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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlan Dept Response Ltr 2 062609Schneider June 26, 2009 Ms. Angelina Conn Planning Administrator Department of Community Services One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 RE: Docket Number 09020016 DP Amend/ADLS Primrose School Carmel Science Tech. Park, Blk 7, Lot 3 Dear Angie: We have been responding to the additional Comment Letters from the TAC members as we receive them. The outstanding issues are mainly technical items for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and the Engineering Department. The only comment that would drastically affect the appearance of the project is a comment from the Engineering Department requesting that a drainage swale be constructed all along both Adams Street and Carmel Drive frontages. We have met with the reviewer and requested that this comment be rescinded because it will have a dramatic aesthetic affect and because no other surrounding property has installed such a swale. The amount of runoff into the streets will be greatly reduced by the development of this site because only the grassy areas along these frontages would drain into the streets. The Engineering Department has indicated they will be discussing this topic at a staff meeting this afternoon. Therefore, this item could not be addressed on this resubmittal. We hope to have this issue resolved prior to the Special Committee meeting. I have had multiple communications with Mr. Scott Brewer addressing the Plan Commission member's concerns that there are no evergreen trees on the Landscape Plan. Mr. Brewer stated that he worked very closely with the landscape architect on the initial design. For all parties involved, safety is the primary concern with planting evergreen trees around this facility because of the opportunity to hide something or someone, which is greatly diminished by having deciduous trees. As a result, the Landscape Plan provides many evergreen shrubs around the site to compliment the deciduous trees and provide additional color during the winter months. The previous Plan Commission packets are still current and therefore no additional information has been provided. As a result, we respectfully request the Committee's review and approval of the materials as presented. Thank you for your consideration and please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mart L. Thorpe, R.L.A. Engineering Project Manager Indianapolis, Indrana Historic Fort Harrison 8901 Otis Avenue Indianapolis. IN 46216 Toll -Free; 866.973.7100 west Lafayette, Indiana 1330 'Km tientscrel Bo.Jevaro Suite 100 We Lafayette, IN 47906 Ames, Iowa 1606 Golder Aspen Drive Suite 110 Arnes, LA 50010 The Schneider Corporation Historic Fort Harrison 8901 Otis Avenue Iroianapos.'N 46216-1037 Fhort: 17.826.7100 Fax: 317.826.7200 wwwschneidercorp -core Charlotte, North Carolina 8003. Arr cwridge Boulevard Crarkstte. NC 28273 t:17k1 742510011 docslcorrespondencelplan dept response Itr 062609.doc