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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 23, 2010
6:00 pm
Council Chambers
Present: James Hawkins
Kent Broach
Leo Dierckman
Earlene Plavchak
Ephraim Wilfong
Connie Tingley, Recording Secretary
Staff members in attendance: Mike Hollibaugh, Director, Department of Community Services
Christine Barton- Holmes, Planning Administrator
Legal Counsel: John Molitor
Previous Minutes:
On a motion made by Leo Dierckman and seconded by James Hawkins:
The Minutes for the meeting dated July 26, 2010 were approved as circulated.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Department Report: Christine Barton Holmes
Items 1 -2h, Docket No. 10070012 V, OLMC Matthew 25 Center, Public Notice two days late;
meets State Statute but needs waiver of BZA Rules
Item li, 646 Johnson Drive Appeal tabled indefinitely
Action:
On a motion made by Leo Dierckman and seconded by Earlene Plavchak:
Two day notice be waived.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Legal Report: John Molitor
Case regarding proposed Towne Road cell still pending
o Filed Board's record with the Court
o Expect pre -trial meeting with Judge for briefing schedule
o Nothing new to report; Executive Session not necessary at this time
Oath of office administered to Ephraim Wilfong, Plan Commission representative to the Carmel
Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
August 23, 2010
Public Hearing:
1 -2h. OLMC Matthew 25 Center
The applicant seeks the following special use amendment and development standards approvals:
Docket No. 10060008 SUA Appendix A: Use Table New Building for Existing Use
Docket No. 10070012 V Section 6.04.03 Reduced front yard setback
The site is located at 14598 Oakridge Road on 11.04 acres and is zoned S2 /Single Family Residential.
Filed by Paul Reis of Krieg DeVault and Glen Ritchey of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Present for Petitioner:
Paul Reis, Krieg DeVault; Rich Kelly, EMH &T Engineers; Craig Glazier, Context Landscape
Architecture; Kevin Buchheit, Krieg DeVault
Expansion of existing program at the church
Site plan showing current Matthew 25 Center building for food pantry and Trinity free clinic
Growth in medical care and food distribution necessitates new building
No additional burdens on site; not a new use
Site surrounded by other property owned by church no impact on other adjacent properties
New building and dedicated parking will improve traffic through site
Conceptual site plan shown with new drive and dedicated parking
Right -of -way did not change with moving 146 Street improvements to the north; making right
of -way difficult for church
Public Hearing closed
Department Report:
Christine Barton Holmes
One application to build new building to house existing use
o Move construction closer to campus of church and further from residences
o Lessen impact on residences
Second application for existing right -of -way
o No construction had been done; right -of -way encroachment was considered to be
grandfathered
o Reduction in right -of -way needs to be legally established for new construction
o No effect on current landscaping or any proposed or existing building locations
Department recommended positive consideration
Discussion:
New building 13,000 square feet replacing approximately 6,000 square feet
Drainage issues for neighbors with construction of gym years ago
o Drainage swale along 146 Street
o Will work with City and County for drainage approvals
Rich Kelly, EMH &T Engineers, 7400 N. Shadeland
Met with Gary Duncan, City Engineering Department
o Concerns regarding rear yard drainage relative to houses west of the Convent
o Currently rear yard swales with inlet section
o Will lower grade for inlet structure with end section to allow more fall into system
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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
August 23, 2010
o System to drain new building will have series of pipes, underground detention system
and chamberized system below parking lot
o Pipe stubbed out to pick up rear yard drainage
o All will drain through controlled out -flow structure through open channel and
underneath the culvert under 146 Street
o Cannot enter onto private properties with drainage problems without consent
o Per Gary Duncan, grade of pipe will be lowered so that if homeowners choose to make
improvements there will be adequate fall to drain their rear yards
Motion: On a motion made by Leo Dierckman and seconded by James Hawkins:
Docket Nos. 10060008 SUA and 10070012 V, OLMC Matthew 25 Center, for new building
for existing use and reduced front yard setback, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3h. Korean Presbyterian Church Addition
The applicant seeks the following special use amendment approval:
Docket No. 10070002 SUA Section 21.02 Expansion of existing Special Use
The site is located at 1020 E 101s St on 8.68 acres and is zoned R1 /Single Family Residential with the prior
grant of a Special Use.
Filed by Adam DeHart of Keeler -Webb Associates for the Korean Presbyterian Church
Present for Petitioner:
Adam DeHart, Project Manager, Keeler -Webb Associates; Kerry Wagoner, Nazareth Building
I Services; Charles Chae, Chairman of Building Committee
Bought as existing facility in 1990's
Propose 7000 square feet addition to existing building
o Sanctuary, worship center and new entry/narthex area
Aerial of 8 acres shown; surrounded by residential
Existing building shown; one -story masonry trimmed in white with shingle roof
Rendering: new addition match existing building masonry with some additional color
o All brick with EFIS, adding steeple
In compliance with all setbacks
Elevations shown
Site plan shown
Existing parking meets their needs and zoning requirements
Couple minor changes to bring landscaping into compliance
o Adding landscaping around parking lot to supplement existing trees
o Adding landscape along front of building
Adding required bicycle parking and trash dumpster enclosure
Floor plan shown with remodeling to existing facility for improved kitchen and fellowship area
No changes in use or services
Open house invitations to required public notification list and additional neighbors; two attending
gave favorable comments
Ongoing drainage issues in area; new construction does not contribute to problems
o 101 Street in front of church is private drive
o Would require major re- construction of streets
o Cannot go back to dedicate right -of -way and re- construct streets
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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
August 23, 2010
Public Hearing closed
Department Report:
Christine Barton Holmes
7000 square feet addition
More than adequate parking
Landscaping will be brought into full compliance
Department recommended positive consideration
Motion: On a motion made by James Hawkins and seconded by Kent Broach:
Docket No. 10070002 SUA, Korean Presbyterian Church Addition for expansion of existing
Special Use, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Old Business
11. 646 Johnson Drive Appeal TABLED INDEFINITELY
The applicant seeks the following permit issuance appeal:
Docket No. 09020014 Appeal Appeal of Permit No. 09010003 Accessory Structure Size
The site is located at 646 Johnson Drive and is zoned R1 /Single family residential
Filed by: Howard Holly Green; John Beryl Colosimo; James Laura Dunn; Judy Wagner; and Michael
Susan Shaw, neighbors.
Adjournment
Motion: On a motion made by Earlene Plavchak and seconded by Leo Dierckman:
The Meeting be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Approved this day of 20 JO.
Pr ident James R. H wkins Secretary Co ,r e ley
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