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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 03-18-03 CARMEL/CLAY PLA DEPARTMENT REPORT March 18, 2003 lb. Docket No. 05-03 DP/ADLS; Old Meridian Professional Building The applicant seeks approval to construct an office building. The site is located at the southwest corner of Old Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street. The site is zoned B- 6/Business within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by James K. Wheeler of Coots, Henke & Wheeler for John N. Kjrk and Lowell Thomas Kirk. The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Plan and ADLS for the construction of an office building. The site is generally located at the southwest comer of Old Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street Please see the informational packet prepared by the applicant last monthfor an overview of the site and proposed building. The following items are those that require additional attention/discussion (these are unchanged from last month) No new information has been submitted: nevelopment Plan: 1. Approval of the DP will require dedication of additional right-of-way perthe Thoroughfare Plan. A 60' halfright of way is required along Pennsylvania, and Old Meridian Streets. Additional right-of-way is also needed in the area of the roundabout per plans on file with the Carmel Engineering Department. The applicant should prepare and submit a deed of dedication for the above noted arej],s. 2. Easements for storm water management must be provided. Approval of the Development Plan will not be granted until Carmel Engineering requirements have been satisfied. 3. Path must be provided within the right of way of Pennsylvania and Old Meridian. The Ordinance calls for a 10' asphalt path. 4. Direct pedestrian access must be provided between the main entrance of the building and the street (connect parking lot walk to path). 5. Identify bicycle parking area. 6. Illustrate loading and unloading area. One is required. A OJ ,s: 1. Architecture: a. The ordinance requires a minimum building height of 26'. The application calls out 25' or less. Revise plans or file zoning waiver application. b. Call out building materials. c. Provide elevations of the building wIDeh define how the proposed building has been designed utilizing the proper ratio (Golden Section Analysis). Also show any rooftop-mounted equipment to confirm that the wall will screen this equipment. Also, show building materials on these elevations. d. Provide detail of the dumpster enclosure area including gate and roof structure. Docket No. 05-03 DPiADLS; Old Meridian Professional Building (Continued) 2. Signage: a. No signage is identified in the application or civil drawings. However, the renderings illustrate signs. b. Are signs proposed? If so please illustrate on the application and civil drawings. In addition the sign in the renderings appears to be within the right-of-way. Please advise. c. A future ADLS amendment will need to be submitted to address signage if none is submitted with this application. 3. Landscaping: a. Plans were received on February 6th, b. The renderings do not reflect the landscaping proposed in the civil drawings. Please revise and resubmit accurate renderings/civil drawings. 4. Lighting: a. A cut sheet needs to be submitted illustrating the type of proposed light fixtures both in the parking lot and on the building. b. Provide photometric illustrating 0.3 footcandle line. The applicant should be prepared to distribute additional information at or before the Plan Commission meeting. The Department recommends that this item be Tabled to allow time for the required information to be submitted or forwarded to the Special Studies Committee on April3rd for further discussion.