HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2, 2016 MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
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June 2, 2016
1. Call to Order
A meeting of the Jeffersonville Plan Commission was held on June 2, 2016 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Jeffersonville City Hall, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Vice Chairperson Lisa Gill called the
meeting to order.
2. Roll Call
The roll was called and those members present were: Duard Avery, Kathy Bupp, Rita
Fleming, Lisa Gill, and Ed Zastawny. Those members not present: Scott Hawkins
and Brent Roberts. Also present were Linda Mills, Secretary, Nathan Pruitt, Planning
& Zoning Director, Les Merkley, Planning &Zoning Attorney.
(SECRETARY'S NOTE: ALL PLAT MAPS, PHOTOS, ETC.
PRESENTED BEFORE THE PLAN COMMISSION ON THIS DATE
CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT.)
3. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the April 26, 2016 meeting were approved as written on a motion
made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Duard Avery. Motion passed on a vote of 4-
0.
4. Old Business
1) PC-16-16
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Joel
Villasenor requesting development plan approval for property located at 1537 E. 10th
Street. The proposed development is a restaurant. The property is zoned C2
(Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) and is in the Commercial Corridor
Overlay District.
Lisa Gill asked Nathan Pruitt if he had any contact the applicant because this
application was tabled due to in-complete application.
Nathan Pruitt stated the following:
• Kenneth Hughes has reached out to the applicant twice and provided a similar
drawing that they should aspire to and provide to the Commission; and
• We reached back out one more time to see if drawings were headed our way
but I don't have anything other than what was previously submitted to you.
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Joel Villasenor appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• Hired an architect for the drawings and waiting on him to provide the art
work; and
• Would like to table the application until next month, I should have the
drawing by next week.
Kathy Bupp came into the meeting.
Lisa Gill stated that we have expressed every month what was lacking and we have
been doing this since February.
Nathan Pruitt stated that at the February meeting there was not representation at the
meeting and the March meeting he was not showing landscaping.
Joel Villasenor stated the following:
• He understands everything that needs to be done that is why he hired a
architect; and
• The roof signs have not been removed yet.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ed Zastawny and seconded by Kathy Bupp to
approve this application. Motion failed on a vote of 0-5.
5. New Business
2) PC-16-39
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Nicklies
Development requesting approval of a final plat for property located on 10th Street
near the interchange with Interstate 265. The proposed subdivision, named
Jeffersonville Commons. The property would be divided into 4 lots and a public
street.
Jim Calvery appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• The plat has not changed from the preliminary except for corrections that staff
requested.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ed Zastawny and seconded by Kathy Bupp to
approve the final plat presented. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
3) PC-16-40
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The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Nicklies
Development requesting a zoning change for property located on the 3800 block of E
10th Street. The property is currently zoned C2 and the requested zoning is C2-PD.
Jim Calvery appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• I have worked with staff and some of the neighbors and we have turned in a
planned development;
• The development plan that was approved previously, this remains consistent
with that;
• We have spent a lot of time and consideration when putting this PD book
together;
• This is consistent with goals and the City's vision for this part of the town;
and
• We have not used LED signs in the past, however some of the out lot tenants
have requested them and we told them to present them to us and the City and
they have met with City Code.
Duard Avery asked if they were using their entire site or is there additional room for
expansion.
Jim Calvery stated the following:
• We are using all the site, however there is room for expansion;
• Phase II will come back before the Plan Commission; and
• Will work with City to incorporate art into the project.
David Nicklies appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• This is a big project for us;
• We are at the beginning stages for East End Bridge;
• Played a video to the Commission that they used for a marketing piece;
• Hopefully there will be announcement sometime next week that we secured a
national grocery store retailer;
• We are working to a health care company for the building you saw on the plan,
which is phase 2;
• Phase 1 of the project is about 32 million dollars with over 300 employment
jobs;
• Phase 2 is over 40 million and that employment will be 450 jobs; and
• Would like to start in July.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Ed Zastawny to
send a favorable recommend to City Council for the rezoning of property located on
the 3800 block of E. 10th Street from C2 (Medium to Large Scale General
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Commercial)to C2-PD (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial —Planned
Development. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
4) PC-16-41
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Mister P
Express Trucking requesting development plan approval for property located on
Hilton Lane. The proposed development is an office building for a trucking school.
The development also requires Board of Zoning Appeals approval of multiple
variances.
Nathan Grimes appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• The development plan is for a training facility on a 15 acre site;
• Proposing a two-story building with truck bays;
• This will help the drivers to become familiar with maneuvering; and
• Mister P already has a facility in River Ridge.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ed Zastawny and seconded by Rita Fleming to
approve the development plan presented. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
5) PC-16-42
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Premier
Homes of Southern Indiana requesting approval of a final plat for the proposed Woods
of Northaven Subdivision—Section 5. The proposed final plat creates 20 buildable
lots.
David Blankenbeker appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• This is the 5th and final section for this subdivision; and
• There will be 20 lots on 5 acres same as the preliminary plat.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Ed Zastawny to
approve the final plat as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
6) PC-16-43
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Henry
Doogarsingh requesting approval of a final plat for a 2.419 acre property located at
1719 Charlestown Pike. The proposed subdivision, named Golf Pointe, would create
six lots for single family residences and one common area. A public street named
Golf Pointe Drive would extend approximately 300 feet north from Charlestown Pike
and provide access to all of the lots. The property is zoned R1 (Low Density
Residential).
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David Blankenbeker appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• The development is across from the Elks Club and this is a final plat for 6 lots;
• There use to be 7 lots but we have converted one lot for drainage basin;
• That is the only change since the preliminary plat approval; and
• Will be starting with the sewers very soon and immediately after that the street
in will be started.
Lisa Gill stated that at the August 25`h meeting a resident was asking that they keep the
tree line of evergreens were you able to do that.
David Blankenbeker stated that the tree line is still there and are to remain there unless
damaged before the project is completed.
Ed Zastawny stated that he appreciates that there will be a lot just for drainage;
however he is disappointed that they could not square up the driveway with Elk Club
entrance.
David Blankenbeker stated that they did examine that possibility but the problem is it
just did not line up with the property.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ed Zastawny and seconded by Rita Fleming to
approve the final plat of Golf Pointe Subdivision as presented. Motion passed on a
vote of 5-0.
7) PC-16-44
The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Jacobi,
Toombs and Lantz requesting development plan approval for property located at 250
Hilton Drive. The proposed development is an industrial facility. The development
also requires Board of Zoning Appeals approval of multiple variances.
Joshua Hillman appeared before the Commission and stated the following:
• This property is located in River Ridge;
• The project is a little less than 600,000 square foot building and will serve
multiple tenants;
• One tenant will have frontage on Hilton and on tenant will have frontage on
the new road;
• The property is roughly 40 acres with three access drives;
• The landscape plan meets standards and we have received River Ridge
approval;
• Also receive Drainage Board approval; and
• Will be going to the Board of Zoning Appeals for variances.
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Therefore, upon a motion made by Kathy Bupp and seconded by Duard Avery to
approve the development plan as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
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6. Reports from Officers, Committees and Staff
None.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Plan Commission the meeting was
adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Lisa ill, Vice Chairperson
Submitted
n Mills, Secr ary
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