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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 27, 2017 MINUTES OF THE JEFFERSONVILLE PLAN COMMISSION June 27, 2017 • Call to Order A meeting of the Jeffersonville Plan Commission was held on June 27, 2017 at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, First Floor, Jeffersonville City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Chairperson Dustin White called the meeting to order. • Roll Call The roll was called and those members present were: Duard Avery, Kathy Bupp, Rita Fleming, Dustin White, Ed Zastawny and Mike McCutcheon. Those members not present: Lisa Gill. Also present were Linda Mills, Secretary, Shawn Dade, Planning & Zoning Coordinator,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.) • Approval of Minutes The minutes of the May 30, 2017 meeting were approved as written on a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Rita Fleming. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0. • Approval of Docket Nathan Pruitt stated that docket item PC-17-40 is requesting to be tabled until next month meeting. Mike McCutcheon made a motion to approve the Docket as modified, seconded by Rita Fleming. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0. • New Business 1) PC-17-34 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Matt Toole (Infinity Homes)requesting a waiver from the development standards for setbacks. The applicant is the developer of the Edgewood Village Subdivision, and would like to reduce the front setbacks for the lots on the west side of Edgewood Village Drive to be 10 feet(20 feet standard) and the front setbacks on the east side of Edgewood Village Drive to be 15 feet(20 feet standard). The final plat was approved per PC- 15-27. The approved plat has build lines of 10 and 15 feet. The applicant assumed these were approved setbacks, not realizing that waivers for these proposed setbacks i Page 1 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 were required. The process for notating the setbacks for preliminary and final plats has been remedied. Nathan Pruitt stated the following: • They came in with a subdivision plat and gave a presentation; • New concept with homes are small lots and close to the road; • Unfortunately it was never requested as a waiver; • It is indicated on the plat itself but was never formally requested; • The builders assumed if it was approved as shown on the plat then it was granted, but that is not the case; and • We normally would require 20' in a R3 District and they are requesting 15' on one side and 10' on the other side. Matt Toole with Infinity Homes appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • I'm under the impression that I am here just for the formality; • It was recorded on the plat and recorded at the Court House; and • Everything is on pace to do it exactly like we stated two years ago and when we went to pull building permits we were told about the setback conflict. Steve Duncan, 3311 Lakewood Boulevard appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • What is the advantage for the builder to request this waiver. Dustin White stated that these types of homes are closer to the sidewalk. Matt Toole stated the following: • We proposed this plat because it is a unique pocket neighborhood; • The whole concept is get more with that old city style; • Tree line the streets and craftsman style house with front porches; • We had it on the plat and we thought we had approvals but so that is why we are here today so that it can be formally approved; and • This is a great fit and a great concept. Nathan Pruitt stated that it also gives you a larger backyard. Therefore, upon a motion made by Duard Avery and seconded by Kathy Bupp to approve the setbacks waivers as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 2) PC-17-35 Page 2 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Paul Lee, Lee America Corp. requesting rezoning for property located at 1408 Charlestown New Albany Pike. The current zoning is I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial) and the proposed zoning is C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial). The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. Paul Lee appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • Requesting change of zoning on properties located at 1408 and 1412 Charlestown New Albany Road; • Currently this property is zoned I2 and does not seem appropriate; • These properties are located on a heavy traffic road; • I don't think we want some type of industrial operation on that road; • I2 allow certain business that would not be good in this area and they also restrict certain type of businesses that would be appropriate for this area; and • Requesting three parcels to be rezoned from I2 to C2 and they are 1408. 1410 and 1412 Charlestown New Albany Road. Nathan Pruitt stated the following: • Town Center is to the North and was acquired by Koetter and this was changed from Industrial to C2; and • This property is adjacent to commercial and only make sense that it would be commercial also. Ed Zastawny came into the meeting. Rita Fleming stated that it is her understanding that in I2 auto sales would be permitted but it is also permitted in C2. Nathan Pruitt stated that an auto part store and auto sales are permitted but must receive a special exception approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Ed Zastawny to make a favorable recommendation to City Council to rezone property located at 1408 Charlestown New Albany Pike from I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial)to C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 3) PC-17-36 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Paul Lee, Lee America Corp. requesting