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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007
LOCATION: CAUCUS ROOMS TIME: 6:00 P.M.
CARMEL CITY HALL
ONE CIVIC SQUARE
CARMEL, IN 46032
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.
Representing the Committee
Rick Ripma, Chairperson
Eric Seidensticker
Carol Schleif
Sally Shapiro
Representing the Department
Adrienne Keeling
Angie Conn
Lisa Stewart
Of Counsel:
John Molitor
Rick Ripma, Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Ripma reviewed the Docket Items for the meeting.
The Subdivision Committee will meet to consider the following items:
1. Docket No. 07070010 PP: Trillium
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 57 residential lots on 32.447 acres.
The site is located at 2555 W 131 St. and is zoned S -2 /Residence -ROSO.
Filed by Dennis Olmstead of Stoeppelwerth Assoc, Inc.
Gordon Kritz, of Stoeppelwerth Associates presented for the petitioner. Gordon distributed
responses to the previous questions of the Subdivision Committee.
The request to adjust the western stub street to align with the approved subdivision to the
west. That is completed. When development occurs to the west they will have to make
a small adjustment to align with us.
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The request to have park benches along the sitting areas. Those were always intended,
but were not graphically shown in the past. It is now shown where they will be located.
There will be 2 -3 benches at each of the sitting areas.
Regarding garages having decorative doors, Adams and Marshall has provided a detail of
some of the proposed decorations planned throughout the development.
Additional landscaping Carol Schleif indicated that the drawings submitted did not show
what was requested. They had asked for 12 ft. Norway's or sufficient screen to block the
view from the street. Carol described how she took their drawings and drew in what they
said they were going to plant, and it shows that only 5 trees on the whole block will be
green in the winter time. Carol showed her drawing of what it will look like in the winter
time. Their plantings will only provide a screen 6 months of the year and 6 months will
have not screening. Carol would prefer to see something that is green and substantial 12
months out of the year. She also requested that rather than doing a rendering that they do
an elevation that is truly what is happening. Gordon will pass on this information to the
petitioner.
Gordon indicated that the garages have the appropriate number of windows. The
petitioner has already recorded the architectural commitments during zoning and they have
already committed to two windows. Carol questioned if there are still front loading
garages on the homes. Gordon indicated that they are an option for the purchaser. Carol
asked about the 30% of the facade being garage door. Gordon responded that with the
size of the lots and homes that is not feasible. In order to meet that requirement you would
need an 80 ft. wide home and with set backs would need a 90 ft. lots. These are
predominantly 70 ft. lots with the exception of the ones on the northwest, which are 80 ft.
A 30% maximum would not work. Carol stated that is why she did not want 70 ft. lots.
She indicated the Committee has gone through this with other projects and she has had to
do drawings on those on how you can do it how to do side loading or bring the cars
around back. This goes counter to all the design guidelines we have been working on.
Carol stated that 30% is a standard number in a lot of cities. Carol passed our a number of
versions on how to do this on 80 ft. lots and stated it is not true that the lots are 70 ft.
Gordon stated that the Committee needs to keep in mind that the market for these homes
is empty nesters. At this time Gordon was joined by John Hotalin of Adams and Marshall.
John responded that he understood that folks would like to see bigger lots, however, this
is an empty nester community, and they generally do not want a larger lot. Carol stated
she did not think it was the size of the lots, but rather the maintenance required, and this
could be covered by the HOA covenants regarding who is going to mow the lawn, etc.
John replied that this is not so much about lot size as it is about density which has cleared
those hurdles. He thinks that the design orientation of their home sites generally are front
to rear design orientation, the homes are deeper than they are wide as opposed to other
home builders whose home site may be wider and more shallow, so those garage facade
ratios can be a little different when you are building wide and shallow versus front to back.
Angie Conn stated that this subdivision is to be platted under the Open Space Ordinance
which does allow for the narrower lots as an incentive for them to provide more open
space. Carol stated that most of their open space is underwater or not useable Carol
reiterated that she sees the Committee being pushed and pushed Angie stated that there
is an ordinance amendment before Council that could change this ordinance. Gordon
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resumed speaking about materials this goes back to recorded commitment that have
already been done all homes will be brick wrapped.
