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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 09-21-10 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT SEPT. 21, 2010 3. Docket No. 10080017 OA: Old Town Overlay Demolition Sunset Amendment The applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23D: Old Town District Overlay Zone in order to remove the sunset clause on the process for demolition approvals in the Overlay. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services. Please refer to the memo mailed out last Friday. The memo included the proposal to remove the sunset provision (expiration date) on the requirements for demolishing contributing, buildings in the Old Town District Overlay Zone, so that it would never expire. Background: In 2008 the Old Town Overlay was amended to require approval by the Director to demolish a contributing building in the boundary of the Overlay (previously only required in the Historic Range Line Road Sub Area). Along with the 2008 requirements, a sunset/expiration date of December 31, 2010, was established. In harmony with the Purpose and Intent of the Old Town Overlay, many residents have echoed the importance of the historic character of commercial and residential areas of Old Town. For this reason, the Department proposes to eliminate the sunset provision so that the extra protection afforded to contributing buildings may remain in effect. Proposal: This proposed ordinance amendment consists of two steps: 1. Delete the Sunset Provision, 23D.02.B.5(f), thereby making Director Approval a more permanent requirement for the demolition of contributing buildings. This applies to the entire Old Town Overlay Zone. 2. Delete the Demolition requirements specific to the Historic Range Line .Road Sub -Area, 23D.03.A.2(a). This sub -area was previously the only area requiring Director Approval for the demolition of contributing buildings. This language was kept in 2008 in the event that the Overlay -wide language was allowed to expire. After all comments /concerns are addressed, the Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Plan Commission suspends its rules of procedure and votes to send this item to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. 2 CARIVIEL PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT SEPT. 21, 2010 1. Docket No. 10070009 OA: Parkwood Crossing West PUD Amend The applicant seeks to amend text within the Parkwood Crossing West Planned Unit Development Ordinance (Z- 359 -01) as it relates to Out lot 2, located at the northwest corner of 96 St. and Meridian St. Filed by Paul Reis of Krieg DeVault, LLP for Lake City Bank. AND 2. Docket No. 10070010 DP /ADLS: Parkwood Crossing West Lake City Bank (Outlot 2) The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a bank branch regional headquarters, located at the northwest corner of 96 St. and Meridian St. The site is zoned PUD /Planned Unit Development. Filed by Paul Reis of Krieg DeVault, LLP for Lake City Bank. The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for one 10,800 square foot bank branch building and regional headquarters on 1.89 acres. The building materials will be mostly brick, cast limestone, and glass. Please view the petitioner's information packet for further detail. Staffs outstanding comments for the petitioner: 1. Please provide copies of your correspondence with the Technical Advisory Committee members. 2. Please include the Development Plan application's Findings of Fact sheet in your final info packets. 3. Provide the filled out and notarized Affidavit of Notice of Public Hearing, Public Notice Sign Placement Affidavit, and Notice of Public Hearing pages of the application. 4. Provide a copy of the Official List of Adjacent Property Owners from Hamilton County Auditor's Office. 5. Please label the mechanical equipment locations on the site plan and provide details on how they are screened from view. (This includes gas and electric meters.) 6. Please consider using many LEED or `green' building/site practices, such as a white roof, solar panels, bioswales, native plants, and pervious pavers in all or part of the parking area, etc. (The Commission approved Granite City with the condition of them committing to at least 18 LEED points; this might also be a condition of approval for this project.) 7. There is concern with the sidepath along 96 St. just terminating at the east property line, but the department understands that the State has jurisdiction over US 31/Meridian St. and it may be difficult to provide a terminus that makes sense. Please work with the Alternative Transportation Systems Coordinator on a sidepath endpoint design. 8. On the wall signs, does the entire sign logo illuminate at night, or just the `L'? 9. Please provide details on wall directional signage and window /door signage. 10. The Engineering Dept. reviewed the plans, issued a review letter, and is waiting for a set of revised plans. 11. The Forestry Dept. does not yet have a stamped, approved landscape plan; the petitioner will make a few minor changes and submit a revised plan soon. Recommendation: The Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Plan Commission sends these items to the October 5 Special Studies Committee meeting for further review and discussion, and perhaps vote to grant the committee the final voting authority on these items.