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Conn, Angelina V From: Conn, Angelina V Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 2:04 PM To: Boone, Rachel M.; Blanchard, Jim E; Mindham, Daren; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Hancock, Ramona.B; Hoffibaugh, Mike P; Keeling, Adrienne M; Littlejohn, David W; Martin, Candy; Mindham, Daren; Stewart, Lisa M; Tingley, Connie S; Barnes, David R; Duncan, Gary R; Haney, Douglas C; Perkins, Tom D; 'John Molitor' Cc: 'Del DeMao'; 'Eric Gleissner' Subject: Docket No. Assignment: 10110014 DP /ADLS PetSuites I have issued the Docket Number for PetSuites. It is the following: Docket No. 10110014 DP /ADLS: PetSuites The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 19,767 sq. ft. building and 2 outlots on 3.5 acres. The site is located at 9800 N. Michigan Rd. and is zoned I -1 /Industrial, within the US 421 /Michigan Rd. Overlay Zone. Filed by Eric Gleissner of Civil Site Group, Inc. Mr. Gleissner, project engineer, can be contacted at 317- 423 -3305. FEES DP Filing Fee $1,323.00 (based on 3.5 acres) ADLS Filing Fee 903.00 Total fee due: $2,226.00 Petitioner, please note the following: 1. This Item will be on the December 15 agenda of the Technical Advisory Committee. If not done already, the petitioner must submit plans and review materials to all TAC members ASAP via email and /or mail. The updated TAC members list is online at: http: /www.ci.carmel.in.us /services /DOCS /DOCSTAC2004.htm. 2. Mailed and Published Public Notice needs to occur no later than De c. 25. Published notice is required within the Indianapolis Star. Try to get the public notice ad to the IndyStar by Noon, two days prior to the public notice deadline, in order for them to publish it on time. Also, the placement of a public hearing sign on the property is required; see application. 3. The Filing Fee and Fifteen (15) Informational Packets must be delivered to Plan Commission Secretary Ramona Hancock no later than Noon, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. 4. Proof of Notice will need to be received by this Department no later than Noon, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Failure to submit Proof of Notice by this time will result in the tabling of the petition. 5. This item will appear on the WEDNESDAY, Jan.,19, 2011 meeting agenda of the Plan Commission (under "Public Hearings which begins at 6 pm. (A representative must be present.) 6. This item might also appear on the Feb. 1, 2011 agenda of the Plan Commission Special Studies Committee, which begins at 6 pm. (A representative must be present.) 7. Please refer to the application /checklist for more detail. 8. Review comments will be issued soon. Thank you, Angie Conn, Planning Administrator Dept. of Community Services Planning Zoning 1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor City of Carmel, IN 46032 p. 317 571 -2281 I f. 317 571 -2426 I e. aconn @carmel.in.00v w: www.carmel.in.gov /services /ROCS /DOCSDOPZ.htm Please consider the environment before printing this e -mail DEVEI.OIMENT PLAN DP Amendment APPLICATION 1 1= Fee $903 plus $120 per acre. frk- DATE: DOCKET NO. ?0 10fE,P (CI all that apply) IN DP I 1 DP Amend 1/1 ADLS /ADLS AMEND Atta he' Name of Project: PetSuites Project Address: 9800 9802 North Michigan Road 17 13 07 00 00 044 000 Project Parcel ID Legal Description: (please use separate sheet and attach) Name of Applicant: Civil Site Group, Inc. for BZD Retail Applicant Address: 643 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 200 Eric Gleissner (317) 423 -3305 Contact Person: Telephone: Fax No. (317) 423 -3306 Email: egleissner @civilsite.net Name of Landowner: BZD Retail Telephone: 317 -697 -1 048 Landowner Address: 2535 Wernle Road, Richmond I N 47374 3.556 Acres 1 -1 (Industrial) Plot Size: Zoning Classification: LI Z Q\ v Present Use Vacant of Property Proposed Use of Property: Commercial *Note that required fees are due after the application has received a docket number, and not at the time of application submittal. OWNERS AFFIDAVIT The undersigned agrees that any construction, reconstruction, enlargement, relocation or alterationof structures, or any change in the use of land or structures requested by this application will comply with and conform to all applicable laws the State of Indiana and the zoning ordinance of Cannel, Indiana, adopted under the authority of Acts of 1979, Public Law 178, Sec. 1, et seq., General Assembly of the State of Indiana, and all Acts amendatory thereto. 1/// Signed: 141 i Owner o Agent Del Anthony DeMao Del Anthony DeMao (Typed) (Typed) STATE OF INDIANA County of Marion. SS: Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public for Marion (county of residence) County, State of Indiana, personally appeared Del Anthony DeMao (name of person) and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument this 19th day of November 20 1 0 •tary Publ S NS MY CO" 11 2015 Tarek E. Mercho (Printed or Typed) My Commission Expires: June 11 2015 TAREK E ME CHO NOTARY PUBLIC SEAL'? STATE OF INDIANA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES June 11. 