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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondenceConn, An elina V Mindham, Daren Friday, March 26, 2010 12:04 PM anthony .birkla @andersonbirkla.com 'msolada @binghammchale.com'; 'tim.hill andersonbirkla.com'; 'W DeLong bingham mchale.com' Cc: Conn, Angelina V Subject: Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Attachments: Treedetail- Carmel.pdf; Shrubdetail- Carmel.pdf; Evergreendetail- Carmel.pdf; basket.staking.pdf From: Sent: To: Anthony: I will be taking over the plan review for Scott Brewer while he is out on personal leave. Please let me know if you have any questions in regards to my comments and from your conversations with Scott. Below are comments for this project specifically addressing the area of landscaping. 1 have reviewed the drawings and present the following comments: URBAN FORESTRY REVIEW COMMENTS 1) I do not see any planting details for this landscape plan. I have attached the City of Carmel's standard plant material planting details for your use. Planting details will need to be shown on the landscape plan. 2) FROM MARCH 10 E -MAIL: The Forestry Dept. is still waiting for the petitioner to submit a tree inventory of the site. Also, the petitioner should show /label the utility mains and easements on the landscape plan. 3) Scott Brewer has been in conversation with petitioner about preserving existing trees. A meeting has been set for Monday to address this issue that I will be attending on the site. If further comments are needed after the meeting on Monday I will follow the meeting with another email noting comments. 4) The scale is marked 1" 30' and 1" 60'. This needs to be corrected. Please illustrate how these comments will be addressed by letter or revised plan. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks. Daren Mindham Urban Forester 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Timothy Hill [tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:35 AM To: Conn, Angelina V Cc: Wayne A DeLong; Anthony W. Birkla Subject: Meridian Pointe Staff Report Response 1 Item 9 Angie, I will send you a couple of follow up emails. This being the first to respond to item 9. Hamilton County Surveyor's have reviewed the plans and at this point, they have no comments. Please see correspondence below. Thanks, Tim Hill Development Partner 301 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hillOandersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com Forwarded Message From: "Greg R. Noyes" Greg .Hoyes @hamiltoncounty.in.gov> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:14:06 -0500 To: 'Greg Snelling' <gsnelling @snellingeng.com> Cc: Timothy Hill <tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Greg: We have no additional comments. I will look forward to seeing the final plans in the future. Greg Hoyes, AC, CFM, CPESC Plan Reviewer, Hamilton County Surveyor's Office Original Message From: Greg Snelling [mailto :gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:34 PM To: Greg R. Hoyes Cc: 'Timothy Hill' Subject: Meridian Pointe Greg, we have a Plan Commission meeting coming up and the developer wanted me to check with you to see if you had any outstanding comments on the subject project at Old Meridian and Penn in Carmel. If I recall, your only concern was with the location of the Fertig drain pipe in OM and its distance from the proposed building. I believe I have addressed this issue. Note that we will still be sending final construction plans at a later date for review. The Plan Commission meeting is just an introduction. Let me know. Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142, Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Timothy Hill [tim.hill @andersonbirkla.comj Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:03 PM To: Conn, Angelina V Cc: Wayne A DeLong; Anthony W. Birkla Subject: Re: Meridian Pointe Staff Report Response 3 Remaining Items Angie, Here are my comments to remaining items. Outstanding Staff comments /concerns for the Petitioner: 1. Please submit a Findings of Fact sheet with the final informational packet. The Findings of Fact form will be provided prior to the Plan Commission meeting, as previously suggested by staff. 2. Though not required, please discuss the Green site and building practices you will incorporate into the project, at the Plan Commission meeting. We will be prepared to discuss the Green /sustainable practices we will incorporate, at the Plan Commission meeting. 3. Provide details on the building lighting fixtures, such as sconces and wall packs. Provided. 4. Please submit the curb /pavement specifications and details. Provided. 5. Provide a graphic showing that the mechanical equipment on top of the building is screened from view. Provided. 6. Provide vehicle access from Old Meridian St. to the north parking area with a porte cochere through the building, or by separating one building into two. We have agreed to the Porte cochere and have provided revised elevations and plans indicating this change. 7. The Forestry Dept. is still waiting for the petitioner to submit a tree inventory of the site. Also, the petitioner should show /label the utility mains and easements on the landscape plan. We are awaiting proposal from required licensed professional to develop a tree inventory for any trees within the building setbacks that are of 6" caliper or greater. We will provide this to Staff prior to April 1st Sub committee meeting. 8. The Engineering Dept. is still working with the petitioner, but thinks the project is good, overall. The Engineering Dept. would also be in favor of vehicle access from Old Meridian St. to the north parking area with a porte cochere through the building, or by separating one building into two. We have agreed to the Porte cochere and have provided revised elevations and plans indicating this change. 9. Hamilton County Surveyor's Office: (waiting for their comments.) Provided comments on previous email. 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Angie, I appreciate your time. Thanks, Tim Timothy Hill [tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com] Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:53 AM Conn, Angelina V Wayne A DeLong; Anthony W. Birkla Re: Meridian Pointe Staff Report Response 2 Items 3 thru 6 Meridian Pointe Elevation Package 030510.pdf; L1.01- 11x17- 030310.pdf; ADLS SITE PLAN Paper curb details.PDF; Architectural Fixture.pdf; Entry Sconce.pdf; Exterior Building Lighting.tiff; Meridian Pointe Mechani #188.pdf; Awning Sign Fixture.pdf Attached please find documents that address Items 3 through 6. These exhibits will be added to Sub Committee package. Item 4 is shown on the revised civil site plan attached. Item 6 is shown in the revised civil, landscape and elevation plans attached. I can submit 17 copies of revised drawings to you today if you think that is best. Currently, these sheets are not included in the PC package submitted on Friday. We were anticipating providing them to sub committee. On 3/10/10 9:35 AM, "Timothy Hill" <tim.hillPandersonbirkla.com> wrote: Angie, I will send you a couple of follow up emails. This being the first to respond to item 9. Hamilton County Surveyor's have reviewed the plans and at this point, they have no comments. Please see correspondence below. 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Findings of Fact sheets will be provided in the Plan Commission packets. Provide the filled out and notarized affidavit of notice of public hearing page of the application. A completed affidavit of notice of public hearing is included with this correspondence. 0 N Provide the filled out Notice of Public Hearing page of the application. A copy of the Notice of Public Hearing is included with this correspondence. Provide the filled out and notarized Public Notice Sign Placement affidavit page of the application. A completed Public Notice Sign Placement affidavit is included with this correspondence. Bingham McHale LLP 1 Indianapolis I Jasper I Vincennes I www.binghammchale.com 8900 Keystone Crossing I Suite 400 I Indianapolis, IN 46240 I Phone 317.635.8900 Fax 317 236.9907 Mary E. Solada Partner 317.635.8900 msolada @binghammchale.com a25 Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 2 of 8 Please provide copies of your correspondence with the TAC members and their correspondence with you. The Petitioner will provide copies of the correspondence to staff. Bring material /color samples to the Plan Commission meeting. Materials and colors samples will be available for the Plan Commission meeting. O If possible, please provide 3D images of the buildings /signage /trees for the plan commission. Google Sketch -up or similar programs could work. A rendering will be available for the Plan Commission meeting. Attached (to the January 26, 2010 email) is the Carmel Green Building checklist to use as a guide. Please consider using additional `green' building/site practices. The Petitioner has reviewed the Carmel Green Building checklist and will provide a list of the items proposed to be incorporated into the development. Please provide a tree conservation/preservation plan to the City Forster and to the Planning/Zoning Dept. The Petitioner has met with Scott Brewer, City Forester. An updated plan illustrating all 6" caliper trees that fall within the building set back and front yards will be provided for the Plan Commission's review. Landscape plan comments will be issued by the Scott Brewer, with the Forestry Dept. ASAP. The Petitioner has met with Scott Brewer, City Forester. On the landscape plan and site plan, please show /label the utility mains and easements. The plans will be updated to indicate the location of utility mains and easements. Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 3 of 8 0 Please label the mechanical equipment on the site plan or building elevations, and show details on how it is screened. An updated submittal will be included in the Plan Commission packet. For clarification, all condenser units will not be visible from street because of parapet heights. Provide trash receptacle screening details, such as materials /colors and elevations. Also, make sure that the dumpster enclosure is taller than the dumpster. The Petitioner has discussed the Development's trash collection system with staff. The Development will utilize an internal trash chute and compactor Signage: The Old Meridian Office zone permits 1 sign per street frontage. Since you have two street frontages, you can have two signs that can either be a ground sign or a wall sign. The ground sign can be no more than 24 sq. ft. and 4 feet tall. A wall sign can be no more than 32 sq. ft. and must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building. Additionally, you can have exempt directional signs that are a maximum of 3 -ft tall and 3 sq. ft. All proposed signs will need to be submitted ASAP. The Meridian Pointe sign package will comply with ordinance standards. Signage: While the awning signs and blade/banner signs are a good fit, there are just too many of them (10 blade). The two awning signs are 32 sq. ft. total, and so there is still 32 sq. ft. of wall signage to use. You will need a variance for a sign not facing a street R/W and for the awning sign facing south. Please provide the dimension of the text -only area on the blade sign; it looks like it is 1' x 9' which would be 9 sq. ft. The Dept. could consider those as wall signs if they are not more than 32 sq. ft... But you would still need a variance for total number of signs. The Dept would be interested to see some type of awning or (regular) wall sign at the northeast corner, instead of a blade sign. This could be part of the number of sign variances. Overall, the Dept would be okay with one blade sign on the west facade, the awning sign on the south, one or two blade signs on the east and one wall /awning sign at the NE corner. See response to number 14. Signage: Please provide details on how the signage will be lighted. A lighting detail will be provided for the Plan Commission's review. Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page4of8 Please submit the curb /pavement details and specifications. Curb /pavement details and specifications will be provided for the Plan Commission's review. Please provide a utility plan. A utility plan will be included in the for Plan Commission packet. 1QA 1\ Please verify that a traffic study is not required; please contact the Dept of Engineering. City Engineering staff confirms that a traffic study is not required Please show /label the future, proposed road rights of way lines, as well as the street centerlines. Old Meridian Street 90 -ft r/w and Pennsylvania St 100 -ft r /w, per the Thoroughfare Plan Map. The plans will be updated to reflect existing and proposed right -of -way lines. Old Meridian St. and Pennsylvania St. are slated to have an on- street bicycle lane with 6 -ft wide capacity, per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. Please show on the plans. The plans will be updated to illustrate the on- street bicycle lane per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map, Please show /label a 10 -ft wide path/sidewalk within the r/w along Old Meridian Street and a 10 -ft wide side path within the r /w, along Pennsylvania St., per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. The Petitioner has discussed this requirement with David Littlejohn. The plans will be updated to illustrate paths and sidewalks along Old Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. let Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 5of8 Per Section 20G.04.03.B, the minimum width for interior walkways shall be 8 feet, unless otherwise noted in the Old Meridian District regulations. Please amend the site plan. The Petitioner has discussed this requirement with the Planning staff The Planning staff agreed to limit this requirement to main sidewalks only, and not to individual sidewalks leading to dwelling unit porches. The parking ratio of 1/600 is intended for office uses. The approved use variance for residential uses could mean that the Multi family Zone parking requirements are utilized. Right now, the site seems over parked with 314 spaces, when you could provide 216 The Petitioner agrees with the Planning staff in that the Development should specify parking counts based on phases of the project. The parking counts will be separated thereby giving a more accurate representation of the number of parking stalls allotted to the multi family development phase of the proposal. Per section 20G.04.07.C, any accessory building for storage or disposal of refuse shall accommodate recyclable materials. Please show this location/design on the site plan or even show a recycling area within the building. The Development will provide internal recycling stations for residents. Therefore, no accessory buildings are required. 26. Please provide the details and specifications for the wall mounted lighting and wall sconce fixtures, if any. Locations and types will be presented to the Plan Commission sub committee. Per Section 20G.04.04, please show street lights per the adopted city style on the plans, and work with the Engineering Dept on placement and design. City Engineering has not requested street lights. The Development will provide parking lot lighting. Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 6 of 8 Please amend the pedestrian/bike connection from Carmel Drive (at Old Meridian St.) to be a more direct (diagonal) path to the northeast corner of the site/building. The plans will be revised to illustrate a sidewalk connecting parking lot to northeast corner of site. Additionally, all lead sidewalks for individual residential units facing public a street will be removed. Please add a sidewalk connection from the westernmost bike parking area, to the path along Pennsylvania St. The plans will be updated to illustrate a sidewalk connection from the westernmost bike parking area to the path along Pennsylvania Street. Please provide the bicycle rack design details. The Development proposed to utilize city standards for exterior racks. Additionally, the Petitioner has requested that the City consider a reduction in number of required outside racks in exchange for the Development providing interior bike storage. Please show a defined, direct pedestrian connection to /from the southern community spaces within the residential building to the office building. Pedestrian connections to future buildings will be discussed with Planning staff during review of Phase 2. Provide vehicle access from Old Meridian St. to the north parking area with a porte- cochere through the building, or by separating one building into two, along Old Meridian St. The Petitioner is agreeable to providing a porte cochere. Is there a way for the site to utilize shared parking, since most residents will be away during the day, and office /retail patrons will use the site during the day (vice versa at night)? The Petitioner does not view shared parking as a viable option. Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 7 of 8 Please connect the two parking areas; per Section 20G.04.05.F, adjacent parking areas shall be interconnected by alley or internal drive. The Planning Staff has indicated that the ordinance is not applicable as the parking lots are not adjacent. Do first floor units have direct access to the Old Meridian St. sidewalk from each unit, since multiple sidewalk connections are shown? First floor units do not have direct access to the Old Meridian Street sidewalk. (Lead sidewalks will be removed at this location on the building). Is there a pedestrian cut through from Old Meridian St. to the parking area, halfway down the length of the building? The development will include a pedestrian and vehicular cut through. There is some concern with the residential building size, since the Office subarea calls for limited building sizes to promote pedestrian scale, and the building footprints shown on the Old Meridian District Master Plan (exhibit C) are smaller. The Petitioner believes that the set back of building facade and cut through serves to reduce the perception of the size of the building. Further, the size of the building was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals on January 26, 2010. Please make the doors /entrances more clearly defined. The Petitioner agrees that all main doors into building will be clearly defined. Please vary the parapet heights, making the prominent parapets a little taller, as well as better articulating the cornices. We feel that the parapet height variations shown are adequate to achieve the desired effect. Cornice details are available for reference. Ms. Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Re: Meridian Pointe February 26, 2010 Page 8 of 8 Metal /aluminum awnings are not permitted per Section 20G; can you use canvas, glass, or other material? If not, variance approval is required. 1473863 Awnings will be constructed of materials other than metal or aluminum. Is there a way to utilize the views of the wooded area/wetland mitigation area north of this site by fronting some residential units along that north property line? Due to functionality and economic reasons, the Petitioner does not believe this is advantageous to the property. Please consider incorporating a small rooftop garden/patio area as an amenity. The Petitioner believes that a small rooftop garden /patio would be cost prohibited. Further, the development is proposing sufficient exterior amenities (with which staff is in agreement). Thank you, Angie, for your questions and suggestions. Do not hesitate to contact myself or Wayne DeLong (wdelong @binghammchale.com or at 968 -5371) if you or your staff have any additional questions. Thank you for your continued professional courtesy in this matter. cc: Anthony Birkla Tim Hill Greg Snelling Wayne DeLong, AICP Enclosures Sincerely, Mary E. Solada Attorney for Petitioner Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting Forwarded Message :rom: Mark Westermeier MWestermeier Pcarmelclayparks.com> )ate: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 ro: Timothy Hill <tim.hill(a)andersonbirkla.com> ;ubject: RE: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting he parks department is not interested in owning or maintaining a pocket park. Nor does that location qualify for impact fee use )r conform to the latest Parks Needs analysis that was conducted this past year. If you have a proposal please send it to me and I vill forward it to the Carmel Clay Parks Board Properties committee for review or place you on the schedule to meet with the :ommittee. If you would like to meet with me this week I have time on the following days. Wed 10 am or Thursday 1:30 pm, my )ffice is located at 1411 E 116th Street. dark Westermeier )irector :armel Clay Parks Recreation )irect 317 573 -4017 :rom: Timothy Hill mailto :tim.hill@andersonbirkla.com] sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:15 AM fa: Mark Westermeier ;ubject: Re: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting dark, Page 1 of 3 'ou are correct in saying that we do not impact adjacent parks, however, more specifically we would like to discuss an adjacent )arcel to our site that we have an opportunity to purchase. We would propose building a pocket park by utilizing the credit in lieu )f Payment for the PRIF ordinance to offset purchase of property and improvements to it. Currently we estimate our park impact ees to be 174 units x $1265 $220,000. The adjacent parcel, which is owned by Meijer and extends from Penn to Old Meridian Ind faces 126th .St. We feel there would be numerous opportunities to develop this parcel into a pocket park setting. 