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Carmel/Clay Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 28, 2003
The regularly scheduled meeting was held at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Carmel City Hall
on April 28, 2003. Those members in attendance: Leo Dierckman, Michael Mohr; Earlene
Plavchak, Pat Rice, and Charles Weinkauf, thereby establishing a quorum.
Department of Community Services Staff in attendance: Planning Administrators Laurence Lillig,
Jon Dobosiewicz, and Angie Butler. John Molitor, Legal Counsel, was also present.
Mrs. Rice moved to approve the minutes from the March 24 and March 27, 2003 meetings. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Dierckman and APPROVED 5 -0.
Mr. Molitor reported that pending litigation was discussed at the Executive Session prior to this
meeting. He also reported that one bill passed the Legislature which does make some reforms in the
judicial review process from the Board of Zoning Appeals decisions. This is legislature he has
worked on for the last couple of years with Senator Murray Clark. It clarifies that remonstrators are
not required to be named as litigants in the judicial review proceedings and it makes a couple of
other clarifying changes.
Mr. Mohr thanked Mr. Lillig for his years of service he has given to this Board and expressed
appreciation for the leadership he has given the Department and his help in helping the Board get
through their busy, busy agendas. Mr. Lillig will have long range planning duties in the Department.
Mr. Lillig pointed out the revised agenda. Added to the agenda was Item 10j Lakes at Hayden Run,
Section 1, Block A. He reported it does not look like there will be business for the May meeting,
barring any tabled or continued items out of this meeting. Two items require suspension of rules for
period of notice. Those are Items 7 -9j First Indiana Bank for 24 -day notice and Item 10j Lakes at
Hayden Run for 10 -day notice. The Department is recommending the rules be suspended to allow
this items to be heard at this meeting.
Mr. Weinkauf moved to suspend the rules on those agenda items so the petitioners will not have to
sit through the entire meeting without knowing the Board will do that. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Rice and APPROVED 5 -0.
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I Public Hearing
lj. Carmel Science Technology Park, Block 12, Lot 5 Linc Systems (V -3 -03)
Petitioner seeks a Development Standards Variance of Section 20D.04.06 in order to
build an addition within sixty (60) feet of the west lot line.
The site is located at 1402 Chase Court. The site is zoned M- 3/Manufacturing.
Filed by Adam L. DeHart of Keeler -Webb Associates for Linc Systems.
Present for the Petitioner: Adam DeHart, Project Manager for Keeler -Webb. He represents KAT
LLC, which is the ownership company for the business that is in this particular facility known as
Linc Systems. A diagram was shown. The project was originally built in 1997 on Chase Court.
Plan Commission gave approval for the Development Plan Amendment and ADLS Amendment.
They are requesting a rear setback yard variance. The setback requires three times the building
height on the rear property line. The property is odd shaped and the building is rectangular to
maximize the use of the facility for distribution and warehousing. All the industrial uses will face
toward the industrial park and landscaping bufferyard will be maintained to the west. All
materials and colors will match the existing building.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. The Plan Commission approved Docket 187 -02 DP
Amend /ADLS Amend for this site. The Department recommends favorable consideration of
Docket V -3 -03 consistent with the aforementioned approval and subject to satisfactory resolution
of any outstanding TAC issues.
Mr. Dierckman pointed out that the Plan Commission did spend quite a bit of time on this project
and did feel that it was well thought out.
Mr. Weinkauf moved to approve V -3 -03, Carmel Science Technology Park, Block 12, Lot 5
Linc Systems. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dierckman and APPROVED 5 -0.
2 -4j. Carmel United Methodist Church (V- 11 -03; V- 12 -03; V- 13 -03)
Petitioner seeks the following Development Standards Variances:
V -11 -03 §25.07.02- 05(b)(i) three (3) institutional signs
V -12 -03 §25.07.02- 05(b)(ii) two (2) changeable copy signs
V -13 -03 §25.07.02- 05(c)(i) two (2), 56- square -foot institutional ground signs
The site is located at 621 South Range Line Road. The site is zoned B -3 /Business.
Filed by Joel Hall of Sign -a -Rama for Carmel United Methodist Church.