2015 Filename: DP DP Amend Application 2010 Rev. 12/28/2009 ADLS /ADLS AMENDMENT APPLICATION "FCt (ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, LIGHTING/LANDSCAPING, and SIGNAGE) Op /9 0 ADLS Fee: $903 (plus $120 /acre when not accompanied by a Development Plan A `I (P P Y P PPS) ADLS AMEND Fees: Sign only $298, plus $59.50 /sign; Building/Site: $601, plus $59.50 /acre (Note: fees are -due after the application receives a docket number, and not before.) Date: Docket No. X ADLS ADLS Amend X X DP Attached Previous DP? Yes No Name of PetSuites West Carmel Project: Type °f COMMERCIAL Project: Project 9800 9802 North Michigan Road Address: Project Parcel ID 17_ 13_ 07_ 00_ 00 _044 .000 Legal Description: (please use separate sheet and attach) Name of Civil Site Group, Inc. for BZD Retail Applicant: Applicant Address: 643 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 200 Contact Person: Eric Gleissner Phone: (317) 423 -3305 Fax No. (317) 423 3306 Email: egleissner ©civilsite.n`et Name of Landowner: BZD Retail Phone: 317- 697 -1048 Landowner Address: 2535 Wernle Road, Richmond IN 47374 3.556 Acres 1 -1 (Industrial Plot Size: Zoning Classification: a� Present Use of Property Vacant 21 U\f -erl. I Proposed Use of Property: Commercial Revised: 12/28/2009 filename: ADLS ADLS AMEND.APP 2010 New Construction? Yes X No New /Revised Sign? Yes X No Remodeled Construction Yes No X New Parking? Yes X No New Landscaping? Yes No PARKING No. of Spaces Provided: 9 7 No. Spaces Required: 53 DESIGN INFO RMATIO N Type of Building: Business No. of Buildings: 1 Square Footage: 19 Height: 34 No. of Stories____ brick, stone, cmu, mt;I. red, gray, green white Exterior Materials: Colors: Maximum No. of Tenants: 1 Type of Uses: animal boarding Water by: Carmel Utilities Sewer by: Clay Township RWD LIGHTING Type of Fixture: Lumenator Height of Fixture: 24' AFG No. of Fixtures: 5 Additional Lighting: 2 Wallpacks Plans to be submitted showing Foot- candle spreads at property lines, per the ordinance. LANDSCAPING Engineered Plans to be attached /submitted showing plant types, sizes, and locations SIGNAGE Monument and Building No. of Signs: Type of Signs: Location(s): At Entrance to Development and PetSuites Building 6' by 12' (Monument) 26" by 12' (South PS Bldg Sign) 20" by 12' (North PS Bldg Sign) Dimensions of each sign: 72 SF (Monument) 26 SF (South PS Bldg Sign) 23.6 SF (North PS Bldg Sign) Square Footage of each sign: 6' (Monument) 26" (South PS Bldg Sign) 20" (North PS Bldg Sign) Total Height of each sign: Revised: 12/28/2009 filename: ADLS ADLS AMEND.APP 2010 2 AFFIDAVIT I the undersigned, to the best of my knowledge and belief, submit the above information as true i d correct. Signature of pro g Chief Deal Maker BZD Retail Applicant: Del Anthony DeMao Date: November 19, 2010 (Print) STATE OF INDIANA SS: County of Marion Before me the undersigned, a NotayPublic (County in which notarization takes place) Marion for County, State of Indiana, personally appeared (Notary Public's county of residence) Del Anthony DeMao and acknowledge the execution of the foregoing instrumaitthis (Property Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney) 19th day of November 20 10 Notary Public Signature (SEAT:), O UBLC Tarek E. Mercho dDIANA 'L-S June 11. 2015 Notary Public Please Print 1f TAREK E MERCHO My commission expires: NOTARY PUBLIC June i 1, 2015 EAI $TA1 c pF 1NCIANA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES June 11.2015 Revised: 12/28/2009 filename: ADLS ADLS AMEND.APP 2010 3 CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDNANCE CARMEL CITY CODE CHAPTER 10: ZONING SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE 1: ZONING CODE CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 23C: US HIGHWAY 421 MICHIGAN ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE 23C.00 U.S. Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone. 23C.01 District Boundaries. 23C.02 Commission 'Approval. 23C.03 Permitted Uses. 23C.04 Special Uses. 23C.05 Excluded Uses. 23C.06 Accessory Buildings and Uses. 23C.07 Minimum Tract Size. 23C.08 Height and Area Re�c uirements. 23C.09 Architectural Design Requirements. 23C.10 Landscaping 23C.11 Parking Requirements. 230.12 Lighting Requirements. 23C.13 Access to Individual Tracts. 23C.14 Other Requirements. 23C.00 U.S. Hi2hwav 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone.' 23C.00.01 P Intent and Authority. It is the purpose of the U.S. Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone (referred to in this Chapter 23C as the "Overlay Zone to promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare by providing for consistent and coordinated treatment of the properties bordering U.S. Highway 421 (also known as Michigan Road) in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. The Commission and Council, in establishing this zone, are relying on IC 36 -7 -4 -600 et seq. and IC 36 -7 -4 -1400 et seq. It is recognized that, U.S. Highway 421 is an important corridor to Carmel and to Clay Township. Therefore, it is the further purpose of the Overlay Zone to promote coordinated, quality development per the Land Use recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan; to establish basic standards for structures, landscaping, and other improvements on the properties within the Overlay Zone which promote high quality, innovative site design and at the same time encourage efficient land usage; to establish development standards which will encourage capital investments for the development of those properties along and abutting U.S. Highway 421; and to promote the steady flow of traffic. This Ordinance further seeks to foster development that will provide this district with a special sense of place that will increase property values, protect real estate investment, spur commercial activity, and attract new businesses. More specifically, the creation of this special' sense of place shall be encouraged by means of a coordinated set of design principles for buildings, site planning landscaping and signage. These principles are intended to guide individual Section 230.00 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 453 -04, §do -dp. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -1 as amended per Z-325; Z-326; Z-415-03; Z-453-04; Z- 490 -06; Z -511 -07 Autumn 2007 vi CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE development activities so that they will work together visually in support of the common architectural theme described below. 