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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes SpecStdy 01-05-10C i ty o arme �NalAt�p CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010 CAUCUS ROOMS, 2nd FLR CARMEL CITY HALL ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, IN 46032 6:00 PM Members Present: Heather Irizarry, Kevin "Woody" Rider, Rick Ripma, Madeleine Torres, Sue Westermeier. DOCS Staff Present: Director Michael Hollibaugh, Angie Conn, Rachel Boone, Alexia Donahue -Wold, and Legal Counsel John Molitor. Also Present: Ramona Hancock, Plan Commission Secretary The Special Studies Committee considered the following items: 1. Docket No. 09090018 CPA: 96 Westfield Subarea Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment The applicant seeks approval to amend the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan (C3 Plan 2009), to adopt Land Classifications and a Subarea Plan for the 96th Street Westfield Boulevard Special Study Area, which is located south of 99th St. north of 96th St., east of the Monon, and west of Keystone Pkwy. Filed by the Department of Community Services, on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission. Present for Petitioner: Brad Johnson, Ground Rules. Overview: Ground Rules has made changes in draft document pursuant to comments /requests at last Committee meeting Ground Rules will respond to questions Dept Report, Angie Conn: If Committee forwards to full Plan Commission, next meeting will be Thursday, January 21 Committee Comments: Draft looks good Draft responsive to Committee requests Public Comments: Pat Rice: Aramore Properties does not show as higher residential and should be shown as such Pat Rice: Land Use and Sub -area Maps do not match S: /P1anCommis Sion/ MinutesI CommitteeMinutesI SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 Response Brad Johnson: Land Use Map shows what area is actually being used as and preserves those areas as residential Sub -Area map is policy on susceptibility to evolution Difference in maps discussed at last meeting Sub -area maps are not meant to reflect land classification Maps are not in conflict Public hearing (Input) closed Committee OK with proposed Draft Motion: Susan Westermeier "to forward Docket No. 09090018 CPA, 96"' Westfield Subarea Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the full Plan Commission with a recommendation for approval at its next meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2010." The motion was seconded by Woody Rider. Motion Approved 5 -0. Note: Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 were heard together. 2. Docket No. 09120006 ADLS Amend: PNC Bank Signage The applicant seeks approval to change signage from National City Bank to PNC Bank: 2 ground, 1 wall and 3 directional signs. The site is located at 21 N. Range Line Rd. and is zoned C -2 in Old Town. Filed by Kyle Freeman of Freeman Signs. Docket No. 09120007 ADLS Amend: PNC Bank Signage The applicant seeks approval to change signage from National City Bank to PNC Bank: 1 ground, 1 wall and 3 directional signs. The site is located at 2274 E. 116"' St. and is zoned B-8/Business in the Merchants' Square shopping center. Filed by Kyle Freeman of Freeman Signs. 4. Docket No. 09120008 ADLS Amend: PNC Bank Signage The applicant seeks approval to change signage from National City Bank to PNC Bank: 1 ground and 1 wall sign. The site is located 4775 E. 126"' St. and is zoned B-3/Business in the Brookshire Village shopping center. Filed by Kyle Freeman of Freeman Signs. 5. Docket No. 09120009 ADLS Amend: PNC Bank Signage The applicant seeks approval to change signage from National City Bank to PNC Bank: 1 wall and 2 directional signs. The site is located at 10570 N. Michigan Rd. and is zoned I -1 /Industrial within the US 421 Overlay. Filed by Kyle Freeman of Freeman Signs. Present for Petitioner: Kyle Freeman, Freeman Signs Overview: Bank is keeping similar look —low key—merely up- dating name Would like to start change -out in March and complete signs by June Blue on signs will be opaque with letters showing white at night Range Line Road sign time and temperature will be eliminated 116"' Street location reflects change in "ATM" sign —Dept in support of changes Department Report, Rachel Boone: Changes replace old signs with new Petitioner commits to letters shining white at night S: /P1anCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 2 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 No raceways used —all flush mounted and internally illuminated Committee Comments: Positive reaction to signage Unanimous Favor Motion: Woody Rider, "to approve Docket Nos. 09120006 ADLS Amend; 09120007 ADLS Amend; 09120008 ADLS Amend; 09120009 ADLS Amend, PNC Bank Signage as presented to the Committee. The motion was seconded by Susan Westermeier; Motion Approved 5 -0. 