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TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MINUTES
LOCATION: CAUCUS ROOMS TIME: 6:00 P.M.
CARMEL CITY HALL DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.
ONE CIVIC SQUARE
CARMEL, IN 46032
Representing the Committee:
Brad Grabow, Chairperson; Judy Hagan; Steve Lawson; Ephraim Wilfong; John Adams
Representing the Department:
Rachel Boone; Angie Conn; Justin Schuessler- Summer Intern; Candy Martin, Recording Secretary
Of Counsel: John Molitor
The Subdivision Committee considered the following items:
Docket No. 11030008 PP: First and Sixth NW Primary Plat
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 2 lots on 0.98 acres. Also a waiver is requested from the Subdivision
Control Ordinance.
Docket No. 11030009 SW: SCO Chapter 6.05.01.: lot width at road right of way
The site is located at 610 First Ave. NW and is zoned R- 2/Residence within the Old Town Overlay Character
Subarea. Filed by Justin Moffett of The Old Town Design Group.
Present for the Petitioner: Justin Moffett
Neighbor: Mrs. Judy Bauman (134 Old Gracy Lane)
Overview:
o Splitting one lot into two (allowable per Old Town Overlay and City Zoning Ordinance)
O Ke p existing h e and add .a home to kick of lot
Zoning Waiver filed due to a private drive to back home will have narrower front right of way than
what is required in ordinance.
Concern neighbor to the north of property had regarding trees has been rectified
o Trees in question are not on petitioners part of the property
o Petitioner voluntarily is adding a 3 ft. buffer /screening area
o Petitioner will be working closely with Urban Forester on tree preservation
I Concern neighbor had regarding possibility of fuel /storage tanks on property was clarified
o Petitioner family member has hog roasters that were being stored on property when not in use
Concern neighbor has regarding dilapidating structure
o Petitioner is in process of removing the old structure and stone foundation
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Plan Commission Subdivision Committee Agenda
Dept Report, Angie Conn:
Feel Petitioner has meet requirements of project
Department recornrnends approval on project
Motion: Judy Hagan "To approve Docket No. 11030008 PP and 11030009 SW: First and Sixth NW Primary Plat
as presented to the Committee;" seconded by Ephraim Wilfong, approved 5 -0.
3. Docket No. 11040005 ADLS Amend: Ed Martin Signage
The applicant seeks approval for new wall sign and building entry element. The site is located at 9896 N.
Michigan Road and is zoned I -1 /Industrial within the Michigan Road Overlay Zone. Filed by George Small, AIA,
of Design Point, Inc.
Present for the Petitioner: George Small and Mark Harrison (Managing Partner of Ed Martin Automotive)
Overview:
Dealership is going through national re- branding effort
o Add 3 names to building Ed Martin (building) GMC and Buick (bldg. element)
o Add free standing building element as part of the entrance to building (material for free standing
element will be aluminum paneling with dull finish)
20 ft. wide x 22 ft. high
GMC and Buick will be back lit, Ed Martin No lighting
o Entry element is corporate branding and being directed from Headquarters
Not in favor of changing building materials used or suggested color of element
No change to the landscaping plans
Only requesting names of dealership and free standing element at this time (original filing consisted of
additional signs that would require a variance filing)
Dept Report, Rachel Boone:
Reviewed revised plans submitted
Signage proposed meets with. sign ordinance regulations
Building Entry Element does not meet required US 421 Overlay Zone regulations
o Building entrance does not meet appropriate architectural style and details of the building as a whole
o Department feels element is modern and does not blend with the classic style /detail of building
Department recommends positive consideration regarding signage but has negative consideration for building
entry element
Committee Members:
Building material on entry element is not consistent with building
Suggested revising existing signage on site to help bring in the corporate brand being requested
Work on possible solutions with Staff and continue discussion at next months meeting
Motion: Ephraim Wilfong "To continue Docket No. 11040005 ADLS Amend, Ed Martin Signage until July 5
Meeting" seconded by Steve Lawson, in favor of 5 -0.
4. Docket No. 11040009 ADLS Amend: Applebee's (US 421) Signage
The applicant seeks approval for two new wall signs, one new ground sign, and new awnings for the existing
restaurant. The site is located at 10325 N. Michigan Road and is zoned B-3/Business within the US 421 Overlay
Zone. Filed by Tracy Gamez of Design Team Sign Company.