Present for the Petitioner: Joel Hall, Sign -a -Rama, 616 Station Drive, Carmel, IN. Also present
was Nancy Leonard from the Carmel United Methodist Board of Trustees.
Nancy Leonard, 33 -year resident of Carmel. The new addition was built last year. They had been
waiting to put a new sign on corner after the widening of the intersection. The sign will be
visible from Range Line Road and City Center Drive and will be compatible with other city
signs.
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Mr. Hall showed a diagram of the sign. The sign will be positioned at an angle so traffic from
both sides could see the sign. It is a v- shaped sign of two brick walls 90 degrees to each other
and parallel to each street. The brick wall is four feet tall in the middle with five -feet brick
columns on each end. On each column is a copper roof, similar to the steeple that is on the
church. They are trying to mimic other brick signs in the area and match the existing church. On
the front of the wall is white text that says Carmel United Methodist Church. There is an
illuminated cabinet on the end of the wall that is a changeable reader board sign to advertise
services, etc. Each side would be the same. In February they received favorable ADLS Amend
approval.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. February 4, 2003, the Plan Commission's Special Study
Committee approved Docket 16 -03 ADLS Amend for this project. The Department is
recommending favorable consideration of V -11 -03 through V -13 -03 consistent with the Plan
Commission's approval.
Mr. Mohr asked what type of reader board?
Mr. Hall replied that it is an illuminated cabinet with a white face and the lettering slides in the
tracks. It is not electronic and lighted in the back.
Mr. Weinkauf asked about the hours of illumination.
Ms. Leonard said they had not addressed that issue, but that they would probably leave it on so
that anyone driving by could read the sign.
Mr. Weinkauf stated that it probably wouldn't affect a residential area.
Mr. Hall said the light output at the property line does not exceed the ordinance requirements. It
is lit with some fluorescent tubes.
Mrs. Rice was concerned with the brightness output.
Mr. Hall did not anticipate a bright glaring light.
Mr. Mohr expressed concern about glaring along Range Line Road.
Mr. Lillig pointed out that Exhibit A and the minutes from the Special Study state it is flush
mounted and not illuminated.
Ms. Leonard stated that if the light would be brighter than what is proper, it would be toned
down.
Mr. Weinkauf asked if Plan Commission minutes were correct, how would that affect tonight's
vote on an illuminated sign?
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Mr. Lillig stated the ordinance would allow the sign to be illuminated. The Department is
recommending that the variances be approved consistent with the Plan Commission's approval.
So if there is some question as to whether they thought the changeable copy was going to be
illuminated, it could go back to the Special Study committee for clarification on that point and
their decision would be what would rule in that instance. If the cabinet is to be illuminated, he
would suggest it be similar to the Walgreens sign on the corner of Executive Drive and Range
Line Road. The background would be dark with white letters so that it does not have the
glowing cabinet effect.
Mrs. Plavchak stated that from the packet it says ground spot lighting will illuminate the lettering
and the cabinet will be internally illuminated.
Mr. Mohr stated that based on the Plan Commission, it was floodlight illuminated. So it sounds
like there are three different ways this has been presented.
Mr. Weinkauf stated that the petitioner wishes to have the petition before the BZA exactly the
way Mrs. Plavchak just read from the packet. That is the lettering will be ground lit and the
lettering in the changeable copy cabinet will be backlit. Then it will fall back to the Plan
Commission for clarification.
Ms. Leonard stated that was correct.
Mr. Weinkauf moved to approve V- 11 -03, V -12 -03 and V- 13 -03, Carmel United Methodist
Church. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dierckman and each variance was APPROVED 5 -0.
5j. Old Town Apartments, Robinson (V- 24 -03)
Petitioner seeks a Development Standards Variance of Section 16.04.08 (B) in order to
establish three multi family units each with less than eight hundred square feet of floor
area.
The site is located at 740 North Range Line Road. The site is zoned B -5 /Business within
the Old Town Overlay Zone.
Filed by William E. Wendling, Jr., of Campbell Kyle Proffitt for PAR Enterprises.
Present for the Petitioner: Bill Wendling, 650 E. Carmel Drive, Suite 9400, Carmel, IN. Mr.
