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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
June 19, 2007
Memorandum of Meeting
Members Present: Leo Dierckman, Jay Donnan, Wayne Haney, Kevin Heber, Rick Ripma, Carol
Schleif, Sally Shapiro, thereby constituting a quorum.
Minutes of the May 15, 2007 meeting were approved as submitted.
DOCS Staff in attendance: Angelina Conn, Adrienne Keeling. John Molitor, legal counsel was
also present.
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 email 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 11m 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 fonnal motion to TABLE Docket No. 07030035DP, Pro-Med Lane Holiday llU1
to the next meeting, seconded by Carol Schleif, Approved 8-0.
H. Public Hearings
IH. TABLED to JULY 17 Meeting:
Docket No. 07030037 DP/ADLS: Midland Atlantic-Market Place at West
Carmel
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a proposed one story, 21,600
square foot rotail building on 2.73 acros.
The site is located at the northeast comer of 98tR Stroot and Michigan Road, and io
WIled B3/Busincss, and is within tho US 121 Overlay.
Filed by Paul Reis of Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP for Midland Atlantic Properties
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7H. Docket No. 07040024 DP: 1328-1440 W. Main Street
The applicant seeks development plan approval for five buildings.
The site is located at the NE comer afUS 31 (Meridian) and W. Main Street and is
zoned Old Meridian Special Use (OMSU), S2, and is within the US 31 Overlay,
pending a B-6!Business Rezone. Filed by Jamie Browning afBrowning Real Estate
Partners.
Present for Petitioner: Jamie Browning, 1473 Crestwood Plain, Carmel, Vice President,
Browning Real Estate Partners.
Public RemanstrancelUnfavorable:
Judy Stamper, 1307 Lynn Dr., Cannel, North Meridian Heights Residents for Conscious
Development, opposed to the zoning that would allow a 100-foot building; also, a 25 foot buffer
perimeter would destroy many mature trees and invade the p11vacy of the residents. Additional
concerns: light, noise, water nmoff, drainage, possible Dooding, and eradication of one of the
last, small, remaining areas of forest in a residential area that would displace wildlife into the
streets.
John Palmer, 1303 Lynn Drive whose west fence is adjacent to the proposed building. The
parking lot and the lights would be too close and would affect the homes-a 25 foot buffer is
not enough-if approved, a 50-foot buffer should be required. Mr. Palmer felt that a 10-foot
building would have an adverse, economic effect on his home if he ever tried to sell it. Mr.
Palmer was also opposed to a I O-story building and urged the Commission not to approve the
plan.
Dept Concerns: Engineering is concerned with the pond location; the City Forester has not yet
approved the landscaping.
Commission Comments: Removal of one of the buildings would improve the plan; too much
parking, not enough green space; request penneable pavers and incorporation of LEEDS
components.
Disposition: Referred to the Special Studies Committee for further review on June 28, 2007 at
6:00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
8H. Docket No. 07020020 OA: US 31 & 421 Overlay Architectural Design
Amendment
The applicant seeks to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23B: US Highway 31
Corridor Overlay Zone and Chapter 23C: US Highway 421-Nlichigan Road
Corridor Overlay Zone, in order to amend the Architectural Design Requirements.
Filed by the Camlel Department ofCOImnunity Services.
Present for Petitioner: Adrienne Keeling, Department of Community Services
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No public remonstrance.
Commission Comments: recommend combination of btick and masonry fences, Not wood,
especially as it weathers; also suggestion of cedar fencing.
Note: Currently there are no fence standards for perimeter fences between residential and
commercial.
Disposition: Sent to 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:l\{onon Trail Overlay Zone into the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
Filed by the CarnIel Department of Community Services.
Present for Petitioner: Adrienne Keeling,Department of Community Services.
Public Remonstrance/General, Favorable:
Judy Hagan, 10946 Spring Mill Lane, was in favor of the proposed Overlay and felt that some
comprehensive plan needed to be in place. Some developments have previously encroached on the
Monon Trail. The Park Director will have the final sign-off for proj eets along the trail.
Public Hearing Closed.
Jay Donnan asked for positive and negative impacts on some parcels and maybe some examples of
improvements along the Manon.
Sally Shapiro recommended examples be submitted from Parks Dept., Mark Westermeier.
Disposition: Referred to the Subdivision Committee for further review on August 7, 2007 at 6:00
PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall.
Note: Public Input/Recommendations will be taken in the interim.
I. Old Business
11. Docket No. 07020014 Z: WestmontPUD
The applicant seeks to rezone property from S lIResidence to PUD/Planned Unit
Development for the purpose of creating a single family detached residential
subdivision. The site is located at 2000 West 136th St. Filed by Charlie
Frankenberger of Nelson and Frankenberger for Platinum Properties LLC and
Pittman Patiners hIC.
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