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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
July 2, 2002
9. Docket No. 67-02 DP AmendlADLS; West Carmel Center, Block D, Lot 2-
Fifth Third Bank
The applicant seeks amended development plan and ADLS approval to construct a
financial institution. The site is located at the northeast comer of US 421 and Retail
Parkway. The site is zoned B-3/Business and is subject to the requirements of the US
421/Michigan Road Overlay Zone.
Filed by Jeffery Hartley of Klump & Associates.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Plan Amendment and ADLS for the
construction of a bank at the northeast comer of Retail Parkway and US 421. Please see the
informational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview ofthe site and proposed building
elevations.
As the Commission may recall the site was reviewed at the time Target was approved. At that
time it is likely that the applicant did not know the ultimate user for the site. This application
addresses that uncertainty.
The following items are those that require additional attention:
1. Architecture: Please refer to the photos of the A TM at the drive-thru. The applicant may
desire to provide alternative designs.
2. Landscaping: The Department would like to see a minimum shrub height at planting of
24". The plan identifies some that are proposed at 18"
3. Signage: A sign for the Target exists on the parcel today. With subdivision of the parcel
the ground sign would no longer be located on Target site. Off-premise signs require a
variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Department has suggested to the
applicant that they pursue identification on this sign as well as the future outlot. A
revised sign identifying all three lots within the Block would be preferable to individual
ground signs. Nonetheless, the Target sign as it exists today is a violation and it shall
either be removed or acquire variance approval to remain.
4. Lighting: Is the lighting fixtures style consistent with that approved for Target? The
proposed design does not show a flat lens. The Department would prefer a flat lens
design.
The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the full Plan Commission with
a favorable recommendation after all comments and concerns have been addressed.
Committee Report 2002-7-2