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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 04-27-99 SpecialCARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING CARRY-OVER AGENDA ITEMS APRH, 27, 1999 The special meeting of the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission was called to order by the Vice President at approximately 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, on April 27, 1999. Members present were: Marilyn Anderson; Kent Broach; Leo Dierckman; Madeline Fitzgerald; Ron Houck; Kevin Kirby; Norton Meighen; James T. O2qeal; Pat Rice; Rick Sharp; Paul Spranger; and Tom Yedlick. Director Steve Engelking, Terry Jones, and Mark Monroe were present representing the Department of Community Services. Mark Monroe reported that the newspaper notice on hem 13h. was not done at least 25 days prior to this evening's meeting and was actually advertised for Friday, April 30, 1999. The notice to adjoining property owners was correct for the proper date and time. A suspension of the rules of procedure will be required in order to hear this item. The meeting opened with those Public Hearing Items continued from the April 20, 1999 regularly scheduled meeting. H. Public Hearin~ 9h. Commission to consider Docket No. 26-99 PP/SP, Primary and Secondary Plat applications for RDJ Custom Homes. The petitioner seeks approval to plat 7 lots on 6 acres known as the Cherry Tree Estates Subdivision. The site is located on the west side of Cherry Tree Road, just east of the Spring Creek Subdivision. The site is zoned S- 1/Residence. Filed by Adam Delian of Keeler-Webb Associates. Adam Delian, 486 Cradle Drive, Carmel appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Cherry Tree Estates is a 7 lot subdivision on 6.11 acres. The proposed development utilizes both the Open Space Ordinance and the Frontage Place Ordinance. The subject site has not yet been annexed by the City of Carmet, although a petition has been filed requesting annexation. The property is bounded by Spring Creek Subdivision on the west, Cherry Tree Road on the east and south as it bends and heads north, and approximately one-half mile south of 146'h Street. City water and sewer will be extended from the Spring Creek and Ashmore Trace Subdivision to accommodate the proposed development. The Frontage place will be designed to provide 26 feet back-to-back which exceeds the minimum requirement and recommendation of the Ordinance of 16 feet. The s 5Plancommgdinutes~p~ 1999apr27 1 covenants require that no on-street parking occur on the "hammerhead" cul-de-sacs so that emergency vehicles can be acoommodated. The Vestal Ditch runs along the west side of the property and provides drainage for the site. The Vestal Ditch is under the jurisdiction of the County Surveyor. A stream crossing permit, across the Vestal Ditch has been filed with the Dept. of Natural Resources. Storm water is collected through storm sewers and discharged to a dry detention area in the rear of lots 4 and 5, conveyed through a grassy swale and outlets into the Vestal Ditch. The development provides a 20 foot landscape easement along the entire easterly and southerly boundaries and approximately one and one-half acres of natural open space within the floodway. A tree preservation area has also been provided 50 feet from the top of the bank of the Vestal Ditch. The existing vegetation will also be preserved. The petitioner is also providing 1.7 acres of common area within the Frontage Place area and will be used as planting areas. The overall percentage of open space is 28.2% and exceeds the reqfftred 25%. The base density of the development is 1.15 lots per acre, the minimum requirement is 2.1 under the Open Space Ordinance. The development also provides for sidewalks along the entire frontage of Cherry Tree Road, a circular, wood-chip walking path, natural prairie grass in the open space are~, and trees. Two street trees per lot are required to be planted by each homeowner. The homes will all be custom homes and range in price from $280, and $380,000. with some walk-out basements. The covenants and restrictions also provide for review by an architectural committee. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed development; none appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe reported that there are a few outstanding TAC issues, but they are very minor in nature. The Department is recommending approval contingent upon the TAC issues being resolved. Any vote this evening would require a suspension of the Rules. Paul Spranger asked about the maintenance of the walking path; Mr. Delian responded that the homeowners are responsible for the path and all other open areas, as specified in the covenants. Rick Sharp moved for the suspension of the rules in order to vote on this Docket; all in favor. Rick Sharp moved for the approval of Docket No. 26-99 PP/SP, Primary and Secondary Plat applications for RDJ Custom ltomes, Cherry Tree Estates Subdivision. APPROVED 12-0. 