Angie Conn gave the Department report. The City Forester has been working with the
petitioner and he has just received the new landscape plan/revision yesterday and they are
just working out very minor details and the plan has tentatively approved. However, with
the Department of Engineering there are several unresolved issues as seen in the
Department Report, therefore, the Department recommends this item be tabled until the
November 29 meeting. If the petitioner can guarantee that they can have all of this issues
resolved by the next Plan Commission meeting, the Committee can forward it on.
Gordon indicated he has been in contact with Gary Duncan and has an email from him.
On October 2n when the first report came out, they were not supposed to be any issues
due to road construction on 126 and 131S Engineering wise there are still some
outstanding issues that they are trying to work out with the people who develop on it,
what they are ok with getting the project out of Committee without those issues being
resolved. As long as we continue to work with them on the last report he had mentioned
that the issues need to be resolved before this moves out of committee some confusion
here the email says they are ok Rick stated that the Committee likes to have all issues
resolved prior to moving out of Committee. Carol stated she wants to see everything.
Gordon asked that in regard to the two outstanding issues, i.e. the trees, and possible lot
width and adjustments there, as far as Engineering portions are concerned, the
Engineering Department is ok with us continuing to work with them, it could be a very
long process, the city's road design, that is at the mercy of when they get that done. What
Engineering comments do you want to see resolved? Rick Ripma stated that since the
Committee has not seen the Engineering comments, they are unable to make a decision.
We would like to have everything done before hand, which is not being done; we don't
have time to review it. Rick explained further that the Committee is trying to stop
projects from going forward until we have everything resolved. You cannot build until
you have them resolved. We want to know what the resolution is. Rick then indicated he
was under the impression that the petitioner's street was the only one that had to be
moved, that the Village of West Clay's stub was already in, but that now appears not to be
the case. Gordon stated that is correct he reviewed a visual. Discussion was held
regarding the street alignment of the street. Both plans will need to be adjusted. Location
of the benches there will be at least two. Rick stated that he is uncomfortable with the
commitment on the garage doors, it gives too much latitude with what you can put in. He
would like to see what exactly you are putting in and would like that to be part of the
record. If you are only going to offer one, than it is fine, however, it more styles are being
offered we want to see them. Also the drawing for the landscape plan showed two story
houses and you are not building two story, but one story so this is not a clear drawing of
what landscaping will look like we asked for trees and they put in little shrubs. Carol
distributed a drawing that she did of what the block will look like in the winter. Carol
gave to Gordon drawings of how to do rear loading lots as she had done in Nashville this
would be one to handle the lot issue and would give privacy to the homes, it would be one
way not to have front loading garages.
Carol Schleif made a motion to continue this item to the November 29 meeting
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Eric Seidensticker seconded the motion.
Approved 4 -0
Docket No. 07080031 PP: Wellsprings of West Clay
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 11 lots on 14.3 acres. Also, subdivision
waivers requested are:
Docket No. 07080032 SW SCO 6.05.07 homes facing an arterial/collector road
Docket No. 07080033 SW SCO 6.03.07 cul -de -sac length
The site is located at approximately 12210 Shelborne Rd. and is zoned S -1 /Residence.
Filed by S. Kurt Menner of Lifesprings Group, LLC.6 -9.
Charlie Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger presented for the petitioner. He was
accompanied by Kurt Menner, Gordon Kritz, Tom Jones, Michael Sunzell and Peggy
Burton and neighbor to left Jeff Kent They have been referred to the Subdivision by
the Plan Commission on October 16 Charlie reviewed the property information. He
reviewed the information on a visual. The property is located on the west side of the
street across from West Clay Elementary School. This Subdivision will be a low- density,
upscale residential neighborhood to be known as Wellsprings of West Clay. There will be
11 lots on 14.3 acres; this will be a density of .77 lots per acre. We are asking for two
waivers, (1) to allow the internal street ending in a cul -de -sac to exceed 600 ft. in length
and (2) the homes on the lots adjacent to Shelborne Rd. allow the sides of those homes to
face Shelborne Rd. At Plan commission we indicated that a drawing would be submitted
indicating how the two homes would look behind a decorative brick entry wall from the
perspective of someone standing on Shelborne Rd. and facing west and everyone should
have received a drawing Charlie showed a visual which gives a perspective, The view
corridor will be very nice per the illustration. There will be decorative brick walls with
intermittent columns and wrought iron fences on either side of the entry way and also by
water features on either side of the entry way. Also mentioned at Plan Commission the
cul -de -sac will be attractively landscaped and distinguished by a fountain. We have
included architectural commitments and have included character illustrations to bring the
architectural commitments to life. The anticipated price range is from $900,000 to $1.5
million
Angie Conn gave the Department report the City Forester has received revised
landscape plans addressing his comments and he has tentatively approved the plan. The
Engineering Department does have a few issues that they are working out with the
petitioner. Also, as of October 24th, Engineering indicated they have not received a
response to their comment letter, and based on this the Department recommends that this
item to table this item to the November 29 meeting.
