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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 5-18-99CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION MAY 18, 1999 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission was called to order by the President at approximately 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana on May 18, 1999. Members present were: Marilyn Anderson; Kent Broach; David Cremeans; Leo Dierckrnan; Madeline Fitzgerald; Ron Houck; Kevin Kirby; Norma Meighen; Bob Modisett; James T. O~qeal, Sr.; Pat Rice; Kick Sharp; Paul Spranger; and Chris White. Director Steve Engelking~ Terry Jones, Michael Hollibaugh and Mark Monroe were present representing the Department of Community Services. John Molitor was also present. The minutes of the meetings of April 20 and April 27 were approved as submitted. John Molitor reported on two pieces of legislation that passed the Indiana General Assembly: One creates a new Indiana Land Resources Council that will be a State Agency operating under the Commissioner of Agriculture (Lt. Governor's Office) and will consist of 10 members. The 10 members will be advising local governments on land use and zoning issues as well as topics of interest to agriculture such as farmland preservation. The other Bill is House Enrolled Act 1606 that makes some minor changes in the.BoarcLo~Zaning Appeals_law and_w~uld zllo:~v_C~rmeLtmcreate-a.~parate~ZA panel for the Township, leaving the existing one for the City. The members of the Township BZA would be appointed by County and Township officials rather than City officials. Mark Monroe reported that items 4h., 4i., 5i., 6i., 7i., and 9i., were all tabled for this evening. Also, the Old Meridian Task Force has scheduled a design workshop for Friday morning, June 4~h, 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Caucus Rooms; all Commission members are invited to attend. There will also be a meeting of the U.S. 31 Task Force on Thursday, June 3r~ at 7:00 AM. H. Public Hearing: Ih. Commission to consider Docket No. 36-99 Z., Rezone application for Gibraltar Properties. The petitioner seeks approval to rezone 71 acres from S-1/Kesidnce to R- 4/Residence. The site is located on the northwest comer of96~ Street and Westfield Blvd. The site is currently zoned S-2/Kesidence. Filed by Iim Nelson of Nelson & Frankenberger. Jim Nelson, 3663 Bramley Way, Carmel appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Also in attendance were: Harry Todd, general counsel for Gibraltar s:huinutes\plancoram\pc1999may 1 The site plan provides for 119 parking spaces, 107 are required. There are two access points: one fi-om Hancock Street, and a shared access with the project to the east. Mr. Soimia reported that extensive landscaping has been provided around the perimeter oftha development as well as foundation plantings. The southern portion of the project contains the retention pond. There have been some minor changes in the elevations. The number of columns on the building have been reduced fi-om 8 to 5. The number of storefi.ont windows has been increased from 5 to 6. The major, fi-ont portion of the building has been changed to reduce the number ofcolurans fi.om 12 to 7; the number of windows has been reduced fi'om 11 to 6. The development has two signs proposed: a monument sign located at the northeast corner of the property and at the access on Hancock Street, internally illuminated, fiberglass signs, 60 square feet including the base. Other than those trees along Carmel Drive, very few trees are being preserved; however there will be a total of 72 trees on the site, 127 shrubs, and numerous perennials and ground cover to landscape the site. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the proposed development; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe reported that there are no outstanding issues and the Department is recommending approval. In response to sign color questions from Pat Rice, the petitioner reported that the sign color will match the color of the roof which will be toned down fi-om the terra cotta or rust color as shown. The EIFS or iyvit is the horizontal band directly beneath the root~ light color; the main body of the building is the lighter, buff-colored brick, with a dark color brick band at the bottom of the building. The windows are clear glass, not tinted. In response to questions fi.om Marilyn Anderson, Joe Scimia reported that a complete landscape plan is on file with the Department. Rick Sharp moved for the suspension of the rules. APPROVED 14-0. Norton Meighen moved for the approval of Docket No. 38-99 DP/ADLS, Browning Investments, subject to the color of signage matching the color of the roof. APPROVED 14-0. L Old Business: li. Commission to Architectural Design, Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage application for Barnes Investments. Petitioner seeks approval to allow multi-colored tenant signage for the s:knainutes\plancomm\pc 1999may 8 Marsh Plaza. The site is located at the northeast corner o Carmel Drive and AAA Way. The site is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by Bob Jolley of Signman. Brad Barnes appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Approval is being requested for amended sign specifications for the old Marsh Plaza. The current sign specifications are for white, individual letters only. The proposed color palate is white, burgundy, blue, and tan. Rick Sharp reported that the Special Study Committee had voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Plan Commission conditioned upon the following: By December 31, 1999, all box signage will be removed and replaced exclusively with channel letters; the petitioner will also work with Kinko's to modify their sign, specifically in regard to the red coloring. Ron Houck moved for the approval of Docket No. 12-99 ADLS Amend., for Barnes Investments, subject to the conditions recommended by the Special Study Committee. APPROVED 14-0. 2i. Commission to consider Docket No. 19-99 PP, a Primary Plat application for Estridge Development. The petitioner seeks approval to plat 32 lots on 25 acres known as the High Grove Subdivision. The petitioner also seeks approval of a variance of' Section 6.3.21 of'the Carmel/Clay Subdivision Regulations to eliminate the requked second entrance to the subdivision. The site is located on the east side of Hoover Road, one-quarter mile north of 116t~ Street. The site is zoned S-I/Residence. Filed by Steve VanSoelen of'Estridge Development, Steve VanSoelen, vice president of Estridge Development, and Dave Sexton of Schneider Engineering appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. The plan was initially presented to the Commission in April. The Subdivision Committee then reviewed the proposal. The property is located north of 116t~ Street on Hoover Road, south of Claridge Farms, and consists of 25.8 acres. The plat was filed under the new Residential Open Space Ordinance and computes to 1.24 units per acre. Clay Creek traverses the prope~; there are some significant stands of trees on the southern border, eastern border, and along the Creek area. The homes will be custom built by Estridge and priced comparably with the adjoining neighborhoods, $300, to $500,000. The development will be constructed in two sections. The Subdivision Committee looked at the open space in Block F to the north that is traversed by gas pipelines and is a primary conservation area. A common area was created adjacent and contiguous to Block F across the front of the property that will be landscaped; there will also be an entry area for the community. The Creek area is also a primary conservation area. There was discussion at committee to connect Block F, via asphalt paths, along the eastern side of lot 6, 7, north side of lot 14, enter Block C s:~finutes\plancomm~x;t 999may 9