23C.00.02 Plan Commission Approval. A. Development Plan. The Connuission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 421 Overlay Zone prior to the issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. See Section 24.02: Development Plan. B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. To insure the compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, the Commission shall review the Architectural Design; Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of any proposed use of any. Lot or parcel of ground within the U.S. Highway 421 Overlay Zone prior to the issuance of.an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. See Section 24.03: Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage. 23C.00.99 Application Procedure. A. Development Plan. See Section 24.99(A): Development Plan. B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). See Section 24.99(B): Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS). 23C.01 District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Overlay Zone are hereby established as shown on the Zoning Map. The boundaries extend four hundred (400) feet on either side of the U.S. Highway 421 right -of -way, include the North Augusta subdivision in its entirety, including both that real estate described as Block "A" and the cemetery on the plat of Section 1 recorded September 2, 1947. The portion of the Overlay Zone east of Michigan Road does not extend north of the parcel numbered 17- 13- 06 -00 -00 -034 and any lot subdivided therefrom after September 1, 1997. 23C.02 Commission Approval. A. Development Plan. The Commission 'must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development Plan (DP) for any tract Of land in the Overlay Zone. The Commission shall hold a public hearing before it decides whether to approve or disapprove a DP. The Commission, in reviewing DP applications, shall examine factors concerning the site, Site Plan and the surrounding area, which include but are not limited to the following items: I. Topography; 2. Zoning on site; 3. Surrounding zoning and existing land use; 4. Streets, curbs and gutters, bicycle paths, and sidewalks; 5. Access to public streets; 6. Driveway and curb cut locations in relation to other sites; 7. General vehicular and pedestrian traffic; 2 Section 23C.02 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 453 -04, §dq. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -2 as amended per Z -325; Z-326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vi CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE 8. Parking facilities and internal site circulation; 9: Special and general easements for public or private use; 10. On -site and off -site surface and subsurface storm and water drainage, including drainage 'calculations; 11. On -site and off -site utilities; 12. The means and impact of sanitary sewage disposal and water supply techniques; 13. Dedication of streets and rights -of -way; 14. Provision for adequate and acceptable setbacks, ,screening, and compatibility with existing, platted residential uses; 15. Storage area; 16. Protective restrictions and/or covenants; 17. Effects any proposed project may have on the entire Overlay Zone; and, 18. Consistency with the policies for the Overlay 'Zone which are set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. If a Parent Tract is located both inside and outside of the U.S. Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone, Development Plan and ADLS approvals are required for the entire Parent Tract. B. Existing Features 8z Site'Analysis Plan. Every applicant shall submit an Existing Features and Site Analysis Plan showing all hedgerows, woodlands, individual trees greater than six (6) inches in diameter,(dbh), structures, drainage patterns and structures (including tile fields), wetlands, floodplains, and all buildings. This plan shall' show topography at two -foot (2') contour intervals and shall be.prepared at a scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" 100'). C. ADLS Requirement. Commission review and approval of -the architectural design, landscaping, parking, signage,'lightingand access to the property (ADLS) shall be necessary prior to: 1. the establishment of any use of land; 2. the'issuance of any Improvement Location Permit; 3. the` erection, reconstruction or external architectural alteration of any building in the Overlay Zone; or, 4. the changing of any site improvements. D. Exception. Existing residential structures and residential lots platted prior to April 21, 1980, when used for' residential purposes, are exempt from the requirements contained within this Section. 23C.03 Permitted Uses.= A. All uses which are permitted in a given site's underlying primary zoning districts, except those uses expressly excluded in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are'permitted in the Overlay Zone. B. Retail uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than seventy -five percent (75 of a project's gross floor area on parcels in the B-3/Business District located north of 106` Street. 3 Section 23C.03 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 415 -03, §by; Z- 490 -06, §a. Chapter 23C:.US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -3 as amended per Z -325; Z -326 Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vl. CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE C. Residential uses are permitted; however, it shall not comprise more than fifty percent (50 of a project's gross floor area on parcels where residential is not permitted in the underlying zoning district. 