Robinson bought the property and hired Mr. Allen to do remodeling. Mr. Allen made an
application and presented to DOGS. It was indicated it was going to be a 3 -unit
apartment /multiple family building. That is not unusual in that area of Carmel. It came to the
City's attention that a Special Use was not requested and that was necessary in a B -5 zoning. Mr.
Robinson was to rectify the situation and a Special Use application was made. It was missed that
there were fewer square feet per unit than what was allowed in that zoning. These three units are
less than the required 800 square feet. They should also have asked for a Developmental
Standard Variance for the less than 800 square feet. There has been history since that and a
lawsuit has been ongoing. A mistake was made and tonight hopefully can get the issue resolved.
The next door neighbor, Chuck Phillips had some concerns. Some issues have been resolved.
Mike Walsh, Mr. Phillips, attorney, has tried to resolve the issues between Mr. Phillips and Mr.
Robinson. They have entered into an agreement whereby there will be a privacy fence erected by
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Mr. Phillips. Mr. Robinson will be responsible for any damage caused by his tenants. He will be
moving the drive and have a separate entrance for the property. There has been discussion with
the City Engineer to see if the City would approve a dual or common drive. They are taking
whatever steps are necessary to get this accomplished. Pictures were shown. Three letters had
been received from residents in favor of this request. The packet shows the property when it was
first built. The landscaping has grown and been in existence for several years. Pictures were
shown of the care Mr. Robinson gives of his houses. Tonight's request is for the Developmental
Standard Variance.
Remonstrance:
Public in favor:
William Sanders, Jr., First Avenue NE and an office on Gradle Drive. He has lived within 200
feet of this property for eleven years. Three of his neighbors with single family detached homes
have less than 800 square feet, 653 and 764 square feet. Less than 800 square feet is not atypical
in Old Town Carmel. Houses range from less than 800 square feet to 3500 square feet in the
area. Mr. Robinson's two houses in the area are aesthetically pleasing. He corrects any issues
that arise and there are no problems with management, upkeep or maintenance.
Opposition:
None
Mr. Lillig turned the Department Report over to Mr. Molitor.
Mr. Molitor stated that the Board has heard numerous staff comments and suggestions about this
case previously. The denial of the Special Use is still pending in litigation before the Courts. He
and Mr. Wendling reached an understanding that the outcome of this variance decision,
assuming it were negative, would not be presented to the Court. The Board is free to decide if
this variance is appropriate. It will not effect litigation if this variance were denied.
Mr. Weinkauf asked Mr. Molitor to clarify that one of the issues in the denial of Special Use
involved the fact that only one of the three apartments in this home was less then 800 square feet.
Mr. Molitor stated that all three of the units are smaller than 800 square feet. That was one of the
primary topics of discussion of the Special Use discussion.
Mr. Weinkauf wanted to know how this variance today would affect the fact that the Board did
not approve the Special Use several years ago.
Mr. Molitor stated that the Board's position in the litigation is that the Petitioner needed to
request this variance in order to be eligible for approval of the Special Use. You cannot get a
Special Use under our ordinance unless you are in compliance with all the Development
Standards in the ordinance. Since the 800 -foot rule is one of the Development Standards, it was
impossible for this development to be in compliance unless they received a variance from this
Board. The Petitioner did not think he needed to request the variance, that the Court should have
mandated the approval of the Special Use. This was an effort to get the issue in front of the
Board as to whether this property should have a variance from the 800 -foot rule.
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Mr. Weinkauf wanted more information on the square footage of the apartments involved.
Mr. Wendling stated that the first floor has two units, one at 520 square feet and the other at 508
square feet. The second floor unit is 588 square feet. When the Special Use was filed, no one
thought to file a Development Standard Variance because of the small square footage. At the
January 2000 meeting, it became apparent the Board was concerned with the small square
footage. After a discussion with Mr. Molitor, the best way to resolve this is to get approval of a
Developmental Standard Variance.
Mrs. Rice asked if the variance was approved tonight, what would that do to the Special Use?
Mr. Molitor responded that the Petitioner would probably submit a request to settle the lawsuit
and grant the Special Use, having eliminated the primary factor that prevented the approval of
the Special Use in the first place.
