HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes BZA 08-23-99CARMEL /CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
AUGUST 23, 1999
The regularly scheduled meeting of August 23, 1999 of the Board of Zoning Appeals was
called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at approximately 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Carmel, Indiana.
Members present were: Pat Rice and Charles Weinkauf
The Mayor appointed Kent Broach as alternate to the Board in order to achieve a quorum
for this evening's meeting. Kent Broach was administered the Oath of Office by John
Molitor, counsel.
The minutes of the meeting of July 28 were carried over to the September meeting for
approval.
John Molitor reported that the Plan Commission has been working on amendments to its
Rules of Procedures. Upon adoption of the Plan Commission's amendment to the Rules,
the BZA will review its Rules of Procedure in order to correspond with changes made by
the Plan Commission.
In addition, Mr. Molitor stated that the Plan Commission has asked the Department of
Community Services to review the text of the various Overlay Zone Ordinances for U.S.
31, U.S. 421, and Keystone. The review is to determine whether or not there are
provisions within those ordinances regarding development standards that the Plan
Commission should have the authority to waive. In effect, this could lessen the workload
of the Board if the Plan Commission amends the ordinances and the Council agrees to
give the Plan Commission the authority to grant waivers from certain standards within
those Overlay Zones. The Board will be up -dated on progress.
Terry Jones introduced Laurence Lillig as the new City Planner in the Department.
Pro Care Landscaping (UV- 31 -99) was inadvertently omitted from the Agenda and will
be heard this evening as an Add -On Item. The public hearing remains open.
Items 8h. and 9h. were TABLED BY THE PETITIONER.
H. Public Hearing:
lh. The Retreat (SU- 52 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval (Special Use) to construct a multifamily residential
development on 70 acres known as The Retreat. The site is located northwest of
the intersection of Westfield Boulevard and E. 96 Street. The site is zoned 5-
2/Resideence.
Filed by James Nelson of Nelson Frankenberger.
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Jim Nelson, 3663 Brumley Way, Carmel, appeared before the Board representing the
applicant, Gibraltar Properties. Also present were Ed Elliott and Harry Todd.
The residential community to be known as The Retreat will contain a series of residential
buildings, each designed to simulate a luxury home uniquely arranged around an 8 acre
lake and containing both public and private recreational components.
The parcel was re- classified from S -2 to R -4 on August 2, 1999 with adoption of
Ordinance Z -337 by the City Council. Both the Plan Commission and the City Council
conducted public hearings on the rezone request.
The site plan was displayed on the overhead projector. The 71 acre parcel has been
identified as the "Fuller property." The perimeter boundaries of the real estate (with the
exception of Vera Hinshaw's home to the north and the individual homes on the east side
of Westfield Boulevard) are described by either recreational or vehicular or pedestrian
corridors. To the north is the Sunrise Golfcourse; to the east is Westfield Boulevard; to
the south is I -465; to the west is the Monon Trail and another small lake created with the
construction of I -465.
A small part of the real estate exists south of 465, triangular in shape, approximately 2.5
acres. The triangular portion of the real estate is not a part of the request for The Retreat
and is intended to be dedicated to the City of Carmel as a Trailhead for the Monon
Corridor. That commitment is set forth in the written commitments provided to the
Department and the Commission members.
The Retreat buildings are designed to simulate a luxury home, each building will contain
between 6 to 8 leased apartment units. There are three different designs: the Estate, the
Mansion, and the Cobblestone. The building materials will be predominately brick and
stone and will exist within three color schemes. Overall, there are nine possible exterior
views that provide an assurance of diversity as far as appearance.
The points of ingress /egress are from Westfield Boulevard. Once within the site, the
main focal point from the primary drive is the Community /Clubhouse facility. The
Clubhouse will contain a swimming pool and other recreational opportunities that is a
part of the Special Use request.
The frontage on Westfield has been given special attention in regard to setbacks and
landscaping. No building will be located nearer than 125 feet from the center line of
Westfield Boulevard; within this area a landscaped corridor will be provided. A small
neighborhood park is being provided in the southeast corner, approximately 3 acres in
size. The park is being created by Gibraltar and is being made available to the public.
The park will be offered to the Parks Department; however, if not accepted, Gibraltar's
commitment is that it will continue as a neighborhood park maintained by Gibraltar.
