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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 02-19-02IUU P` F C =y oi�� C ity of CARMEUCLAY PLAN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 19, 2002 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Carmel /Clay Plan Commission met at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Carmel, Indiana on Feburary 19, 2002. Members present: Jerry Chomanczuk; Dave Cremeans; Leo Dierckman; Ron Houck; Nick Kestner; Dianna Knoll; Maureen Pearson; Pat Rice; Paul Spranger; and Wayne Wilson, thereby establishing a quorum. The minutes of the January meeting were approved as submitted. In Marilyn Anderson's absence, the Meeting was chaired by vice president Paul Spranger. Paul Spranger introduced Maureen Pearson, Township Trustee appointment, who will serve a two year term. The Department of Community Services was represented by Michael Hollibaugh, Director; Jon Dobosiewicz, Kelli Hahn; and Laurence Lillig. Jon Dobosiewicz reported that item li. The Hamptons Primary Plat has been withdrawn by the applicant and can be removed from this evening's Agenda. Also, item 4i. CMC Properties Subdivision, Docket No. 145 -01 PP, has been requested by the applicant for Tabling until the pending DP /ADLS for the same site returns to the Plan Commission. In addition, 136 Street and Rohrer Road, Hunters Creek Office Park PUD, the applicant has requested Tabling until the March 19, 2002 meeting. John Molitor, Counsel, reported a tentative settlement has been entered into with Leeper Electric in regard to the property located at US 31 and 131 Street. Mr. Molitor suggested an Executive Committee meeting at 6:15 PM and Execution Session at 6:30 PM prior to the March 19 meeting in order to discuss the terms of the settlement agreement and any action that may be warranted. In regard to the Bonbar Subdivision litigation—it is expected that the Judge will rule fairly soon on this Docket, hopefully by the end of March. Legislature activity is currently being monitored and the only Bill affecting planning and zoning is Senate Bill 341 introduced by Senator Murray Clark. Ron Houck moved to reschedule the April meetings as follows: April 09 for Committees, April 23 for full Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by Dianna Knoll and APPROVED 10- 0. S:\PlanCommission\Minutes\PlanCommissioriMinutes\PCMinutes2002 Point of Information: Wayne Wilson said as Chairman of the Land Use and Annexation Committee of the City Council, he will be testifying tomorrow on a Senate Bill and House Bill in regard to future zoning considerations in Clay West. The goal is to add the City of Carmel to both of those Bills. As annexation goes forward in the western areas of the township, the agricultural and rural zoning will be maintained for existing farms and will not be changed to a new classification until such time as the property owners would sell the property. Appointment of a Hearing Officer for BZA: Michael Hollibaugh addressed the Commission saying there is language in Ordinance Z -366 that provides for the appointment by the Plan Commission of a hearing officer for the Board of Zoning Appeals. This item was discussed as far as how the process would work and the function of a hearing officer. Pat Rice formally presented the BZA's recommendation to the Plan Commission to appoint all five members of the BZA as a hearing officer. At the discretion of the DOCS Director, a member would be called, as needed, to hear certain petitions that would normally come before the full BZA Board but would be heard instead by a single hearing officer. Dianna Knoll moved to appoint all five members of the Board of Zoning Appeals to be empowered to serve as hearing officers for the BZA, at the discretion of the DOCS Director. The motion was seconded by Ron Houck and APPROVED 10 -0. Michael Hollibaugh distributed a Memo to Commission Members from Scott Brewer, Urban Forester, regarding the relocation of wildlife. Scott has agreed to prepare a report and recommendations for the April meeting that provide options and what other communities do as it relates to the issue. H. Public Hearings th. Docket No. 2 -02 Z; Lumber Yard Mall Rezone to C -2 /Old Town The petitioner seeks to rezone the real estate at the southeast corner of 1 St Street SW and 2nd Avenue SW (more commonly know as the Lumber Yard Mall) from I -1 (Industrial) to C -2 /Old Town. Filed by the Department of Community Services. Kelli Hahn appeared before the Commission representing the petitioner. The petition proposes to rezone the Lumber Yard Mall from I -1 /Industrial to C -2 /Old Town and to develop as a part of the AMLI Old Town development. The development would be entirely residential and a combination of one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes. The units would front on the Monon with parking to the east. A draft elevation was distributed to the Commission members. This proposal would go through the Carmel Redevelopment Commission's architectural review committee for architecture and design approval. The proposal would then be heard by the Director as hearing officer for the Plan Commission for Development Plan and ADLS approval. The Commission is asked to suspend their Rules of Procedure in order to vote on this item this evening. S:\PlanCommission\ Minutes\ PlanCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 2 Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the petition; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Dave Cremeans moved for suspension of the Rules of Procedure. This motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and approved 10 -0. Dave Cremeans moved to recommend approval of Docket No. 2 -02 Z, Lumber Yard Mall Rezone to C -2 /Old Town and forward to City Council. The motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and APPROVED 10 -0. Docket No. 2 -02 Z, Lumber Yard Mall Rezone will be forwarded to City Council with a favorable recommendation 10 -0. 