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City of Carmel
PLAN COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 15 2011
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City Hall Council Chambers
2 Floor
One Civic Square
Carmel IN 46032
6:00 PM
Members Present: John Adams, Brad Grabow, Judy Hagan, Nick Kestner, Steve Lawson, Alan
Potasnik, Kevin "Woody" Rider, Susan Westermeier, Ephraim Wilfong
Members Absent: Jay Dorman, Steve Stromquist
DOCS Staff Present: Director Michael Hollibaugh, City Planner Angie Conn; Legal Counsel John
Molitor
Also Present: Ramona Hancock, Plan Commission Secretary
The minutes of the October 18, 2011 meeting were approved with minor corrections.
Legal Counsel Report, John Molitor: Copies of a Motion filed by Kensington Place HOA VS Justus
Homes were distributed to Plan Commission members this evening as well as the Objection to their
Response. This does not require an Executive Session or discussion, but it would be good for the
Commission Members to read the documents and if need be, ask any questions after the meeting.
Reports, Announcements, Dept Concerns, Angie Conn: Item 3, Gramercy PUD (Mohawk Hills
Redevelopment) has been TABLED to the December 20, 2011 meeting; the attorney for the petitioner
would like to address the Commission this evening and request a suspension of the Rules of Procedure.
Additionally, Adrienne Keeling, DOCS, asked to up -date the Commission regarding the Carmel Drive/
Range Line Road Overlay Ordinance Amendment.
Adrienne Keeling reported on the City Council action regarding the Carmel Drive/Range Line Road
Overlay Zone Amendment. The Plan Commission sent the proposed Amendment to the City Council
with a favorable recommendation which eliminated the expiration date of the Sunset Clause. The
Council approved an Amendment to the Ordinance which extends it for another year, and then adopted
the Amendment however, since it was changed from the certification of the Plan Commission, the
Commission will need to vote to either affirm or deny the Council's action.
The Carmel Drive /Range Line Road Sunset Clause will be discussed further and considered at the
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December 20, 2011 Plan Commission meeting.
Tim Ochs, attorney with Ice Miller, addressed the Plan Commission on behalf of Buckingham
Companies, the applicant for Gramercy PUD (Mohawk Hills Redevelopment.) Mr. Oaks requested
suspension of the Plan Commission's Rules of Procedure with respect to the Public Notice requirement.
The notices that were mailed to adjoining property owners for the matter being continued tonight were
not sent in a timely fashion. As more issues and changes occurred, the decision was made to Table this
item. However, in order to continue an item, it must be properly on the Agenda in the first place, and it
is not properly on the Agenda until the Rules are suspended to allow the continuance. The notices were
sent out at least 10 days in advance to comply with State Statute; the notices were sent Certified Mail,
followed up with a letter to every person entitled to receive notice, letting them know that we would be
requesting a continuance to the December 20 Plan Commission meeting. All of the appropriate
property owners have been notified and are aware of what is going on. If the suspension does not occur,
it would force the petitioner to send out a new notice using Certified Mail, which we would like to
avoid. 1) It would probably cause some confusion with respect to surrounding property owners, and 2)
Some persons get upset that they have to trek to the post office to pick up a certified notice and maybe
spend time standing in line. At this time, the petitioner is requesting a suspension of the Rules of
Procedure that would allow continuance of tonight's hearing without having to send additional notice by
Certified Mail.
Motion: Woody Rider to suspend the Rules of Procedure based on requiring the petitioner to send
another letter to surrounding property owners —more notice than received for this original meeting and
sending another notice by regular, first class mail, without having the additional expense of another
certified letter; seconded by Ephraim Wilfong. The vote was 7 in favor, two opposed (Potasnik
Westermeier) MOTION DENIED
The petitioner will be required to send an additional Certified Mail Notice to surrounding property
owners regarding the Gramercy PUD.
H. Public Hearings
1. TABLED to DEC. 20: Docket No. 11070022 Z: CoCo Commons PUD Rezone 146 /Towne.
The applieant seeks approval to rezone 19 aeFes f0efn S 14tesidenee to FUD/Planned URA
Development, for- a neighbor-hood seale eeffffner-eial development. The site is leeated at,U-
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Docket No. 11080018 DP /ADLS: The Bridges PUD HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital.
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a rehabilitation facility/hospital on 6.5 acres
The site is located at approximately 11405 Springmill Rd. and is zoned PUD/Planned Unit
Development. Filed by Elizabeth Liles Mann of HealthSouth.
Present for Petitioner: Jon Dobosiewicz, Land Use Professional, Nelson Frankenberger; Elizabeth Mann of
HealthSouth; Eddie Alanzo, Gresham, Smith Partners, project architect; Charlie Frankenberger, Nelson
Frankenberger; and other members of the development team.
