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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 07-17-07 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION JULY 17, 2007 Minutes The Carmel Plan Commission met at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana. The meetil)g opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission members present: Leo Dierckman, Kevin Heber, Rick Ripma, Sally Shapiro, Steve Stromquist, Madeleine Torres, Sue Westermeier, thereby establishing a quorum. DOCS Staff present: Mike Hollibaugh, Director; Angie Conn, Planning Administrator. John Molitor, Legal Counsel was also present. The minutes from the June 19,2007 meeting were approved as submitted. John Molitor, Legal Counsel indicated that it had been intended to have a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss possible initiation of litigation and then to discuss proposed rules of procedure in a regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Because of some confusion regarding the notice, neither of those meetings occurred. Therefore, we can discuss qt a later tIme when those meetings will be rescheduled, perhaps in conjunction without regular committee meetings the first week in August. Department Announcement, Angie Conn: Request to place Docket No. 07020020 OA: US 31 & 421 Overlay Architectural Design Amendment, on the August 7, 2007 Subdivision Committee agenda, rather than the August 7 Special Studies agenda, due to agenda length. This will take just a simple vote of the commission. Also, both Holiday Inn items have been tabled per the petitioner's request-Dockets Number 07030035 DP and 070070009 ADLS. There has also been a request from two Plan Commission members-not present at this time-that the Irwin Bank agenda item be moved to the end of the meeting to allow for arrival and vote on that item. The last item on the Agenda will be presented by Adrienne ,Keeling, DOCS staff. Adrienne Keeling, DOCS asked that the Commission refer to tbe materials distributed this evening. Adrienne indicated last month that the City Council passed aresolution directing the Plan Commission to prepare and evaluate a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance. Tbeir request is for the Plan Commission to consider eliminating the provisions which exempt lots in qualifying subdivisions whicb are Rosa lots, exempting them from the minimum lot area and set-back standards. The Council'srequest is for the S:/PlanCommissionJMinutesI2007 fPCjuly17 \" , Plan Commission to consider eliminating that particular exemption from the lot area and set-back standards. This specifically applies to zoning districts S-l through R-4. Pursuant to that resolution, the Department will be preparing an amendment for your consideration at the August Plan Commission meeting; a copy of that resolution is attached for your review. Leo Dierckman asked for a motion to move Docket No. 07020020 OA: US 31 & 421 Overlay Architectural Design Amendment to the Subdivision Committee Meeting on August 7, 2007; Rick Ripma made the formal motion, seconded by Susan Westenneier, Approved 6-0. H. Public Hearings TABLED: 1 H. Docket No. 07030035 DP: Pro-Med Lane - Holiday Inn The applicant seeks site plan approval for a proposed full-service hotel. ADLS is under another docket no. below. The site is located at 136th Street and Pro-Med Lane, and is zoned B-6/Business within the US 31 /Meridian Street Overlay. Filed by Stacey of DeBoy Land Development Services, Inc. for Justus Home Builders, Inc. dL.12H~PBB-~~1~'[;;Q~_~Q.~;PP-JSf_ii(i?st~ICEstate~~Ml~~oil~uJi~J~i@n Tfie applicant s"eeks primary plat approval for 3 lots on 2.33 acres. The applicant also seeks the following subdivision waiver request: Docket No. 07050019 SW sea Chapter 6.03.19 Access to Collector Roads The site is located at the northeast corner of 141 st S1. and Ditch Rd. and is zoned S-1/Residence. Filed by Stacey Fouts of DeBoy Land Development Services, Inc. Mike DeBoy of DeBoy Land Development presented for the applicant, M One Construction. The property currently has one house on the site which consists of 2.33 acres. There is a roundabout at 141 st and Ditch Road Rd. located at the southwest corner of the property. The proposed development will consist of 3 lots, 2 10tswould have a shared access to 1415t Street. Lot 3 would have a singular access ~ff of Ditch Road at the northwest corner of the property. The detention for the site is located at the northeast corner of the property. Sanitary serVices will be brought through Ditch Road to the west onto the site. The anticipated construction is one and one-half story homes, brick or stone, single family residences. The petitioner has received the Department Reports and has noted comments from the Staff. The petitioner has agreed to work with the Staff to answer any and all questions. The petitioner is putting together a tree preservation plan for this area along with a revised landscape plan as requested by Scott Brewer. S :/PlanCommissionlMinutes/2007 /PCjuly 17 2 ......\11;. The petitioner is prepared to answer questions at this time or at the Committee meeting in August. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to this petition; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Department Comments, Angie Conn: There are still some outstanding concerns. One of the major ones is from the Engineering Department regarding curb cut location and their proximity to the roundabout; this should be addressed at the August ih Subdivision Committee. Rick Ripma asked where this property is located; it was indicated it is on the northeast corner of 141 sl and Ditch Road. Rick indicated that the map provided seemed to indicate that the property was at the north corner of 146th street. Leo Dierckman indicated that this will be sent to the August 7,2007 Sub Division Committee meeting. Forestal Estates, Docket No. 07050013 PP and 070050019 SW, was referred to the Subdivision Committeeforfurther review on August 7,2007. 3H. Docket No. 07050012 DP/ADLS: House Investments Office The applicant seeks site plan/design approval for an office building. The site is located 10250 N Illinois 8t. and is zoned B-1/Business. Filed by Mike Hoff of Weihe Engineers, Inc. Jim Shinaver, Nelson and Frankenberger presented for the petitioner. Also in attendance: Mike Hoff, Weihe Engineers; Doug Sylvester, House Investments; George Drury of Drury Associates; Scott Perkins and Scott Shaffer of Perkins/vanDalen Architects. The petitioner is requesting approval for a DP/ADLS proposal for a parcel of real estate that is located just southwest of the intersection of 103rd Street and Illinois Street. The site is just east of and adjacent to the Springmill Reserve community and just west and adjacent to Illinois Street. The real estate is approximately 1.18 acres and is zoned B-1! Business. Mr. Shinaver presented a visual map that could be found behind Tab 4 in the project brochure. Jim Shinaver reviewed the property location. Another photo is shown behind Tab 2 giving a closer look at the property and the surrounding area. Doug Sylvester of House Investments has been a long-time Carmel resident and his current office is located here in Carmel. However, as his business continues to grow he requires a larger building with more space. When approved, Mr. Sylvester will move his offices to this new location. There will be additional space available for Mr. Sylvester to lease to other tenants. An office building on this site is permitted. The building will be a one-story structure that will be compatible with the single family homes to the west. The building will consist of approximately 9,700 sq. ft. Jim Shinaver revIewed another exhibit in the brochure behind Tab 4, the landscape plan for the project. The only access to and from the site is adjacent to Illinois Street. Mike S:!PlanCommissionlMinutes/2007/PCjuly17 3