10h. Commission to consider Docket Nos. 2%99 DP/ADLS and 28-99 SP, Development Plan Architectural Design, Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage and Replat s:~Plancoram~Minutes\pc 1999apr27 2 applications for Greg Dawson and Associates. The petitioner seeks approval to construct a 13,000 square foot office building on 2 acres known as the Thomson Building. The petitioner also seeks approval to replat 2 lots into i lot on 4 acres known as lot 2A of Block 12, Carmel Science and Technology Park. The site is located at the southeast corner of Carmel Drive and Chase Court. The site is zoned M-3/Manufacturing. Filed by Adam Del-lan of Keeler-Webb Associates. Adam DeHart, 486 Cradle Drive, Cannel appeared before the Commission requesting approval to construct a 13,000 square foot office building on 2 acres, and a replat of lot 2A of Block 12 in the Carmel Science and Technology Park. Also being requested is ADLS approval. Parking will be provided as if both parcels were all office space. The parking lot will come offthe existing curb cut onto Chase Court. This particular location has off-site detention; all utilities are available either on site or in the adjacent rights-of- way. A portion of the woods along the eastern property line within the setback area contains dead or dying trees--these will be removed and replaced with vegetation. The petitioner has appeared before the Technical Advisory Committee and all comments have been met. One pole light with two fixtures, centrally located, will light the front of the existing facility and the proposed facility. There will also be wall-pack lighting adjacent to the overhead door on the south side. Other lighting will be a halogen or incandescent bulb at the entrance of the emergency exits. Lighting over the front door will be with canned, down lighting in the awning. The facility will be occupied by Thomson Indiana, a newspaper publishing company, and utilized as their headquarters for advertising and editorial staff. There will be no printing at this facility. The exterior of the building is identical to the existing building, with the exception that that the dryvit will be a saphire blue rather than green. The signage will be ground mounted, landscaped, and will carry the name of Thomson Indiana with the logo of the three flyers that Thomson distributes. Mr. Delian stated that the signage meets the requirements of lighting and size. White vinyl letters will be installed on the west fa~:ade of the structure, 12 inches in height, and match the same style on the existing building. A bond was posted by the previous owner for sidewalks and to date, the sidewalks have only been partially installed. The petitioner commits to complete the sidewalks and to remove a wall sign that was improperly installed. The current address sign on the north side of the building will remain in place. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of or opposition to the proposed development; none appeared and the public heating was closed. Mark Monroe reported that the Department feels the project is in a position to be voted upon this evening and they are recommending approval. There are no outstanding TAC issues. s:kPlaacommLMinute$~p¢ 1999apr27 3 Kon Houck moved for the suspension of the rules. Unanimously Approved. Rick Sharp moved for the approval of Docket Nos. 27-99 DP/ADLS and 28-99 SP, Greg Dawson and Associates. APPROVED 12-0. llh. Commission to consider Docket No. 29-99 DP/ADLS, Development Plan and Architectural Design, Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage applications for 12400 Old Meridian, LLC. The petitioner seeks approval to construct a 15,000 square foot office and apartment building on 2.5 acres. The site is located one lot south of the southeast comer of Carrael Drive and Old Meridian Street (Lot 2, Block 17, Carmel Science and Technology Park.) The site is zoned M-3/Manufacturing (Petitioner will also be appearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration cfa Developmental Standards Variance.) Filed by Adam DeHart of Keeler-Webb Associates. Adam DeHart, 486 Cradle Drive, Carmel appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Bob Lunsford with KDJ Custom Homes and JeffWorhel of Advantage Medical were also in attendance. Mr. DeHart stated that the petitioner had appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeals yesterday evening, April 26 , and received approval for a developmental standards variance to decrease the required minimum side landscape yard from 10 feet to 0 feet. The subject site is unusual in shape and encompasses 2.43 acres. The site contains a storm sewer easement, (a large pipe running along Meridian Street) and empties adjacent to a box culvert bridge beneath Old Meridian into an open ditch, and flows to the east. The easement accounts for approximately 9/10 of an acre of the property. The size of the structure has been reduced to approximately 14,200 square feet and has allowed for the installation cfa 24 foot drive (the length of the property) that will connect to future development on Lot 3 for thru traffic from Carmel Drive to Old Meridian and still provide access to parking in the rear. The petitioner has met with the Old Meridian Task Force to review proposals for this area for future requirements. The building will located at closely to the street as possible. There are approximately 20 parking spaces that will be used by clients and customers of the professional building. Advantage