Charlie Frankenberger responded to the report. He stated the response was received
yesterday by the petitioner, so they have not had time to fully review.
Rick Ripma asked if the cul -de -sac will eventually need to go to the property to the west
and also can moving vans, fire trucks, maneuver in the cul -de -sac. Charlie responded. It
has been their thought when designing this that the petitioner does not know when the
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land to the west will be developed so when the land to the west than that developer will
connect to the western part of the cul -de -sac and the cul -de -sac will remain. We received
in the comments from the Engineering Department a statement that if the cul -de -sac is to
remain, it must be designed as a roundabout and we have not determined what that means.
Typically a roundabout is a function of the streets that connect to the roundabout, so you
would not expect to see a roundabout the size of the one on Hazel Dell in a residential
development. We have to work through the Engineering Dept. if we run into a situation
where we are given the option of building a disproportionate roundabout, or agreeing that
if and when it is later developed, we have to take it out I think we will revise our plans.
Still we need to speak with Engineering. Gordon Kritz responded he will confirm with
Engineering that the cul -de -sac is sufficient radius to support large truck traffic. Gordon
will send design standards showing that it will be able to get.
Carol Schleif stated that the lake is still very geometric in shape —Carol indicated she had
looked up the topo and it is really quite flat there is not a lot of grade change on that
whole site. Gordon Kritz state that they could meander that a bit.
Carol strongly suggested that the petitioner slide the lake down to the end of the lot and
around the back of lot 11. She stated that if you slide it down, the lots could be wider and
more proportionate. It is her opinion that these lots are very long and narrow.
Gordon reviewed the outlet via a visual.
There was discussion regarding the possibility of moving the lake.
Charlie Frankenberger stated that the lots are long, but they are not narrow. They are 120
ft. Charlie stated but that this is now a large lot for Carmel. Carol agreed it was bigger
than Committee has been seeing.
Discussion was held regarding different opinions of what determines a wide lot.
Carol strongly suggested that the lake could be moved that the topo indicated that.
Charlie strongly stated that he disagreed with Carol's assessment. He stated that the lots
are quite wide and long, and the way the homes are situated on the lots they will not look
at all disproportionate
Carol and Charlie continued a discussion on this issue.
Kurt Menner of Lifesprings Group addressed the Committee. We evaluated many
different options; his preferred one was to do exactly what is now being suggested.
However, the requirements for roads, etc. did allow for that, so we need to stick with the
road configuration. He has been told that due to the topography and drainage point and
to tie all that in, really requires that the pond be up high. We can change the shape a bit,
although it needs to flow into the outlet or move a ton of earth to really shift that
topography. Also to move the pond, it would take a bit away from lot 11. So we
evaluated numerous plans to get the best configuration. This is the best configuration that
both satisfies ordinances, building and engineering regulations for the design of the
subdivision including drainage and roads, access points, and also to keep the density down
1 acre size.
Carol asked how the petitioner would make the shore more realistic Gordon stated that
it could be undulated. Carol indicated that according to the grade lines it is fairly steep
from the property line all the way down to the water line and there is not a lot of wiggle
room and that is why she is saying that maybe having it all in one spot instead of having it
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come this way is your answer. The area is maxed out and there will no open space that
anyone will be able to sit on with the grade lines like this. It is sloped and you need to
start worrying about children falling in at this point. Carol indicated that she has drawn
these types of plans herself and she feels there is an opportunity to make something
naturalistic and she stated that if the petitioner's engineer could not do this, they perhaps
need a new engineer. She emphasized if was not her goal for them to retain another
engineer; however, they need one who can give the correct answers. Carol again
reiterated that she would like to see the lots wider.
Charlie Frankenberger indicated he did not understand what Carol was suggesting. He
again strongly stated that the lots are not narrow, and it does meet the density
requirements. Carol stated that density is not everything, it is just a number. It is what you
do with the development, how does it look and feel.
