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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 04-15-03 CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION DEP ARTMENT REPORT April 15, 2003 3b. Docket No. 45-03 DP/ADLS; Mark Swanson Building The applicant seeks to construct a multi-tenant building. The site is located at 550 East 106th Street. The site is zoned B-5/Busmess and is within the Home Place District Overlay Zone. Filed by Mark A. Swanson. The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Plan and ADLS for the construction of an office building. The site is located on the north side of l06th Street between Park and Ruckle Streets. Please see the infoffilational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview of the site and proposed building elevations. The fonowing items are those that require additional attention/discussion: np.velnpment Plan: 1. Approval of the DP will require dedication of additional right-of-way per the Thoroughfare Plan. The applicant should prepare and suhmit a replat (Secondary Plat) of the existing lot to achieve the dedication as shown on the proposed site plan. 2. A path must be provided within the right of way of 106th Street. The Ordinance calls for a 10' asphalt path. A 5' sidewalk is shown. The Path should be located along the edge of the right-of-way line not angled in closer to the pavement edge. 3. Direct pedestrian access must be provided between the main entrance( s) of the building and the street (connect parking lot walk to path). ~Identify a bicycle-parking area. /5: An access easement should be provided between the parking areas and t1l,e lot to the north. This should be identified on the replat and the grade ofthe parking areas should be designed to allow for/in anticipation of a future connection. 6. The sidewalks along Park and Ruckle need to be extended to the north property line with approaches at the entrance to each parking area. An T,S. 1. Architechlre: ~ The Ordinance calls for buildings to have flat fronts. This would be similar to the V plan originally submitted to the Department and reviewed at TAC. The current proposal does not follow this direction. The sides of the building facing Park and Ruckle are not an here close to flat. s en y propose . eSlgt encroaches into the front yar se. ac a ng l06th Street. The Department will not support a request for relief from the setback requirement. b. a ou Ul ding materials on color elevatIOns an proV! e ma erial samples. Greater coordination in composition is needed between the first and second floors. c. Show any rooftop-mounted equipment to confirm that the walls will screen this equipment. Specifically, the north side elevation does not appear to provide a screen. Docket No. 45-03 DP/ADLS; MarkSwansoll Building (Continued) 2. Signage: a. The renderings illustrate signs and future sign placement. Please identifY sign materials and dimensions of overall sign areas. b. An ADLS amendment will need to be submitted to address future signage if no materials and size is submitted with this application. 3. Landscaping: a. Additional shrubs are required along the parking lot perimeter at a rate of 30 per ~/ 100' of perimeter along the street sides. The intent is to create a solid screen. vJ\\N ~'l,(. Please explain the use of off-site plantings along the north side of the site. c. Provide additional shrubs along the north edge of the parking areas. 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. Cut offs or shields should be used on the pole-mounted fixtures to prevent point source glare. The applicant should be prepared to address the necessary changes at the Plan Commission meeting and provide revisions to the Special Studies Committee. The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Special Studies Committee on May 13th for further discussion.