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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRC-03-18-09CRC Meeting March 18, 2009 1 CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Meeting, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 President Ron Carter called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Commission members Bill Hammer, Carolyn Anker, Jeff Worrell and Rick Sharp were present, constituting a quorum. Also present were Karl Haas, Les Olds, Darrel Norris, Don Cleveland, Sherry Mielke and Matt Worthley. Others present: From Shiel Sexton Co.: Mike Anderson From CSO Architects: Dan Moriarity, Brandon Bogan Others Present: Gregg Dixon, Jason Springer, Cheri Piebes, Rachael Davidson, Ann Dermody, Steve Warne, Michael Aldrich Mr. Carter called for a moment of silence in memory of Steve Backer, School Board Member and CRC appointed member who recently passed away. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Bid Opening: Parcel 73 –City Center: Phase 1 Perimeter Backfilling Project Gregg Dixon and Jason Springer, with Signature Construction, were present to open and read aloud the bids for the Parcel 73 Carmel City Center Backfilling Project. Please see attached bid tabulation sheet. Presentation: Schematic Design – Arts District Lofts & Shoppes Dan Moriarity with CSO Architects and representing Keystone Construction was present to give the design presentation for the Arts District Lofts & Shoppes Project. Mr. Moriarity announced the demolition work was substantially complete with the hazardous materials appropriately removed to LEED Certified standards. CSO and Keystone Construction have been working with LRK, a firm out of Memphis, TN specializing in multi-family housing to develop the elevations. There are three levels of living space above the 46,649 sq. ft. of retail. The two-story underground garage contains approximately 400 parking spaces with residential parking on the first floor (200 spaces) and public parking on the second floor (200 spaces). The height of the building is below the 60’ zoning requirement containing one level of retail and three levels of housing with the housing containing a loft bedroom behind the Mansard Roof with dormers. The project contains two entries into the interior courtyard with both centered on the fountain, one from Main Street and one from the Monon. The area along the Monon is intended to be part of the courtyard with the hope of creating a pedestrian promenade. Also included from the courtyard is a resident pool and amenity space. The green roof is located above the first floor of retail on the interior of the building around the courtyard and is applicable to the LEED Certification. The project contains 200 units of a variety CRC Meeting March 18, 2009 2 of sizes ranging from one to four bedroom options. The project is likely to receive a Silver LEED Certification rating. Discussion ensued regarding types of retail and restaurants intended for the project, changes from the original design concepts, public safety concerns for the pedestrian walkway and the logistics of the public pool area. [Mr. Sharp leaves.] Approval of Minutes February 19, 2009: Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer, seconded by Mr. Worrell and unanimously approved. March 2, 2009: Moved for approval by Ms. Anker, seconded by Mr. Hammer. The minutes were tabled until the next meeting. Financial Matters Ms. Mielke announced the February 2009 end of month operating balance for the CRC General Fund is $2,177,622.00. Ms. Mielke requested the Commission’s approval to pay invoices for the CRC General Fund in the amount of $1,064,242.01. Mr. Worrell moved to approve CRC General Fund claims as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and passed unanimously. Sherry Mielke requested the approval of the Disbursement of Funds from the PAC Construction Fund in the amount of $2,403,966.13. Moved for approval by Mr. Hammer, seconded by Ms. Anker and unanimously approved. Committee Reports No committee report at this time. Update on Properties Mr. Olds noted the construction on the City Center development has accelerated with a significant number of contracts awarded and a number of trades moving on to the site. Building B is constructed behind the existing building under construction. The first phase should be complete beginning of 2010. The Parcel 47 – Arts District Lofts & Shoppes site is cleaned except for the VFW property. Arts & Design District A new business is moving into the District entitled Nine West Inc. at 9 W. Main Street. A number of events are currently being planned for the area. The Blue Egg Gallery is displaying artwork at the Arts & Design District Office for the next few months. Old Business CRC Meeting March 18, 2009 3 No old business at this time. New Business RPAC Foundation Grant The CRC has been requested to provide a grant for staffing services for the Regional Performing Arts Center. A number of positions needing to be filled have been identified and the funding will allow the non-profit to continue recruiting and adding members for the future grand opening of the facility. The Commission is asked to consider approving $150,000 grant for staffing assistance. Ms. Anker commented it was important for the overall viability of the success of the PAC to get the staffing in place sooner rather than later. Mr. Worrell moved to approve a $150,000 grant which would be used for staffing for the Regional Performing Arts Center. Seconded by Mr. Hammer and unanimously approved. Other Business No other business at this time. Announcements No announcements at this time. Adjournment Mr. Hammer moved the meeting be adjourned and seconded by Ms. Anker. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.