Carol Schleif then moved the discussion to the issue of side loading garages
Discussion ensued regarding roof pitches, and side loading garages. Charlie stated that
they are requesting primary plat approval and there are no architectural standards for the
S 1 district other than a minim house size of 900 sq. ft. one story. We are offering the
architectural commitments to prospective buyers.
Carol asked the petitioner why with 120 ft. lots why do you need front loading garages?
Charlie indicated some people might like them. His supposition was probably not very
many; however, if someone at this price point wants a front loading garage they should be
able to have one. He pointed out that there are custom homes all over Carmel that have
front loading garages. He suggested that this should be left up to the customer.
Carol disagreed and said just the petitioners should say no and put into the commitments
they are not allowed front loading garages. Carol also stated that putting in nice, beautiful
garage doors that are part of the architecture, part of the design and complimentary that is
permissible, but we have had so many go in that are functional, they do not had to the
house, but detract from the house and in this price range with this lot width it is not
necessary.
Carol asked if they were going to have an architect design the homes and stamp the plans.
Discussion was held on possible builders.
This item will be forwarded to the November 29 meeting.
Docket No. 07080036 PP: Rosado Hill
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 3 lots on 9.05 acres. Also, subdivision
waivers requested are:
WITHDRAWN• Doeket No. 07080037 SMI SCO ti 03 03 Q, ti nn nn st streets
t as n t par-e
Docket No. 07080038 SW SCO 6.05.01 all lots shall abut a public right of way
Docket No. 07080039 SW SCO 6.05.07 6.03.19 homes must face a
parkway /arterial road
Docket No. 07080040 SW
SCO 8.09.02
installation of paths /sidewalks
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The site is located at the southeast corner of 106 St. Spring Mill Rd. and is zoned S-
2 /Residence. Filed by Joseph Scimia of Baker Daniels, LLP.
Joseph Scimia of Baker and Daniels presented. He was accompanied by Nathan
Aulthouse, along with the 3 petitioners. We are proposing to plat the southeast corner of
106 and Springmill Rd. It is approximately 9 acres and currently there are two residential
lots available. There were some open issues at the Plan Commission level which have
primarily been resolved.
Mr. Scimia distributed a visual for the Committee to review the required right -of -way that
was required for 116 and Springmill under the Thoroughfare Plan. We had previously
tried to protect some of the view for Lot 1, by reducing the right -of -way. Through
numerous discussions with County Highway Dept. along with looking at the plan, I can
tell you now that we have revised the right -of -way to comply with the Thoroughfare Plan
and we will be providing the entire width required.. Angie has received communication
from the Highway Department that all issues have been resolved. The second issue was
the drainage that runs along 106 street. We had proposed an irregular width for that
regulated drain and the concern was to preserve as much of the open area as possible, so
that we can plant trees and shrubbery because once 106 street is improved it will add
view and dull noise to the lot above it. Nathan has done a good job and as you can see on
the plan there is a configuration of that regulated drain which is acceptable to the county
surveyor.
The next issue is tree preservation plan, previously we had committed to tree preservation
in the area identified on the visual as green. We have expanded on that to make the tree
preservation larger than before, so it now the entire green area identified in the drawing.
One concern that the City Forester had was, what do we do in the non —tree preservation
area. Last time we met we had not completed the inventory of trees in the non tree
preservation area, identified in white on the drawing. We have now completed that
inventory and what we have a list of all trees that will be preserved, with the possible
exception on Lot 3 in middle of driveway, we are going to put the driveway in the middle
to save the trees. Other than dead or diseased trees, no trees will be removed unless
necessary to prevent injury to persons or damage to property.
Two other issues which are the crux of the case one is the architectural guidelines that
we were asked to commit to by staff. At the Plan Commission we presented our concerns
about that. Quite honestly, the homes as designed do not comply in every respect with the
those proposed guidelines. The architecture is somewhat contemporary, but they are
being designed by a well -known architect, and will be built by the same builder and will
have similar architectural styles. They are primarily stucco and glass and so we will not be
willing to commit to those, because in this case we have more than achieved a high level
of architectural integrity.
