HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes TAC 12-19-07CARMEL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: December 19, 2007
Place: Dept. of Community Services Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Carmel City Hall
Docket No. 07110023 TAC:
Village of West Clay, Sec 6003 -B National Bank of Indianapolis
The applicant seeks approval for a one -story building with a drive thru.
The site is located at 2410 Harleston St. and is zoned PUD /Planned Unit Development.
Filed Brandon Burke of The Schneider Corporation.
Brandon Burke presented for the petitioner. He was accompanied by architects Diana Brenner
and Tom McDowell of Brenner Design and Keith Lash of Brenwick. This project is the National
Bank of Indianapolis. Brandon reviewed the location of the project. The site will utilize the
existing infrastructure in place, the storm/water detention to the north which is part of the Village
of West Clay master drainage plan. Diana Brenner stated that this building is identical to the
building at 106 and Michigan Rd. It is sited a little bit differently due to the orientation of the
site. The building will be in keeping with the Brenwick aesthetic.
Alexia Donahue -Wold, DOCS has no comment at this time.
Nick Redden, Engineering has sent a letter with our comments and we have no further ones at this
time.
Greg Hoyes Hamilton County Surveyor's Office, sent a comment letter and all that is needed is
an outlet permit.
Shirley Hunter Duke Energy, she will need to coordinate the transformer location with
Brenwick. Shirley requested that an auto CAD file be sent to her. She was also informed that
temporary power will be needed in May with permanent power later in the summer. She
distributed her card and a service request form.
Scott Brewer DOCS, has not had an opportunity to send a comment letter. He does have some
concerns regarding the 30 ft. buffer area and the landscaping on one side of it, it is next to an
overhead line and other easements, so some of the trees listed may not work in there. Scott will
make recommendations in his comment letter.
Chris Ellison, Carmel Fire Department, no comments on this project.
Ryan Hartman CTRWD, no comment at this time.
David Littlejohn -DOCS, I sent a letter indicating the Department would highly recommend 4 bike
parking spaces.
Keith Lash responded that the Village of West Clay ordinance does cover bike racks and the
Carmel ordinance came after the Village of West Clay ordinance. They will look at the project
and see what can be done.
Angie Conn, DOCS no further comment at this time.
9:15 a.m. Docket No. 07110024 TAC: Village of West Clay, Sec 6003 -B The Little Gym
The applicant seeks approval for a building for play services for children. The site is
located on Moultrie Street, southwest of the intersection of 131 st Towne. It is zoned
PUD /Planned Unit Development. Filed Brandon Burke of The Schneider Corporation.
Brandon Burke presented for the petitioner. He was accompanied by Keith Lash of Brenwick
Development. Brandon gave an overview of the location of the project in uptown Village of
West Clay.
Keith indicated that the primary investor in the project is still in the process of obtaining
financing. Once that is completed, it is hoped that construction will start in the spring with a late
summer /early fall opening.
Alexia Donahue Wold, DOCS, has no comment at this time.
Nick Redden- Engineering a comment letter has been sent out and he has no further comments.
Greg Hoyes Hamilton County Surveyor's Office sent a letter. We are recommending that the
storm sewer become part of the West Clay regulated drain since it does drain a public road. Is the
pond size big enough for what has been installed? How is some of the area east going to get to
the detention pond? Brandon and/or Keith will respond to Greg.
Shirley Hunter Duke Energy, will need a crossing. Her plans are a bit outdated, so she needs to
have the updated plans. Shirley also requests a auto CAD and they will need to coordinate the
transformer location and a request for service. Shirley would like to get two 4" conduits under
Moultrie.
Scott Brewer DOCS, has not had time to send a comment letter. He did note that there are
some large trees scheduled to be planted in low soil areas. He will make recommendations in his
comment letter.
Chris Ellison, Carmel Fire Department, Chris asked if Moultrie street will be extended to the
south and then tie. Keith responded that on of the plans would have it going southeast into Taft
Circle, this is the very probably outcome. There was also originally thought that there would be a
grocery in the back quadrant, but that seems unlikely at this time. If plans change, Keith will
keep the City updated. Also Chris stated that if there is going to be a fire suppression system they
will need to coordinate with the Fire Department.
Ryan Hartman CTRWD, sent an email on 11/21, we are trying to look to the future and trying
to get laterals across future Harelston Street if necessary. Ryan indicated it is acceptable to place
laterals that may not be connected as long as they are capped.
David Littlejohn -DOCS, sent a letter recommending that bike parking be installed.
Angie Conn, DOCS, the Department is still waiting for 4 sided building elevations, and revised
landscape plans.
9:30 a.m. Docket No. 07110025 PP: Dapper Estates
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 2 lots on 0.984 acres. One subdivision waiver
requested is
Docket No. 07110026 SW SCO 6.05.01 lot with no street frontage
The site is located at 1340 Rohrer Rd. and is zoned R -1 /Residence.
Filed by Matt Skelton of Baker Daniels, LLP for Robert Dapper
Matt Skelton presented for the petitioners. He was accompanied by Brian Rismiller of SEA
Group. Matt distributed an aerial photo to the Committee.
This is an existing lot on Rohrer Rd. just south of 146"' street on the west side. There are
currently two homes on the property. The owner has attempted to sell this property, but has had
difficulty he states that it is hard for a buyer to obtain financing because there are no comps for a
parcel with two homes on it. Renters currently occupy one of the structures, and there has been a
series of enforcement issues on the property. The owner wants to sell to owners, who will live in
the homes and rehabilitate them. Our solution is to subdivide the property so there would be one
lot for each of the two homes that exist. This will help facilitate the resale of these parcels to
developers and since Carmel does not have a minor plat type of process, we are compelled to go
through the primary plat process.
What we propose if fairly simple. We are not proposing any structures, no new construction
other than what is required in order to comply with any applicable regulations. There should not
be any ground disturbance, no new drainage, and no additional homes. We only have one waiver
that we are requesting, which is the road frontage waiver, because one of the lots has no road
frontage, it will be accessed by a common access easement that would include where the
driveway is today. It is used today by the residents and will continue in the future. Matt has a
few concerns from the comments that he has received, most of the comments have asked for
additional improvements such as trail constructions and roadway constructions, etc. Matt stated
that these would apply if you are building something new or creating additional impact, but this is
not going to have any additional impact. We are just drawing a line across the property. Matt
indicated that even if some standards would apply by Carmel regulations, it wouldn't be
warranted. In Matt's opiinion this would apply to the Alternative Transportation Plan trail
construction and roadway improvements that may be wanted and also drainage calculations.
Alexia Donahue Wold, DOCS has no comment at this time.
Nick Redden- Engineering We have sent letter and have no further comments at this time.
Greg Hoyes Hamilton County Surveyor's Office, no comment at this time.
Shirley Hunter Duke Energy, no comment on this project.
Scott Brewer DOCS has not received a reply to an email that he sent. Scott would like to see
tree preservation and vegetation be preserved as much as possible.
Chris Ellison, Carmel Fire Department, no comment on this project.
Ryan Hartman CTRWD, not in our service area.
David Littlejohn -DOCS, indicated that he and Matt may want to meet at a later time, but stressed
that the path is required per the Alternative Transportation Plan.
Matt stated that this is probably covered under Nolan/Dolan this is classic Nolan/Dolan test
situation. Matt stated he is happy to meet with David separately.
Angie Conn, DOCS, has sent out review comments and has no further comment at this time.