The internal roadway system is predominately east /west around the 8 acre lake. A
primary feature of the plan is the pedestrian pathway that provides for pedestrian access
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around the lake to the neighborhood park, and from the neighborhood park along the
southern boundary over to the Monon Trail.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to this petition; no
one appeared.
Terry Jones reported that all issues have been addressed at this time, and the Department
is recommending approval.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of SU- 52 -99, The Retreat.
Pat Rice asked about lifeguards at the Pool. Mr. Nelson responded that a lifeguard would
be on duty at all hours that the pool is open. The community is predominately older, and
a very, very small portion of the population is children. However, there is a lifeguard on
duty at all times the pool is open.
The public hearing on SU -52 -99 was then closed.
SU- 52 -99, The Retreat, was APPROVED 3 -0.
2h. Altum Gardens (SU- 53 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval (Special Use) to provide an enclosed sales area and
office for a landscape contracting business known as Altum Gardens. The site is
located at 11335 North Michigan Road (US 421.) The site is zoned B -3 /Business
and is located within the US 421 Overlay Zone.
Filed by Adam L. DeHart of Keeler -Webb Associates.
Adam DeHart, project manager with Keeler -Webb Associates, 486 Gradle Drive, Carmel,
appeared before the Board representing the applicant. Approval is being requested for
special use and amendment to the site plan previously approved in 1995 for Altum
Gardens on Michigan Road. The request is to modify the Phase II portion of the project
that is the eastern portion of the project. Altum Gardens is currently using the facility for
a landscape garden/retail center and outdoor sales of landscaping and plant materials.
Phase II has partially been completed in accordance with plans presented to both the Plan
Commission and the BZA. All of the phase I area is currently being occupied and in use
as shown. The northern portion of phase II is currently being utilized as a
planting /storage material area consisting of gravel drives and trees and planting material
still in ball and burlap to be installed in the sales area and gardening business.
Originally, the plan called for some additional gravel areas; those areas have been
asphalted with a hard surface. Also, the southeast portion of the property was to have
been an 8,000 square foot storage/barn/office facility for the landscaping /contracting
business. There was also an outdoor storage of bulk materials, approximately 3 to 4
times as large as that being presented this evening.
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Overall, that portion of the property in the southeast corner being amended has been
reduced by approximately 20% in regard to size and bulk outdoor storage. This facility
will be used for enclosed storage of equipment and equipment repair. Some materials
will be stored inside this structure during inclement weather and during the winter season.
The structure will also function as an office for the landscape /contracting business and
provide parking for the employees adjacent to the structure.
There are previous commitments on the property. A variance was approved for pavement
and curbing based on the fact that the majority of the eastern end of the property is not
open to the public and is only used by the employees. The proposed building consists of
6,000 square feet of shop area and enclosed equipment storage area, and approximately
1200 square feet of general office to be used by the landscape business.
The structure will consist of architectural metal wall panel on the exterior, and will be
oriented so that the doors will face the employee parking lot and a small, bulk exterior
storage area.
The exterior lighting provides for wall packs to shine immediately in front of the man
doors and overhead doors and will be used exclusively for security and for those times of
the year that employees come and go at twilight hours. The plantings previously
approved along the existing berm on the southeast portion of the property will be
installed as a part of this project.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the petition; no one
appeared.
The Department reported no outstanding issues at this time and recommends approval.
In response to Chuck Weinkaufs questions, Adam DeHart stated that the petitioner is
planning to asphalt and concrete the employee parking lot lying east of the facility, but
not curbing. The petitioner asks that they be subject to the previous variance that waived
curbing.
Kent Broach moved to approve SU- 53 -99, Altum Gardens. APPROVED 3 -0.
3h. Ameritech Tower (SU- 54 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval (Special Use) to construct a wireless
telecommunications facility consisting of wall- mounted antennae and an in-
building equipment closet on the Northview Christian Life Church property. The
site is located at 5535 East 131 Street. The site is zoned S -1 /Residence.
Filed by Matthew M. Price, Esq.
Matt Price, attorney with McHale Cook Welch, 320 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis,
appeared before the Board representing the applicant. Also in attendance were: Jane
Hitch, manager of real estate and site acquisitions for the State of Indiana, Ed Dimenski,
radio frequency design engineer for Ameritech, and Jim Finley from MagTech.
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Initially, Ameritech proposed a monopole structure on the Carmel Dad's Club property
and requested a Special Exception. At that hearing, it became clear that other avenues
should be explored. Subsequently, a site not previously available became available and
the Northview Christina Life Church site was pursued.