Mrs. Plavchak asked if there was any limit to how many people would be living in these units?
Pat Robinson, 3277 Smokey Ridge Circle, Carmel, IN. To date he believed he only had three
people living there. Basically he rents to single people, mainly because of noise. He would never
have more then two per bedroom (that is in his contract).
Mrs. Rice asked if there was a State law limiting two adults per bedroom?
Mr. Molitor stated he was not familiar with any State law on that topic. There are certainly
Federal laws that relate to discrimination.
Mr. Weinkauf commended Mr. Robinson on the way his apartments look. He questioned how
the ordinance relates to other multiple family residences in Carmel with one bedroom? Are those
apartments more than 800 square feet or are they not governed by the same statutes?
Mr. Lillig responded that each zoning district has its own minimum square footages. The B -5
and also the B -3, which was the district that was mistakenly put on the building permit, both
require a minimum of 800 square feet for a multiple family residence. Not every multiple family
district has that same minimum requirement. Some require slightly more and others allow
smaller units.
Mr. Weinkauf asked for an example of a smaller unit. What is a typical single one bedroom
apartment in Mohawk Trails apartments?
Mr. Lillig did not know on a project -by- project basis what the existing apartment complexes
have available. He could go through the ordinance and find the requirements.
Mr. Molitor stated the R -5 district allows up to 12 units per acre. There is no standard with
regard to the square footage of each unit.
Mrs. Rice had questions regarding the parking plan. It looks like 5 spaces. If there were two cars
per unit, that could be six cars.
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Mr. Wendling stated that was correct, but street parking is permitted and there is a two -car
garage in back.
Mrs. Rice would like restrictions for number of cars.
Mr. Wendling stated they could limit tenant cars, but if someone comes to visit they can't limit
that.
Mrs. Rice asked about the property line and the common driveway or individual driveways with
a common entrance. What is the issue?
Mr. Wendling stated that Mr. Phillips does not want people trespassing onto his property. He
shared a picture. Mr. Robinson's property has the paved drive and an extension in back for
parking. He is assuming Mr. Phillips is going to put up a fence with reflectors to keep people
from backing into his property.
Discussion followed regarding cars and parking.
Mr. Mohr asked Mr. Molitor if it is possible to tie this variance to the owner of the property?
Mr. Molitor stated that the grant of a variance or special use cannot be made personal to the
petitioner. It can be limited in the amount of time.
Mr. Dierckman reviewed the issues and stated Mr. Robinson's properties are well maintained
and this should be approved.
Mr. Lillig stated that in the zoning ordinance there are three districts that require a minimum of
600 square feet, the R -4, B- I and B -2. All other districts that allow multiple family housing
appear to have a minimum of 800 square feet, except the R -5, which does not stipulate minimum
square feet for the dwelling units. The Old Town Overlay was not in effect when this was heard
the last time, therefore this development would have required six parking spaces. By virtue of the
fact that it is now within the Old Town Overlay, that is now reduced to three parking spaces.
Mr. Weinkauf moved to approve V- 24 -03, Old Town Apartments, Robinson. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Dierckman and APPROVED 5 -0.
6j. East 96 Street Auto Park, Lot 1 Tom Wood Lexus (V- 35 -03)
Petitioner seeks a Development Standards Variance of Section 25.07.02 -08(b) in order to
establish three (3) identification signs on the south facade.
The site is located at 4710a East 96 Street. The site is zoned B -3 /Business.
Filed by Sherry L. Marchbanks of A Sign -by- Design for Tom Wood Lexus.
Present for the Petitioner: Sherry Marchbanks, 5008 W. 96 Street, Indianapolis, IN and Don
Miller also with A Sign -by- Design. Tom Wood Lexus is moving their facility from one end of
96 Street to the other end of 96 Street. A sight plan was shown of the new building. The
variance is for three signs instead of the one allowed. The signs will be constructed of day -night
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plex. During the day they will be black. The service sign is to identify the service area during the
daytime.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. On April 3, 2003, the Plan Commission's Special Study
Committee approved Docket 52 -03 ADLS Amendment for this site. The Department
recommends favorable consideration of this Docket consistent with the Plan Commission's
approval of the aforementioned docket.