23C.04 Special Uses. All Special Uses which are permitted. (upon obtaining a Special Use approval from the Board) in the underlying primary zoning district(s), except the uses expressly excluded in Appendix A: Schedule of Uses, are permitted in the Overlay Zone. 23C.05 Excluded Uses.` See Appendix A: Schedule of Uses. 23C.06 Accessory Buildings and Uses. All accessory buildings and uses which are permitted in.the underlying primary zoning district(s) shall be permitted, except that any detached accessory building in any DP shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building(s) with which it is associated. 23C.07 Minimum Tract Size. The minimum area covered by a DP within the Overlay Zone must,be 130,680 square feet (3 acres). For tracts located only partially within the Overlay Zone, a DP shall be submitted to the. Commission for the entire tract to be developed. If a parcel of land or subdivision lot was recorded.prior to September 7, 1988 (the "Effective Date and' said parcel or lot does not contain the minimum area required by this Paragraph, said parcel or lot "Undersized Lot may be used for any use permitted in the Overlay Zone provided .that: A. At the time of recordation of the Undersized Lot or on the Effective Date, the Undersized Lot met the requirements for minimum lot size then in effect for a lot in the underlying primary zoning district(s); B. The owner of the Undersized Lot must include, up to the minimum tract size, any adjoining vacant 'land (not separated by a street or public way) owned, or owned by an affiliate, on or before the Effective Date or at the time of application which, if combined with the Undersized Lot, would create a tract which conforms, or more closely conforms, to the minimum tract size requirements of this Paragraph; and C. All other development requirements applicable to the Overlay Zone can be met. This Paragraph does not preclude the sale or other transfer of any parcel of land within a tract after the approval of a DP for the entire tract. However, the development of the parcel must still conform to the DP for the entire tract as approved or amended by the Corrunission, and all other applicable requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance: 3 Section 23C.04 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 415 -03, §bz. 5 Section 23C.05 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 415 -03, §ca. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -4 as am ended per Z -325; Z- 326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z-490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDNANCE 23C.08 Height and Area Requirements. 23C.08.01 Building Height: A. Minimum: See Section 230.09 (C). B. Maximum: As specified in primary underlying zoning district. 23C.08.02 Front Yard for Parcels with Frontage on U.S. 421 Right-of-way: A. Minimum: Thirty (30) feet, measured from the U.S. Highway 421 right -of -way. This measurement shall include the mandatory thirty -foot (30') Greenbelt. B. Maximum: One hundred twenty (120) feet, measured from the U.S. Highway 421 right- of-way. This measurement shall include the mandatory thirty -foot (30') Greenbelt. 23C.08.03 Minimum Side and Rear Yards: A. Next to existing residence(s) or undeveloped residential zone: Fifty (50) feet or two (2) times building height, whichever is greater. B. Next to business zone or development: Fifteen (15) feet; C. Next to.manufacturing zone or development: twenty (20) feet. 23C.08.04 Minimum Gross Floor Area: Each lot or parcel shall contain at least one principal building with a minimum of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of gross floor area, excluding the floor area of any basement or any accessory buildings. Accessory buildings-need not meet the minimum floor area requirement. 23C.08.05 Maximum Gross. Floor Area: All free- standing commercial buildings located north of 106` Street shall have 'a maximum of eighty -five thousand (85,000) square feet of gross floor area, excluding the floor area of any basement or any accessory,buitdings. 23C.09 Architectural Design Requirements.' In reviewing the architectural design of building(s) proposed to be built-in the Overlay Zone, factors to be considered by the Commission shall include but are not limited to the following: A. Design Theme: Buildings shall be designed' with an overall Corridor Architectural Theme consistent with or complementary" to the Federal, Georgian, Italianate, or Greek Revival Periods. New buildings. are not required to be imitative, but must .incorporate the salient features of these architectural-styles. Pre existing buildings on adjoining tracts shall not be a factor in the design of new buildings unless they are consistent with the architectural objectives of the Overlay Zone. B. Building Proportion: Buildings within the Overlay Zone should generally avoid long, monotonous, uninterrupted walls or roof planes. The design and placement of building facades, doors, windows, and architectural design details shall be through use of Regulating Lines. C. Building Height. The height of new principal buildings shall be at least one and one -half (11/2) stories, or be designed to appear so from the front and sides. Retail and office buildings are encouraged to be two (2) stories in height, with office or residential uses on the second floor. The minimum height for all buildings shall be twenty (20) feet, either at the roofline or at the top of the parapet wall. The maximum height shall be thirty feet (30'); however, an additional eight feet (8') shall be permitted to accommodate mechanical penthouses or other inner roof structures. Building heights for proposed buildings that are adjacent to residential uses shall be no more than 6 Section 23C.08 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 490 -06, §b -c. Section 23C.09 amended per Ordinance ,yo. Z- 511 -07, Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -5 