The last issue that the petitioner requests the Committee to waive the requirement is to
install sidewalks along the perimeter along 106 street and Springmill Rd. That request is
somewhat unusual and somewhat unpopular. We are not saying it is not appropriate to
have sidewalks and recreational path to the area, what we are asking that it not be done at
this time and that there also be some consideration given to the unique circumstances of
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this developer. The first thing is that there are plans to make significant improvements on
Springmill and 106 Street under the Thoroughfare Plan. I don't know when that will
happen. We are providing the underlying real estate for that to occur. If you look at the
terrain of the site, it is difficult to imagine how to get a sidewalk in there in its current
condition. When the road is widened and goes to 4 lanes we understand what will have to
happen. There will have to be leveling of the entire areas and some embankments and
retaining walls created. So it is our feeling it does not make sense to do this now, since in
the future they would have to be torn up or reconfigured. It is also a fairness issue, we are
committing more than an acre of right -a -way free of charge as a result of the planning
process and that value of that land is very high, six figures. This is property that the
petitioners went out and acquired at fair market value and now they are going to dedicate
a large portion of it roughly 20% for right a way permits and then at the county level also
they have to commit to a drain over the blue area which is another acre. The cost of the
sidewalks depending on where they are located and they would include two pedestrian
paths because they are going to cost $40 50,000. In recognition of the design issues I
have already raised and also in fairness we are asking to waive the requirements, due to
the fact that when the road is done, they will be widened as part of that.
Angie Conn, gave the Department report and stated that the petitioner has been working
with the City Forester and there are very few minor updates required and have been
approved by the City Forester. The Department would be comfortable with the petitioner
not committing to the draft architectural guidelines. However, regarding the build -out of
the sidewalks and paths, at the very least the City would like to see the Department of
Engineering approve a construction estimate of the petitioner not building paths and see
what the cost is for putting in the paths and bridges and contributing monies to a non
reverting thoroughfare fund. This has not been done as yet, so the Department
recommends that this item be tabled until November 29
Eric Seidensticker asked what if there was no land transaction, and the petitioners were
not requesting a waiver, and the road was widened how would the City handle that.
Angie stated that she believes the City purchases a right of way at fair market value and
the City puts in the sidewalk, etc. Eric asked if we are taking advantage of a group of
people who have happened to purchase the land that the city wants to take advantage of
them by making them pay for the sidewalks and paths.
Angie stated that they are platting a subdivision and any person that wants to plat a
subdivision has to pay for these items.
Mr. Scimia stated that currently this is a two lot parcel and two homes could be built
without going through this process, however, we have three people who want to build
homes here.
Angie stated that the City ordinance does not make a determination between a three lot
subdivision and a 10 lot subdivision.
Rick Ripma stated that this requirement should not be surprise to the petitioners. This is
something we have required for years. Rick further stated that this may be one of the
reasons you have not seen a developer buy the property because they knew what was
going to happen. We have made some exceptions, i.e. 106 and Ditch Rd. that did not
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make them put in as wide a path because of the topography. The whole idea is that you
connect everything with sidewalks, it is important to keep in mind that this is about the
whole areas, not just the area of the petitioners. Rick has checked with some developers
and they do not think that the sidewalks will need to be taken out. He has been told that
they should be able to position the road, so they will not have to take out the sidewalks.
Mr. Scimia indicated that if the developer was Mr. Pittman this would be because he owns
property on the other side and developed the Reserve. However, the question is how you
go around the lift station.
Eric stated it does not seem reasonable to put in a sidewalk at this point in time, especially
since we have nothing to connect to it. Sally Shapiro agreed.
Angie that it is somewhat a dual jurisdiction with the County is doing the roads and the
City is enforcing the Alternative Thoroughfare Plan.
Mr. Scimia indicated that it is currently under County jurisdiction and that is why we have
a unique situation and in reality we have giving the land under the specifications for the
City and not the County which is less than this.
Discussion ensued regarding the lift station and how to move around this. Engineering
has not been asked about where to place this.
Ron Carter, President of the Parks and Recreation Committee for the City Council spoke
to this issue. 106' street is extremely important from the standpoint of alternative
transportation for the community. 106 street is projected to go from the standpoint of
bicycling and pedestrian traffic, all the way from Hazel Dell and connect to Zionsville on
Michigan Rd. anything that is adjacent is going to need to have connectivity also. It is
extremely important area to make sure we get the connectivity.
Carol asked Angie to go to Engineering and get their best idea on what they think ought
to be there.