Mr. Weinkauf asked if the service sign did not need to be lit, but would they prefer to have it lit
to be consistent?
Ms. Marchbanks stated they did not want to push their luck, but would appreciate that. They
would need to put it up non illuminated until the cabinet is built.
Mr. Lillig stated the Special Study Committee would need to sign off on the change since that is
a change from the package they approved. They might be able to go back for a quick re -look at
the next meeting without having to file under a new number.
The Board agreed that would be more consistent.
Mr. Dierckman moved to approve V -35 -03 East 96 Street Auto Park, Lot 1 Tom Wood
Lexus with the prior approval of the Special Study Committee if they wish to light the service
sign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weinkauf and APPROVED 5 -0.
7 -9j. Town of Bethlehem, Lots 9- 10(part); Warren Phelps Addition, Lot 15(part)
First Indiana Bank (V- 36 -03; V- 37 -03; V- 38 -03)
Petitioner seeks the following Development Standards Variances:
V -36 -03 §25.07.02 -13(a) ground identification sign
V -37 -03 §25.07.02 -13(b) two (2) identification signs
V -38 -03 §25.07.02 -13(e) <5' from Range Line Road right -of -way
The site is located at 20 South Range Line Road. The site is zoned B -2 /Business within
the Old Town District Overlay Zone.
Filed by John K. Smeltzer of Bose McKinney Evans for First Indiana Bank.
Present for the Petitioner: Steve Granner, Zoning Consultant, Bose McKinney Evans, 600 E.
96 Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN. Also present was Ken Turchi, Senior Vice President with
First Indiana Bank. First Indiana Bank has purchased Metro Bank and has inherited all its
branches. In the process of acquiring those branches, they need to change the signage. Pictures
were shown. In addition to the ADLS approval from the Plan Commission, because they are in
the Old Town Overlay District, they need the variances for the sign ordinance. The only signs
permitted in the District in the ordinance are suspended signs, projecting signs or porch signs.
The face will be replaced on the non conforming ground sign, which is in the right -of -way and
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on the ATM machine. The parking lot sign will be removed and replaced with conforming signs
that the Plan Commission has approved.
Mr. Mohr asked if the current Metro Bank signs were illuminated and currently in use?
Mr. Granner replied that both the ground sign and the ATM sign were illuminated.
Mr. Turchi replied that he thought the lighting was in use and First Indiana Bank planned to
illuminate them.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. On April 3, 2003, the Plan Commission Special Study
Committee approved Docket 55 -03 ADLS Amend for this site. The Department is
recommending favorable consideration of Dockets V -36 -03 through V -38 -03 consistent with the
Plan Commission's approval of that Docket. He asked if the blue on the sign was opaque or
translucent?
Mr. Granner responded that it is translucent.
Mr. Lillig stated that if the Board has a concern about the brightness of the sign, they might
consider an opaque blue rather than a translucent.
Mr. Weinkauf had a concern about the non conforming ground sign being in the right -of -way
after some property was taken for the Range Line Road right -of -way. Is there any other reason it
is non conforming?
Mr. Lillig responded that today it is closer to the required Range Line Road right -of -way. The
zoning ordinance should be drafted in such a way that this site would be allowed the types of
signs that would be allowed for a single- tenant building, but the actual references in the
ordinance point nowhere. That is a problem that the Department will be fixing with an ordinance
that is currently before the Plan Commission.
Discussion followed regarding the defect in the sign ordinance.
Mr. Weinkauf was concerned from the picture that the bottom part of the sign protrudes into the
walkway area and could be a potential hazard for pedestrian traffic.
Mr. Granner stated that it is the angle of the picture and the sign will not be replaced, only the
face will be changed.
If the ordinance were corrected, this sign would still need a variance because it is too close to the
right -of -way and there will be two identification signs.
Mr. Granner stated that the Special Study Committee decided that First Indiana Bank had
inherited the sign and all they would be doing is replacing the face. The new sign will have less
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illumination because it is blue instead of white. It is the standard First Indiana Bank trademark
sign.
