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Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Hearing Officer
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Meeting
5:30 PM
Caucus Rooms, Carmel City Hall
Present: Ephraim Wilfong, Hearing Officer
Connie Tingley, Recording Secretary
Staff Members: Alexia Donahue Wold, Planning Administrator
Legal Counsel: John Molitor
Public Hearing:
1. (SU) Goldfish Swim School.
The applicant seeks the following special use approval for a swimming school in a B-8/Business Zone:
Docket No. 12120001 SU ZO Ch 19.02 Special Uses: Trade/Business School in B-8 district
The site is located at 271 Merchants Square Drive, Suite A-110 and is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by
Robert Wineman of BHB Investment Holdings Carmel, LLC on behalf of Goldfish Swim School.
Present for the Petitioner:
Robert Wineman
o Goldfish Swim based in Michigan
o Learn to swim program for predominately six months to five years old
o First location opened in Farmington Hills, MI four years ago
o Second Michigan location opened six months ago
o Have been canvassing for Carmel location for six months
o Plan on two to three locations within Indianapolis marketplace
o Recently signed lease at Merchants' Square for 8300 square feet
o Plans have been approved by State , ,,
o Submitted plans to Building &Code Services, subject'to outcome of this meeting
o Anticipate being under construction after first of year; hopefully open for business
late March
Department Report:
Alexia Donahue Wold - '
a Educational purposes generally require Special Use approval
o To ensure site and surrounding areas are appropriate for use
o This functions a little like retail use
o Similar hours to surrounding retail uses
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• Parking should be sufficient from existing building and site improvements
Department recommended positive consideration.
Discussion:
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.;
and Sundays 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
o Peak operation is Saturday: mid-morning to 3:30-4:00 p.m.
o Lessons on half hour
o Also busy Thursday and Friday evenings
• Facility in Farmington Hills, MI approximately 8,000 square feet; Rochester, MI facility
approximately 8300 square feet
o Own and built both facilities
o Carmel is first in-line store
• No competitor in Indianapolis marketplace
o Aqua Tots based out of Arizona is closest competitor
• Approximately seventy-five individuals at peak hours with overlap of classes (students,
parents, instructors, staff)
o Parking analysis provided
• Concern about Mothers and Fathers stopping and idling cars
o Most parents park and come in to view class
• Pool enclosed and separated by large glass wall (floor to ceiling)
• Providing viewing area for parents
• Instructional classes, not recreational facility
• Located at predominate section of parking field
• Approximately 143 parking spaces, plus six handicap
• 5.7 spaces per 1000 square feet
• Leasing company spoke with Mr. Hollibaugh, Department Director,
about space available in center
Action: Mr. Wilfong APPROVED Docket No. 12120001 SU, Goldfish Swim School for
Trade/Business School in B-8 district.
Adjournment
The Hearing Officer adjourned the meeting at 5:38 PM.
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File: 20121218 special hearing officer.doc
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