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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes SpecStdy 03-03-09of CA �VNONE y�A C i t y RTOMORROW o /NDIMAN CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009 6:00 PM CAUCUS ROOMS, 2n Floor Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel IN 46032 Members present: Wayne Haney, Woody Rider, Rick Ripma, Madeleine Torres. Department Staff in attendance: Director Michael Hollibaugh, Christine Barton Holmes, Rachel Boone; Legal Counsel John Molitor. Also present: Ramona Hancock, Plan Commission Secretary. The Special Studies Committee considered the following items: 1. Docket No. 09020013 ADLS Amend: First Merchant's Bank Signage The applicant seeks approval for one new sign with black letters during the day and white at night. The site is located at 11333 N. Meridian St. and is zoned B -5. Filed by Paul Reis of Bose McKinney Evans on behalf of First Merchant's Bank. Present for Petitioner: Paul Reis, attorney; Bill Redman, First Merchants Bank. Overview: Propose One Wall Sign Sign would be black letters during the day, white at night Logo will remain gold day and night Sign size is 100.86 square feet; 105 square feet is allowed under Ordinance Owner of complex is in process of amending total sign package Owner has indicated via letter that they support sign proposed by First Merchant's Bank Owner will return with revised sign package for 3 buildings Before constructed and installed, a new sign package will be approved with proposed colors Size conforms to Ordinance as well as Logo. Dept Report, Rachel Boone: S :/P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417 Building already has established sign package development grandfathered and will accommodate Brighthouse Screening Committee should consider as a whole rather than one tenant Dept supports black during day, white at night with logo Dept preference is to keep the green color Dept would like to move forward with this tenant New tenants would have to follow proposed package Owner of building considering new sign package Committee comments: Positive comments on the logo Positive comments regarding proposal Motion: Woody Rider "To approve Docket No. 09020013 ADLS Amend, First Merchant's Bank Signage," seconded by Madeleine Torres, voted 4 -0 Motion Carried. 2. Docket No. 09020003 ADLS Amend: Bright House Communications Building The applicant seeks approval for a new communications equipment building. The site is located at 352 Gradle Dr and is zoned I -1 /Industrial. Filed by Joseph Scimia of Baker Daniels, LLP for Bright House Networks, LLC. Present for Petitioner: Joe Scimia, attorney; Bryan Conn, land use consultant; Kerry Faust, Brighthouse Network. Overview: Request for amended ADLS Brighthouse current location sw corner of Monon Trail and Second Street Brighthouse hub being re- located to 352 Gradle Drive (relocated at request of City due to redevelopment of Carmel City Center) Proposed site currently consists of one, wood -frame structure consisting of 3,250 square feet, plus parking facility Petitioner proposes to construct an additional 1,200 square foot facility located immediately to the west of the wood -frame structure Current property houses general offices, switching and transmission equipment New Site on Gradle Drive is within an existing Industrial Park New site will not house mobile equipment Existing and landscaping proposed Pads, shadowbox fence, and retaining wall being constructed HVAC is a muted gray/beige color, screened by retaining wall and landscaping HVAC makes no more noise than typical residential unit Petitioner will increase level of landscaping for site Engineers and administrative staff OK with wooden shadowbox structure Employees usually on a 12 -hour shift S:/ P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 2 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417 Drainage easement runs entire length of property--drainage flows west to east County Surveyor's Office and Carmel Engineering working with site Engineer to reduce storm water runoff Department Report, Christine Barton Holmes: No outstanding issues Industrial use located in I -1 (no standards) Petitioner is screening site with shadow -box fencing and landscaping Concerns with possible noise from HVAC units and visual impact addressed Bicycle racks not necessary at this location Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09020003 ADLS Amend, Bright House Communications Building," seconded by Madeleine Torres, voted 4 -0 Motion Approved. 