The basic standard for granting a special use for an attached antennae facility is whether
or not it is visually camouflaged or visually integrated with the existing building.
Carmel's Ordinance encourages carriers to use existing buildings for antennae
attachments.
Ameritech is proposing to locate antennae on the Church property in such a way that
there will be multi directional antennae to satisfy the radio design criteria and complete
their infrastructure build -out in the Carmel /Clay zoning jurisdiction without any new
support structure.
The antennae panel will be cast and made to look like a split -face block, painted to match
the Church building, and placed in an inconspicuous location. The Church has approved
the antennae attachments to their building. The radio equipment is in a mechanical yard,
completely out of view. There is no accessory building to be built outside the Church
structure.
The petitioner feels that the antennae is sufficiently camouflaged; it adds to the tele-
communications infrastructure in the community; it is an economic benefit to the Church;
and it utilizes an existing facility. The petitioner is seeking approval at this time.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the petition; no one
appeared.
Terry Jones reported that the petitioner worked with the Department in the placement of
the antennae- -the Department is recommending approval at this time.
Ameritech was commended for the location of the tower and working it out with the
Church and the Department.
The public hearing was then closed.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of SU- 54 -99, Ameritech Tower, conditioned upon the
withdrawal of SE -7 -99. APPROVED 3 -0.
4h. Carmel/Clay Schools Bus Maintenance Facility (SU- 55 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval (Special Use) to construct a Facilities and
Transportation building and additional parking known as the Carmel/
Clay Bus Maintenance Facility. The site is located at 5201 East 131 Street. The
site is zoned S -1 /Residence.
Filed by Rollin Farrand, Jr. of Carmel/Clay Schools.
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William Evanston of Shankel /Shultz Architecture, 111 East Wayne Street, Suite 555, Fort
Wayne, Indiana, 46802 appeared before the Board representing the applicant. Also in
attendance was John Blankenship.
Approval is being requested for a Special Use for the expansion and reconfiguration of
the Carmel /Clay Schools Facilities Transportation building. The site is currently entirely
on school property. The purpose is to accommodate the growth in the Carmel /Clay
Schools, and improve the parking and function of the site that is also a shared use with
other uses on the property.
There is an existing, older building on the site that will be removed in its entirety and
replaced with the new facility. The increase in the building size of the transportation
building facility is the reason for the Special Use application.
The site currently houses a bus parking facility with an existing transportation building,
approximately 30 years old. This facility is to be replaced by the proposed facility. The
School Administration Building is to the north.
The interior of the area will be reconfigured to accommodate the re- routing of the school
buses through the site and the existing road will be closed. Access through the site will
be closed off and where the existing road is will be replaced with parking.
The building itself is approximately 12,000 square feet as opposed to the 6,000 existing
structure. The architecture consists of split -face concrete masonry units, metal siding,
and raised panel metal roof. The access to the maintenance facility provides for three
bays from the east and west elevations. Also contained within the building are offices for
the facilities' management. The proposal has been reviewed by the Technical Advisory
Committee. The storm water detention issue has also been addressed.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the petition; no one appeared.
Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the petition; the following
appeared:
Bill Mosbaugh, 5155 East 131s Street, Carmel 46033 expressed concern regarding
setback requirements, drainage to the north that would affect Mr. Mosbaugh's property,
and the lack of any proposed buffering. Security and site lighting are a concern as well as
the noise factor, clean air quality, and odor of exhaust.
James Rapala, 12883 Limberlost, Carmel 46033 expressed concern regarding the buffer
along the tree line on the west side, the roadway access, and whether or not the current
road will be a dead end and no through access permitted north/south from 126 to 131s
Streets. The lighting is a concern, as well as the batting cage just to the south of the
parking lot, noise from the P.A. System used for night games, existing dead trees in the
current buffer. Mr. Rapala was concerned that the tree line would be diminished to
increase the parking from 70 buses to over 100.
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Barb Moneysmith, 12935 Limberlost, directly west of the existing building, did not have
concerns about the new building; however, the concern is with the buses along the fence
row. The buses are noisy from first thing in the morning until they exit on their routes.
The exhaust fumes are overwhelming, even inside their home. A representative of the
Transportation Dept. had told Mrs. Moneysmith a few years ago that the buses would be
moved; to date, the buses have not been moved. The main concern is noise and air
pollution.
