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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
June 19, 2007
Minutes
The regularly scheduled meeting ofthe Cannel Plan Commission met at 6:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Carmel, Indiana. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present: Leo Dierckman, Jay Dorman, Wayne Haney, Kevin Heber, Rick Ripma, Carol
Schleif, Sally Shapiro, thereby constituting a quorum.
DOCS Staff in attendance: Angelina Conn, Adrienne Keeling. John Molitor, legal counsel was
also present.
The minutes of the May 15, 2007 meeting were approved as submitted.
Legal Report, John Molitor. There is a gray area with sharing emails with more than 3
Commission members. The Open Door Law will probably be amended and that will mean a change
to the Rules of Procedure as well. At this time, it is recommended that no one Plan Commission
member send an emaiI to more than one person at a time until changes are made regarding rights
and responsibilities. If there is an urgent situation, it would be addressed by the President prior to
the next meeting.
Department Report, Angie Conn: Regarding Item 2H, Pro-Med Lane Holiday Inn has had
no new submissions, nothing new to report, and the Department is recommending this item be
tabled to the next meeting, July 17, 2007.
Rick Ripma made formal motion to TABLE Docket No. 07030035DP, Pro-Med Lane Holiday
Inn to the July 17th meeting, seconded by Carol Schleif, Approved 7-0.
H. Public Hearings
1 H. TABLED to JULY 17 Meeting:
Docket No. 07030037 DP/ADLS: Midland Atlantic-Market .Place at West
Carmel
The a:pplicant seeks site plan and design approval for a proposed one story, 21,600
square foot retail building on 2.73 acres.
The site is located at tho northeast eomor of 98#T Street and Michigffi1 Road, and is
zoned B3!Business, and is within the US 421 Overlay.
Filed by Paul Reis of Ease MeKinncy & E'lans, LLP for Midland Atlantic Properties
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Commission Comments:
Wayne Haney noted that removal of one oft11e buildings would improve the plan;
Susan Westermeier commented that there is too much asphalt (parking) and not enough green
space.
Kevin Heber requested permeable pavers and incorporation of LEEDS components on this
proj ect.
Carol Schleif was concerned about the shape of the ponds-they should be more natural in
appearance.
Dept. Report, Angie Conn: As filed, the site plan meets the intent but not the spirit of the
Overlay. The proposed plan is not pedestrian- friendly, there is a lot of parking, and not enough
green space. The petitioner should consider grouping the buildings together, preserving the trees
in the northeast comer, and bunching more ofthe parking together to allow more preservation.
Perhaps locate fingers of the retention ponds between the buildings to allow for more green area,
outside picnic, possibly an outside restaurant.
Docket No. 07040024 DP: 1328-1440 W. Main Street was referred to the Special Studies
Committee for further review on June 28, 2007 at 6 :00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall
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'';'''Phe'applicant seeks to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23B: US Highway 3"J
Corridor Overlay Zone and Chapter 23 C: US Highway 421 - Michigan Road
Corridor Overlay Zone, in order to amend the Architectural Design Requirements.
Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services,
Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services for the City of Carmel appeared before the
Commission representing the applicant. Pursuant to the Commission's request, the language
regarding architectural design and building material requirements in these corridors is being
strengthened.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition; no one
appeared and the public hearing was closed.
Carol Schleif recommended utilizing a combination of brick and masonry fences, perhaps cedar
fencing, but not wood, especially as it weathers and deteriorates.
Note: Currently there are no fence standards for perimeter fences between residential and
commercial uses.
Docket No. 07020020 OA: US 31 and 421 Overlay Arcbitectural Design Amendment was
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Referred to the Special Studies Committee for further review on June 28,2007 in the Caucus
Rooms of City Hall at 6:00 PM.
9H. Docket No. 07050023 OA: Monon Trail Overlay Zone
The applicant seeks to adopt Chapter 23H: Monon Trail Overlay Zone into the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
Filed by the Carnlel Department of Community Services.
Adrienne Keeling,Department of Community Services for the City of Cannel appeared before the
Commission representing the applicant. The proposed amendment provides for a new chapter of the
Zoning Ordinance to establish development standards along the Monon Greenway. The proposal is
in response to many recent developments, either proposed or under constmction. A number of
concerns have been expressed from citizens, Council members and Plan Commission members
regarding establishing standards along the Monon and the City is responding to those concerns.
Note: This item is a text amendment only-a map amendment (rezoning) would be required to
establish the exact boundaries of the Monon Trail Overlay Zone.
Members ofthe public were invited to speak in favor of the petition; the following appeared:
Public Remonstrance/General, Favorable:
Judy Hagan, 10946 Spring Mill Lane, was in favor of the proposed Overlay Amendment and felt
that some comprehensive plan needed to be in place. Some developments have previously
encroached on the Monon Trail. The Parks Director will have the final sign-off for projects along
the trail.
Public Hearing Closed.
Jay Dorman asked for positive and negative impacts on some parcels and maybe some examples of
improvements along the Monon.
Sally Sbapiro recommended that examples be submitted from Parks Dept. Director Mark
Westermeier.
Docket No. 07050012 OA, Monon Trail Overlay Zone was referred to the Subdivision
Committee for further review on August 7, 2007 at 6:00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
Note; Written Public InputlRecommendations will be taken in the interim.
1. Old Business
1.1. Docket No. 07020014 Z: Westmont pun
The applicant seeks to rezone property from S lIResidence to POO/Planned Unit
Development for the purpose of creating a single family detached residential
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