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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes BZA 03-22-10 Hearing Officer V y, Arnindelt i ii0i o acme R7'OHO hvoioN MINUTES Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer Monday, March 22, 2010 5:30 pm Caucus Rooms Present: James Hawkins, Hearing Officer Connie Tingley, Recording Secretary Staff members in attendance: Christine Barton Holmes, Planning Administrator Rachel Boone, Planning Administrator Legal Counsel: John Molitor Public Hearing: ld. 13250 Carmel Medical Building Signage The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: Docket No. 10020002 V 25.07.02 -09 (b) Number of signs The site is located at 13250 Hazel Dell Parkway and is zoned B -3. Filed by Andrew Dick of Hall Render on behalf of the owner. Present for Petitioner: Andrew Dick, Hall Render Ground identification sign in addition to wall identification sign Multi tenant ground sign for identification of tenants Trees along Hazel Dell Parkway make it difficult to identify building and tenants Public Hearing closed Department Report: Rachel Boone Previous variance allowed 34 square feet at 4 feet tall Additional variance needed for wall sign New ground sign with correct size and design replacing existing ground sign o Blue and white to match St. Vincent's signage o Illuminated Department recommended positive consideration Discussion: Ground illumination in landscape area; no internal illumination; Previous variance allowed 34 square feet for ground sign Wall sign added without variance approval Page 1 of 4 Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals March 22, 2010 Additional citizens joined the meeting; no comments Public Hearing closed again. Action: Mr. Hawkins APPROVED Docket No. 10020002 V, 13250 Carmel Medical Building Signage for number of signs. 2d. Altman Pond The applicant seeks the following special use approval: Docket No. 10020016 SU Appendix A: Use Table Artificial pond, not platted. The site is located at 1769 East 106" Street on 3.4 acres and is zoned S2 /Single family residential Filed by Christine Crull Altman, owner. Present for Petitioner: Christine Altman, owner Small pond on northwest corner of property Become part of sound barrier wall for 106 Street o Earthen barrier with block cut -face wall across front of parcel o Using dirt from pond for earthen barrier Pond will be used for retention of surface water Public: Tom Osterhaus, 1758 Timber Heights Dr Questioned size of pond Rebuttal: Christine Altman Less than one -fifth to one quarter acre; in front depressed area Water from Westfield properties will be used to fill pond Eventually collect her standing water Public Hearing closed Department Report: Christine Barton Holmes Petitioner and Depaitment working with Engineering because of road expansion No negative impact on adjoining properties; probably positive Department recommended positive consideration Discussion: Wall approximately 5 feet and landscaped Variance not needed per Mike Hollibaugh, Director Dept. of. Community Services Wall set back from walking path Working with Engineering to insure no impact on drainage o Should improve as positive drainage across new right -of -way Page 2 of 4 Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals March 22, 2010 Action: Mr. Hawkins APPROVED Docket No. 10020016 SU, Altman Pond for artificial pond, not platted 3 14d. St. Vincent Sports Performance Center The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals: Docket No. 10030001 V Section 26.04.02 Perimeter buffering extended to entire length of side yards Docket No. 10030002 V Section 25.07.02 -10(d) (ii) Increased maximum height for ground sign Docket No. 10030003 V Section 25.07.02 -10(b) Two ID signs facing the same right -of -way Docket No. 10030004 V Section 25.07.02 -10(b) Wall signs not facing a public street west Docket No. 10030005 V Section 25.07.02 -10(b) Wall signs not facing a public street east Docket No. 10030006 V Section 25.07.02 -10(c) Increase in sign area for wall sign on east facade Docket No. 10030007 V Section 25.07.02 -10(b) Add'l ID signs for multi level/multi- tenant bldg Docket No. 10030008 V Section 23.B.09.D Sloped roof exceeding 100' without change in place Docket No. 10030009 V Section 23B.08.05.B.1.a Increase in max first floor GFA Docket No. 10030010 V Section 23B.12.A Parking between US 31 ROW 90' build -to line Docket No. 10030011 V Section 27.03.02 Elimination of straight concrete curbs on parking islands Docket No. 10030012 V Section 25.07.02 -10.0 Additional sign area for wall sign on West facade. The site is located at 13400 North Meridian Street on 16.68 acres and is zoned B6 within the US 31 Corridor Overlay. Filed by Paul Reis of Krieg DeVault, LLP for St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc. Present for the Petitioner: Paul Reis, Krieg DeVault Variances approved in 2008 have expired Requesting reinstatement as new petitions For proposed Sports Performance Center to be built on St. Vincent's site Public: Sharon Knapp, 1126 N. Main (residence) on behalf of Andy and Tyler Knapp, owners at 13400 Old Meridian (Sundown Gardens) When will Sports Performance Center construction begin Size of building How long is the building process Location of Main Street entrance Would like to see drawings and specs of building Rebuttal: Paul Reis Plans are available online through Carmel webpage Indicated location of Sundown Gardens Main Street entrance beside Chauncey's Place via a dirt road Proposed building located on west side of parcel o Three or four story medical offices, 127,000 square feet Start date unclear because of capital Additional parking all within existing campus Unknown which sports medicine practice will use new facility Mike Chittenden, President, St. Vincent's in charge of project Public notice is mailed to abutting land owners Page 3 of 4 Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals March 22, 2010 Signs posted on property Variances good for three years Public Hearing closed Department Report: Christine Barton Holmes Identical to 2008 variances Variance approvals now valid for three years Basically renewing previous variances Department recommended positive consideration Discussion: Ground sign height and sign will match existing signage Signage approved through ADLS Action: Mr. Hawkins APPROVED Docket Nos. 10030001 V through 10030012 V, St. Vincent Sports Performance Center for: perimeter buffering, increased height for ground sign, two ID signs facing same right -of -way, wall signs not facing a public street (west east), increased sign area for east wall sign, additional ID signs for multi level/multi- tenant building, sloped roof exceeding 100 feet, increased max first floor GFA, parking between US 31 right -of -way and 90- foot build -to line, elimination of straight concrete curbs on parking islands, and additional sign area for west wall sign. Adjournment The Hearing Officer adjourned the meeting at 5:50 PM. Approved this Tiff i'day of AV 20 )0 earing Officer James awkins Secretary Connie Tin p y 1 Filename: S: \Board of Zoning Appeals\Minutes\Hearing Officer 2010/20100322 hearing officer.doc Page 4 of 4