as amended per Z -325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vi CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE one and one -half (11/2) stories or 20' on the facade(s) nearest the residential use but may increase in height by one additional story for a facade step back with a depth of 25', or first structural bay, whichever is Larger. D. Building Facades. Facades shall have a defined base or foundation, a middle or modulated wall, and a top formed by a pitched roof or articulated cornice, in each instance appropriate to the building style. Buildings with continuous facades that are ninety (90) feet or greater in width, shall be designed with offsets (projecting or recessed) not less than eight (8) feet deep, and at intervals of not greater than sixty (60) feet. Facades constructed of more than -one material shall only change materials along a horizontal line, or 'along a vertical line of an architectural element (not a diagonal line). The material that appears to be heavier shall always. be placed beneath the lighter material. All facades of buildings shall be of the same materials and similarly detailed. Design elements of the elevations shall be organized such that openings line up horizontally and vertically with other openings. Openings in a facade shall be arranged in a balanced, relatively uniform fashion. Openings of varying sized are often centered vertically along the center line of the openings above or below. E. Roofs. Roofs shall be simply and .symmetrically pitched and only in the configuration of gables and hips, with pitches ranging from 4:12 to 14:12. Shed roofs are permitted only when the ridge l o is attached to an exterior wall of a building, and shall confoun to pitch between 14:12 and 4:12. Flat roofs are permitted when consistent with the historic style of architecture, if edged by a 4 '4- 1'2- railing or parapet, and if rooftop mechanical equipment is either camouflaged on all sides or visually integrated into the overall design of the building. In no case shall rooftop mechanical quipment be visible from adjoining streets, residential zones or uses. Modulation of the roof and /or roof line will be required in order to eliminate box shaped buildings. Parapets must be fully integrated' into the architectural design of the building and provide seamless design transitions, including exterior materials, between the main building mass, mechanical penthouses and other roof structures. Should they be used, partial' parapets shall have a return that extends inward to.at least the first structural bay, or twenty -five (25) feet, whichever is greater. Pitched roofs shall be clad in wood shingles, slate, composition asphalt shingle or standing -seam metal panels. Asphalt shingles shall be colored to resemble gray slate; standing -seam panels may either gray, black, dark blue, dark green or barn red. Dormers shall be designed with the correct details, proportion and style consistent with the overall building composition, and roofed with symmetrical gable, hip or barrel roofs. Belvederes, cupolas, and pergolas are permitted if appropriate to the style, well proportioned, and fully detailed. All vents, attic ventilators, turbines, flues and others roof penetrations must be painted .to match the color of the roof or flat black, except those made of metal which may be left natural.. Gutters and downspouts shall be appropriate to or visually integrated with the architectural style of the structure. F. Entrances. Building entrances shall` be defined and articulated by architectural elements such as lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, and other design elements appropriate to the architectural style and details of the building 'a§ a whole. The location, orientation, proportion and style of doors must faithfully reflect the chosen style of the building. Building facades for industrial and warehouse uses shall be designed with a main entrance and at least two (2) window openings associated with this doorway. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -6 as amended per Z -325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Auhunu 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE G. Windows. All window design shall be compatible with the style, materials, color, details and proportion of the building. The number of panes, the way it opens, the trim around it and whether it is embellished with shutters must be consistent with the architectural style of the structure. H. Awnings. Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a building's architectural style, material, colors, and details; do not conceal architectural features (such as cornices, columns, pilasters, or decorative details); do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an integral part of the facade. Metal or aluminum awnings are prohibited. Storefronts. Storefronts shall be integrally designed with overall facade character. Ground floor retail, service and restaurant uses should generally have large pane display windows, however, they shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75 of the total ground level (first floor) facade area. Buildings with multiple storefronts shall be of unified design, through the use of common materials, architectural details, signage and lighting consistent with the overall building style. J. Drive -thru windows. Drive tluu windows shall be designed as a related, integrated architectural element and part of the overall design composition of the building. K. Suitability of building materials. Unless otherwise approved' by the Commission, building materials shall be 'consistent with 'and/or complementary to those which replicate Federal, orgian, Italianate and Greek Revival Periods of American architecture, as