Motion: Steve Lawson "To TABLE Docket No. 11040009 ADLS Amend, Applebee's (US 421) Signage until July
5th Meeting" seconded by Ephraim Wilfong, approved 5 -0.
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5. Docket No. 11050001 ADLS Amend: Shoppes at Weston Pointe Awnings
The applicant seeks approval for new awnings on the existing buildings. The site is located at 11145 N. Michigan
Road and is zoned B -2 /Business within the US 421 Overlay Zone. Filed by Richard Gould of Midwest Realty
Services on behalf of the land owner.
Present for the Petitioner: Richard Gould
Overview:
Two end tenant spaces on Center need help blocking afternoon and evening sun
Awnings will be added just for shade
o No signage and no outside entry to area awnings will be placed at
Landscaping area between the parking space and sidewalk for pedestrians so support posts will not be directly
located next to a parked vehicle
Dept Report, Rachel Boone:
Allowing on two end units will help balance appearance of Center
Awning color is maroon
NO signage, table, chairs, etc.
Suggested to add landscaping around awning support posts for safety concern
Department recommends positive consideration
Motion: John Adams "To approve Docket No. 11050001 ADLS Amend: Shoppes at Weston Pointe Awnings as
presented to the Committee" seconded by Judy Hagan, approved 5 -0.
6. Docket No. 11050015 ADLS Amend: Tom Wood Collision Center Signage
The applicant seeks approval for two new signs: one ground and one wall sign north and west elevations of the
building. The site is located at 9727 N. Bauer Drive and is zoned B -3 /Business, NOT within any Overlay Zones.
Filed by Larry Heid of Tom Wood Management.
Present for the Petitioner: Mike Balay (Architect for Tom Wood Management)
Overview:
Remodeling existing 65,000 Sq, Ft. warehouse; 40,000 Sq. Ft. to be used for Tom Wood Collision Center
Requesting to replace ground sign and add a sign on the south facade of building
Updating south entrance of building to Efts material
Replacing overhead doors {2- customer entrance/estimating bay and 2 -new for access to warehouse)
Signs will be illuminated with channel letters and logo
All electrical services will be relocated to east entrance into estimating bay, complete overhaul of electrical
Dept Report, Rachel Boone:
Allowed 2 signs due to having 2 public frontages
Both signs meet sign ordinance
Signs will be illuminated and requested to add address of building on ground sign
Department recommends positive consideration
ommittee Members:
Suggested to add an additional directional sign at south corner of building to help with circulation of traffic once
on lot
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o Petitioner would need to submit sign permit application to Staff, stay within required color
scheme /design along with staying within required sign size requirements
Motion: Ephraim Wilfong "To approve Docket No. 11050015 ADLS Amend, Tom Wood Collision Center
Signage with the addition that if petitioner files an additional sign at southwest corner of building it be suggested
to have a positive consideration" seconded by John Adams, approved 5 -0.
7. Docket No. 11050017 ADLS Amend: Schuckit Associates Signage
The applicant seeks approval to install new awnings and signage. The site is located at 4545 Northwestern Drive
and is zoned I -1 /Industrial within the US 421 Overlay Zone. Filed by Dan Fields of A -1 Expeditors on behalf of
Tony Padgett with The Sign Group for the owner.
Present for the Petitioner: Dan Fields
Overview:
Requesting two awnings
o Main entrance
17 Sq. Ft. (allowed 60 Sq. Ft.)
Will follow the sidewalk edge
Signage will be on the front of awning (originally requested side signage as well)
o Side entrance
2.8 Sq. Ft. (allowed 3 Sq. Ft.)
Signage will be verbiage only (originally requested verbiage with logo)
Slate color fabric
White lettering
Awnings are the only signage on the property
Dept Report, Rachel Boone:
Requests meet current sign ordinance regulations
Department recommends positive consideration
Motion: Steve Lawson "To approve Docket No. 11050017 ADLS Amend, Schuckit Associates Signage as
presented to the Committee;" seconded by Judy Hagan, approved 5 -0.
Meeting adjourned: 7, 20 pm
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Brad G :bow, Ch. Berson Candy Martin 'A- ording Secretary
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