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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes SpecStdy 07-01-03 City of Carmel CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE JULY 1, 2003 The Special Study Committee met in the Council Chambers of City Hall immediately following a Special Meeting of the full Plan Commission at 7:00 PM, Carmel, Indiana. Committee Members present: Jerry Chomanczuk; Leo Dierckman; Dan Dutcher; Ron Houck; Nick Kestner; Dianna Knoll, Chairperson; and Wayne Wilson. Mike Hollibaugh, Director of the Department of Community Services; Laurence Lillig; and Angie Butler attended the meeting on behalf of the Department. The following items were considered: 1.Docket No. 53-03 ADLS Amend; Tom Wood Ford Petitioner seeks amended Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for one wall and three ground signs. The site is located at 3130 East 96th Street. The site is zoned B-3/Business. Filed by Tim Kinglespaugh of Sign Craft Tim Kinglespaugh of Sign Craft appeared before the Committee on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Kinglespaugh respectfully requested that this item be tabled to the August meeting. Table Leo Dierckman moved to Docket No. 53-05 ADLS Amend, Tom Wood Ford, to the August 5, 2003 Committee meeting, seconded by Nick Kestner and Approved 7-0. 2 . Docket No. 70-03 ADLS; Alexandria (Public Hearing on Zoning Waivers only) The applicant seeks approval to construct a multi-family development. The site is generally st located south of 131 Street between Old Meridian Avenue and Pennsylvania Street. The site is zoned Old Meridian - Multi Family (OM-MF). The petitioner also seeks approval of the following Zoning Waivers: 70-03a ZW ZO 20G.04.05(D) parking space size 70-03b ZW ZO 20G.04.02(B) private streets 70-03c ZW ZO 20G.05.02.D(3) brick exterior requirement 70-03d ZW ZO 20G.04.06.C(1) planting strip/parking setback 1 S:\\PlanCommission\\Minutes\\SpecialStudyCommittee\\MEMO2003jul ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Filed by Paul G. Reis of Drewry Simmons Pitts & Vornehm for Edward Rose Properties, Inc. Mark Monroe of Drewry, Simmons, Pitts & Vornehm, 8888 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. Also in attendance: Steve Horman, Mike Gorman, and John Houchin of Edward Rose Properties, and Cara Swalina with Paul Cripe, Engineers. Mark Monroe explained that while this Docket is an ADLS review, the Zoning Waivers applied for st required public hearing and Committee review. The site is located south of 131 Street between Old Meridian and Pennsylvania Street, and is zoned Old Meridian, Multi-Family. There have been some revisions made to the plan in accordance with recommendations made as a result of meetings with the City Engineer. Ron Houck made a formal motion to return this item to the full Plan Commission with a positive Docket No. 70-03 ADLS, Alexandria recommendation on , including all zoning waivers, and conditioned upon streets being constructed to City specifications. Jerry Chomanczuk seconded the APPROVED motion which was then 5 in favor, 2 opposed (Wayne Wilson, Leo Dierckman.) 3. Docket No. 85-03 ADLS Amend; (03050036); Three Meridian Plaza - Charter One Bank Petitioner seeks amended Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for a wall sign. The site is located at 10333 North Meridian Street. The site is zoned B-5/Business and is within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by Doug Staley of Staley Signs, Inc. for Charter One Bank. Doug Staley, Sr., and Doug Staley, Jr. for Staley Signs, Inc. appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. John Noley was in attendance representing Charter One Bank. Approval is being requested for a wall sign on the southwest elevation of the building. The “Charter One Bank” wall sign will be illuminated, individual channel letters, and measure 30” X 34.2” The proposed sign will replace the existing sign. The Department is recommending that any signage approved on this building would match the existing color of signage approved at this center; other signage is green with silver returns to match the building. of Docket No. 85-03 ADLS Amend, Charter One Bank, Leo Dierckman moved for approval APPROVED seconded by Jerry Chomanczuk, and 6 in favor 1 opposed (Ron Houck). 4. Clay Terrace (Development Signage) Docket No. 19-03b ADLS; The applicant seeks approval an overall signage plan for the Clay Terrace development. The th site is located at the southwest corner of US Highway 31 and East 146 Street. Filed by Mark Jang of Lauth Property Group. 2 S:\\PlanCommission\\Minutes\\SpecialStudyCommittee\\MEMO2003jul ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Rick Zimmerman of Lauth Property Group appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. Preliminary input from Committee members regarding the signage on this Center is welcomed at this time. Nick Kestner suggested a bike rack and appropriate, accompanying signage. The signage for this project was returned to the Committee for open discussion; subsequent action will be taken by the full Commission at a future date. The overall signage was discussed. to recommend approvalDocket No. 19-03b ADLS Clay Terrace Leo Dierckman moved of , to the full Commission at its July meeting, with the condition that there are designated areas for bikes with appropriate signage; seconded by Dan Dutcher and Approved 7-0. 