Tracey Durvey, 12865 Limberlost, shared previous speakers' concerns. Ms. Durvey was
also concerned with the tree line to the west, the parking area, light spillage into her yard,
the noise from the loudspeakers, and clarification for the road.
Chuck Weinkauf commented that the questions regarding noise from the Public Address
System were not pertinent to this particular petition.
Mr. Evanson's rebuttal:
The setback of the building either meets or exceeds the zoning requirements. A complete
storm water management document was prepared and indicates that the proposed project
would only increase the amount of runoff from the existing condition in a very minor
way. The system in place was actually designed in anticipation of additional pavements
in the area and has been reviewed by the Department of Community Services and the
City Engineering Department for its completeness and correctness. The existing storm
detention is to the northeast of the building. In regard to the screening, the tree line to the
west is not intended to be removed in any way and there will be a continual program to
improve the trees and density of the landscape buffer to the west.
In regard to the lighting, there is some lighting that occurs on the building, however the
lighting on the north side of the building was removed during the design process.
Regarding the aspect of air quality and odors -there is a way to measure and respond to
that question; however, it is so noted and the Transportation Facilities Department will
take that comment very seriously and expect to address that as best they can. Again, the
tree line to the west will not be removed as a part of this process; however, the dead trees
are a maintenance issue.
One of the goals of this project was to eliminate the existing roadway as a thoroughfare;
the road will be closed off as a part of this project.
John Blankenship, System Facility and Transportation Director, stated that he began
employment on July first of this year. Mr. Blankenship was understanding of the
residents' concerns and felt that something could be done with the lighting and the
proposed facility in order to be good neighbors. All of the setback requirements meet the
Ordinance The transportation facility will probably move away from the neighbors to
the west. Mr. Blankenship was unsure if he was in a position to address the issues
regarding the baseball field and batting cage, but did say he would accept phone calls at
his office and work with the neighbors. There are no plans to remove any trees along the
west property line. There is a lot of landscaping planned on the proposed building site.
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Again, the goal is to close the existing roadway that is a privately held roadway, and
reconfigure the existing parking. The traffic will be departing from the bus garage and
the area to the north, however, the roadway will still be open from the south coming into
the transportation facility for buses to return from routing.
The normal flow of traffic will be from both directions. The road will be open partially
to handle traffic from 126 partially from 131s Street, to handle traffic that is in
attendance at various athletic events. By enlarging the parking area, the school is able to
accommodate the staff and in the evening hours, parking is available for athletic events.
Terry Jones commented for the Department. The Technical Advisory Committee was
explained as far as dates, membership, and the scope of their review. The Building is 25
feet from the setback line and the Department cannot require more than the Ordinance
requires. As far as lighting -the facility is required to be no more than point one foot
candle at any property line with its lighting. The lighting can be addressed with a light
meter measured by the Department. The Department had not been made aware of any
noise and odor issues prior to this evening. Terry Jones suggested that the residents and
School officials meet to work out these issues.
Charles Weinkauf asked that the petitioner consider Tabling until some of the concerns
expressed this evening could be addressed. The petitioner agreed to do so, and the public
hearing was left open.
Docket No. SU- 55 -99, Carmel/Clay Bus Maintenance Facility, was TABLED UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 27, 1999; the public hearing remains open.
At this point, the Board took a five minute recess.
NOTE: Items 5h, 6h, and 7h were heard together but voted on separately.
5h. Duke Realty Seven Parkwood (V- 56 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval of a Developmental Standards Variance of Section
17.4.3 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of the
Parkwood Seven Office Building closer than sixty (60) feet from the property
line. The site is located at 280 East 96 Street and is within the Parkwood
Crossing development. The site is zoned B-6/Business.
Filed by Steve Granner of Bose McKinney Evans
6h. Duke Realty Seven Parkwood (V- 57 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval of a Developmental Standards Variance of Section 27.5
of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance to allow for the amount of parking
proposed for the Parkwood Seven Office Building to be 267 spaces where 288
spaces are required. The site is located at 280 East 96 Street and is within the
Parkwood Crossing development. The site is zoned B -6 /Business.
Filed by Steve Granner of Bose McKinney Evans.
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7h Duke Realty Seven Parkwood (V- 58 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval of a Developmental Standards Variance of Section
25.7.01. -2 to allow the proposed sign for the Parkwood Seven Office Building to
have a logo which is greater than twenty -five percent (25 of the total sign area.
The site is located at 280 East 96 Street and is within the Parkwood Crossing
Development. The site is zoned B -6 /Business.
