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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 08-15-23 would help us understand these issues.Jon Dobosiewicz: We can bring this to the Committee meeting. Campagna: Are you proposing 401 parking spaces?The agenda listed 394 spaces.Jon Dobosiewicz: 401 is correct. IHill: We are normally brought with a variance request where there's a site constraint that can't be meant.It's subjective if these variances are excessive or not. If there were less variances to consider, it would make this more palatable. We now have more units to consider since the last request. If there are less buildings,this might become more sellable for us.The architecture looks better than the last time. I look forward to continuing this dialogue at the Committee meeting. Zoccola: I'm trying to wrap my head around the increase in density.This means more asphalt and less trees. What's the reason for bringing the fence within 25-ft.of the property line?What's the best way to preserve all the trees?What looks the best for the surrounding neighbors, and as well as for the future residents?Jon Dobosiewicz: This fence location would not affect the existing trees.The fence being moved 25-ft from the shared property line was requested by the adjacent property owner.Moving the fence in allows additional plantings and preserving the existing trees. We are adding space where landscaping can be planted on the Woodhaven side. We will bring additional details to the Committee. Zoccola: Come up a plan where the pollinator habitat can look great for all 4 seasons of the year. Grabow: The fence does not need to be continuous if certain mature trees could be preserved can be argued.Examine where these opportunities exist, if any.Jon Dobosiewicz: Our desire is to have the fence be continuous.We can work with Urban Forester during construction and if we find a group of trees that should be saved,we can offset that fence by a few feet to save those trees.Grabow: How far interior are the 3-story buildings compared to 2-story buildings situated at the building line?What do those sight lines from the neighbors look like for a 2-story and 3-story?Make sure each building is adequately parked.Look for places to have additional parallel parking or angled spaces. Under tab 9,the calculations for total bedroom counts for building type 1,4,and 5 were off.If so,the bike parking space count would be off.Jon Dobosiewicz: We will audit the bike parking number and present it to the Alternative Transportation Planner. Grabow: Under tab 12, it would be helpful to add The Seasons,and North End to the density comparison chart. IWestermeier: What's the size of the proposed pool?Is there a clubhouse?Who lives on the other side of the dog park? Any low-income reservations for these units?The 3-story building on the north side should be reduced to 2-story.Jon Dobosiewicz: We will bring the actual size of the pool,clubhouse,workout facility and other amenities. We can bring in numbers. We won't have any low-income reservations but some of the units will be handicap accessible. Westermeier: Will there be an access connection to the south,to Weston's?The fire department showed concerns about only having one access to Michigan Road.Jon Dobosiewicz: When and if the owner of the south is required to connect. We went through the TAC process,and we didn't hear any comments concerning this. Westermeier: We need to discuss the allowed uses of the commercial lot.I want you to have another neighborhood meeting with the surrounding neighbors. Kirsh: What was INDOT's stance on a signal light at Michigan Road?Jon Dobosiewicz:A signal is authorized at this intersection. Kirsh: For the native plantings around the pond and pollinator garden,these areas are in-sustainable.A prairie will eventually turn into a forest. Are you removing invasive species and dead trees around the property line?I want to set up this area for success.Who's going to maintain these areas along the fence,pollinator garden,and pond? A Motion made by Hill and seconded by Kirsh to send Docket Nos.PZ-2023-00136 DP/ADLS,and PZ-2023-00157 V thru-00162 V to the Sept.5 Residential Committee with the full Plan Commission having voting authority. Approved 7-0,absent Aasen,Dierckman. 8. Docket No.PZ-2023-00110 DP Amend/ADLS Amend: Rosie's Gardens Business Expansion. 9. Docket No.PZ-2023-00155 PV: Plat Vacation for a portion(18 lots)of Harry Bowser's Northridge Addition. The applicant seeks site plan and design approval to remodel and expand the current business. Plat Vacation of 18 lots in Harry Bowser's Northridge Addition is needed for the expansion to occur.The site is located at 10402 College Avenue. It is zoned B-3/Business and is within the Homeplace Business Overlay District. Filed by Eric Carter of Weihe Engineers on behalf of Lawrence Hughes, owner. 3 Plan Commission Minutes 8-15-23 Petitioner: Andrew Wert • With me tonight are the business owners and the architect • We were recently approved to rezone the remaining surrounding residential parcels to B-3 • Rosie's is expanding to meet the demands of our customers. Our parking and retail space is limited. • We are planning the construction of new retail building,two new storage buildings,and new parking lot • We have new drainage design with a dry retention pond • We are improving our internal access road • We are proposing to combine all the owned parcels into one tax parcel Public Comments: None Department Report,Rachel Keesling: • Their rezone request to get all of their land into one consistent zoning classification was approved by City Council • There are 18 lots in the Northridge subdivision that are owned by the Hughes family,and they would like to redevelop those as part of this business renovation and expansion. They are asking to officially remove them from the subdivision plat. They are asking for partial street ROW around these 18 lots. Staff is in support. • We are asking for an additional 20-ft of ROW dedication for the College Ave street improvements and paths • We asked for revisions of their lighting plan and clarifications of their signage plan • There are two existing uses that will need variances for the parking in the front yard and outdoor storage • Staff is recommending approval at tonight's meeting with condition of the variance approvals from the BZA, finalize the review process in ProjectDox,and clarification of the street ROW Committee Comments: Westermeier: How much parking is there now, compared to the proposed new parking lot?How many entrances? Andrew Wert: We are proposing 79 parking spaces. This will double our current amount. Kevin Hughes,Owner: Our 18 II overflow parking spaces will remain. One main entrance and one access road to the property. II Hill: Are you willing to commit to the dedication of the ROW along your street frontage?Kevin Hughes: Yes A Motion made by Kirsh and seconded by Zoccola to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on these items.Approved 7-0,absent Aasen,Dierckman. A Motion made by Zoccola and seconded by Kirsh to approve Docket Nos.PZ-2023-00110 DP Amend/ADLS Amend,and PZ-2023-00155 PV with the Conditions to work with the Planning Staff on the dedication of the additional street ROW,lighting plan,signage plan,and address all outstanding comments in ProjectDox. Approved 7-0,absent Aasen,Dierckman. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. gite.)‘47. 7-1 .siefe..f) Ø 'eShesta ' k PC Secretary Brad rabow J President I Plan Commission Minutes 8-15-23