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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
September 4, 2001
7. Docket No. 82-01 ADLS - Hazel Dell Corner, Lot 4
Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage for a multi-
tenant building. The site is located at 13190 Hazel Dell Parkway. The site is zoned B-
3/Business.
Filed by Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Plum Creek Partners, LLC.
8. Docket No. 80-01 ADLS - Hazel Dell Corner Center Identification Ground Signs
Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage for center
identification ground signs. The site is located at the northwest comer of Hazel Dell
Parkway and 131 st Street. The site is zoned B-3/Business.
Filed bv Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Plum Creek Partners, LLC.
The applicant is proposing a multi-tenant single story building to be constructed on Lot 4 of the
Hazel Dell Comer commercial subdivision. Please refer to the'informational booklet provided
by the applicant for an overview ofthe project. .
Please see attached a response provided by the applicant regarding the comments/concerns raised
by the Plan Commission at the August 18th meeting. In addition to the changes proposed by the
applicant, the Department would like to see the following issues addressed by the Special Studies
Committee:
1. Signage:
a. The Department recommends a common theme (color, size, style, lighting, etc.)
for the proposed building signage. The criteria offered by the applicant should be
further addressed at the Special Studies Committee meeting. Staff would prefer
establishing a common color for the proposed signs.
b. The applicant has revised the proposed ground signs to more of a "subdivision
style" sign at the proposed locations.
2. Lighting: The applicant has addressed all concerns raised by the Department.
The Department has also attached a letter received by Mr. Patrick Taylor. As the Committee may
recall, Mr. Taylor was permitted to address the Plan Commission at the August 18th meeting
regarding this item. In addition, copies of the revised building elevation and ground sign have
been attached. .
The Department recommends that these two items be forwarded back to the Plan
Commission with favorable recommendations.
Committee Report 2001-09-4.rtf
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the Reis Law Firm
Paul G. Reis, Esq., LLC
12358 Hancock Street
Carmel, IN 46032-5807
(317) 848-4885
Fax: (317) 848-4899
firm@reislaw.com
August 29, 2001
Writer's Direct Dial
(317) 848-4886
. reislaw.com
Mr. Leo Dierckman, Chair
Carmel-Clay Plan Commission Special Studies Committee
c/o City of Carmel- Department of Community Services
One Civic Square
Carmel, Indiana 46032
RE: Hazel Dell Comer, Lot 4 and Hazel Dell Comer Signs, Docket Nos. 82-01 ADLS
and 80-01 ADLS
North and West ofthe Northwest comer of Hazel Dell Parkway and 131 st Street
Our File Number: 2054/1
Dear Leo:
The following information is provided to address issues raised at the August 21, 2001
meeting of the Plan Commission regarding the neighborhood commercial center and center
identification signs to be constructed near the northwest comer of Hazel Dell Parkway and 131 st
Street:
1. Floor to Ceiling Glass on East Facade:
The east elevation of the building has been revised to include more brick on the
storefronts. We have submitted the revised elevation to the Department of Community Services
(DOCS) and will present the revised elevation at the September 4, 2001 Special Studies
Committee meeting.
2. Number of Parking Spaces:
Fifty-two (52) parking spaces are provided on the site plan. The number of parking
spaces meets the requirement of the CarmeVClay Zoning Ordinance and has been verified by
DOCS.
3. Pedestrian Pathway Connection to Parking Lot:
In response to the concerns of Mr. Kestner, our client has relocated the pathway
connection to the parking lot for pedestrians walking from the residential neighborhoods located
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Mr. Leo Dierckman
August 29, 2001
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to the west. The general location of the connection was determined by the following site
characteristics:
a) The pathway from the residential areas to the Hazel Dell Parkway follows the path of
the site drainage improvements.
b) The pathway connection to the project was located to avoid interference with the
retention pond for the multi-building complex.
c) The pathway connection was located to permit the development of the future phase 2
on this Lot.
d) To provide for the safety and security of the pedestrians, the pathway connection
could not be located behind the future phase 2 building.
Striping has been added to the parking lot to delineate the pedestrian path up to the
building. Landscaping in the island near the connection will be low in scale to provide
unobstructed visibility to the connection and pedestrians.
4. Lighting and Text for the Center Identification Signs:
Per the request of DOCS, the lighting for the center identification signs has been changed
to an up-lighting style. The text on one of the signs has been changed from "Hazel Dell
Commons" to "Hazel Dell Comer" and any tenant identification has been removed.
5. Lighting of the West Side of the Parking Lot:
Per the request of DOCS, shields have been added to the sides and rear of the three light
fixtures on the west side of the parking lot.
6. Wall Signs for Tenants:
Tenant signage on the building will consist of backlit individual letters. The allowable
size of the sign is determined by the Sign Ordinance and based on the portion of the building the
tenant will occupy. Based on the Sign Ordinance requirements, most tenants in the building will
likely have a sign that is no larger than fifty (50) square feet.
The color of the faces of the sign will be at the tenant's discretion, but at night all the
signs will be illuminated consistently to give the signs a "halo" effect. The 1995 amendment to
the Sign Ordinance allowed tenants in multi-tenant ground floor buildings to have discretion to
choose the color of their sign.
The Reis Law Firm
Mr. Leo Dierckman
August 29, 2001
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Should you have any questions concerning the project, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours,
PAUL G. RBIS, ESQ., LLC
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cc: Plan Commission Members
Mr. John Molitor
Mr. Jon Dobosiewicz
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08/21/2001 TUE 16:11 FAX 317 848 6515 LAUTH PROPERTY GROUP
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February 23, 2001
Mr. Corby Thompson
Plum Creek Partners, LLC
C/o Thompson Land Company
11911 Lakeside Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
RE: Commercial Development
131 It and Hazel Dell
Dear Corby:
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and discuss your plans for the commercial
development. I am a proponent of'-manying" conunel"Cial and :residential into a
harmonious community.
As mentioned, 1 am building a house on Lot 112 of Emerald Crest, commonly known as
13245 Cameo Court. My house will be immediately west ofyo'Ur Lot 2. The stand of
mature trees is on my side of the property line.
The earth movers have begun mass grading and their initial cuts were immediately next
to the mature trees on top ofhatf of their TOotS. Please do not remove too much earth and
damage the trees.
When you go through the ADLS process, please address the following items regarding
the transitional yard, some of which we discussed:
. Six (6) ft. tall shadow box fence at the top of the slope of the 30 ft. greenbelt west of
Lots 2 and 4.
. Plant trees in the same area.
. Concealed dumpsters with collection during the cby.
. Concealed rooftop HV AC units.
. No wan pack lighlti shining Luward the residential area.
. Shoe-box down lights with obscure lenses ~ the parking lots.
. No outside storage.
Corby, thank you again for your consideration; and 1 look forward to the convenience
associated with frequenting and supporting your tenants.
08/21/2001 TUE 16:11 FAX 317 848 6515 LAUTH PROPERTY GROUP
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Please feel free lo call me at any time for my support of this project.
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Patrick A. Taylor
14142 Willianlsburg Drive (current)
Carmel. IN 46033
317 575-3086 (office)
00: Steve Engleking
Laurence Littig
Mike Hollibaugh
Terry Jones
Davis Homes
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