Filed by Steve Granner of Bose McKinney Evans.
Philip Nicely of Bose McKinney Evans, 8888 Keystone Crossing, appeared before the
Board representing the applicant. Approval is being sought for Developmental Standards
Variances as specified for Parkwood Seven Office Building within the Parkwood
Crossing development located at 280 East 96 Street.
Parkwood Seven is the last building to be developed by the partnership of Duke -Weeks
Realty Limited Partnership and CSO Architects, known as Duke -Hawk LLC, who will
develop Building Seven. CSO will be a tenant in Building Seven. The variances relate to
setbacks, parking and the logo on the sign.
Also in attendance were Alan Tucker and Kevin Foster of CSO Architects.
The property has been developed over the last nine years. Building Seven is a three
story, 86,000 square foot building and is the last within the development. The Plan
Commission reviewed Building Seven for ADLS at its meeting in August and it was
unanimously approved. The entire development, with the exception of the Indiana
Insurance Building, is owned by Duke Weeks, the developer. Again, Building Seven
will be owned by Duke and CSO.
The first variance allows the building to be closer than 60 feet from the property line.
The second variance relates to parking. Actual parking is 269 spaces; the requirement is
288 spaces. The petitioner is certain that 269 spaces will be adequate; however, if it is
not sufficient, there is reserve space for additional parking to be provided. The third
variance relates to the size of the logo. The ordinance specifies that a logo may not be
greater than 25% of the permitted sign area. The permitted sign area for this
development is 100 square feet. In this instance, the logo is greater than 25 square feet.
The total sign area, which includes the logo and CSO is less than 100 feet (75 square feet)
in size. The petitioner feels that the variances are not injurious to the health, safety and
welfare of the community. The petitioner states that the building meets all appropriate
codes; the parking needs of the tenants will be met; and the use and value of the adjacent
property is not affected. The strict application of the ordinance does present certain
practical difficulties in the sense that the sixty foot setback is a somewhat meaningless
line in an internal development.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the three petitions;
no one appeared.
The Department is recommending approval on all three petitions.
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The public hearing was then closed.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of V- 56 -99, Duke Realty Seven Parkwood.
APPROVED 3 -0.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of V- 57 -99, Duke Realty Seven Parkwood.
APPROVED 3 -0.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of V- 58 -99, Duke Realty Seven Parkwood.
APPROVED 3 -0.
Items V -59 -99 and V -60 -99 were TABLED at the request of the Petitioner.
I. Old Business
li. Ameritech Telecommunications Tower (SE -7 -99)
WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER
2i. Ameritech Telecommunications Tower (V -8 -99)
WITHDRAWN BY PETITIONER
NOTE: Items 3i through 7i REMAIN TABLED UNTIL REOPENED BY THE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
ADD -ON
Pro -Care Landscaping (UV- 31 -99)
Petitioner seeks Use Variance approval to allow an office expansion to the existing
facility. The site is located on the northeast corner of 98 Street and North Augusta
Drive within the North Augusta Subdivision. The site is zoned S -1 /Residence and is
located within the Michigan Road Overlay Zone.
Filed by Lowell Rolsky of Pro Care
Lowell Rolsky of Pro Care, 9801 North August Road, appeared before the Board seeking
approval for a Use Variance for a storage facility. The time for the approval granted at
the BZA meeting in January, 1998 has now expired.
The building is an architectural steel, pole barn building utilized for materials and
equipment storage. All other aspects of the Use Variance have been completed; this is
the only facet uncompleted.
An agreement was reached with a neighbor, Michael Norris, to accomplish visual
screening through additional landscaping.
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Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the petition; no one
appeared.
The current building proposed is less expensive than that originally proposed in January,
1998, and the angle of the building has been changed.
Mr. Rolsky stated that there was a written agreement between Pro Care and Michael
Norris. Mr. Rolsky agreed to furnish a copy of the agreement to the Department.
Pat Rice moved for the approval of UV- 31 -99, Pro Care Landscaping. APPROVED 3-
0.
8i. Lakes at Hazeldell Clubhouse (SU- 37 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval to construct a private recreation facility in an S -1
residential district. The site is located at the intersection of Hazel Glen and West
Lake Boulevard.
Filed by Richard Henderson of The Schneider Corporation.
Charlie Frankenberger, attorney with Nelson and Frankenberger, 3021 East 98 Street,
Indianapolis, appeared before the Board on behalf of Zaring Homes. The applicant is
seeking approval to construct a swimming pool and amenity area in a residential
community known as the Lakes at Hazeldell.