1onestly it would improve the value of our property by beautifying the northern property line and enhance the environment of our esidents, but it also would benefit all other adjacent property owners and venues with the potential of providing, nature trail, vooded walking paths, hard -scape features at Old Meridian and 126th, street -scape plantings and possibly some wetland nature )reserve. There are numerous retails, office, hotel, senior housing, and other residential users within walking distance. Currently, i portion of the site is utilized by Meijer as off -site dry detention, which makes development extremely challenging, however we )elieve, by working with you, we can help improve the aesthetic and functionality of the site and provide a valuable asset to all adjacent property owners. f you are interested we would like to discuss it more with you. We are not trying to avoid the parkland fees as we know there may )e other needs within carmel, but we would ask that you consider this option. appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you when you return. 2/26/2010 3est Regards, rim Hill Dn 2/12/10 2:31 PM, "Mark Westermeier" <MWestermeier @carmelclayparks.com> wrote: rim, will be out of the office next week. I don't believe this project has any impact on parks. Mark Vlark Westermeier Director :armel Clay Parks Recreation Direct 317 573 -4017 From: Timothy Hill mailto :tim.hill(aandersonbirkla.com] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:36 PM To: mwestermeier(acarmel.in.gov Subject: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting Mr. Westermeier, Ne have been proactively trying to meet with all TAC members to discuss our Meridian Pointe project located between 126th, Old Meridian and Penn. If you have some time available next week, Tony Birkla and myself would like to meet with you to discuss the 3roject in more detail. appreciate your time and look forward to meeting you. rim Hill Development Partner L) AndersonBtrkfa ■ti'f 4r f MI: UT PA!'T Nf f1^u.l. LC 301 Pennsylvania Parkway iuite 301 ndianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax :im.hill@andersonbirkla.com ?lease visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com 2/26/2010 Page 2 of 3 his e-mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If ou receive this e -mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, opying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender hat the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is .ppreciated. 'im Hill )evelopment Partner 2/26/2010 1 nderson3irkia :01 Pennsylvania Parkway .uite 301 ndianapolis, IN 46280 17.846.3100 main 17.846.2869 direct :17.846.3113 fax im.hill@andersonbirkla.com 'lease visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com Page 3 of 3 his e-mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If ou receive this e -mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, opying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender hat the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. End of Forwarded Message Conn, Angelina V From: Timothy Hill [tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 11:31 AM To: Conn, Angelina V Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting Angie, Please see below our correspondence with Parks Dept. Although we have had very positive discussions with Meijer about the proposal, it looks as though, at this time, the Parks Dept is not interested in that location as a Pocket Park. Just wanted to keep you up to speed on the progress of this proposal. See below for email correspondence. Thanks, Tim Hill Development Partner U AadersonBrkia IM YC LtiYd RNY YASSSfICA>.LLe 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hillPandersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com This e -mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e-mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. Forwarded Message From: Mark Westermeier MWestermeier @carmelclayparks.com> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500 To: Timothy Hill <tim.hill@ andersonbirkla.com> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Project TAC Meeting Tim, 1 CARMEL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Place: Planning/Zoning Dept. Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Carmel. City Hall Start Tim 7 00,AM Veolia Water Indianap. is, LLC is the contract operator for the Indianapolis Water (IW) utility, and as such, has reviewed-the Topics listed below. Note: IW's response for each topic is in Bold Blue Text below the description. See the corresponding attachments. 9:00 a.m. IMPA Renewable Energy Project: The applicant seeks the following special use approval: Docket No. 09120016 SU ZO 25.13.01.A Tower in business district The site is located at 11610 N. College Avenue on 3.94 acres and is zoned B6 /Office Commercial. Filed by Scott Perkins of Perkins VonDeylen Architects for Indiana Municipal Power Authority. No Objection 9:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 7 ony :rr7 No Objection Docket No. 10010007 DP /ADLS: Legacy PUD The Livingstone Cottages The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for an adult family living/continuing care development. The site is located at the northwest corner of Conununity Dr. and Cherry Creek Blvd. It is zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development. Filed by Brandon Adomatis of Adult Family Living, Inc. No Objection, however, [W wishes to caution the petitioner not to store any hazardous chemicals or petroleum products on said site due to it being located from ±4200 Ft. (0.80 Mile) to 1.05 Miles SW from three of IW's River Road active Wellheads, WRN -1, WRN -2 WRN -3. The site also is ±2300 Ft. from IW's River Road Well Field Wellhead Protected Area (WHPA -1), 1 -Year Time of Travel Boundary Line, and is ±700 Ft. from IW's River Road Well Field Wellhead Protected Area (WIIPA -5), 5 -Year Time of Travel Boundary Line. Docket No. 10010006 ADLS: Carmel Science Tech Park, Blk 7, Lot 1 Midwest ISO The applicant seeks design approval for a building to expand its data center. The site is located at 701 City Center Dr. and is zoned M- 3/Manufacturing. Filed by Fred Simmons of Simmons Architects, LLC for Midwest ISO. No Objection 9:35 a.m. Maybe: Coxhall Gardens Mansion Banquet Hall No Objection Note: the petitioner for the project, below, will work with each TAC member directly and not appear at this meeting, since they were present at last month's meeting for their use variance item: Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe The applicant eeks site plan and design approval for a 174 -unit multi family development with retaiUoffice. The site is located a1 Old Meridian St. It is zoned OM /O Old Meridian District, Office. Filed by Ari erson Birkla Investment Partners, LLC for Carmel Development I, LLC. Page 1 of 1 Filename: TAC20 I 0-02 I 7.doc Conn, Angelina V From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Tim: Brewer, Scott I Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:51 PM 'tim.hill andersonBirkla.com' 'jlapp @landarkkt.com'; Conn, Angelina V; Holmes, Christine B RE: Meridian Pointe To be sure about this request, I checked the ordinance (Old Meridian overlay District) and it states in Chapter 20G.04,06 E: Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than fifty percent (50 of all trees that are: 1. Six -inch (6 DBH or larger, and 2. Located in the required yard /setback areas. You will want to have an inventory done of the six inch diameter trees (larger) done in the required yard /setback areas. That would include the perimeter of the site and the area on the site that I circled on the aerial photograph, The west side of the perimeter adjacent to the parking lot and possibly the buildings, the north perimeter, and the north east corner look like the most likely areas where tree preservation could be successful. It looks as if there could be a chance to salvage some larger trees in the parking lot with the use of pervious pavers around them, which could enhance your stormwater runoff collection. I would certainly be in a position to support this in a package to provide assistance to the overall development. Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS City of Carmel, One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 PH: 317- 571 -2478 FAX: 317- 571 -2426 Urban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities From: Brewer, Scott I Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 7:04 PM To: 'tim.hill @andersonBirkia.com' Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS City of Carmel, One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 PH: 317- 571 -2478 FAX: 317 -571 -2426 Urban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities From: Brewer, Scott I Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 6:59 PM To: 'jlapp @landarkkt.com' Cc: 'tim.hill @andersonBirkia.com'; Conn, Angelina V; Holmes, Christine B Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Dear John: 1 Forwarded Message From: "Brewer, Scott I" <SBrewer @carmel.in.gov> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:50:39 -0500 To: "tim.hill@andersonBirkla.com" 'tim.hillPandersonBirkla.com'> Cc: "ilappPIandarkkt.com" <'ilapp@Iandarkkt.com' "Conn, Angelina V" <Aconn@carmel.in.gov "Holmes, Christine B" <cholmes @carmel.in.gov> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Dear Tim: To be sure about this request, I checked the ordinance (Old Meridian overlay District) and it states in Chapter 20G.04,06 E: Sites with existing trees or stands of trees shall protect and incorporate them into the overall site design. The landscape plan must preserve not less than fifty percent (50 of all trees that are: 1. Six -inch (6 DBH or larger, and 2. Located in the required yard /setback areas. You will want to have an inventory done of the six inch diameter trees (larger) done in the required yard /setback areas. That would include the perimeter of the site and the area on the site that I circled on the aerial photograph, The west side of the perimeter adjacent to the parking lot and possibly the buildings, the north perimeter, and the north east corner look like the most likely areas where tree preservation could be successful. It looks as if there could be a chance to salvage some larger trees in the parking lot with the use of pervious pavers around them, which could enhance your stormwater runoff collection. I would certainly be in a position to support this in a package to provide assistance to the overall development. Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS ;,ity of Carmel, Dne Civic Square :,armel, IN 46032 DH: 317 571 -2478 =AX: 317- 571 -2426 Urban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities From: Brewer, Scott I Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 7:04 PM ro: 'tim.hill©aandersonBirkla.com' Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS :,ity of Carmel, Dne Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 'H: 317- 571 -2478 =AX: 317- 571 -2426 Jrban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities 2/26/2010 Page 1 of 5 Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS .;ity of Carmel, )ne Civic Square :,armel, IN 46032 'H: 317- 571 -2478 =AX: 317- 571 -2426 'Jrban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities :rom: John Lapp [mailto:jlapp @Iandarkkt.com] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:41 PM ro: Brewer, Scott I Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe will see you then, thanks Scott! John John M. Lapp <evin K. Parsons Associates, Inc. 317.955.9155 ph 317.955.9455 fx Iapp(a�landarkkt. com :rem: Brewer, Scott I [mailto:SBrewer©carmel.in.gov] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:37 PM ro: jlapp @landarkkt.com Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Sure John Nould 2:30 work? Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS 3ity of Carmel, Jne Civic Square L'armel, IN 46032 3 H: 317- 571 -2478 =AX: 317- 571 -2426 Jrban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities :rem: John Lapp [mailto:jlapp @landarkkt.com] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:30 PM ro: Brewer, Scott I Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe 2/26/2010 Page 3 of 5 Scott, :,an we try for something this afternoon since I'm worried that tomorrow will be difficult with the snow. What time would work for you? (hanks, John )ear John: Page 4 of 5 John M. Lapp <evin K. Parsons Associates, Inc. 317.955.9155 ph 317.955.9455 fx lapp @landarkkt.com =rom: Brewer, Scott I [mailto:SBrewer @carmel.in.gov] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:27 PM ro: 'lapp @landarkkt.com Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe 'm a little limited for time this week, but I am available this afternoon or tomorrow. I am out of the office until next Monday afternoon. Nhen are you available? Scott Brewer, City Forester Environmental Planner, DOCS 3ity of Carmel, )ne Civic Square .'armel, IN 46032 'H: 317- 571 -2478 :AX: 317- 571 -2426 Jrban Forestry is the center of sustainability for municipalities :rom: John Lapp [mailto:jlapp @landarkkt.com] ;ent: Monday, February 08, 2010 11:12 AM fo: Brewer, Scott 1 >ubject: Meridian Pointe icott was wondering if you might be available to meet with me sometime this week to discuss this project, Meridian Pointe. I believe that 'ou have a set of drawings that were submitted to Carmel recently. My client met with staff last week and they suggested we have a neeting with you to go over the project and see what questions there may be, if any. .et me know your availability, I'm pretty open throughout the week. hank you, john ?/26/2010 End of Forwarded Message 2/26/2010 John M. Lapp Kevin K. Parsons Associates, Inc. 212 W. 10th St. Suite A -290 Indianapolis, In 46202 ph. 317.955.9155 fx. 317.955.9455 email: jlappPlandarkkt.com <mailto:jlapp @landarkkt.com> Page 5 of 5 Forwarded Message :rom: "Hunter, Shirley A" Shirlev.Hunter@duke- energy.com> )ate: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:53:26 -0500 Timothy Hill <tim.hill@andersonbirkla.com> iubject: FW: Customer Inquiry 'lease see Connie's email below for the contact information regarding energy efficient incentive inquiries. >hirley Hunter ;r. Distribution Engineering Specialist )uke Energy !6475 Southpark Drive Nestfield, IN 46074 317- 896 -6711 :rom: Rhodes, Connie Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:42 AM ro: Driscoll, John N 2c: Hunter, Shirley A Subject: RE: Customer Inquiry 'm not sure who internally to direct this customer to. Since we do not offer a custom program in Indiana, customers and trade lilies are directed to the Smart $aver web site or they can call the toll free number on the application /web site. The question is whether or not this is a residential or commercial acct or both? So I will give you both phone #'s. Non -res: 866.380.9580; Residential 1- 866 785 -6209. We also have a WECC team on the ground to assist vendors with projects that might be able to help out. If Mr. Hill ;ails one of the toll free numbers they can transfer him to the WECC support team. =rom: Driscoll, John N Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:24 PM ro: Rhodes, Connie 2c: Hunter, Shirley A Subject: FW: Customer Inquiry :onnie, are you the correct person to answer this question? From: Hunter, Shirley A Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 2:51 PM ro: Driscoll, John N Subject: Customer Inquiry 2/26/2010 Page 1 of 2 W: Customer Inquiry Page 2 of 2 ohn, have a developer in the Carmel District who is planning a 175 unit multi family luxury apartment building. He called me today to nquire about energy- efficient incentives for his project. John Morrison advised that I ask you who in our Company can address this ssue. John thought there may be someone in the BNI Center. The project name is Meridian Pointe, Carmel Development I, LLC. My contact is a Mr. Tim Hill, 317 846 -2869. Please advise. :hirley Hunter :r. Distribution Engineering Specialist )uke Energy :6475 Southpark Drive Nestfield, IN 46074 17- 896 -6711 End of Forwarded Message 2/26/2010 Carmel Utilities Irrigation Recommendations for New Commercial Development Irrigation System Designer: A qualified irrigation designer or irrigation consultant shall design the system for efficient and uniform distribution of water. "Qualified" means certified by the Irrigation Association of America: Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC), Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA), Certified Landscape Irrigation Manager (CLIM), Certified Irrigation Designer (CID), Certified Water Conservation Manager Landscape (CWCM) Or: An irrigation partner with the EPA WaterSense Program System Design: The system shall be comprised of either: o Drip /micro- irrigation components that allow for higher distribution uniformity and lower evaporation and runoff. o The design and layout of the emission devices provides for zero overspray across or onto a street, public driveway or sidewalk, parking area, building, fence or adjoining property. Overspray may occur during the operation of the irrigation system due to the actual wind conditions that differ from the design criteria. System Controller: The system should use a controller that has multi program capability with at least four start times (for multiple repeat soak cycles) and run time adjustments in one minute increments. The controller programming should be managed to respond to the changing need for water in the landscape. Use EPA WaterSense labeled products when available. Design features Follow all ordinances relating to irrigation systems including the installation of backflow devices. A design that results in uniform and efficient coverage. Sprinkler head spacing should be a minimum of "head to- head" (minimum 50% of diameter) unless the coverage is designed for wind de- rating. Wind de- rating should be based on average nighttime wind speed. Design to avoid overspray onto hardscapes, fences, buildings and adjoining property. Have separate station /zones (hydrozones) for areas with dissimilar water or scheduling requirements. Have a minimum of a rain sensor to suspend irrigation during wet weather conditions. In addition to the rain sensor, use any or all water conserving devices such as: o Check valves to minimize low -head drainage o Pressure regulators or pressure compensating screens, stems or nozzles to control high pressure. o Sensors that can actively measure weather conditions to determine daily plant water need. o Soil moisture sensors to monitor soil moisture and suspend irrigation if the moisture reserve in the root zone is significantly above the allowable depletion limit. Install a water meter dedicated to measuring only landscape water use. A meter with a flow rate output signal for interfacing with the controller is recommended as it can help detect leaks and manage water use. Install a master valve to stop unscheduled flow of irrigation water. Conn, Angelina V From: Duncan, Gary R Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:25 PM To: Conn, Angelina V Subject: RE: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages We require drainage calculations for DP approval. This will be unique in that the detention and SQW is master planned. They will still need to provide pipe sizing calculations and a narrative about how the 100 -year will be managed on -site with remote detention. We will also need a basic drainage summary for the site (peak flows, amount of detention required, amount of detention provided, etc.) From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:25 AM To: Duncan, Gary R Subject: RE: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages Yes, they filed both the DP and ADLS applications.... -Angie Conn, Planning Administrator From: Duncan, Gary R Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:55 AM To: Conn, Angelina V Subject: RE: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages Are they filing for DP approval at this time? From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:50 PM To: Duncan, Gary R Cc: Barnes, David R Subject: FW: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages Hi Gary, just wanted to check with you to make sure you did not want drainage calcs at this time for this project.... If you do not want them now, that is fine with me! But I did hint to them that we have the 30 -day prior TAC filing deadline in order to get a complete submittal so that all TAC members have adequate time to review plans... Please let me know either way! Thanks! -Angie Conn, Planning Administrator From: Pohlman, Jesse M. [mailto:Jesse.Pohlman @bakerd.