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Combined Residential & Commercial Committee 9-3-24
Jesse: The primary concern was just the architectural standards for the building. The US 421 overlay requires the
petitioner to choose one of four architectural styles, they chose the Federalist style. So, a lot of the exterior
building improvements covered the majority of concerns the department had.
Motion by Hill, seconded by Westermeier to approve the petition subject to the condition of relocation of
air-condition units upon replacement.
APPROVED 7-0
2. Docket No. PZ-2024-00127: ADLS Amend-Sign: Bru Burger Mural on Patio Wall
The applicant seeks approval for an exterior mural. The site is located at 12901 Old Meridian St. It is zoned UC
and is not located within an overlay zone. Filed by Josh Brinson on behalf of Bru Burger Bar-Carmel.
Petitioner: Josh Brinson:
• Brinson is partnering with the owner of Bru Burger, Mike Cunningham, to create a mural for the outdoor
patio area of Bru Burger’s Carmel location.
• Brinson provided aerial imagery to highlight the location of the mural. The mural is planned for on a wall
within a courtyard area concealed from the roadway and even most of the parking lot.
Department Report: Aliza Shalit:
• Shalit provided a brief description of the wall material and mural content which consists of a concrete
block wall power washed then painted before being clear coated with imagery consisting of the
Indianapolis skyline, Carmel street signs, and a greyhound representing the school system mascot.
• No aspect of the mural is considered signage as no commercial messages are present within the design.
• Shalit requested clarification if there would be external illumination added for visibility of the mural.
• Staff provided a favorable recommendation for the petition.
Committee Comments:
Zoccola: This is not an art advisory commission, but I think it looks great. It is different than any other mural that
we have in Carmel. Since this is land use, I am looking at the location, and the location is great. As Josh
[Commissioner Kirsh] said you really can’t see it unless you are sitting out on your patio. So, location is great,
and I have no objection. I think it looks great. To her question I saw you nod your head no. There will not be any
other illumination?
Brinson: No.
Buckler: I have a procedural question. Why does this have to come before the Plan Commission?
Shalit: All murals must be approved by the former Commercial Committee now Combined Plan Commission
Committee.
Motion by Campagna, seconded by Buckler to approve the petition.
APPROVED 7-0
3. Docket No. PZ-2024-00028 PUD: Towne 146 PUD Rezone.
The applicant seeks PUD rezone approval to allow a mixed-use neighborhood consisting of single-family homes,
townhomes, and neighborhood commercial. The site is located at 2275 W 146th Street and is zoned S-
1/Residence. Filed by Jim Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson & Frankenberger on behalf of Lennar Homes
of Indiana, LLC.
Petitioner: Jim Shinaver:
• Shinaver stated that when the project was initially conceived the developer intended for a townhome only
residential development, but after conversations with staff about mixed use development and alignment
with the Comprehensive Plan they added in the neighborhood commercial node and a mix of residential
unit types that included detached single family. Yet upon further consideration after comments from the
Plan Commission and public the developer decided to pull the commercial element from the project
proposal. Additional townhomes or ranch homes are not planned due to the redesign needed to the