3. Docket No. 08080020 ADLS: Hotel Indigo The applicant seeks design approval for a 5 -story hotel building. The site is located northeast of 131S St. US 31 and is zoned B -6 /Business within the US 31 Overlay. Filed by Jay Gibson of CDG Consulting, Inc. Present for Petitioner: Jay Gibson, (Civil Engineer responsible for site work) CDEG Consulting, Inc., Jovan Rayle. Architect. Overview: Petitioner has not yet received final construction plan approval from Carmel Engineering Petitioner has applied for outlet permits for stormwater drainage Developer of overall infrastructure working with Urban Forestry to submit a tree preservation/ mitigation plan (trees were removed by Developer prior to construction) Petitioner is working on securing a cross parking easement Design Changes- -Jovan Rayle, Architect: Petitioner considered alternate materials— concrete panels, additional brick, and stone Eliminating EIFS from top and end points Stucco not a user friendly product for this climate Stucco freezes and cracks Few jobs locally utilize stucco Stucco would be constant maintenance EIFS has insulation value EIFS reduced to 10% (used on top banding and balcony area) Mural wall will have bar lighting on art work Petitioner requests approval to use EIFS rather than stucco for reasons /points previously stated Department Report, Christine Barton Holmes: S:/ P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 3 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417 Met with petitioner regarding positives and negatives of EIFS 10% EIFS allowed and as a trim piece. Department is comfortable with amount and placement of EIFS Department is comfortable with cross easement agreement for parking Engineering Issues —this is part of a much larger site with its own issues Committee Member Comments: Uncomfortable with parking arrangement— spaces can be counted twice Lost confidence in petitioner —not following thru on their commitment regarding use of stucco Stucco is used in cold climates Minnesota, Chicago, etc. When will parking be installed —not a huge issue EIFS is lightweight, provides insulation, OK for trim Building not designed to carry weight of cast stone Bar lights on art work —can be softened with rotating /shielding direction Art work subject to final approval of Special Studies Committee Request written agreement /commitment from petitioner submitted one week prior to full Commission meeting (copy to Rick Ripma) NOTE: Rachel Boone reminded the Committee that the Petitioner will be returning to Committee for signage review /approval Motion: Madeleine Torres "to forward Docket No. 08080020 ADLS, Hotel Indigo to full Plan Commission with recommendation for approval, subject to all commitments being submitted in writing prior to Plan Commission meeting, (petitioner is to return for signage, seconded by Wayne Haney, voted 3 -1 (Ripma) MOTION CARRIED. 4 -5. Docket No. 08070022 DP Amend /ADLS: St. Vincent Sports Performance Center The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a sports performance /training/ physical therapy center and medical offices and also seeks zoning waiver approval: Docket No. 08070023 ZW ZO §27.01: required parking spaces The site is located at 13400 N Meridian St. and is zoned B -6 /Business within the US 31 Overlay and OM/MM Old Meridian District, Mixed Medical. Filed by Darrell Phillips for BremnerDuke Healthcare Real Estate. Present for Petitioner: Paul Reis, attorney; 3985 West 106 Street, Suite 110, representing BremnerDuke Healthcare Real Estate.. Also in attendance: Site Engineer, and Fred Prazeau, landscape architect. Overview: Previous discussion between Fred Prazeau, landscape architect and Scott Brewer, Urban Forester—landscape issues resolved. S:/ P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 4 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417 Major issue was parking Petitioner submitted an analysis confirming excess parking (174) spaces available Petitioner states adequate parking for the campus Coordinated campus parking important for St V Petitioner will provide for a transit system within development At this time, all items addressed Department Report, Christine Barton Holmes: Engineering Dept. has resolved all outstanding issues City Urban Forester present this evening to answer any questions if need be LEED elements and parking detail submitted Deparatment is OK with parking—no variance needed Department recommends positive consideration Urban Forester Report, Scott Brewer: Site visit made today Tree preservation was a question Petitioner will quarantine area to preserve trees Motion: Madeleine Torres "to forward Docket No. 08070022 DP Amend /ALDS St. Vincent Sports Performance Center and Docket No. 08070023 ZW, (required parking spaces) to the Plan Commission with a positive recommendation," seconded by Woody Rider, voted 4 -0 Motion Carried. 6. Docket No. 08120012 ADLS: Carmel Executive Suites The applicant seeks design approval for a 3 -story office building. The site is located at 11708 N College Ave and is zoned B -2 /Business. Filed by Scott Yeager of Yeager Properties, Inc. Continued to April 2 nd Committee meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Rick Ripman, Chairperson S :/P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 5 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417 Ramona Hancock, Secretary S :/P1anCommission/ Minutes /Committees /SpecialStudies /2009 /mar03 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571 -2417