2h. Docket No. 3 -02 OA; Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance The petitioner seeks to make amendments to the C -1 Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services. Kelli Hahn appeared before the Commission representing the Department of Community Services. The revisions in the C -1 Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance were requested by the Redevelopment Commission to provide greater flexibility as they negotiate projects within the redevelopment areas in C -1 and C -2, specifically architectural, landscaping, signage provisions. It was determined that greater flexibility was needed to get the high quality designs that are being negotiated. Members of the public were invited to speak to this petition, either favor or opposition; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Dave Cremeans moved for suspension of the Rules of Procedure, seconded by Dianna Knoll and approved 10 -0. Dave Cremeans moved to send a favorable recommendation on Docket No. 3 -02 OA, Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance, to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and APPROVED 10 -0. 3h. Docket No. 4 -02 OA; Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance The petitioner seeks to make amendments to the C -2 /Old Town Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services. Kelli Hahn appeared before the Commission representing the Department of Community Services. Similar reasons and changes apply to this Docket as cited in Docket 3 -02, and the Department is requesting a favorable recommendation at this time. Members of the public were invited to speak to this petition, either favor or opposition; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Dave Cremeans moved for suspension of the Rules of Procedure. The motion was seconded by S:\PlanCommission\ Minutes\ PlanCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 3 Leo Dierckman and approved 10 -0. Dave Cremeans moved for favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve Docket No. 4 -02 OA, Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and APPROVED 10 -0. I. Old Business li. Docket No. 141 -01 PP; The Hamptons (Primary Plat) The applicant seeks approval to plat a 197 -lot residential subdivision on 154.806± acres. The site is located on the southwest corner of West 141 Street and Towne Road. The site is zoned S -1 /Residential. The petitioner also seeks approval of the following Subdivision Waivers: 141 -01b SW SCO 7.1 15% Standard Open Space Requirement Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson and Frankenberger for Raymond Roehling. WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER 2i. Docket No. 96 -01 Z; Old Town Overlay District Petitioner seeks a favorable recommendation for the establishment of the Old Town Overlay District. The area affected is commonly known as Old Town. Filed by the Department of Community Services for the Old Town Task Force. Jon Dobosiewicz presented the petition for the Old Town Task Force. The Task Force met on Thursday, February 7 and discussed this item at length. The amended Ordinance and modifications are being recommended for forwarding to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. Leo Dierckman reported the Committee vote of 5 -0 for approval of the Old Town Overlay District. Leo recommended "Kudos" to Kelli Hahn for many hours of good work on this project and valuable input from the public. Leo Dierckman moved for approval of Docket No. 96 -01 Z Old Town Overlay District and forwarding to City Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion was seconded by Pat Rice and APPROVED 10 -0. 3i. Docket No. 135 -01 Z, 136 -01 CPA; Home Place District Overlay Zone Comprehensive Plan Policies Petitioner seeks a favorable recommendation for the establishment of the Home Place District Overlay Zone Comprehensive Plan Policies. The area affected is generally known as Home Place. Filed by the Department of Community Services for the Home Place Task Force. Jon Dobosiewicz appeared before the Commission for the Home Place Task Force. The revisions included in the Department Report are those recommended by the Committee. The S:\P1anCommission\ Minutes\ P1anCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 4 approval should be done in two separate motions, one for the Overlay Zone, Docket No. 135 -01 Z, and one for the Comprehensive Plan Policies, Docket No. 136 -01 CPA. Leo Dierckman reported the Committee had gone over the proposed Overlay page -by -page. Mr. Dierckman complimented the Subdivision Committee and said they had been very thorough in their review and made the job easier. Again, thanks to Kelli Hahn, and Home Place area resident Jack Edwards, in attendance this evening. The Committee voted 5 -0 to approve the Overlay and Comprehensive Plan Policies. Wayne Wilson had accolades for Dave Cremeans and Ron Houck, for their time and effort. Leo Dierckman moved to recommend approval of Docket No. 135 -01 Z, Home Place District Overlay Zone, and forward to City Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion was seconded by Ron Houck and APPROVED 10 -0. Leo Dierckman moved to recommend approval of Docket No. 136 -01 CPA, Comprehensive Plan Policies, and forward to City Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion was seconded by Pat Rice and APPROVED 10 -0. 