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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 04-01-08 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEEE DEPARTMENT REPORT APRIL 1, 2008 9. Docket No. 08010011 DP/ADLS: Old Meridian Plaza (RA Franke, lot SA) The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 4-story mixed use officelretail building. The site is located at 12863 Old Meriuian S1. and is zoned OMlMU- Old Meridian, Mixed Use. Filed by Ersa! Ozdemir of Keystone Group, LLC. The petitioner seeks to develop a 4-story mixed use office/retail building witrun the Old Meridian corridor. No residential uses are proposed. The development plan also shows a possible future 1\ ,400 sq. ft. building located on the eastern half of the site. Environmentally friendly site and building features are proposed. There will be a dry detention area at the back of the site. The petitioner is also seeking administrative replat approval to combine two lots into one to alleviate any property lines from running through the project. The ground sign will be internally illuminated with white text day and night. The tenant wall signs will be black by day and shine white at night. At the February 25 BZA meeting, the board unanimously approved all variances and use variance requests, with the condition to reduce the tenant signs on the east elevation by 50 percent (down to 16 sq ft) and add pet waste stations. Variances approved are for: . A Veterinarian Facility/KenneL · Signs not facing road right-of-way . Number of signs per tenant · Entrance sunscreen a Upper story sunscreens Staff comments/concerns: 1. The City Forester is comfortable with tills item going back to Full Plan Commission, but has requested some minor changes, such as addressing the issue of the plantings within the 35-ft wide easement along the south property line. However, the plans are very close to being approved. 2. The Engineering Dept is comfortable with tills item going back to Full Plan Commission, but would like to tie up some loose ends with the petitioner before the project appears at the Full Plan Commission meeting. 3. The petitioner should consider using pervious pavers in all or part of the parking area. 4. Though not required, the petitioner should consider using LEED or 'green' building practices. The Department of Community Services recommends the Committee forward this item to the April 15 Plan Commission meeting with a favorable recommendation, after all questions/concerns are addressed.