6. Docket No. 09120019 ADLS Amend: SePro Tower Signage The applicant seeks design approval for anew directory sign design. The site is located at 11550 N. Meridian St. and is zoned B-6/Business within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by Lisa Schweitzer of LB &A Sign Management. Present for Petitioner: Lisa Sweitzer, LB &A Sign Management, and Corey Klein, property manager, 11550 North Meridian Street. Overview: Proposed directory sign internally illuminated using LED's but also solar powered Intent is to have all tenants use black copy, keeping color and consistency, font, etc. Proposed sign will be blue /grey, white and brown Sign will be at same location of existing sign —south entrance to building Seeking Committee approval at this time Department Report, Rachel Boone: Dept happy with design Sign is comparable with existing Sign has ample space for tenants (20 tenant names) Dept is in support of proposal Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09120019 ADLS Amend, SePro Tower Signage." The motion was seconded by Susan Westermeier. Motion Approved 5 -0 7. Docket No. 09120020 ADLS Amend: Freedom Auto Sales Signage The applicant seeks design approval for 2 new identification signs. The site is located at 9884 N. Michigan Rd. and is zoned B-2/Business in the US 421 Overlay. Filed by Don Miller of A Sign By Design. Present for Petitioner: Don Miller, A Sign By Design, Zionsville Overview: Propose two (2) identification signs at location on Michigan Road and 96"' Street Existing 3 wall signs will be removed Petitioner will install one ground sign and one wall sign, green and white stripe Lettering on sign to read "Freedom Auto Sales" Ground sign only is to be illuminated Propose change out sign face only —green face with opaque white stripes with name of building illuminated S: /P1anCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 3 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 Dept Report, Rachel Boone: Size within Ordinance Dept agrees with opaque Dept recommends approval Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09120020 ADLS Amend, Freedom Auto Sales Signage" The motion was seconded by Madeleine Torres. Motion Approved 5 -0 8. Docket No. 09120021 ADLS Amend: PPG Porter Paints Signage The applicant seeks design approval for a new ground sign design. The site is located at 10111 N. Michigan Rd. and is zoned B-3/Business in the US 421 Overlay. Filed by Russ Walter of Anchor Sign. Present for Petitioner: Russ Walter Anchor Sign Overview: Request change -out sign face to reflect branding Propose opaque with orange color Dept Report, Rachel Boone: No signage on building Proposal is for one ground sign only Sign Size is within Ordinance Dept has no issues and recommends approval Motion: Woody Rider "to approve Docket No. 09120021 ADLS Amend, PPG Porter Paints Signage." Seconded by Sue Westermeier. Motion Approved 4 in favor, one opposed (Torres.) 9. Docket No. 09120024 ADLS Amend: Lockwood Design Associates Signage The applicant seeks design approval for a new wall sign design. The site is located at 10610 N. Park Ave. and is zoned B -5 in the Home Place Business District. Filed by Dennis Lockwood of Lockwood Design Associates. Present for Petitioner: Dennis Lockwood, 10610 North Park Avenue Overview: Petitioner changing wall sign due to company name change Proposed sign is same size as original Proposed sign occupies same area on building Sign is non illuminated Dept Report, Rachel Boone: Sign is white/beige with black lettering Design is OK and within Sign Ordinance Dept recommends approval Motion: Sue Westermeier "to approve Docket No. 09120024 ADLS Amend, Lockwood Design Associates Signage." Seconded by Madeleine Torres, Motion Approved 5 -0 10. Docket No. 09120003 ADLS Amend: Carmel Office Park- Building 1 The applicant seeks approval for a rear building addition. The site is located at 1051 Summit Dr. and is S: /PlanCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010janO5 4 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 zoned I -1 /Industrial. Filed by William Sollenberger of Sollenberger Partners. Present for Petitioner: Dale Sollenberger, 11038 Wintercove Way, Fishers; Mark Settlmeyer, Site Engineer Overview: Existing project for Carmel Office Park Propose rear addition to existing building Site located at 1051 Summit Drive Building size reduced to 1,750 square feet Building will be out of easement and at back of property line in grassy area Construction materials will match existing materials, color, and roof pitch Addition will have unit heater, no plumbing, used for storage only Info submitted to Engineering Dept regarding runoff Landscaping —Scott Brewer recommends replacing dead tree, petitioner will comply Dept Report, Angie Conn: No variance needed for rear yard setback Dept recommends approval conditioned upon Engineering approval Motion: Sue Westermeier "to approve Docket No. 09120003 ADLS Amend, Carmel Office Park, Building 1, conditioned upon Engineering Dept approval," seconded by Madeleine Torres, Motion Approved 5 -0 11. Docket No. 09120004 ADLS Amend: Fidelity Keystone Office Park, Ph I Carmel Office Suites. The applicant seeks approval for exterior building modifications, wall sign, and addition of green space. The site is located at 600 E. Carmel Dr. and is zoned B -8 /Business. Filed by Scott Yeager of Yeager Construction Company. Present for Petitioner: Scott Yeager, 23 South Eighth Street, Noblesville, Indiana Overview: Propose modifications to existing building located at 600 East Carmel Drive Propose altering site and building Site will include 5,000 square feet of green space Adding bike racks, dumpster enclosure and a lot of landscaping Existing parking is 126 spaces, petitioner adding 3 spaces Ordinance would require 165 spaces—integrated parking exists with lots contiguous to this property total of 78 parking spaces no formal agreements currently negotiating Landscaping —Scott Brewer has reviewed—petitioner adding landscaping, not diminishing Building Elevations: Propose painting red brick a creamy white Will add cultured stone on central part of building (tower) Petitioner will cap border, utilize copper panels— aluminum, baked -on panels, decorative only Water table base is steel to rust and will be like a copper panel Petitioner is adding 4 doors —south and west sides of building No space being added to the building Dept Report, Angie Conn: Site does not lie within Keystone Overlay Petitioner increasing amount of green space S: /P1anCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 5 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 Urban Forestry has approved landscape plan Engineering Dept approval yet to come Dept recommends approval contingent upon Engineering approval Department has no issues with parking situation Committee Comments: Why paint brick —creates long -term maintenance (petitioner wants a new look) Committee does not agree with painting vertical pillars Questions regarding tower -cap on tower is clear, anodized aluminum with glass on top, illuminated from underneath Motion: Sue Westermeier "to approve Docket No. 09120004 ADLS Amend, Fidelity Keystone Office Park, Ph I, Carmel Office Suites, conditioned upon Department approval for cream or yellow paint for brick, seconded by Madeleine Torres, Motion Approved 3 -2 (Rider Westermeier) 12. TABLED TO FEB. 2: Docket No. 09120005 ADLS Amend: Greyhound Commons, Phase III M I Bank (Kite PUD). ne— appneant seeks design appfeva4 f r a 1 a k.. "I�itein'o�� te* the „4i eas e .,f 14 60 St a nd Le s cr z 2 155� i i4v T iie s i z PUP/Planned v ni Development Filed by E C#iekl..n of K4 Reafty Gf eup f Ki4 !':.-o W LTG. 13. Docket No. 09110040 ADLS Amend: PFM Car Truck Care Center (former PSI /Duke Energy Site) The applicant seeks approval for a building addition and exterior building /site modifications. The site is located at 1441 S Guilford Rd. and is zoned PUD /Planned Unit Development. Filed by John Neely of Five J, LLC. Present for Petitioner: Jon Dobosiewicz and Jim Shinaver, Nelson and Frankenberger; John Neely, owner; John Byrum, project architect; Jim Shields, project engineer, Weihe Engineers; T &W, contractor; and Doug Beemer. Overview: Located at northeast corner of 116' Guilford, former Duke Energy truck maintenance facility Proposed re -use of existing building —combination of retail and car /truck care center Additional parking provided Access from Guilford Road Existing secure area to the rear of the property Dumpster will be located behind the facility, within secure area Solid gate on dumpster enclosure Urban Forester supports proposed landscaping plan Proposed signage included in info packets—ground sign and wall sign Signage changes may require BZA approval Lighting conforms to City lighting standards Currently a couple outstanding issues with Engineering Dept —not related to site design but necessary improvements within right -of -way Dept Report, Angie Conn: Petitioner providing green building and site practices —checklist provided Concern is sidewalk connection from building to Guilford 116 Petitioner is seeking use variance and development standards variance approvals from BZA Petitioner still working with Engineer Dept recommends approval of this item S: /P1anCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 6 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417 Committee Comments: Vast improvement over -all Gates necessary if dumpster hidden? (Yes, Ordinance requires it) Dumpster to be in enclosed, fenced -in area behind building Petitioner agrees to install pedestrian connection to Guilford Road Proposed building addition complements building across the street to the west Amount of EIFS within percentage approved? (Yes) Flagpole is 40 feet high—standard? (Yes) Rachel Boone states signage meets the ordinance. Note: Proposed SmartCode would obviate the Use Variance Motion: Woody Rider to approve Docket No. 09110040 ADLS Amend, PFM Car Truck Care Center (former PSI /Duke Energy Site) conditioned upon approval from Engineering Dept., pedestrian connection to Guilford Road, and dumpster re- location." The motion was seconded by Sue Westermeier; Motion Approved 5 -0. Meeting Adjourned at 7:12 PM Rick Ripma, Chairperson Ramona Hancock, Secretary S: /P1anCommission/ Minutes/ CommitteeMinutes/ SpecialStudies2010 /PC- SS- 2010jan05 7 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317 571 -2417