Discussion followed regarding the brightness of the sign and its location. This may be the
opportunity to make the necessary changes and move the sign. Moving the sign into compliance
would place it in the exit driveway and hide it by the building itself or it would need to be a wall
sign on the south facade.
Mr. Turchi stated the sign is the same as other branches with the same design. It doesn't throw
off much light and it is not completely translucent. A white sign with blue letters is too bright
and this design works better. They agreed to tone it down if it is too bright. The ATM is used at
night and the lit signs help to locate it.
Mrs. Rice moved to approve V- 36 -03; V- 37 -03; V- 38 -03, First Indiana Bank with the
stipulation that the light will be toned down if it is too bright. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Dierckman and each variance was APPROVED 4 -1 with Mr. Weinkauf casting the opposing
votes.
l0j. Lakes Hayden Run, Section 1, Block A (SUA -39 -03 (SU- 147 -02b))
Petitioner seeks to amend the approval granted for Docket No. SU- 147 -02 in order to
construct a thirty -foot wide pool.
The site is located at 13174 Roma Bend. The site is zoned S -1 /Residence Estate.
Filed by Thomas L. Kutz of Centex Homes.
Present for the Petitioner: Tom Kutz, 6602 E. 75 Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN. This
petition is to change the width of the pool from the approved thirty -two feet to a width of thirty
feet. The new overall square footage of the pool will be 2,250 square feet with 75 feet in length.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. The Board approved the Special Use for this on August
26, 2002, with several conditions. Among those conditions were the 75 feet in length, a
minimum depth of 3 feet 6 inches, a minimum width of 32 feet. The Department is
recommending favorable consideration of the petition.
Mr. Weinkauf asked for clarification for why the pool needs to be changed from 32 to 30 feet
wide.
Mr. Kutz stated the main reason was when a pool exceeds 30 feet in width they would have to go
from a skimmer system to filtrate the pool to a gutter system, by State Law. For this pool it
would increase the cost by about $60,000. They will still be able to have four lanes for races.
Mr. Weinkauf appreciated their willingness to cooperate with the Board's previous requests. The
normal USA swimming lane is 8 feet, so he had taken that measurement.
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Mr. Lillig stated the Board would only be voting on SUA- 39 -03. The second Docket is what they
were ask to use for the notice, so that anyone could the find the item. This amends the one
condition.
Mr. Dierckman moved to approve SUA- 39 -03, Lakes Hayden Run, Section 1, Block A. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Weinkauf and APPROVED 5 -0.
Mr. Dierckman left the meeting.
K. Old Business
There was no Old Business on the April 28, 2003, agenda of the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
L. New Business
1L. East 96 Street Office Campus Kirsch Kirsch (UV- 176 -00c)
Petitioner seeks approval of a revised Landscape Plan for the southeast building.
The site is located at 2930 East 96 Street. The site is zoned S -2 /Residence.
Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson Frankenberger for Kirsch Kirsch.
Present for the Petitioner: Larry Kemper, Nelson Frankenberger, 302 E. 96 Street,
Indianapolis, IN. Kirsch Kirsch request to modify a landscape plan, which was previously
approved in connection with a Use Variance obtained by Paragus Partners to permit development
of the real estate for office uses. An aerial illustration was shown. They would like enhance the
landscaping and either remove or relocate certain trees that were part of the previously approved
plan and are anticipated to be too large for the location. The Department and Scott Brewer, the
Urban Forester, have reviewed the revised landscape plans and both have determined that it
meets the scope of the prior approved plan.
Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the petition. No one
appeared.
Mr. Lillig gave the Department Report. The Department has reviewed this, the Urban Forester
has approved it, and the Department is recommending favorable consideration.
Mr. Weinkauf moved to approve UV- 176 -00c, East 96 Street Office Campus Kirsch
Kirsch. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Rice and APPROVED 4 -0.
M. Adiourn
Mr. Dierckman rejoined the Board.
Mr. Molitor stated there was a need for an Executive Session and it could be scheduled for
the regular May 27 date. It was decided to have a lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday,
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March 27, 2003, with Mr. Molitor providing the lunch and Mrs. Rice providing the dessert.
Mr. Dierckman moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weinkauf and
APPROVED 5 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Michael Mohr, President
Connie Tingley, Secretary
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