Mr. Scimia asked is no one on the Committee willing to give a waiver, and have the
taxpayers pay for this given the huge benefit of the donated land. If there is to be no
waiver when then would he not advise the petitioners to drop the plan and sit back and
wait for the City to condemn the property, and put the $250,000 back? Under normal
circumstances we would get paid for that taking, it is going to be used for the entire
community and benefit for them.
Carol Schleif said no they should not get a waiver, this should happen just like everyone
else does it. Joe stated that everyone else gets paid for their land.
Eric asked what the incremental cost is when the City widens that street and if they would
put sidewalks in at that time, would you be willing to pay for the incremental cost of the
additional size of the sidewalk.
Joe we would consider this, however, what we want is some fairness on the fact we are
being asked to do more that is what traditionally done. Most developers do not have this
amount taken for a right of way 65 ft. of their property.
Eric clarified with the petitioners that they are ok with giving the land. Joe stated yes, but
what they have a problem with is the cost of the sidewalk and paths.
Eric would like Engineering to provide numbers as to the cost.
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Eric stated that the cost to the petitioner should be the incremental cost not the total
cost of replacing the entire sidewalk.
Angie stated that typically the petitioner gets 2 or 3 estimates and then it gets approval by
the Department of Engineering.
Carol asked that Angie and petitioner to coordinate on getting estimates.
Carol asked if an architect would be designing the homes. The petitioner responded in the
affirmative. Evan Woolan he has come back to do these homes.
Carol asked about why the petitioners are not stubbing their street to the neighbors to the
east.
Angie responded that it is not actually a road into the area, but rather a driveway which
does not have to be stubbed
The petitioner requested to be continued to the November 29 meeting.
3. No. 07050023 OA: Monon Trail Overlay Zone
The applicant seeks to adopt Chapter 23H: Monon Trail Overlay Zone into the Carmel
Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services.
Adrienne Keeling presented for the Department of Community. She indicated that
Committee members should have received packets with the latest version of the draft for
review.
Adrienne began a review of the draft. She will adhere with the recommendation that we
go through the highlighted areas in order, and save the height and set back issues until the
end.
The following areas of review discussed by the Committee were and word
additions /deletions were made. No final vote was taken these recommendation, however
Adrienne Keeling will insert the changes were to the draft in the following areas,
23H.00.01
Purpose, Intent and Authority
23H.02
.01 Plan Commission Approval
23H.03.02
Permitted Uses See appendix A Schedule of Uses
23H.04.01
Prohibited Uses
23H.07.
Building Orientation and Footprint
23H.07.01
Urban Section (A, B, C)
23H.07.02
Natural Section (A, B)
23H.09 .01 Building Requirements Detailed discussion was held
regarding the need for employee showers in buildings. The State requires 1 unit
per 15,000 sq. ft. building in non residential building which is accessible to all
employees.
23H.10 Architectural Design Discussion regarding the following
23H.10 sections was held. 23H.10.01, 02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,19 —lengthy
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discussion on these sections was held including remarks regarding underground
parking, appropriate buildings for the Monon was held and
23H.11 Urban Section
23H.11.01 (A) Tree Preservation Requirements, (B) Planting Requirements
23H.11.02 (B) Tree Preservation Requirements Adrienne will make changes
as suggested.
23H.11.03 General Landscaping Requirements (B) (C) (E) some
additions /changes will be made to the wording.
23H.14.02 Bicycle parking the number of bike spaces required was
discussed. How many bike parking structures to be allowed.
23H.14.03 Parking areas
23H.14.04 Parking structures lengthy discussion on height of parking garage
calculation.
23H.15.01 Other Requirements Boundary Markers no issues
At this time the Committee went back to review C 1 area. Review of permitted uses was
discussed.
Ron Carter discussed access points onto the Monon Trail. This needs to be closely monitored.
His feeling was the Parks Director would be the most appropriate person. Adrienne will add in
this wording. Sally stated that the Parks Department is vigilant regarding access points and deal
with citizens frequently who feel they can just put in a access point since they adjoin the Monon.
At this time the Committee determined that a special meeting was needed to discuss the remaining
areas of the overlay. Adrienne will contact members and determined a consensus of a meeting
date.
Sally Shapiro made a motion to adjourn
Eric Seidensticker seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Rick Ripma, Chairperson
Lisa M. Stewart
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