Also present on behalf of Zaring Homes were Robert Krohngold and David George.
At the initial hearing, Zaring was requested to change the dimensions of its pool and to
agree that a lifeguard would be present at all time the pool is open. Zaring is willing to
comply with both conditions but asks for the following consideration:
The problem with the reconfiguration of the pool is two -fold. The petitioner has already
obtained from the State the permit for the original design. If reconfigured, the process
would take an additional twelve weeks and out of the current construction season. In
addition, Zaring has stated that they have designed a pool more for family and
recreational purposes than competitive swimming; more for lounging than laps. In light
of the hardship of waiting until next year's construction season, the applicant is asking the
Board to reconsider their requirement.
In regard to pool safety, in a pool of this size, the State has decided to remain silent and
does not require a lifeguard. The Zoning Ordinance does not specifically address the
issue. This is deemed to be a private matter. Residents would want the flexibility of
enjoying the pool at will and not contingent upon the presence of a lifeguard. There are
liability concerns and also concerns about how this requirement can consistently be
applied to future pools. In short, the question is whether or not this is an area that we
want to regulate. Based on the foregoing, the petitioner is asking that the Board
reconsider its requirement of the presence of a lifeguard during pool hours.
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Bob Krohngold, director of land development for Zaring Homes, 11300 Cornell Park
Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, appeared before the Board to again ask that they be allowed to
develop the private community center the way they know it works, particularly in view of
the time factor and the construction season.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition; no
one appeared.
Charles Weinkauf commented that there is no Ordinance dictating the size of swimming
pool facilities in relation to the number of households in a subdivision. The suggestion to
the petitioner was to consider increasing the size of the pool for better use to the
homeowners and to allow a neighborhood swim team, and inadequate safety as far as
lifeguarding is concerned.
Pat Rice also commented that she had little problem with the size of the pool but was
mainly concerned about the safety issue and whether or not a lifeguard would be present
during the hours of pool operation. The safety issue is clearly related to the health, safety
and welfare of the community.
John Molitor confirmed that there is no provision in the Carmel Ordinance or even State
law that specifically addresses these types of issues. The petitioner is essentially agreeing
to do whatever the Board requests in this area. Mr. Molitor suggested asking the
developer to make a commitment to keep a lifeguard on duty as long as they are in charge
of the homeowners association. After the Association is turned over to the Homeowners,
it is a matter for the Homeowners Association to decide.
Pat Rice moved for approval of Docket No. SU- 37 -99, Lakes at Hazeldell, contingent
upon the size of the pool being a minimum of 25 yards in length or wide enough to
adequately handle four lanes for competitive swimming, with the additional provision
that the pool be guarded by adequate lifeguarding staff at all times the pool is open to the
residents of the subdivision, and that this carries over to the residents at the time the
homeowners of the subdivision take over the association.
The Department is recommending that this Special Use for the Lakes at Hazeldell be
moved forward- -there really is no recommendation on the conditions imposed by the
Board.
The public hearing on SU -37 -99 was then closed.
Docket No. SU -37 -99 was APPROVED 3 -0.
Terry Jones and John Molitor suggested that the Plan Commission could investigate the
two issues previously expressed and perhaps draft an Ordinance if this is what the
community wants. The size of a pool could be based on the number of lots in a
Subdivision. Charles Weinkauf stated that the primary concern was safety. This
discussion was postponed.
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NOTE: Items 9i and l0i remain TABLED until reopened by the Director.
Items l li through 13i were TABLED at the request of the Petitioner.
14i. Telamon Sign (V- 46 -99)
Petitioner seeks approval of a Developmental Standards Variance of Section
25.7.02 -8(b) of the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance to permit two signs on one
frontage where only one is allowed. The site is located at 1000 East 116 Street.
The site is zoned M- 3/Manufacturing.
Filed by Larry Rodeman.
Terry Jones reported that there seemed to be some confusion on Mr. Rodeman's part after
receiving the Department's report. Mr. Rodeman thought the sign was automatically
denied. Terry Jones stated that he would get in touch with Mr. Rodeman and that he be
given an opportunity to appear at the September meeting.
Kent Broach moved to TABLE DOCKET No. V -46 -99 until the September meeting.
APPROVED 3 -0.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
10:00 PM.
Ramona Hancock, Secretary
Charles W. Weinkauf, President
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