follows: 1. Exposed foundation shall be constructed of one or more of the following: a. Red brick; b. 1, Stone (limestone, granite, fieldstone, etc.); c. Split -face block or architectural pre -cast concrete, if surface looks like brick or stone. Facade walls shall be constructed of any combination of .red brick or stone. The following materials may also be applied as trim details; but shall not exceed ten percent (10 the overall non window facade area: a. Red brick or stone of a contrasting color; b. Smooth cut cedar shingles; c. Wood clapboard siding; d. Wood beaded siding; e. Stucco with smooth finish, or EIFS. 3. Warehouse facilities, including self storage and mini- warehouse uses, shall have a high quality facade treatment on all sides consistent with the following: a. Red brick facades trimmed with split -faced aggregate block (of a color and texture resembling Indiana limestone), provided that it also includes accents (such as windowsills, lintels above windows and doorways, building corners, parapet coping, etc.). b. Split -face aggregate block (of a color and texture resembling Indiana limestone) provided that it also incorporates red brick accents. c. Pre -cast concrete wall panels of a color and texture resembling either red brick or Indiana limestone, provided the building design also incorporates architecturally appropriate details of contrasting color and material, as noted previously in Subparagraphs K(1) and K(2). Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C' 7 as amended per Z -325; 1-326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Auhnnn 2007 vt CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE d. Stone or synthetic stone, provided the building design also incorporates architecturally appropriate details of contrasting color and material, as noted previously in Subparagraphs K(1) and K(2). L. Design in relation to topography of the site; M. Design of proposed landscaping in relation to structures; and N. Overall aesthetics of the proposed building, including color. 23C.10 Landscaping Requirements. 23C.10.01 Landscaping Plan. The applicant shall submit a Landscaping Plan to the Commission as part of the ADLS application. This, plan shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances; shall delineate all existing and proposed structures, private parking areas, walks, ramps for the handicapped, terrace's driveways; signs, lighting standards, steps, storm water facilities and other similar structures; and shall delineate the location, size and description of all landscape material and the method to be used for the watering or irrigation of all planting areas. Landscape treatment for plazas, roads, paths service and private parking areas and storm water areas shall be designed as an integral and coordinated part of the Landscaping Plan for the entire site. The Landscaping Plan shall require the approval of the Commission. 23C.10.02 Areas to be Landscaped: 1. Greenbelt. The thirty (30) foot Greenbelt shall be composed of grass and- landscape areas. The incorporation of walkways and bikeways into the design is encouraged; however, no parking lots, through roads, buildings, accessory structures, etc. shall be established within this area. 2. Foundation Plantings. Foundation plantings shall be included along all sides of any building. The minimum width of the planting area shall be five, 5) feet except that when adjoining a parking area located in the front yard adjoining U.S. 421, the minimum width shall be ten (10) feet.. 3. Peripheral Plantings. Minimum side and rear yard Landscaping shall occur per the Commission's Bufferyard Guidelines. 4. Parking Lots. Per standards specified below in Section 23C.10.03. /1,,, Screening Areas. All air conditioning units, HVAC systems, exhaust pipes or stacks, s ofi1, overhead doors, outside storage areas, and satellite dishes shall be integrated into the overall building design or screened :from the U.S. Highway 421 right -of -way and adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, parapets, penthouse screens, landscaping, camouflage, or.other approved method. 23C.10.03 Landscaping Standards 1. The interior dimensions, specifications and design of any planting area or planting median shall be sufficient to protect the landscaping materials planted therein and to provide for proper growth. The following minimum interior widths for planting areas shall be used: a. Canopy Trees: Nine (9) feet; b. Ornamental Trees: Seven (7) feet; Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -8 as amended per Z -325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; 2- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autuinn 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDNANCE c. Shrubs (only): Five (5) feet. 2. All plant material proposed to be used in accordance with any Landscaping Plan shall meet the following specifications: a. Shade trees: a minimum trunk diameter of two and one -half (21/2) inches at six (6) inches above grade, a minimum height of eight (8) feet, and a branching height of not less than one -third (1/3) or more than one -half (i) of tree height. b. Ornamental trees: a minitnum trunk diameter of one and one -half (11/2) inches at six (6) inches above grade, a minimum height of six (6) feet, and a branching height of not less than one -third (1/3) or more than one -half of tree height. c. Evergreen trees: a minimum height of eight (8) feet, and a width of not less than three- fifths (3/5) of the height. d. Deciduous shrubs: a minimum height of eighteen (18) inches, no less than six (6) main branches upon planting, and a mature height no greater than thirty -six (36) inches. e. Evergreen shrubs: a minimum height and spread of eighteen (18) inches, maximum mature height of thirty -six (36) inches. 