Medical will occupy one-third of the building; a tenant lease area for another third of the building, and a real estate company will occupy the final third of the building. The second floor will consist of executive suites with two, some three bedrooms. The petitioner states that this facility complies with the Old Meridian outlook to the future as far as providing professional office with medium to high density housing. The development provides for individual covered carports for each apartment unit. The carports will be open to the north and will be used for cars only--no storage. The carports will match the faoade of the building in brick masonry. The basement of the facility will be used for storage only and will not have any office space. s:~PlancomrahMinutes\pc 1999apr27 4 The development has been built up with berms along the north side of the existing ditch; the site gradually slopes to the south and east. Sanitary sewer service has been extended to the site as well as water lines. Mr. Delian stated that with the exception of a final review completion letter from the Hamilton County Surveyor's office, all items have been addressed from the Engineer's office and all other TAC members. The landscape plan has been revised to provide for the new drive alignment, parking, and a $ foot landscape buffer along the north side of the structure; the parking is hidden at the rear of the building. The petitioner is ins~alling sidewalks along the street and interior walkways. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed development; none appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe confirmed that the petitioner was granted a Developmental Standards Variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Ron Houck expressed concern with the type of wall pack proposed and thought the lighting was not consistent with the class of development being proposed. Paul Spranger concurred regarding the lighting and encouraged the petitioner to meet with the Department to change the design. Mr. Delian stated that his client was willing to eliminate the wall pack and install the same type of incandescent, lantern type brass fixture used at the other entrance. Any signage issues will be worked out with the Department. Rick Sharp moved for the suspension of the rules. Unanimously Approved. Ron Houck moved for the approval of Docket No. 29-99 DP/ADL$, 12400 Old Meridian, LLC, subject to the lighting issue being resolved in accordance with the Old Meridian Task Force guidelines. APPROVED 12-0. 12h. Commission to consider Docket No. 30-99 DP/ADLS, Development Plan and Architectural Design, Landscaping. Lighting. and Signage applications for the C & C Realty Company. The petitioner seeks approval to construct a 62,500 square foot office and warehouse complex on 5 acres. The site is located on the west side of Michigan Road, one-eighth mile north of96t~ Street. The site is zoned I-l/Industrial and is located partially within the Michigan Road (U.S. 421) Overlay Zone. (Petitioner may also be appearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration of Developmental Standards Variances.) Filed by Reed Carlson of the C & C Realty Company. s: ~Plancomm~Minutes\pc 1999apr27 5 Reed and Stephanie Carlson appeared before the Plan Commission representing the applicant. The subject site is north ofi-465 abutting Mayflower Park to the north and west, to the south is undeveloped, to the east is agriculture and Metzger Lumber. The property is zoned I-1 and contains approximately 9 acres, 3 and one-half of which is currently developed. At present, there are three buildings at the front of the site: 9860, 9830, and 9840 North Michigan Road. The buildings are concrete block brick masonry front, sloped, metal roof to the rear. The front fagade is brick veneer with cedar shake and wooden sign board. The proposed development includes approximately 10,000 square feet of office and warehouse/retail, including 45,000 square feet of storage sheds. Currently, there are two ingress/egress points and this will be reduced to one singular point of access, previously approved by INDOT. Due to the installation of sidewalks and the new road fight-of-way, the petitioner is losing about 25 to 30% of the landscaping currently in place to the front. At the rear of the property is a planting berr& 3 feet in height, to accommodate 8 foot tall spruce and pine trees. There are access points on each side of the property into the existing lots next door. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed development; none appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe reported several issues outstanding, including the proper location of the office and warehouse buildings to meet the Overlay Zone requirements. In addition to the buildings meeting the specific architectural design requirements of the Overlay Zone, the Department is still reviewing the proposed landscape plan. In consideration of the items outstanding, the Department is recommending that this Docket proceed to the Special Study Committee for further review. Ron Houck asked if there were a letter from INDOT indicating their position on this particular development. As a point of information, Ron Houck stated that even though INDOT does allow approval, the 421 Overlay gives the Plan Commission control over curb cuts. Reed Carlson responded that INDOT had issued a stamped permit. Rick Sharp concurred with Ron Houck and stated that the proposed development offers little if any elements that conform to the architectural design standards that conform to the Overlay Ordinance. Norma Meighen moved to send Docket No. 30-99 DP/ADLS to the Special Study that will meet on Wednesday, May 5, 1999 in the Caucus Room of City Hall at 7:00 PM. Rick Sharp moved to suspend the rules in order to consider the following Docket No. 31- 99 Z. Unanimously Approved. s:~PlancommkMinutes\pc 1999apr27 6 13h. Commission to consider Docket No. 31-99 Z, a rezone application for Glenwoofl, LLC. The petitioner seeks approval to rezone less than one acre from R-3/Residence to B-1/Busines. This site is located at 10820 North College Avenue. The site is currently zoned R-3/Residence. Filed by Leonard Voigt of Glenwood LLC. Doug Floyd, attorney, 970 Logan Street, Noblesville, appeared before the Commission requesting a change in zone classification for 10820 North College from R-3/Residence to B-l/Business. Leonard Voigt is Glenwood LLC's manager member, and Mr. Voigt is in attendance with his wife, Jane. Mr. Floyd confirmed that there was an inadvertent error in the notice to the newspapers, but that Mr. and Mrs. Voigt had personally talked with the adjoining property owners. The Voigts moved their business from 10445 North College in a leased building to a property they purchased at 10820 North College. According to Mr. Floyd, the Voigts have been in the neighborhood since 1986. The Voigts' lease at 10445 North College expired in 1997; they then purchased the house at 10820 North College and currently operate Acumed, Inc. and American Para- Professional Systems. The premises is used for office use only and not a residence. Leonard and Jane Voigt are the principal employees of Acumed and American Para- Professional Systems; they have two outside employees that work with them at the 10820 North College address. Acumed, Inc. is in the business of pre-employment drug testing and they receive drug testing analysis from a laboratory. The laboratory receives, via Airborne Express, urine samples from 7 satellite locations within the State of Indiana that have been collected for pre-employment drug screening. Acumed's function is to contract with the collection sites and receive the analysis from the laboratory. The results are forwarded to Acumed's clients to provide them with information about drag content in the urine and to assure them about the condition of current and prospective employees. Acumed also is in the business of providing flu shots offpremises and contracts with physicians and nurses to provide flu shots at employers' locations throughout Indiana. Americn Para-Professional Systems (APPS) is a clearing house for insurance medical exam requests. APPS e~gages physicians and nurses to provide exams at the place of business of persons making application for insurance, principally life insurance, wherein a medic, al exam would be required. APPS tracks the dates and times of the exams; these exams are mailed to the APPS office who then provides a report to the insurance company requesting the information. Mr. Floyd reported that the east side of College Avenue north of 106th Street currently houses businesses, including the Clay Township Trustee's Office, Fire Substation, and the Clay Regional Waste District Office. Immediately north of 108th Street is the Home Place Library and Museum, Dental Laboratory, and the Peter Rabbit Nursery School. These uses occurred either by variance or special use. On the west side of College s:~PlaneommXMinutes\pc 1999apr27 7 Avenue, there are commercial uses and residential uses in transition all the way from the B-1 zoning north to 10820 North College. Mr. Floyd reviewed further current businesses in operation in the area of 106t~ Street and College. The petitioner is willing to offer a covenant restricting the use of the property to Acumed and APPS. The petitioner is also willing to commit to the number of employees, hours of operation, signage and lighting. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor of the proposed rezone. The following appeared: Leon Hall, property owner of a double located at 10792-96 North College, commented that if this particular corridor were to change to commercial use, it would become less desirable for residential use. Couples with children would not be interested in living across the street from the fire station. Mr. Hall was in favor of the proposed development. Tom Payman, Broadway, commented that the property is beautiful and very well maintained. The most cars on the property at any given have been 4 in number. Mr. Payman stated that Mr. Voigt is a good neighbor and he is in favor of the proposed rezone. Members of the public were invited to speak in opposition to the proposed rezone; the following appeared: Jeff Capshaw, resident of 10830 North College, and owner of the vacant property next door to 10820 North College, appeared before the Commission and reported that Mr. Voigt has been operating his business at 10820 North College for one and one-half