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:33 PM To: Conn, Angelina V Subject: FW: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages FYI. From: Greg Ilko [mailto:gilko @crossroadengineers.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:26 PM To: Pohlman, Jesse M.; jrinehart@stoeppelwerth.com Cc: 'Greg R. Hoyes'; 'Duncan, Gary R' Subject: The Legacy The Livingstone Cottages 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Redden, Nick Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:29 PM To: 'Greg Snelling' Cc: Conn, Angelina V Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Good afternoon, Greg, Here are some additional review comments. Nick From: Duncan, Gary R Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 2:34 PM To: Barnes, David R; Redden, Nick Subject: Meridian Pointe Do not have issues with the variances requested. We will review the development plan and construction plans when they are submitted. We are working through issues associated with the proposed on -site storm water detention and storm water treatment systems. We will work through the location of the northernmost access on Pennsylvania Street and if any improvements are needed within the Pennsylvania Street right -of -way. Engineering has no issues with the configuration of the proposed on- street parking along Old Meridian Street; however we need to consider further the exiting location of the parking area drive aisle in relation to the median break. Engineering may not support the proposed on- street parking along Pennsylvania Street if the right -turn auxiliary lane is required. We are also working through issues associated with the Pennsylvania Street right -of -way dedication to conform to the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Gary R. Duncan, Jr., PE Assistant City Engineer City of Carmel Department of Engineering One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571 -2441 (317) 571-2439 (fax) gduncan @carmel.in.gov Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail 1 From: Timothy Hill mailto :tim.hill©andersonbirkla.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 4:23 PM ro: Conn, Angelina V Cc: Holmes, Christine B; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Hollibaugh, Mike P Subject: Re: Planning Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Angie, f Feb. 2nd at 9:30am works, I will go ahead and send out a meeting request to everyone. rhanks, rim )n 1/27/10 11:23 AM, "Conn, Angelina V" <Aconn @carmel.in.gov> wrote: I-low about: Feb 1 anytime, or Feb. 2 at 9:30 am or 4 pm, or Feb.3 in the afternoon. or 7 eb. 4 before 11:30 am or at /after 4 pm FW:PPlannijg Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Page 1 of 5 Forwarded Message From: "Conn, Angelina V" <Aconn @carmel.in.gov> Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:13:02 -0500 To: Timothy Hill <tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com> Cc: "Holmes, Christine B" <cholmes @carmel.in.gov "Donahue -Wold, Alexia K" <awold @carmel.in.gov "Hollibaugh, Mike P" <MHollibaugh @carmel.in.gov> Subject: RE: Planning Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Yes. Please send out the meeting request. Thanks! Angie Conn, Planning Administrator my colleagues are copied so they can let me know their best times.) Angie =rom: Timothy Hill mailto: tim.hill@andersonbirkla.com] >ent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:26 AM ro: Conn, Angelina V iubject: Re: Planning Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe ?/26/2010 FW: 7P1anniNg Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Page 2 of 5 4ngie, Ne would like to take you up on your offer to meet to discuss. We appreciate the comments and would Tike to discuss each one in 'ore detail before proceeding with our written response and requested renderings. Are you and your team available early next meek. Please let me know when a good time would be and we will make it happen. rhank you for your time. rim )n 1/26/10 3:00 PM, "Conn, Angelina V" <Aconn(Wcarmel.in.gov> wrote: 3ood afternoon, Wayne 'lease reply to each of the review comments via email or letter correspondence before March 1. We can meet to discuss further, as well. Please provide copies of your correspondence with the TAC members and their correspondence with you. Bring material /color samples to the Plan Commission meeting. If possible, please provide 3D images of the buildings /signage /trees for the plan commission. Google Sketch -up or similar programs could vork. Remember to include the Findings of Fact sheet in your final info packets. Provide the filled out and notarized affidavit of notice of public hearing page of the application. Provide the filled out Notice of Public Hearing page of the application. Provide the filled out and notarized Public Notice Sign Placement affidavit page of the application. Attached is the Carmel Green Building checklist to use as a guide. Please consider using additional 'green' building /site practices. Please provide a tree conservation /preservation plan to the City Forster and to the Planning /Zoning Dept. ASAP. 0. Landscape plan comments will be issued by the Scott Brewer, with the Forestry Dept. 1. On the landscape plan and site plan, please show /label the utility mains and easements. 2. Please label the mechanical equipment on the site plan or building elevations, and show details on how it is screened. 3. Provide trash receptacle screening details, such as materials /colors and elevations Also, make sure that the dumpster enclosure is taller Ian the dumpster. 4. Signage: The Old Meridian Office zone permits 1 sign per street frontage. Since you have two street frontages, you can have two signs that an either be a ground sign or a wall sign. The ground sign can be no more than 24 sq. ft. and 4 feet tall. A wall sign can be no more than 32 sq. ft. nd must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building. Additionally, you can have exempt directional signs that are a maximum of 3- tall and 3 sq. ft.. All proposed signs will need to be submitted ASAP. 5. Signage: While the awning signs and blade /banner signs are a good fit, there are just too many of them (10 blade). The two awning signs re 32 sq. ft. total, and so there is still 32 sq. ft. of wall signage to use. You will need a variance for a sign not facing a street R/W and for the awning ign facing south. Please provide the dimension of the text -only area on the blade sign; it looks like it is 1' x 9' which would be 9 sq. ft. The Dept. ould consider those as wall signs if they are not more than 32 sq. ft.. But you would still need a variance for total number of signs. The Dept would e interested to see some type of awning or (regular) wall sign at the northeast corner, instead of a blade sign. This could be part of the number of ign variances. Overall, the Dept would be okay with one blade sign on the west facade, the awning sign on the south, one or two blade signs on ie east and one wall /awning sign at the NE corner. 6. Signage: Please provide details on how the signage will be lighted. 7. Please submit the curb /pavement details and specifications. 8. Please provide a utility plan. 9. Please verify that a traffic study is not required; please contact the Dept of Engineering. 0. Please show /label the future, proposed road rights of way lines, as well as the street centerlines. Old Meridian Street 90 -ft r/w and 'ennsylvania St 100 -ft r /w, per the Thoroughfare Plan Map. :/26/2010 FW: Planni:tg Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Page 3 of 5 21. Old Meridian St. and Pennsylvania St. are slated to have an on- street bicycle lane with 6 -ft wide capacity, per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Vlap. Please show on the plans. 22. Please show /label a 10 -ft wide path /sidewalk within the r/w along Old Meridian Street and a 10 -ft wide side path within the r /w, along Pennsylvania St., per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. 23. Per Section 20G.04.03.B, the minimum width for interior walkways shall be 8 feet, unless otherwise noted in the Old Meridian District egulations. Please amend the site plan. 24. The parking ratio of 1/600 is intended for office uses. The approved use variance for residential uses could mean that the Multi- family Zone )arking requirements are utilized. Right now, the site seems over parked with 314 spaces, when you could provide 216 25. Per section 20G.04.07.C, any accessory building for storage or disposal of refuse shall accommodate recyclable materials. Please show his location /design on the site plan or even show a recycling area within the building. 26. Please provide the details and specifications for the wall mounted lighting and wall sconce fixtures, if any. 27. Per Section 20G.04.04, please show street lights per the adopted city style on the plans, and work with the Engineering Dept on placement Ind design. 28. Please amend the pedestrian /bike connection from Carmel Drive (at Old Meridian St.) to be a more direct (diagonal) path to the northeast :orner of the site /building. '9. Please add a sidewalk connection from the westernmost bike parking area, to the path along Pennsylvania St. M. Please provide the bicycle rack design details. f1. Please show a defined, direct pedestrian connection to /from the southern community spaces within the residential building to the office wilding. 12. Provide vehicle access from Old Meridian St. to the north parking area with a porte cochere through the building, or by separating one )uilding into two, along Old Meridian St.. 13. Is there a way for the site to utilize shared parking, since most residents will be away during the day, and office /retail patrons will use the site luring the day (vice versa at night)? ;4. Please connect the two parking areas; per Section 20G.04.05.F, adjacent parking areas shall be interconnected by alley or internal drive. ;5. Do first floor units have direct access to the Old Meridian St. sidewalk from each unit, since multiple sidewalk connections are shown? ;6. Is there a pedestrian cut through from Old Meridian St. to the parking area, halfway down the length of the building? 