4i. Docket No. 145 -01 PP; CMC Properties Subdivision (Primary Plat) The applicant seeks approval to plat a 3 -lot commercial subdivision on 11.29± acres. The site is located at the northwest corner of West 131 Street and North Meridian Street. The site is zoned B5 /13usiness and a portion is within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by E. Davis Coots of Coots Henke Wheeler for CH Land LLC and CMC. TABLED TO MARCH 5i. Docket No. 148 -01 CA (Commitment Amendment) Hazel Dell Corner Petitioner seeks Commitment Amendment approval to revise the list of special uses permitted on Lots 2, 3, and 4 within the Hazel Dell Corner Subdivision. The site is located at the northwest corner of East 131 Street and Hazel Dell Parkway. The site is zoned B -3 /Business. Filed by Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Plum Creek Partners, LLC. Paul Reis, attorney, with offices at 12358 Hancock Street, Carmel, appeared before the Commission representing the applicant, Plum Creek Partners. Revised commitments and a new list of permitted uses have been submitted to the Department and subsequently, to the members of the Plan Commission on February 8 To date, no comments have been received from the Plan Commission, and the petitioner is requesting approval of the list of uses and the commitments. Department Report, Jon Dobosiewicz is recommending approval of the commitments, as amended by the Committee. The revised commitments are to be recorded to be in effect. Leo Dierckman reported the Committee had voted 5 -0 in favor of the list of uses and the commitments, as amended. S:\PlanCommission\ Minutes\ PlanCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 5 Pat Rice moved for approval of Docket No. 148-01 CA, Hazel Dell Corner. The motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and APPROVED 10 -0. 6i. Docket No. 150 -01 DP Amend ADLS Amend Stewart Stewart Office Building Petitioner seeks to amend their Development Plan and Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping Signage approval for a building addition. The site is located at 931 South Range Line Road. The site is zoned B -7. Filed by Phillip Stewart. Ron Houck recused himself from discussion and voting on this Docket item. Note: The petitioner was not in attendance. Leo Dierckman moved for approval of Docket No. 150 -01 DP Amend ADLS Amend, Stewart Stewart Office Building, subject to written Findings of Fact to be completed at the March 5 Committee meetings. The motion was seconded by Dianna Knoll and APPROVED 9 in favor, 0 opposed, Ron Houck recused 7i. Docket No. 155 -01 ADLS Parkwood Crossing East (College Hills PUD) Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping Signage for an office complex. The site is located northwest of East 96 Street and North College Avenue. The site is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development). Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger for Duke Realty Corp. Blair Carmisino, Duke Realty, 600 East 96 Street, Carmel, appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. The only substantial change to come out of Special Study Committee is the removal of part of the pylon signage that removed the "Leasing" portion of the sign. Leo Dierckman reported the Committee had voted 5 -0 in favor of the ADLS. Jon Dobosiewicz, the Department recommends adoption of the ADLS, as amended. Leo Dierckman moved for approval of Docket No. 155 -01 ADLS, Parkwood Crossing East (College Hills PUD). The motion was seconded by Dave Cremeans and APPROVED 10 -0. 8i. Docket No. 160 -01 OA; Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance The petitioner seeks to add new provisions and make several corrective amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services. Laurence Lillig, Department of Community Services, said the changes discussed at Committee have been incorporated into the Ordinance. In addition to those changes, there were provisions that would have affected the C -1 and C -2 sections of the Zoning Ordinance and those amendments have been pulled from Z -369 because they may or may not have conflicted with the S:\P1anCommission\ Minutes\ PlanCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 6 Ordinances presented at public hearing this evening. Leo Dierckman reported the Committee did not have any real issues and the changes were all agreed. The Committee voted 5 -0 in favor. Pat Rice moved to approve Docket No. 160 -01 OA, Amendments to the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance, and forward to City Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion was seconded by Leo Dierckman and APPROVED 10 -0. At this point, the Commission reverted to item 6i., Docket No. 150 -0 -1 DP Amend /ADLS Amend, Stewart Stewart Office Building. J. New Business lj. Docket No. 163 -01 ADLS Lot 1 of Merchants' Pointe, Forum Credit Union Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping Signage for a Financial Institution. The site is located at 2359 East 116 Street. The site is zoned B -8 /Business. Filed by James J. Nelson of Nelson Frankenberger for Forum Credit Union. Jim Shinaver, attorney with Nelson Frankenberger, appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Also in attendance were: Brian Crum and Andy Mattingly of Forum Credit Union; Tom Martin, construction engineer; Corey Meyer of Weihe Engineers; and Steve Robinson, Browning, Day, Architects. The site landscape plan was shown for the overall development of Merchants' Pointe. The Forum Credit Union is located on Lot 1 on the western portion of the development near the intersection of 116 Street and AAA Way. The entrance to the Credit Union will be located off of Pointe Parkway; the main entrance will be located off of the east elevation. There will be a drive -thru window. There is a significant amount of landscaping on both the interior and perimeter of the site. Scott Brewer has reviewed and approved the landscape plan and changes suggested by the Department Report, additional shrubs, have been incorporated into the revised plans. Regarding signage, there are two contemplated —one on the north elevation and the other on the western elevation of the building. The building is similar in materials and character to the adjacent Borders Bookstore and O'Charley's Restaurant. The same brick color, window frame color, and glass color as is utilized by Borders and O'Charley's. The brick itself is called S:\P1anCommission\ Minutes\ P1anCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 7 "Jumbo Saint Anne Blend" and is manufactured by the Belden Brick Company. The window frame and entry systems are champagne in color with clear glass. The windows have a decorative, spandrel glass panel. There are also brick accents across the top of the building, blue in color. The coving and window treatment areas are done with an EFIS material, natural limestone in color, to match Borders and other adjacent buildings. The east elevation of the building shows the entry to the building, location of the ATM machine, and how cars would essentially appear point out of the window service area of the bank. The south elevation faces the interior of the development. The west elevation shows the location of the proposed wall sign and how cars appear as they exit the window service area of the bank. In conclusion, The Linder Company has reviewed and approved the architectural design and aesthetic elements of the building. The building is consistent with design and features as compared with the adjoining buildings in this development. Department Report, Jon Dobosiewicz recommended this item be forwarded to the Special Study Committee for further review on March 5, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall. The applicant has submitted a revised landscape plan adding the shrubs along the perimeter of the parking lot that were requested by the Department. In addition, the Committee should be provided with building elevations of the Borders Bookstore as well as the other buildings that create the backdrop. This will give the Committee a full understanding of what has been approved in the past and how this building relates in design to those buildings. The signage proposed includes two wall signs and one ground sign. As indicated in the Department Report, the use would be permitted two signs, one of which could be a ground, and a wall sign or two wall signs, as long as they do not exceed two signs. Additional signage would require a variance from the BZA. The rendering of the ground sign is consistent with signage approved for the balance of the center. The proposed wall sign shows individual, channel letters creating the Forum Credit Union "Bar" with the returns being blue —this may be a point of discussion for the Committee whether the return should be compatible with the side of the building to blend in. Leo Dierckman asked that the rendering for the front of the building be up- graded for the Committee. Nick Kestner noted a pathway between the multi purpose path and the building. Nick asked that the parking lot be marked for pedestrian safety. Ron Houck asked for clarification on the number of parking spaces. Corey Meyer with Weihe Engineers stated there are 17 parking spaces. The site plan shows space markings and also the cross -walk on the bituminous path connecting to 116 Street. Jon Dobisiewicz commented the Ordinance requires 12 spaces; the petitioner has provided 5 additional. Docket No. 163 -01 ADLS Lot of Merchants' Pointe, Forum Credit Union was forwarded to the Special Study Committee for further review on March 5, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Caucus S:\PlanCominission\Minutes\PlanCommissionMinutes\PCMinutes2OO2 Rooms of City Hall. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Paul Spranger, Vice President Ramona Hancock, Secretary S:\PlanCommission\ Minutes\ PlanCommissionMinutes \PCMinutes2002 9