years. Mr. Voigt has disregarded the rules pertaining to filing for a variance or a rezone, and the exact type of business operating from 10820 North College is unclear. Mr. Voigt had stated that the premises is used for just an office, but recently, Mr. Capshaw is aware that there is urinalysis testing being done. Employees in hospital "scrubs" have been observed entering the residence, people appear at the Capshaw home looking for "the nurse," and there is traffic in and out of their drive while their children are at play outside. Mr. Capshaw commented that there are a number of vacant offices already zoned for his type of business without having to operate such a business in a residential area. Bill Kreuskamp, 10775 North Broadway, appeared before the Commission and stated that he was also opposed to the rezoning. There are areas zoned for this type of business and Mr. Kreuskamp questioned how Mr. Voigt could be operating this business in a residential neighborhood without prior approval. Dick Klar, 10842 North Central Avenue, appeared before the Commission as chairman of the Greater Home Place Neighborhood Association. The residents are not denying a business, they are denying the rezone. None of the businesses operating on College Avenue is currently rezoned; the businesses are operating by virtue ora variance. If the s:XPlaacoram~vtinutes\pc 1999apr27 8 property is rezoned, the entire College Avenue corridor is likely to be rezoned and there is only a z~0 foot right-of-way. Mr. Klar appealed to the Commission to deny the rezone. Susan Capshaw, 10830 North College Avenue, appeared before the Commission and stated that she had made repeated phone calls to the Department of Community Services and the City Department of Law over the past one and one-half years opposing this business operation.. Ms. Capshaw expressed concern as to the method of disposition of bio-hazardous waste. There are two trash containers on the fi.om porch at 10820 North College. Ms. Capshaw stated that she has received conflicting stories fi-om Mr. Voigt as to the type of business being conducted at the site. The east side of College is a neighborhood--it is not zoned commercial. Ms. Capshaw asked that the Commission deny Mr. Voigt's request. The public hearing was then closed. Mr. Floyd stated that the petitioner had submitted an application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance, but subsequently withdrew that application and decided to file for a rezone with the Plan Commission. If the rezone is approved, the petitioner is willing to restrict the property to the proposed use. Persons that contract with Acumed and APPS do wear "scrubs;" they are nurses, physicians or medical technician people that gather reports fi.om sites where evaluations are made. Mr. Floyd stated that this is not a site for bio-hazardous waste but rather an office were paper is "shuffled." The only laboratory use is that of a centrifuge where blood samples are spun before being sent to a laboratory for examination after on-site collection. The occupation of the premises as a business prior to the application was a mistake and it was with knowledge. At the time Mr. Voigt purchased the property, he knew it was not zoned for business but felt a sense of urgency due to the expiration of his lease at 10445 North College. The petitioner is willing to submit application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance and ask for simultaneous consideration. Mark Monroe reported that the property is currently in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and the Law Department is pursuing legal action against the current property owner, pending the Plan Commission and City Council's review of the rezone. The Department has not yet received or reviewed any commitments from the petitioner in regard to the application for a rezone. In response to Rick Sharp's questions regarding the commitments and the rezone procedure, John Molitor suggested that the Commission make its recommendation based on the proposal with commitments. It would not be appropriate for the Council to approve the zoning without the commitments. Ron Houck expressed concern due to the delay on the petitioner's part and operating a business without approval. The petitioner has acknowledged that bio-medical fluids are handled at this location and that raises concern in a residentially zoned area; there are families with children in the area and the proper disposal of the bio-medical waste is a s:~PlancomankMinutes\pc 1999apr27 9 great concern. From a practical standpoint, vials do break and it could be tainted blood. This type of business in a residential area, even by variance, does not seem appropriate. Kon Houck asked about receipts of notice from sun-ounding neighbors. Doug Floyd commented that perhaps his characterization was not con'ea--vials of blood are placed in a centrifuge and sent away with the paper work. There is no waste disposed of at this site. The dental facility across the street deals with samples that include human ' saliva. Again, there is no hazardous waste disposed of at this site; however, if that is a concern, the petitioner is willing to covenant against that. Ron Houck stated concerned that this happens at ail, whether