5. Docket No. 96-03 ADLS Amend; (03060013); Hazel Dell Corner, lot 1 - The Overlook The petitioner seeks Amended Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for a multi-tenant commercial building. The site is located at the st northwest corner of Hazel Dell Parkway and East 131 Street. The site is zoned B-3/Business. Filed by James E. Shinaver of Nelson & Frankenberger for GB Hazel Dell Property, LLC. Charlie Frankenberger, attorney with Nelson & Frankenberger, and Tom Crowley of Gershman-Brown Associates appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. At this time, the petitioner is requesting approval of an exterior modification for a logo-graphic on the automated teller machine located on Lot 1, Hazel Dell Corner, in The Overlook. There was much discussion concerning the drive thru at this particular site and signage on the ATM machine. Ron Houck moved for approval of the logo on the ATM, subject to the following written commitments from the petitioner. 1) Removal of the drive thru portion if the bank vacates the site. 2) Brick on the ATM machine. 3) Heavy landscaping on the north side (perhaps a solid hedge) and 4) NO Red Key on the ATM machine. The motion was seconded by Nick Kestner and Approved 5 in favor, 2 opposed (Leo Dierckman and Jerry Chomanczuk.) Leo Dierckman exited the meeting at this time and did not return. 6. Docket No. 97-03 ADLS Amend; (03060014); Meridian Technology Center - 501 Congressional The petitioner seeks Amended Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for a tenant directory sign. The site is located at 501 Congressional Blvd. The site is zoned B-6/Business. Filed by Sherry Marchbanks of A Sign by Design for Duke Realty LP. 3 S:\\PlanCommission\\Minutes\\SpecialStudyCommittee\\MEMO2003jul ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Sherry Marchbanks of A Sign by Design appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. Docket No. 97-03 ADLS Amend was Tabled for 30 days and will return to Committee at its August th 5 meeting. Wayne Wilson exited the meeting at this time and did not return. 7. Docket No. 98-03 ADLS Amend; (03060015); Merchants' Pointe - Forum Credit Union The petitioner seeks Amended Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for a wall sign. The site is located at 2259 East 116th Street. The site is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by Tom Ely Jr. of The Sign Group for Forum Credit Union. Tom Ely of The Sign Group appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. The petitioner seeks ADLS approval for two wall signs. With the addition of the new logo, the total sign area is increased to 49 square feet—45 square feet is permitted. The new logo is for participating members of the Credit Union. If approved, the petitioner must appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance. The proposed logos will be internally lit with white neon and white acrylic covered with vinyl overlay. The vinyl overlay will be blue and red. The sign will have a polyurethane enamel finish and flush-mounted to the brick wall on the north and west elevations. Dan Dutcher moved for approval of Docket No. 98-03 ADLS Amend. Merchants’ Pointe Forum Credit Union, seconded by Jerry Chomanczuk. The vote was 2 in favor, 3 opposed (Ron Houck, Dianna Knoll, Nick Kestner.) No Decision Vote. The petitioner will return to the August Special Study Committee meeting. 8. Docket No. 99-03 ADLS Amend; (03060016); Foster Ridge Subdivision - Subdivision Sign The petitioner seeks Amended Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval for subdivision sign. The site is located at the corner of Carey Road and Hawthorne Drive. Filed by Mary Ann Putts for the Foster Ridge HOA). Mary Ann Putts, 3425 Foster Ridge Lane, Carmel appeared before the Committee representing the applicant. Approval is requested for a subdivision identification sign. The sign is to be placed 54’9” from the centerline of Carey Road. 4 S:\\PlanCommission\\Minutes\\SpecialStudyCommittee\\MEMO2003jul ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Department Report: Angie Butler stated that the location of the sign within the right-of-way will necessitate Board of Public Works approval. Jerry Chomanczuk moved for approval of the sign at Carey Road and Hawthorne Roads, then approval for a six foot sign amended his motion to stipulate , seconded by Dan Dutcher and APPROVED 5-0. (TABLED INDEFINITLY) 9. Docket No. 150-02b OA; Amendments to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance – Patch #4 The petitioner seeks to add new provisions to and make several corrective amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services. (TABLED INDEFINITLY) 10. Docket No. 162-02 OA; 163-02 CPA Amendment to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance - Agricultural District Amendment to the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive Plan - Agricultural District The petitioner seeks to add a new zoning district to the Zoning Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. ___________________________________ Dianna Knoll, Chairperson _________________________________ Ramona Hancock, Secretary 5 S:\\PlanCommission\\Minutes\\SpecialStudyCommittee\\MEMO2003jul ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417