17. There is some concern with the residential building size, since the Office subarea calls for limited building sizes to promote pedestrian scale, Ind the building footprints shown on the Old Meridian District Master Plan (exhibit C) are smaller. ;8. Please make the doors /entrances more clearly defined. .9. Please vary the parapet heights, making the prominent parapets a little taller, as well as better articulating the cornices. •0. Metal /aluminum awnings are not permitted per Section 20G; can you use canvas, glass, or other material? If not, variance approval is equired. .1. Is there a way to utilize the views of the wooded area /wetland mitigation area north of this site by fronting some residential units along that north property line? 2. Please consider incorporating a small rooftop garden /patio area as an amenity. 'lease contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance. ?/26/2010 ?W: Planliittg Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Page 4 of 5 Sincerely, %ngie Conn, Planning Administrator :ity of Carmel Planning Zoning Dept l Civic Square, 3rd Floor :armel, IN 46032 317-571 -2417 317 571 -2426 aconn @carmel.in.gov <mailto:aconn @carmel.in.goV> Nebsite <http: /www.ci.carmel.in.us /services /DOCS /DOCSDOPZ.htm> Tease consider the environment before printing this e -mail rim Hill development Partner U AndersonBCMa 4.00;'kiSl NI PA ;3d1 04.,•,LL!'.. 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hillPandersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com This e -mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e-mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. Tim Hill Development Partner AndersonBirkla 2/26/2010 ■,4'00 t 4d181'11 E'i.al':f ttRiO,LLB_. 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 FW:'P1anniiig Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Page 5 of 5 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hill@andersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com this e transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e-mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, :opying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. !/26/2010 End of Forwarded Message Forwarded Message From: "Ellison, Christopher M" <CEllison@carmel.in.gov> Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:15:25 0500 To: Greg Snelling <gsnelling(Wsnellingeng.com> Cc: Timothy Hill <tim.hillPandersonbirkla.com> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe I can meet with you at 1 PM on Monday Feb. 1st at the Carmel Fire Department Headquarters building if that will work for fou. _t. Chris Ellison Deputy Fire Marshal :,armel Fire Dept. 317- 571 -2621 From: Greg Snelling mailto :gsnelling@snellingeng.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:25 AM To: Ellison, Christopher M Cc: 'Timothy Hill' Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe ;,hris, per our discussion at the TAC meeting a couple weeks ago, please let me know when we can meet about the subject project. The developer would like to meet as soon as you are available. Thank you. 3regory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 'Darmel, IN 46032 :317) 663 -3206 (telephone) :317) 663 -3208 (fax) Page 1 of 2 2/26/2010 From: Greg Snelling mailto :gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:53 AM lo: 'Conn, Angelina V'; 'cholmes@carmel.in.gov'; 'Akers, William P'; 'Brewer, Scott 1'; 'mfogar y@carmel.in.gov'; 'Ellison, 2hristopher M'; 'Duncan, Gary R'; 'Redden, Nick'; 'whohlt @carmel.in.gov'; 'Duffy, John M'; 'dlittlejohn @carmel.in.gov'; tkrueskamp@carmel.in.gov'; david .lucas@hamiltoncounty.in.gov'; '"ason.lemaster hamiltoncoun .in.•ov'; brooke. gajownik @hamiltoncounty.in.gov'; 'Hunter, Shirley'; 'rfarrand@ccs.k12.in.us'; 'Yackle, Troy mwestermeier@carmel.in.gov'; 'Greg R. Hoyes'; jason .kirkman@mybrighthouse.com'; 'Marlett, Jennifer L.'; 'Ryan lartman'; 'dan.davenport@aes.com'; 'gilko@crossroadengineers.com'; 'doland.w.wise@usps.gov'; 'Thomas, John G'; dhuffman @carmel.in.gov'; 'cshupperd@vectren.com'; 'gary.mcnamee@duke- energy.com' 2c: 'Timothy Hill'; 'Diane Guljas'; jlapp @Iandarkkt.com' Subject: Meridian Pointe As part of the requirements of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, the subject project will be reviewed at the January 20, 2010 Technical Advisory Committee meeting in Carmel. Please note that the attached site and landscape plans are preliminary and were prepared only to identify technical concerns related to the proposed variances requested by the developer as noted in the attached applications. Additional information including a Development Plan and final construction plans will be sent to you at a later date for review at a future TAC meeting. Therefore, a full review as if these documents were prepared for final construction is not needed. Please notify me of any comments or concerns you have regarding the proposed variances prior to or at the 01/20/10 TAC meeting. Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 :,armel, IN 46032 :317) 663 -3206 (telephone) :317) 663 -3208 (fax) '/26/2010 End of Forwarded Message Page 2 of 2 Forwarded Message From: "Littlejohn, David W" <dlittlejohn @carmel.in.gov> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:19:03 -0500 To: Greg Snelling <gsnelling @snellingeng.com> Cc: Timothy Hill <tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Greg, That works for me. I have it on my calendar. See you then, David Littlejohn Alternative Transportation Coordinator Department of Community Services City of Carmel One Civic Sq Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571 -2306 P Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail Original Message From: Greg Snelling [mailto :gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:05 PM To: Littlejohn, David W Cc: 'Tim Hill' Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe David, can you meet at 9:00 am on Friday at your office? Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) Original Message From: Timothy Hill [mailto:tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:58 PM To: Greg Snelling Subject: Re: Meridian Pointe Greg, Set up a time for Friday. Morning would be better. Thanks, Tim On 1/26/10 9:56 AM, "Greg Snelling" gsnelling @snellingeng.com> wrote: Tim, I could meet tomorrow, but not Friday afternoon. Let me know if 1 you want me to set it up for tomorrow. Also, I just wanted to confirm that you want me to attend the BZA meeting tonight. I doubt that there would be any site related technical issues, but let me know. Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) Original Message From: Littlejohn, David W mailto :dlittlejohn @carmel.in.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:13 AM To: Greg Snelling Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Greg, Unfortunately I no longer have 1:30 available. I could meet tomorrow anytime after 2:30 or on Friday. Let me know if either of those work for you. Thanks, David Littlejohn Alternative Transportation Coordinator Department of Community Services City of Carmel One Civic Sq Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571 -2306 P Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail Original Message From: Greg Snelling mailto :gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:56 PM To: Littlejohn, David W Cc: 'Tim Hill' Subject: FW: Meridian Pointe Resending due to email problems Original Message From: Greg Snelling mailto :gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:02 PM To: 'Littlejohn, David W' Cc: 'Tim Hill' Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe David, if you're still available at 1:30 pm tomorrow, we'd like to come by and meet with you. Let me know. Sorry for the delay. Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) Original Message From: Littlejohn, David W mailto :dlittlejohn @carmel.in.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:54 PM To: Greg Snelling Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Greg, I could meet next Monday in the afternoon or anytime next Tuesday. Do either of those work for you? Would you like anyone else from my office to be present? Let me know and I will see what I can coordinate. Thanks, David Littlejohn Alternative Transportation Coordinator Department of Community Services City of Carmel One Civic Sq Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571 -2306 P Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail Original Message From: Greg Snelling [mailto:gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:00 PM To: Littlejohn, David W Cc: 'Tim Hill'; 'Wayne A DeLong'; dguljas @sebreearchitects.com; jlapp @landarkkt.com Subject: Meridian Pointe David, do you have time to meet in the next few days about your comment letter for the subject project? Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) Tim Hill Development Partner 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com This e -mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e -mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. End of Forwarded Message 4 Conn, Angelina V From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:01 PM To: 'Wayne A DeLong' Cc: 'msolada @binghammchale.com'; 'Timothy Hill'; 'Anthony Birkla'; 'Greg Snelling' Subject: Planning Dept Review Comments for Docket No. 10010008 DP /ADLS: Meridian Pointe Attachments: Carmel Green Building Checklist.doc Good afternoon, Wayne Please reply to each of the review comments via email or letter correspondence before March 1. We can meet to discuss further, as well. 1. Remember to include the Findings of "Fact sheet in your final info packets. OK.-/ Provide the filled out and notarized affidavit of notice of public hearing page of the application. oiC.7 Provide the filled out Notice of Public Hearing page of the application. 014, Provide the filled out and notarized Public Notice Sign Placement affidavit page of the application. 5. Please provide copies of your correspondence with the TAC members and their correspondence with you. 6. Bring material /color samples to the Plan Commission meeting. 