3. Greenbelt. The primary Iandscaping materials used in the Greenbelt shall be shade trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, grass, etc. a. A minimum of three (3) shade trees and one (1) ornamental tree shall be provided per 100 linear feet of Greenbelt. b. Shade trees planted within the Greenbelt parallel to the U.S. Highway 421 right- of -way shall be spaced neither less than fifteen (15) feet apart nor more than forty (40) feet apart. 4. Foundation Plantings. The primary landscaping materials used adjacent to buildings shall be shrubs, ground covers, and ornamental grasses. 5. Parking Lots. a. Interior Landscaping. A minimum of one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs shall be planted within each parking' lot for every nine (9) spaces provided, or not less than eighteen (18) trees per acre of parking. However, for buildings with parking areas located in a front yard, with frontage directly on U.S. 421, a minimum of one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs shall be planted within each parking lot for every six (6) spaces provided, or not less than twenty -four (24) trees per acre of parking. b. Parking Lot Perimeter Planting. Where parking areas are located in the front yard, with frontage directly on U.S. 421, a six (6) foot wide perimeter planting area shall be provided along the front and sides of those areas. 1) The required planting unit for this area shall include: two (2) shade trees, three (3) ornamental trees, and thirty (30) shrubs per 100 linear feet. 2) The perimeter planting area shall be provided in addition to the Greenbelt area. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -9 as amended per Z -32.5; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04 Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE c. Front and SIde Parking. Parking areas within front and side yards shall be completely screened from view. Such screening shall be subject to Conuuission approval. 230.10.04 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance 1. Installation. All landscaping approved as part of the Landscaping andIor Development Plan shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Department. If it is not possible to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy for an amount equal to the total cost of the required landscaping. 2. Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents to insure proper maintenance of all trees, shrubs and other landscaping approved as part of the Landscaping and Development Plans in accordance with the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, irrigation and mulching of planting areas, and keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. 3. Changes after Approval. No landscaping which has been approved by the Commission may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further Commission approval. However, minor material alterations in landscaping may be approved by the Director in order to conform to specific site conditions. 4. Inspection. The Director may visit any tract within the Overlay Zone to inspect the landscaping and check it against the approved plan on file. 23C.11 Parkins Requirements. A. Spaces required: see Chapter 27: Additional Parking Loading Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. B. Space dimensions: 9'0" x 20'0" or .10'0" x 18'0 including 2'0" for bumper overhang where appropriate. C. Landscaping standards: see Section 23C.10.03. D. Parking lots shall be designed to provide coordinated access to parking areas on adjoining tracts or parcels within the Overlay Zone, preferably via a frontage road network. Sites utilizing front loaded parking areas shall provide for continuous access across the rear of the site to adjoining tracts or parcels. As part of the ADLS submittal, the petitioner shall provide a Site Circulation Plan that illustrates to the Commission how coordinated access will occur relative to the overall U.S. Highway 421 Corridor. E. All parking lots and drives shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. Brick pavers or other decorative pavements may be used as accents in parking lot design. Poured -in -place concrete curbs shall be used. F. Parking within front yard setbacks shall be discouraged and limited to a maximum of two (2) rows of parking, subject to minimum Greenbelt width, minimum bufferyard requirements and maximum building setback standards. G. Stacking for drive -thru lanes shall be confined to the rear of the tract or parcel with outlet from such lines also being to the rear of the building. Lines for drive -thru facilities shall not be permitted along the front and sides of structures within the Overlay Zone nor permitted to spill Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -10 as amended per Z -325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE onto adjoining properties. The minimum number of vehicles required for drive -thin lanes shall be as follows: USE TYPE MIN NO. SPACES MEASURED FROM Bank teller lane 5 Teller or Window Automated Teller Machine 3 Teller Restaurant Drive -tlru 10 Pick -up Window Car Wash 5 Entrance Gas Pump island 3 End of pump island Other To be determined by the Director 23C.12 Lighting Requirements. A. Lighting Plan. A Lighting Plan for the proposed development shall be filed as part of the ADLS application: B. Design. All lighting standards, including those on buildings, security lights and architectural lights within the development area shall be of uniform design and materials_ Parking lot and streetlights shall also be of uniform height not to exceed twenty -four (24) feet. Poles for such lights shall have a minimum diameter of six (6) inches for poles up to twelve (12) feet in height and a minimum of eight (8) inches diameter for poles between twelve (12) and twenty -four (24) feet in height. Luminaries for such lights shall be in proportion to the pole diameter and height. All lights within gas station canopies and adjacent to residential areas shall be of a "down lighting" type with the light element completely shielded on all sides and top. The Commission may approve decorative lighting should it be more appropriate to the overall site design. C. Intensity. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond any residential lot line or road right -of- way line in, excess of 0.1 footcandle of light. Lighting shall not cause illumination beyond any non residential tract or parcel line or road right -of -way line in excess of 0.3 footcandle of light. 4 23C.13 Access to Individual Tracts. he purpose of this Section is 'to make the closing of all curb cuts along U.S. Highway 421 possible by establishing a conunon access road to the rear parking lots of all tracts within the Overlay Zone. Frontage roads and common entrances shared' by several businesses and developments shall be encouraged and may be required at the discretion of the Commission. In those cases where tracts can be accessed via connection to an arterial, collector, or adjoining parking lot, curb cuts shall not be established on U.S. Highway 421. The Commission shall encourage maximum distances between curb cuts to U.S. Highway 421 in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation. Bicycle and pedestrian circulation to and through the site shall be coordinated with vehicular access, Greenbelt design, and parking. v 23C.14 Other Requirements.' 23C.14.01 Outside Storage. Outside storage areas shall be allowed as shown on the DP and shall be T. architecturally compatible with the principal building(s) with which they are associated. Storage 8 Section 23C.14 amended per Ordinance No. Z- 511 -07. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -11 as amended per Z-325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03 Z- 453 -04; Z-490-06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vi CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDINANCE areas shall be completely screened from view and subject to Commission approval. Trash collection areas shall be enclosed and screened. 23C.14.02 Loading Berths. Loading berths and trash collection areas shall be permitted per the needs of the business establishments and shall be identified on the DP. Loading berths and overhead doors shall face to the rear of all buildings. Should a loading berth be located adjacent to or visible from a public right -of -way, or established on the side of a building through any circumstance, it shall be screened per Commission approval. 23C.14.03 Emergency Access. All emergency access areas and facilities shall be shown on the Site Plan and reviewed by the Carmel Fire Chief. 23C.14.04 Signs. A Sign. Plan :for the proposed development shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval as part of the ADLS application. Signs for each proposed, use shall be uniform in character as to color and architectural design as approved by the Commission. Should an ADLS- approved Sign Plan be replaced with a new design, the amended Sign Plan must go before the Commission for ADLS review and approval. Individual signs which conform to both the Sign Ordinance and to the approved Sign Plan shall not require further ADLS approval, However, such signs shall require a sign permit. 23C..14.05 Conforming Uses. A DP shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval when a legal non conforming use is changed to a conforming use and when either: 1. Any new building is to be constructed; or 2. Any existing building or site development (including addition of parking lot) is expanded by more than thirty percent (30 23C.14.06 Non Conforming Uses. A,DP shall be submitted to the Commission for its approval when a legal non conforming use is altered as follows: 1. A building has been more than sixty percent (60 destroyed. 2. Any expansion of a building or site development (including addition of parking lot). Normal maintenance and repair is exempt from the DP approval requirement. 3. If property or building is vacated for more than one (1) year. 23C.14.07 Perimeter Fences. Perimeter Fences shall be permitted for privacy, buffering and screening proposes and shall be identified on the DP. When used, perimeter fences shall be constructed of wood and masonry .materials, be solid as viewed from any angle and shall be at least eight feet (8') in height. Primarily cedar fences are permitted; however, twenty -four inch (24 wide red brick or stone columns shall be incorporated into the fence design at least every twenty -six feet (26'). Alternatively, metal fencing with landscaping is permitted such that 100% landscaping screen is achieved within three (3) years. All fences .shall be properly maintained and repaired, as necessary. Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C -12 as amended per Z -325; Z -326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Autumn 2007 vl CITY OF CARMEL ZONING ORDNANCE CHAPTER 23C: U.S. HIGHWAY 421 CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE AMENDMENT LOG Ordinance No. Docket No. Council Approval Effective Date Sections Affected Z -325 Z -326 July 20, 1998 Z- 415 -03 39-02 OA November 17, 2003 November 18, 2003 23C.03; 23C.04; 23C.05 Autumn 2003 vi Z- 453 -04 150 -02 OA August 16, 2004 August 16, 2004 23C.00; 230.02; 230.15 Summer 2004 vl Z -490 -06 0602005 OA May 15, 2006 May 15, 2006 23C.03; 23C.08 Spring 2006 vi Z- 511 -07 07020020 OA November 19, 2007 November 20, 2007 23C.09; 23C.14 Autumn 2007 vi Chapter 23C: US Highway 421 Michigan Road Corridor Overlay Zone 23C-13 as amended per Z -325; Z-326; Z- 415 -03; Z- 453 -04; Z- 490 -06; Z- 511 -07 Auhunn 2007 vl