Overview:
Request is for development of 6 -acre site
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Proposed Use is a rehabilitation facility/hospital
Site is located within the office residential use block of The Bridges PUD
The Bridges is a mixed -use PUD, approved by City Council in June, 2011
Developments surrounding The Bridges
Springmill Place
Meridian suburban subdivisions to the south
Williams Mill
Mormon Temple
IU Health Hospital to the north
Various, larger office buildings to the east, along US 31
Future Office Residential Development is anticipated both south, adjacent to 111` west of the
subject site between HealthSouth Spring Mill Rd
Developer will install required landscaping mounding buffer along 111 Street along Spring Mill
Rd
Public Hearing to be held concerning the buffer at January 2012 meeting of Plan Commission
HealthSouth proposes construction of a re -hab facility hospital
HealthSouth is a health care provider specializing in re -hab hospitals thru -out the U.S.
HealthSouth's central goal is to build strength, balance, mobility, allowing patients to get back to
living life at its fullest
HealthSouth leads the way with advanced, therapeutic methods technologies
Two approvals requested: Development Plan ADLS approval by Plan Commission
Access to site via two driveway cuts onto Illinois Street
All access points to be shared by future, adjacent development on the site to south, west, north
Parking will surround bldg to the east, south west
Parking to be screened from Illinois Street adjacent drives by trees hedgerow
Several pathways connections will surround the buildings, Illinois Street, adjoining drives
First Phase of bldg to be 47,000 sq ft; will accommodate 40 beds, all administrative support services
Proposed future addition to be 13,000 sq ft and include 20 additional beds
All ground- mounted, mechanical facilities and refuse containers will be fully screened at west side of
bldg, opposite Illinois Street
Overall architectural treatment of the building is Prairie Style as required by The Bridges PUD Ordinance
Building materials include brick, cast stone, glass
Site landscaping is in full compliance with The Bridges PUD Ordinance
Carmel Urban Forester has approved landscaping plan 10 additional trees included
Site lighting included in the plan is downward directed with full 90 degree cut -off fixtures, and will meet
all applicable Ordinance standards
Two wall signs proposed for the bldg, one on the south parapet wall, an identical sign on the north
elevation of the parapet wall
All ground mounted signage will be consistent design
Signage will be presented to Plan Commission for ADLS review approval
Request Special Studies Committee review
Public Remonstrance: None
Dept Comments, Angie Conn:
Landscape Plan recently approved
Monument signage for entire development will be reviewed as a separate ADLS petition
City Engineering Dept is working with petitioner to approve revised plans
Request discussion regarding the pedestrian connection along southern driveway
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Dept feels this Docket is moving in the right direction
The Dept would like to see pedestrian connectivity
Commission Comments /Questions:
o Would like review by Special Studies Committee
Sidewalk on south perimeter?
Southern portion of Illinois Street?
Retention pond?
If permanent pond, would like vegetation barrier at pond's edge to keep geese out
Landscaping should be in keeping with overall "Prairie" theme
e Types of Care?
Illinois Street is to be constructed (at a minimum) to the drive entrance before Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
As part of Development Plan and review process, petitioner submitted to Dept the pedestrian connectivity plan
which goes all around the site as well as through the site. Asphalt paths will be constructed along Spring Mill
Road along with phases of development as well as along Illinois Street continuing south to 106'' Street where it
will align with existing street. Through the HealthSouth site, there will be a walk constructed on the south side
of the drive, ultimately another north/south pedestrian connection as well as three east/west connections between
116 Street and I I I Street. A sidewalk will be constructed south of the property, along the southern-most drive
as part of the connectivity plan.
Petitioner is working with adjoining owners to provide alternates to detention facilities. The design is being
reviewed by the Engineering Dept –a temporary but could be permanent solution. If there is an alternative that
opens up this area for more intense, tax- generating benefit, the petitioner will seek approval to develop and
handle the detention in an alternate manner. Today, HealthSouth would like to move forward and the proposed
solution meets all the requirements of the Ordinance
Note: Part of the future solution is part of the Illinois Street solution; the drainage for this parcel is all part of the
project. The City does not have right -of -way for the total of Illinois Street; however, the Mayor has stated
intention to have Illinois Street built in 2012.
Elizabeth Mann, HealthSouth, Birmingham, Alabama
HealthSouth has several rehabilitation facilities throughout the Country
4 HealthSouth provides Post -Acute Care alternative to nursing home care
0 Re -Train patients to use occupational therapy /physical therapy prior to release to home environment
Docket No. 11080018 DP /ADLS, The Bridges PUD, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital was referred to the
Special Studies Committee on Tuesday, December 06, 2011 for further review.
TABLED to DEC. 20: Docket No. 11100022 DP /ADLS: Gramercy PUD (Mohawk Hills
Redevelopment). The appheant seeks site plan and design appr-eval for- a fritiltifamfly ap-
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Development. Filed by Matthew GFiffin Fhe ske is
Old Business
1. BOTH TABLED to .DEC. 20: Docket No. 10110012 DP /ADLS: Legacy PUD Turkey Hill
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New Business None
K. Adjournment 7:55 PM
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Brad Grabow, resident Pro Tem
R ona Hancock, Secretary
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