7, If possible, please provide 3D images of the buildings /signage /trees for the plan commission. Google Sketch -up or similar programs could work. 8. Attached is the Carmel Green checklist to use as a guide. Please consider using additional 'green' building /site practices. Please provide a tree conservation /preservation plan to the City Forster and to the Planning /Zoning Dept. ASAP. Landscape plan comments will be issued by the Scott Brewer, with the Forestry Dept. 11.,. On the landscape plan and site plan, please show /label the utility mains and easements. Please label the mechanical equipment on the site plan or building elevations, and show details on how it is screened 13. Provide trash receptacle screening details, such as materials /colors and elevations Also, make sure that the dumpster enclosure is taller than the dumpster. 14. Signage: The Old Meridian Office zone permits 1 sign per street frontage. Since you have two street frontages, you can have two `signs thatcan 'either be a ground sign or a wall sign. The ground sign can be no more than 24 sq. ft. and 4 feet tall.,A wall sign can be' no more than 32 sq. ft. and must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building. Additionally, you can nave exempt directional signs that are a maximum of 3 -ft tall and 3 sq. ft.. All proposed signs will need to be submitted ASAP. 15. Signage: While the awning signs and blade /banner signs are a good fit, there are just too many of them (10 blade). The two awning signs,are 32 sq. 'ft. total, and so there is still 32 sq. ft. of, wall signage to use You will need a variance for a sign not facing a street•R/W and for the awning sign facing south. Please provide the dimension of the text -only area on the blade sign; it looks like it is 1' x.9' which would be 9 sq. ft. The Dept. could consider those as wall signs if they are not more than 32 sq. ft.. But you would 'still need a variance for total number of signs. The Dept would be interested to see'some type of awning or (regular) wall sign at'the northeast corner, instead of a blade sign. This could be part of the number of sign variances. Overall, the Dept would be okay with one blade sign on the west facade, the awning sign on the south, one or two blade signs on the east and one wall /awning sign at the NE corner. 16. Signage: Please provide details on how the signage will be lighted. 17. Please submit curb /pavement details and specifications. 18: Please provide a utility plan. 19. Please verify that a traffic.study'is not required; please contact the Dept of Engineering. 20. Please show /label the future, proposed road rights of way lines, as well as the street centerlines. Old Meridian Street 90 -ft r/w and Pennsylvania St 100 -ft r /w, per the Thoroughfare Plan Map. Old Meridian St. and Pennsylvania are slated to have an on- street bicycle lane with 6 -ft wide capacity, per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. Please show on the plans. Please show /label a 10 -ft wide path /sidewalk within the r/w along Old Meridian Street and a 10 -ft wide side path within the r /w, along Pennsylvania St.; per the Bicycle Pedestrian Plan Map. 23. Per Section 20G.04.03:B, the minimum width for interior walkways shall be 8 feet, unless otherwise noted in the Old Meridian regulations. Please amend the site plan. The parking ratio of 1/600 is intended for office uses. The approved use variance for residential uses could mean that the Multi family Zone parkin requirements are utilized. Right now, the site seems over parked with 314 spaces, when you could provide 216 C 1(it\ Per s ecti o n 20G.04.07.C, accessory building for storage or disposal of refuse shall accommodate recyclable materials. Please show this location /design on the site plan or even show a recycling area within the buil iFi y Please provide the details and specifications for the wall mounted i. g a nce ix ures, if any Per Section 20G.04.04, please,' show street Ii hts per the adopted city style on the plans, and work with the Engineering Dept on placement and 'design. rlVIVO u V•o v� /uJi�Sh U. f 28: Please amend the pedestrian /bike connection froriS Carmel Drive (at Old Meridian St.) to be a more direct (diagonal) path to the northeast corner of the site /building. 6,,.° Please add a sidewalk connection from the westernmost bike parking area, to the path along Pennsylvania t. Please provide the bicycle rack design details. G� o \Q, t, 0 t'a.ck r- ,31) Please show a defined, direct pedetrtriian connection to /from the southern community spaces within the residential building to the office building. V\AAALVLQ. Provide vehicle access from Old Meridian St. to the north parking area, a porte cochere through the building, or by separating one building into two, along Old Meridian St.. Y�a'5 Is there a way for the site to utilize shared parking, since most residents yvill be away during the day, and office /retail patrons will use the site during the day (vice versa at night)? pi[, !.JL c ftlVail &IL) ve Please connect the two parking areas; per Section 20G.04.05.F, adjacent parking areas shall be interconnected by alley or internal drive. X Do first floor units have direct access to the Old Meridian St. sidewalk from each unit, since multiple sidewalk connections are shown? ta.,10 f-7` t S CM )6.,-2.. \,9a G(e.. r r-eck -14 (7,- -ti Is there a pedestrian cut through from Old Meridian St. to the parking area, halfway down the length of the building? 1 S 37. There is some concern with the residential building size, since the Office subarea calls for limited building sizes to promote pedestrian scale, and the building footprints shown on the Old Meridian District Master Plan (exhibit C) are smaller. Please make the doors /entrances more clearly defined. Please vary the parapet heights, making the prominent parapets a little taller, as well as better articulating the cornices. Metal /aluminum awnings are not permitted per Section 20G; can you use canvas, glass, or other material? If not, variance approval is required. „AI< Is there a way to utilize the views of the wooded area /wetland mitigation area north of this site by fronting some residential units along that north property line? Please consider incorporating a small rooftop garden /patio area as an amenity. C (ktiA G\9' Please contact me if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance. Sincerely, Angie Conn, Planning Administrator City of,Carmel Planning Zoning Dept 1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor Carmel, IN 46032 0: 317 571 -2417 F: 317 -571 -2426 E: aconn(ajcarmel.in.gov Website. Please consider the environment before printing this e mail 2 These items are not required by the current Zoning Ordinance or Building Code, but are strongly recommended by the Department of Community Services. Green building and design. saves energy and money while providing for a more sustainable community. NEW CONSTRUCTION Bicycle lockers /changing rooms /showers nBest Management Practices for stormwater (Native landscaping /tree preservation Connectivity to adjacent sites Pedestrian [1Vehicular Green roof White membrane /high albedo roof nPorous pavers /permeable pavement in parking lot Recycling areas onsite maternal recycling areas :Ex ternal'recycling areas nParking islands landscaped to provide shade within 5 years High effciency lighting inside and outside Building and finishing materials sourced from within 500 miles Water efficient fixtures throughout Use of recycled materials in construction and fit -out Operable windows for cross- ventilation and light (High- efficiency HVAC systems Use of Energy Star or 'similar appliances Low VOC paints, coatings, and sealants LowE glass fLo.w VOC flooring materials Light and motion sensors for lighting and water fixtures Wind turbine and /or photovoltaic panels, placed to maximize efficiency and minimize visual impact. 1 II II 1 fl I l CARMEL GREEN BUILDING /RENOVATION CHECKLIST RENOVATION Same as above plus: Building reuse nSite materials reuse hlcrease in green space /landscaping Reduction ofrunoff January 19, 2010 Xenton C. `Ward, UF.M Surveyor of .Hamilton County (Phone 3 1 7 77 'Fax 3 1 7 776-962S Bingham McHale, LLP ATTN: Mary Solada 8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN. 46240 VIA E -MAIL: msolada(cOinghammchale.com RE: Meridian Pointe Variances Suite ISS One Marathon County Square _s'oblesville, Indiana 4606o -223o Dear Ms. Solada: We have reviewed the BZA submittal to the Hamilton County Surveyor's Office on December 18, 2009, for this project and have the following comments: 1. The proposed project falls in the incorporated area and MS4 jurisdiction of the City of Carmel. 2. The proposed project DOES NOT fall in a Carmel Wellhead Protection Zone. 3. The proposed project falls in the W.R. Fertig Regulated Drain Watershed. 4. The Hamilton County Surveyor's Office has the follow comments in regards to the Carmel BZA Special Use request: A.) The W.R. Fertig Drain Meijer Arm runs along the western edge of Old Meridian Street. B.) This drain is not show on the site plan submitted for review by this office. C.) The HCSO /Hamilton County Drainage Board will require at least 25 feet from the centerline of the drain to the edge of the permanent structure (building), to allow room to maintain the drain. D.) A non enforcement permit and other permits will be required at the time of construction plan submittal /review. E.) The HCSO has no concerns with the other variance being requested. 