What are the three proposed commitment changes?Mike Hollibaugh: Buildings along Pennsylvania Street will
be 3-stories or less.No vehicular access to Washington Blvd. All buildings around the public green will be allowed to
have retail and commercial uses. Kevin: The things discussed by public tonight are not being discussed at tonight's
hearing. When the project comes through for the DP/ADLS review,those items would be discussed then. We are only
ruling on the 3 commitment changes.
Christine: I want to verify,with this being a C-2 zoning district,the public hearing will not be heard by the full Plan
Commission, but rather at a public hearing conducted by the Plan Commission Hearing Officer. Mike Hollibaugh:
Correct.
A Motion made by Buckler and seconded by Zoccola to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this
item at tonight's meeting. Approved 7-0,absent Grabow,Westermeier.
A Motion made by Buckler and seconded by Zoccola to approve Docket No.PZ-2022-00194 CA.
Approved 7-0,absent Grabow,Westermeier.
Old Business
5. Docket No.PZ-2022-00149 DP/ADLS: Clay Terrace—Hilton Tempo Hotel.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a new hotel on 1 acre. It will be 5 stories tall (70')with 150
rooms and a rooftop restaurant. The site is located at 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Clay Terrace. The site is zoned
PUD(Z-662-20). Filed by Mark Leach of Faegre Drinker on behalf of Clay Terrace Partners LLC.
Petitioner: Mark Leach
• We believe that this hotel project meets all the standards of the PUD
• We have addressed all outstanding comments and ask for your approval at tonight's meeting
Department Report: Rachel Keesling
• The Petitioner addressed all of our outstanding items. They clarified that Clay Terrace's intention of the central
greenspace was always to repurpose it. They provided additional details for lighting, long-term indoor bicycle
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parking, and rooftop screening of the mechanical units.
• The design intent and materials of the building was provided by the architect
• The pedestrian trail next to US 31 will be constructed prior to any construction
• Staff recommends approval of this item at tonight's meeting
Recap of Commercial Committee: Alan Potasnik,Chair:
• I will defer to Staffs report
A Motion made by Kirsh and seconded by Rider to approve Docket No.PZ-2022-00149 DP/ADLS.
Approved 8-0,absent Grabow,Westermeier
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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