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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 05-30-13 Hearing Officer - Nash Building1 1 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013,10:00 AM Staff members present: Les Olds — CRC Matt Worthley - CRC Mike Hotlibaugh - Director (serving as Hearing Officer) Rachel Boone — Planning Administrator John Molitor — Legal Council Lisa Motz - Secretary Others present: Bob Olson — Petitioner, American Structurepoint Sonya Saunders — Knowles & Associates Public Notice was made properly and sign was at site. Sign has been taken down periodically by contractors due to working on site. A. Public Hearing 1. Docket No. 13050001 DP /ADLS: Carmel City Center, Parcel 5, Phase 2 - Nash Building. The applicant seeks approval to construct a 3 -story mixed use building with office, apartments, and retail uses, with an underground parking garage and surface parking. The site is located at approximately 840 S. Range Line Rd. and is zoned C -1 /City Center District. Filed by Bob Olson of American Structurepoint, Inc. Presentation: Les Olds • Phase 1 has been completed. • Phase 2 will include garage, retail space and apartments • Design concept has passed through CRC • Garage funding will be paid from the 2012 bond • Max contribution is 2 million, above that will be paid by developer • Operation of garage and expenses of garage will be paid for by developer • Site plan was approved by committee and commission • Site plan includes surface parking as well as changes to Range Line Road for parallel parking • Modifications will be made to curb at Range Line Road entrance • All work based on Master Plan for site including new Roundabout at Vectren Way • Plan was shown to staff, petitioner and 2 public individuals 1 Public Comments Sonya Saunders — Knowles & Associates • Does Winona cross over Range Line and connect to new road? Les — Yes Public Hearing is now closed. Staff Comments Rachel Boone: • How does existing City Center connect to new garage? Les - Details were shown on plan to answer question. • Any extra screening done on service area? Les — everything will be screened • Who is taking care of landscaping? Les — maintained by city under current agreement • Fountain conceptual? Les — conceptual for right now, Developer may be paying for it. • New building will be tied together with others on both sides. • Signage area seems small. Les - Sign package at later date. • Will the garage be public or only for residents? Les — private for residents and tenants of retail space • Awnings would be included in sign package • Granite base for building? Les — only on Range Line addition. for base of building for durability and wear will happen. • Windows for office tenant? Les — will be addressed. • Rear of space be treated like store front? More windows? Les that will be discussed • Bracketing on back of building? Les — no • Screening of rooftop mechanics — from higher buildings? Les — screening of all mechanicals • Pros and Cons of dormers were discussed • Not many comments from TAC Discussion about materials used — as soon as tenants are identified CRC is very adamant about Les Olds • New building will line up with existing • Driveway for trucks were discussed • 16 ft of clearance is needed for trucks in garage • Developer is very concerned regarding the services necessary to buildings • Automated trash system is a consideration • Streetscape concept is evolving on Range Line Road • Parallel parking will be in front of bank, dentist and Shapiro's • No involvement of east side of Range Line Road — only focused on west side • Possible traffic signal at this location in the future Mike Hollibaugh • Trying to keep project details pedestrian friendly — • Driveway on north side of building too close to existing parking garage drive • Concerned the new building's grade is coordinated with Range Line sidewalk/streetscape • Need updated plans — esp with service area on north side of building, which should not be visible from Range Line • Faucets on buildings for cleaning sidewalks etc • Will Trash located at NW corner of building be screened 2 Les Olds • Building was previously set back further — Mayor encouraged Developer to move closer to street • Increase streetscape • Surveyors need to communicate • Extension of Veterans Way is critical • Convert ramp to street — make high enough for clearance of semi -trucks • Garage has signification architectural features Bob Olsen • Trash vacuum system could be connected at a later date Mike Hollibaugh • By the time the building is completed, trash and recycling will be resolved. Dumpsters must be gated. Per Les, yes. Developer. feels very strongly about screening dumpsters etc. Ground breaking approximately July 10 -11. Existing water line is bring connected currently. All city construction is being done right now, no developer construction as of yet. Project is approved pending Engineering issues and receiving all TAC comments. Meeting is adjourned at 11:03. 4— Lisa Motz Secretary Michael P. i'iollibaugh (J Hearing Officer 3