5. Please submit full construction plans and drainage calculations to this office when they become available. Should you have any questions, I can be reached at 317 776 -8495. Sincerely, Greg Hoyes, AC, CFM, CPESC Plan Reviewer CC: Christine Barton Holmes Carmel DOCS John Thomas Carmel Engineering Dave Barnes Carmel Engineering Greg Ilko Crossroad Engineers Greg Snelling Snelling Engineering Forwarded Message From: "Thomas, John G" <ithomas @carmel.in.gov> Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:04:47 -0500 To: "Redden, Nick" <nredden @carmel.in.gov>, "Duncan, Gary R" <gduncan @carmel.in.gov Greg Snelling <gsnelling @snellingeng.com> Cc: Timothy Hill <tim.hill@andersonbirkla.com "Anthony W. Birkla" anthony .birkla@andersonbirkla.com Diane Guljas <dguljas @sebreearchitects.com aapp@landarkkt.com> Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe Norks for me. Sincerely, John Thomas, CPESC 7,onstruction Inspector of Carmel Engineering Department :,ell: 317- 750 -1219 =ax: 317- 571 -2439 Email: jthomascarmel.in.gov ®7 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Redden, Nick Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:04 AM ro: Duncan, Gary R; 'Greg Snelling'; Thomas, John G :c: 'Timothy Hill'; 'Anthony Birkla'; 'dguljas @sebreearchitects.com'; 'jlapp @landarkkt.com' Subject: RE: Meridian Pointe rhat will work for me. \lick =rom: Duncan, Gary R sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:02 AM ro: 'Greg Snelling'; Thomas, John G; Redden, Nick :c: 'Timothy Hill'; 'Anthony Birkla'; dguljas(@sebreearchitects.com; jlapp @landarkkt.com iubject: RE: Meridian Pointe 5ood morning. Is everyone available for a meeting tomorrow morning at 9:00? :rom: Greg Snelling mailto :gsnellingC�snellingeng.com] 2/26/2010 Page 1 of 2 Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:34 PM To: Duncan, Gary R; Thomas, John G; Redden, Nick Cc: 'Timothy Hill'; 'Anthony Birkla'; guljas ©sebreearchitects.com; jlappC@landarkkt.com Subject: Meridian Pointe Gary, John and Nick, a preliminary site layout for this project was submitted to your office last month and will be discussed at the upcoming TAC meeting as part of the BZA variance process. In the meantime, we are working out some design details and would like to meet with you to discuss the stormwater quality and detention design. Specifically we are considering pervious paving, green roofs, underground detention, etc. and would like to get your feedback up front. We would also like to discuss the public improvements related to the project. Can you let me know your availability to meet for an hour or so in the next week, if possible? Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) End of Forwarded Message 2/26/2010 Page 2 of 2 Conn, Angelina V From: Boone, Rachel M. Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:22 AM To: 'Wayne A DeLong' Cc: Holmes, Christine B; Conn, Angelina V Subject: RE: Signage- Meridian Pointe at Old Meridian Penn Hi Wayne, The Old Meridian Office zone allows for 1 sign per street frontage. Since you have two street frontages, you may have two signs. They can either be a ground sign or a wall sign. The ground sign can be no more than 24 square feet and 4' tall or less. A wall sign can be no more than 32 square feet and must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building. You will also be able to have small directional signs that are 3' tall or less and 3 sq. ft. or less to help people navigate through the site. All proposed signs will need to be included in your ADLS submittal. If you'd like to run your ideas by me before hand, I'd be happy to look at them and offer suggestions. On another subject I'm curious to know what is going to happen to the illegal billboard on the site. Will it go away with this new development? Please let us know. Thanks! Rachel 7 ctc he,L t8 o ovt.er Sign Reviewer City of Carmel Department of Community Services 3rd Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 317.571.2417 317.571.2426 fax http: /www.ci.carmel.in.us /services /communityservice.html Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:40 PM To: 'Wayne A DeLong' Cc: Holmes, Christine B; Boone, Rachel M. Subject: RE: Signage- Meridian Pointe at Old Meridian Penn Happy New Year, Wayne We will send you something about signage within the next day or two. Rachel will most likely send you that email, since she is our sign permits specialist, and can suggest some great ideas for that corner! -Angie Conn, Planning Administrator From: Wayne A DeLong mailto :WDeLong ©binghammchale.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:36 PM To: Conn, Angelina V 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Greg Snelling [gsnelling @snellingeng.com] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:53 AM To: Conn, Angelina V; Holmes, Christine B; Akers, William P; Brewer, Scott I; Fogarty, Michael D; Ellison, Christopher M; Duncan, Gary R; Redden, Nick; Hohlt, William G; Duffy, John M; Littlejohn, David W; Krueskamp, Theresa A; david .lucas @hamiltoncounty.in.gov; jason. lemaster @hamiltoncounty.in.gov; brooke. gajownik @hamiltoncounty.in.gov;'Hunter, Shirley; rfarrand @ccs.k12.in.us; 'Yackle, Troy'; Westermeier, Mark; 'Greg R. Hoyes'; jason. kirkman @mybrighthouse.com;'Marlett, Jennifer L.'; 'Ryan Hartman'; dan.davenport@aes.com; gilko @crossroadengineers.com; doland.w.wise @usps.gov; Thomas, John G; Huffman, David; cshupperd @vectren.com; gary.mcnamee @duke- energy.com Cc: Timothy Hill'; 'Diane Guljas'; jlapp @landarkkt.com Subject: Meridian Pointe Attachments: VUMeridianPointe.PDF; Meridian Pointe Site Plan.pdf; Meridian Pointe Landscape Plan.pdf; VDSMeridianPointe.PDF As part of the requirements of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, the subject project will be reviewed at the January 20, 2010 Technical Advisory Committee meeting in Carmel. Please note that the attached site and landscape plans are preliminary and were prepared only to identify technical concerns related to the proposed variances requested by the developer as noted in the attached applications. Additional information including a Development Plan and final construction plans will be sent to you at a later date for review at a future TAC meeting. Therefore, a full review as if these documents were prepared for final construction is not needed. Please notify me of any comments or concerns you have regarding the proposed variances prior to or at the 01/20/10 TAC meeting. Thank you. Gregory S. Snelling, PE, LEED AP Snelling Engineering, LLC 13295 Illinois Street, Suite 142 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 663 -3206 (telephone) (317) 663 -3208 (fax) 1 Conn, Angelina V From: Duncan, Gary R Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:28 AM To: Conn, Angelina V Cc: Barnes, David R; Hollibaugh, Mike P Subject: RE: old meridian Penn site (former old meridian professional village) They can construct on- street parking along Old Meridian. We have not considered this along Pennsylvania; but does not mean that we would rule it out. I have not checked the latest thoroughfare plan; does it allow On- Street parking on Pennsylvania based on the classification? How would they use the land within the roundabout? If for on- street parking; no...there is actually a draft ordinance to prohibit parking within roundabouts at within the approaches currently being considered by the Council From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 2:18 PM To: Duncan, Gary R Cc: Barnes, David R; Hollibaugh, Mike P Subject: old meridian Penn site (former old meridian professional village) Hi Gary! Are you feeling better? We have a potential developer of this site (Anderson Birkla) to do mostly residential with some retail /office. They were wondering about on street parking and if they could do that along Old meridian street and /or Pennsylvania street. Also, they were wondering about the land within the roundabout just outside the circle, but still within the road right of way, and if they could utilize that in any way... Thanks! Angie 1 II 3D Conn, Angelina V From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Angie, Thanks for the quick response. 1 have attached the revised concept. The following is a list of items we modified or tried to address from our last meeting: 1. Placed office building on round -a -bout. 12,000 SF /28 ft tall but only 1 story. Our office would be on corner with 2 other tenants facing Old Meridian. This allowed us to align and utilized the turn lanes and curb cuts on Old Meridian and create an entry statement for office and residential 2. Central building now bifurcates the site allowing private parking on north side of building. This eliminates the need for shared parking. Also gives us a great location for underground storage. We were able to extend this building to face both Old Meridian and Penn. This gave us a larger amenity area and allowed for more units to view this area. Central Building would be 4 story with elevator. Approximately 50' tall. 3. North building is now residential is currently designed as a 3 story building. Approximately 38' tall. This allows us to face Old meridian with building but also create a visual statement on the north east corner. 4. We would request to put parallel parking on both Old Meridian and Penn. 5. All curb cuts would align with intersections 6. Units: 190 Units 7. Office SF: 12,000SF 8. Parking: Residential (1.38 spaces /unit) Office (2.7 spaces 600 SF) 9. Entry Blvd: We wanted to create a statement at the entry so we would look at pavers at sidewalk, parking, and /or streets. We will do a structural feature at this location (sculpture, fountain, or gardens) 10. Pedestrian Courtyard: Between residential buildings we would do a hard -scape courtyard 11. Round -a -bout: We will create a focal feature at the south end of the office building within the property. We would be interested in discussing development and maintenance of the triangular piece directly south of the property and north of round -a -bout. Please let me know if you have any questions. I would be more than happy to stop by this week to discuss further. If you have any comments or concern as it relates to design, uses, access, conformation to the new zoning smart code, please let me know. Again, I thank you for your time. Timothy Hill [tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com] Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:22 AM Conn, Angelina V Anthony W. Birkla Re: Old meridian Penn site Concept Site Plan 4 102109.jpg On 10/21/09 10:36 AM, "Conn, Angelina V" <Aconn(Wcarmel.in.gov> wrote: Hi, Tim I just got your voicemail message. Yes, please email me your revised plans, and I will share them with the rest of the planners in the office and gather comments. Then, if you want we can meet on Friday or early next week. Thanks, 1 Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Planning Zoning Dept City of Carmel 1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor Carmel, IN 46032 0: 317 571 -2417 F: 317 571 2426 E: aconn((carmel.in.bov Website <htto: /www.ci.carmel.in.us /services /DOCS /DOCSDOPZ.htm> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Tim Hill Development Partner 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317.846.3100 main 317.846.2869 direct 317.846.3113 fax tim.hill @andersonbirkla.com Please visit us at: www.andersonbirkla.com This e -mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e-mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. 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