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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-02-15-05CRC Meeting, February 15, 2005 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Tuesday, February 15, 2005 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Commission members Rick Sharp and William Hammer were also present, constituting a quorum. This being noticed as a joint meeting of the CRC and the City Council, Councilors Joe Griffiths, Fred Glaser and Brian Mayo were in attendance. Also present were Mayor Brainard, Les Olds, Karl Haas, Bruce Cordingly and Steve Sturtz and several other Pedcor representatives, as well as members of the public and media. Sherry Mielke and Phyllis Morrissey as support staff. Total in attendance is estimated at 50 with several people coming and going. Opening of Bids Mr. Moriarity, from CSO, opened the bids for the relocation of the Carmel Arts Council building in Old Town. [See attached bid sheet tally for details.] Jungclaus-Campbell $219,000 Mattcon General Contractors $197,000 J C Ripberger Construction $217,500 Smock Fansler $193,800 Mr. Hammer moved the bids be taken under advisement and report back to the CRC at the February 22, 2005, CRC meeting. Following a second by Mr. Sharp, the motion was unanimously approved. Award of Bids for Demolition on Parcel #12 and Parcel #13 Mr. Olds reported CSO Architects reviewed the bids and met with the apparent low bidder. Mr. Olds recommended the CRC award the demolition contract to G. & S. Demolition for Parcel #13 for $24,800 and award them the contract for Parcel #12 demolition for $18,200 to G. & S. Demolition. The Parcel #12 demolition will be held in abeyance until the final land issue is resolved. So moved by Mr. Hammer. Following a second by Mr. Sharp, the motion was unanimously approved. Presentation by Pedcor Bruce Cordingley brought everyone up to date on Pedcor’s part of the City Center project. He showed the initial site plan designed for Parcel #5. He then went on to show how the plan had evolved and what Pedcor is doing to tie in with what the City plans for the adjoining areas on the west of Parcel #5. Retail space has increased from 112,000 square feet to more than 170,000. The number of housing units went from 200 to more than 500, some rentals and some for sale. Office space ha increased from 30,000 to more than 60,000. Among the other changes are a two- story hotel with a lobby and ballroom connecting to Carmel’s planned performing arts center. The new proposal has nearly 2,000 underground parking spaces as well as a few onstreet spaces. The buildings vary in height with the tallest possibly nine stories. CRC Meeting, February 15, 2005 2 Following their presentation, Mr. Cordingley and Mr. Sturtz answered questions from the CRC members and Council members. Mr. Carter then opened the meeting up to questions from others in attendance. Mr. Carter stated the CRC tonight was being asked to look at the schematic design as presented to see if it met the CRC’s expectations, needs and desires at this time. That is the only thing we are being asked to look at at this point in time because then if we approve this schematic design we go on towards a project agreement and proceed with design development for the project. Mr. Sharp moved the CRC approve the broad concepts outlined in the schematic design presented to us this evening and authorize the Director and Mr. Haas to work towards a project agreement with Pedcor. Mr. Hammer seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the motion was then unanimously approved. Mr. Cordingley stated it is the leadership of the Commission, and the staff that has given them the confidence to proceed. “Thank you for being such a great partner.” Mr. Sharp said he has been impressed with the passion Mr. Cordingly and his colleagues have brought to this project. [Applause] Adjournment Moved, seconded and approved for adjournment at 8:35 p.m.