it is 6 vials a year or six vials every six years, the fact it occurs at this location at all is an issue. Vials of blood can be dropped and broken, and breakage can occur in the centrifuge. If the waste is improperly disposed of, it represents a threat to the surrounding residents. Docket No. 31-99 Z, Glenwood, LLC was referred to the Special Study Committee that will meet on Wednesday, May 5th at 7:00 PM in the Caucus Rooms of City Hall. I. Old Business Items continued from April 209 Regular Meeting: Ii. Commission to consider Docket No. 84-98 CPA, proposed amendments to the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 6, the Thoroughfare Plan. Filed by the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission. Point of Information: Rick Sharp commented that a ~affic consultant had been retained to mn a capacity analysis on the Thoroughfare Plan. Question: Monies to be utilized from the Plan Commission's budget or is it the City's engagement? Steve Engelking, Department Director, stated that members of the Commission at a previous Special Study Committee agreed that there might be some validity to the Thoroughfare Plan if an external review was done. The current proposal is part of the previous agreement; the other pan is to provide factual information necessary to the co- chairs for this to go through the process. There are no plans to go back to the City Council for additional funding--there is an existing contract with Parsons-Brinekerhoff that allows the Plan Commission to seek their advice on traffic related issues, and the current.t~roposal falls within the genre. It is hoped that data will be available prior to the May 18"' Plan Commission meeting. Within the confines of the Plan Commission's budget, there is more than sufficient funds available to deft'ay the cost. Rick Sharp suggested that the Commission not spend a lot of money and dig into the-files currently available (Village of WestClay) to glean traffic information that has already been provided. Steve Engelking commented that k is appropriate to fund the traffic analysis from the Plan Commission budget, from the standpoint that the Plan Commission does have the s 5Plancomm'uMinutes\pc 1999apr27 10 responsibility for development of the Thoroughfare Plan as it allies to the Comprehensive Plan. Ron Houck asked about the nature of the study; Paul Spranger responded that the study will be a capacity analysis of key intersections. Rick Sharp moved to lif~ from the table Docket No. 84-98 CPA, Thoroughfare Plan Amendments, in order to return it to the Special Study Committee. UNANIMOUSLY APPRO\rED. Kevin Kirby expressed frustration with the process. The Thoroughfare Plan was reviewed by the Committee--the Committee did its work and made its recommendation-- the whole thing has been manipulated in order for the amendment to return Special Study Committee. The Blue Ribbon panel has no jurisdiction to review and make recommendations. 2i. Commission to consider Docket No. 100-98 PP/SP, a replat application for 3 lots on 3/4 acre known as i:[abitat for Humanity. Petitioner seeks approval to replat . Little Farms. lot 42. The site is located on the south side of 104th Street, one-half mile east of Collage Avenue. The siteis zonedR-I/Residence. Filed by John Krom of I-Iabitat for Humanity. John Abernathy and Rick Roesch, Board Members of Habitat for Humanity, appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. This particular item was tabled in March in view of drainage concerns on the site. The drainage issue has now been resolved and a letter has been received fi'om Steve Cash of the Hamilton County Surveyor's office stating compliance. The Habitat for Humanity has met with the neighbors adjacent to the proposed site. At the neighbors~ suggestion, landscaping will be done by Boy Scouts seeking Eagle status; vinyl siding will be used on the homes; the petitioner intends to save the maximum number of trees possible; and the homes will be built within the setback requirements and still allow for the construction ora garage at a later date. The number of construction vehicles on site will be limited as well as the mount of time spent constructing the homes. Two of the homes are being fully funded through sponsors; construction will begin May 11tu and will be proposed for completion in 7 weeks. The third home is still open for sponsorship. Mark Monroe reported that al~er numerous revisions to the plan and several meetings of the Commission, the Department is recommending approval. In response to questions from Norma Meighen, Mark Monroe reported that the Department does not yet have an approval letter from the County Drainage Board. s :~Plancomm~finut es\pc 1999apr27 11 The petitioner stated that there are swales around the property to alleviate drainage. Any approval by the Plan Commission would be subject to the final approval of the County Drainage Board. Mark Monroe stated that it is not common for a developer to receive County Drainage Board approval prior to plat approval. Ron Houck moved for the approval of Docket No. 100-98 PP/SP, Habitat for Humanity, contingent upon final approval fi.om the Hamilton County Drainage Board. APPROVED 9 in favor, Rick Sharp opposed. 