HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 11-17-09Members Present: Leo Dierckman, Jay Dorman, Bard Grabow, Kevin "Woody" Rider, Rick
Ripma, Carol Schleif, Steve Stromquist, Susan Westermeier
Members Absent: Dan Dutcher, Heather Irizarry, Madeleine Torres
DOCS Staff Present: Director Michael Hollibaugh, City Planner Angie Conn, Legal Counsel
John Molitor
Also Present: Ramona Hancock, Plan Commission Secretary
The Minutes of the October 20, 2009 meeting were approved as submitted.
Legal Counsel Report, John Molitor: Regarding the Johnson Acres Garage, the Court over -ruled the
defendant's motion to dismiss. The next step is for the defendant to file a formal answer to the neighbors'
complaint against him.
Department Report Concerns, Angie Conn: None
H. Public Hearings
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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers
One Civic Square
Carmel IN 46032
6:00 PM
1. Docket No. 09090017 OA: 116th and College PUD (116th Street Centre, Ph 2)
The applicant seeks approval to amend Ordinance Z- 484 -05: 116 Street Centre Planned Unit
Development (PUD). The site is located at the northeast corner of 116 St. and College Ave. and is
zoned PUD. Filed by Steve Hardin of Baker Daniels, LLP for J.C. Hart Company, Inc.
Present for Petitioner: Steve Hardin, attorney, Baker Daniels; John Hart and Todd May; Randy Sherman,
architect; Mark Zuckerman, Equicor Development.
Overview:
Petitioner has worked with the DOCS Staff on design site plan issues
Meeting held with neighbors
Issues expressed were connectivity of townhomes to the north of the property; screening issues between the
two projects
City desires an east /west connection road between Guilford and College
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Petitioner prepared to address issues at Committee level
If approved, petitioner plans to commence construction in 2010
No Public Remonstrance Public Hearing Closed
Dept Report, Angie Conn:
Email submitted from area citizen expressing concern
Dept requests item be forwarded to December 1S Special Studies Committee for review
Plan Commission Member Comments:
Variation in materials between rear and front elevations
Request steel lentils above garage doors to match the front
Docket No. 09090017 OA, 116 and College PUD, (116 Street Centre, Ph 2) was referred to the December 1St
meeting of the Special Studies Committee in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall at 6:00 PM.
2. Docket No. 09090024 DP /ADLS: 96th/Augusta Site Plan Ray Stair Property
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval to relocate an existing structure from 3760 W.
96 St. to 9641 N. Augusta Dr. just north of and adjacent to said parcel, as well as seek approval
for parking, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The site is pending a rezone to B- 5/Business.
Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of Hamilton County.
Present for Petitioner: Michael Howard, Attorney for Hamilton County. Also present: Ray and Randy Stair.
Overview:
Proposal will move building to the north side of the property
Green space and trees will remain on the property
New Building will include an addition to the first floor
Roof lines and architectural amenities will be substantially similar to the major building
Exterior of addition will be red brick
Existing building will remain with existing facade
Ground lighting on site —no spillage at property line
Sign is 24 square feet black aluminum, 12 -inch letters on a red brick background for "Stair," 6 -inch
letters for "Associates, Inc."
Outstanding Items: Stormwater discharge into regulated drain of Crooked Creek; Setbacks in a B -5 Zone
are generally 15 feet because the parcels border residential, it is increased to 60 feet in the Overlay Zone
Petitioner will be seeking a Variance from the BZA to reduce setback to 15 feet
Petitioner seeks approval subject to comments by Surveyor's Office concerning stormwater discharge and
also subject to the variance from BZA and B -5 zoning.
No Public Remonstrance Public Hearing Closed
Dept Report, Angie Conn:
Staff in favor of re- location of the building
Recommend suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Recommend favorable vote subject to issues of stormwater quality review and BZA variance
Commission Member Comments /Questions:
Doors to the trash dumpster?
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How tall is the structure?
Is it brick?
Suggest ramp to front door parking area incorporate 3 or 4 feet of landscape to lessen impact of ramp
Randy Stair:
Doors will be installed on dumpster
Brick enclosure is taller than the dumpster
Enclosure materials will match foundation of the building
Motion: Woody Rider "to suspend the Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item this evening," seconded by
Rick Ripma, voted 8 -0. Motion Approved
Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09090024 DP /ADLS, 96 Site Plan Ray Stair Property
with two conditions noted by DOCS Staff," seconded by Rick Ripma, voted 8 -0. Motion Approved
3. Docket No. 09100005 OA: Carmel Dr -Range Line Road Overlay Sunset Amendment
The applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23F: Carmel Drive Range Line
Road Overlay Zone in order to extend the sunset clause. Filed by the Carmel Department of
Community Services.
Present for Petitioner: Alexia Donahue -Wold, Dept of Community Services.
Overview:
Sunset Clause currently expires December 31, 2009
SmartCode now before City Council and may not be approved before expiration of the Sunset Clause
Request Suspension of the Rules of Procedure and a vote this evening
No Public Remonstrance Public Hearing Closed
Dept Report, Angie Conn: Nothing further to add
Motion: Woody Rider "to suspend the Rules of Procedure," seconded by Susan Westermeier, voted 8 -0 Motion
Approved
Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09100005 OA, Carmel Drive -Range Line Road Overlay Sunset
Amendment," seconded by Steve Stromquist, voted 8 -0. Motion Approved
4. TABLED to DEC. 15: Docket No. 09090004 OA: SCO Ch 4: Definitions, Amendment
L Old Business None
J. New Business None
K. Adjournment at 6:25 PM.
Ramona Hancock, Secretary
Leo Dierckman, President
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