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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
April 15, 2008
Public Hearinfi Iteln:
6H. . Docket No. 08030003 SW: 146th and Gray Office Complex
The applicant requests approvaL for a subdivision regulations waiver, in addition to its
primary plat approval for 8 lots on 11.6 acres:
Docket No. 08030003 SW SCD 6.05.01 al110ts shall abut a public right of way
The site is located at the southeast comer of 1461h St. and Gray Rd. and is zoned S-
1/Residence, pending a B-l/Business rezone (with restrictions).
Filed by Kelli Lawrence of Hearth view Residential, LLC.
The applicant seeks subdivision waiver approval to plat lots that do not have frontage on a public road.
Tills is common with commercial/office developments that have interior private drives that serve the
whole development.
The Department of Community Services recommends the Commission vote to suspend its rules of
procedure and then vote to approve this subdivision regulations waiver, after all comments and
concerns are addressed.
Old Business:
11.
Docket No. 07070003 Z: 146th & Gray Rezone (l46th St Office Complex)
The applicant seeks approval to rezone 11.6 acres from S-l/Residence to B-l/Business
(with restrictions) for an office/retail development. The site is at the southeast comer of
146\h St. and Gray Rd. Filed by Kelli Lawrence of Hearthview Residential, LLC
21.
Docket No. 07070004 PP: 146th 8t Office Complex
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 8 lots on 11.6 acres. The site is at the
southeast corner of 146\h 5t. and Gray Rd. and is zoned S-l/Residence, pending a B-1 /
Business rezone. Filed by Kelli Lawrence of I-learthview Residential, LLC
This public process has been ongoing since August 2007. After many meetings with the neighbors and
subcommittee, the petitioner has revised the pint and site plan and now seeks rezone and primary plat
approval for 7 single story professional office buildings and 1 financial institution (8 lots) on 11.6 acres.
The existing heavily wooded area along the south border of the site, about 150 feet in depth, will be
preserved. This will provide a natural buffer. If approved, each building will come back before the Plan
Commission for ADLS review/approval of architeclure, lighting, landscaping, signage, etc. Please see the
petitioner's revised information packet for full details.
April 1 Conilllittee meeting - brief overview of comments:
A The committees liked the new landscape plan which shows more buffering on the east and
south with sycamore trees and shrubs, as well as the residential type architecture with no
rooftop mechanical equipment.
B. A few neighbors feellike the City is pressuring them to go along with this rezone by making
them work with the petitioner to corne u p with a compromise.
C. Quality of life and decreasing home values are still a concern with some neighbors.
D. Some neighbors feel this site plan needs to be smaller professional office park.
E. The dry cleaning land use is now removed from the permitted use list.
F. The public hearing was closed, and the meeting outcome was a 4-0 favorable
recommendation to the Full Commission with 2 conditions: that a 5-ft tall fence of wrought
iron-like material be erected around the dry detention area and that the trees will be 10-feet
tall at planting in the south east buffer.
DOCS concerns/comments:
1. The Forestry Dept. is comfortable with this item moving back to the fuJl plan commission, since
more detailed landscape plans will be submitted with ADLS approvals for each building.
2. The Oept of Engineering (DOE) is comfortable with the revised access points to the site and is
comfortable with these items being approved, provided such approval is conditioned upon
working out any unresolved issues with Engineering when the Secondary Plat or Construction
Drawings are filed.
3. The petitioner should provide the approval status of the 1461h Street curb cut request from the
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.
4. The Comprehensive Plan: The Land Use Plan Map within the Comprehensive Plan shows this
area of Clay Township to be considered a Low Intensity Residentia1lConmlunity Area. However,
Section 5: Growth Policies Plan (page 5-5) of the Carmel Comprehensive Plan states:
Low intensity neighborhood areas should be served by and be accessible to-
o Neighborhood commercial centers · Bicycle and/or pedestrian trails
o Parks or playgrounds 0 Police, fire, and public safety
o Schools
5. Note: The primary plat only requires Plan Commission approval. The rezone requires a
favorable/negative recommendation vote, and will then go to City Council for a final Yote.
6. The petitioner should provide the Findings of Fact sheet to the Commission, found in the
Primary Plat application.
When voting, the Commission must take into account all factors, induding:
1. The Comprehensi ve Plan
2. Current conditions & character of the area
3. The most desirable use for which the land in this district is adapted
4. The conservation of property values throughout the township
5. Responsible development and growth
The Department of Community Services recommends the Commission vote on these items evening,
after all comments and concerns have been addressed. (If approved, DOE request.. adding a
condition of resolving outstanding issues with the Dept of Engineering when the Secondary Plat or
Construction Drawings are filed.)