3i. Commission to consider Docket No. 105.98 O.A., proposed ordinance amendments to the U.S. 31 Overlay Zone, Section 23B of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance. City Council referral to the Plan Commission for a recommendation. Rick Sharp reported that the Special Study Committee had reviewed the changes proposed by the City County and had determined that the amendment, as refined by the Council, strengthened the Ordinance even further. The Special Study Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval. In response to questions fi.om Ron Houck, Dkector Steve Engelking detailed the amendments to Section 23B of the Overlay Ordinance. N0rma Meighen moved for the approval of a minor language change for ctarity in paragraph 23B.5.B(2)(a) to change "15% of any buildings" to "l 5% of all buildings. Unanimously Approved. Rick Sharp moved for the approval of Docket No. 105-98 O.A., U.S. 31 Overlay Zone, Section 23B 0fthe Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance, as amended. APPROVED 10-0. 4i. Commission to consider Docket No. 3-99 O.A., proposed ordinance 'amendment to the Planned Unit Development Ordinance, Section 31 of the Cannel/Clay Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Plan Commission. Rick Sharp referred to Mike Hollibaugh's memo of April 23. The proposal from the Commission was to eliminate the use of the Planned Unit Developmem Ordinance in Clay West, in short, west of U.S. 31 the PUD would not be a consideration. What is currently proposed in Paragraph 31.6.4. I is that PUD "shall only be considered on property located between the eastern boumtctty of Spring Mill Road and the White River." Otherwise, the Committee recommends that the amendment be forwarded to the City Council for approval. Rick Sharp moved for the approval of Docket No. 3-99 OA, Planned Unit Development Ordinance, Section 31, as amended. APPROVED 10-0. s:~Plan¢ommXaMinutes\p¢ 1999apr27 12 6i. Commission to consider Docket No. 13.99 PP, a Primary Plat application for Gerry Kosene. The petitioner seeks approval to plat 40 lots on 14 acres kno~vn as the Fairgreen Trace Subdivision. The site is located on the north side of 116a Street, one- quarter mile west ofRangeline Koad. The site is zoned R-I/Residence. Filed by Dave Sexton of the Schneider Corporation. James Nelson, 3663 Bramley Way, Carmel, appeared before the Commission representing Gerry Kosene and Gary Weaver. The Primary Plat under the Open Space Ordinance was originally presented to the Commission on March 16. The plan consists ora 40 lot residential community to be 'known as Fairgreen Trace. Moo and Judy Silverman, neighbors to the subject site, appeared at the public hearing and expressed support and approval for the proposed plan. To date, all matters reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee have been addressed and the Subdivision committee made a favorable recommendation at its meeting of April t3. There were two changes approved by the Committee. One is the elimination of the cul-de-sac to allow stubbing the street to the east property line, thereby providing for two future connections to the property to the east when it is developed. The second change provides for a more meaningful use of the open space, i.e. a trail system has been added that will proceed in a northeasterly direction and tie into the sidewalk system that borders all internal streets. Tom Yedlick confirmed the cornmittee's action and moved for the approval of Docket No. 13-99 PP, Fairgreen Trace Subdivision. APPROVED 10-0. $. New Business Item continued from April 20t Regular Meeting: lj. Commission to consider Docket No. 35-99 ADLS Amend., an amended Architectural Design, Landscaping, Lighting, and Signage application for Glenborough Properties. Petitioner seeks approval to allow one tenant sign with a different color and style for the Meridian Park Place Complex. The site is located at the southwest comer of U.S. 31 and 126~ Street. The site is zoned B-2/Business and is located within the U.S. 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by Matt Urbanski of Glenborough Properties. Duane Hostetler, 13805 springmill Boulevard, Carmel appeared before the Commission representing the applicant. Mr. Hostetler is an account executive manager for EDS (Electronic Data Systems Corporation). EDS is a global, Fortune 100 Company with 1500 employees in central Indiana and over 500 employees who live or work in Hamilton County. EDS is an information technology services company in the high-tech, consulting business. The proposed site is the former Eaton and Lauth Building and Charles Schwab location. Signage on the outside of the building will consist of the logo for EDS which is also the Corporate name. s:',PlancommWIinutes\pc 1999apr27 13 Mark Monroe reported that the Department is not recommending approval of the proposed sign, since it is not consistent with other, existing signage in the complex. Docket No. 35-99 ADLS, Glenborough Properties, EDS Signage was referred to the Special Study Committee that will meet on Wednesday, May 05, 1999 at 7:00 PM. There being no other business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PM. Ramona Hancock, S&cretary /"lames T. 02qeal, Sr., Vi~,'~ident' s :kPlancommhMinutes\pc 1999apr27 14