rezoning for property located at 1410 Charlestown New Albany Pike. The current zoning is I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial), and the proposed zoning is C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial). The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. Page 3 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 Therefore, upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Ed Zastawny ito send a favorable recommendation to City Council to rezone property located at 1410 Charlestown New Albany Pike from I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial)to C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 4) PC-17-37 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Paul Lee, Lee America Corp. requesting rezoning for property located at 1412 Charlestown New Albany Pike. The current zoning is I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial), and the proposed zoning is C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial). The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Kathy Bupp to send a favorable recommendation to City Council to rezone property located at 1412 Charlestown New Albany Pike from I2 (Industrial Park/Heavy Industrial)to C2 (Medium to Large Scale General Commercial) as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 5) PC-17-38 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Greater Clark County Schools (River Valley Middle School)requesting approval for development plan for property at 2220 Veterans Parkway. The proposed development is for parking and site improvements to the school for bus service. The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. Amy Williams appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • Looking at safety and security improvements for River Valley Middle School for the parking area; • Improving the drop off area and where the buses drop off; • Also reconfiguring the parking lot to make it more efficient; • Meet with staff and met with all their requirements when it comes to landscaping and connecting the sidewalk area; and • Will also be installing some parking islands. Jamie Lake appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • The entrance location is not moving; • The plan is do some coordination with the future widen of the road; • The landscape location is also coordinated with the widen; • The other thing that would be helpful is that we are flip flopping cars and buses; Ll and Page 4 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 • Currently buses come into the circle, which is the more visible entrance the buses will not move to the side and rear of the property. Amy Williams stated that there are other improvements that would be happening with the school in the future. Therefore, upon a motion made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Kathy Bupp to approve the development plan as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 6) PC-17-39 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Vinh Van Ngo requesting rezoning for property located at 414 East Court Avenue. The current zoning is M1 (Low Density Residential), and the proposed zoning is DC (Downtown Commercial). Vinh Van Ngo appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • I am in the owner of the property; and • Would like to change the zoning to DC because this is a business location. Carol Flynn, 422 East Court Avenue appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • This doesn't make any sense that this is zoned residential; • Everything on this block is commercial; and • I am two doors down and we would love to have an alterations shop next door. Therefore,upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Ed Zastawny to send a favorable recommendation to City Council to rezone property located at 414 East Court Avenue from M 1 (Low Density Multi-family Residential) to DC (Downtown Commercial). Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 7) PC-17-41 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Kimra Schleicher requesting approval for Minor Plat for property at 5501 Highway 62. The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. The proposed minor plat would create two lots that do not meet the development standards. David Sanders appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • We are seeking a re-plat; • When we platted this minor plat we was not sure exactly where the line would be to split this parcel; and • This will be a KFC Restaurant. Page 5 of I 1 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 Rita Fleming stated that this is another area where it is an odd shape lot,this is a heavily tree area will they be preserving any trees. Nathan Pruitt stated that all the trees have already been removed. David Sanders stated that there was a lot of brush and this was not quality woodlands. Therefore, upon a motion made by Duard Avery and seconded by Kathy Bupp to approve the Minor Plat as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 8) PC-17-42 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Kimra Schleicher requesting approval for development plan for property at 5501 Highway 62. The proposed development is a KFC Restaurant. The property is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. David Sanders appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • We are looking to developed that lot that we just subdivided for a KFC Restaurant; • The restaurant is set up to accommodate a double drive through; • We are submitting a Landscape Fee-In-Lieu application; • The existing entrance is existing, it is part of Hucks; and • The exterior of the building will be brick instead of EFFS. Nathan Pruitt stated the following: • The original plan was for a building that was 100% EFFS; • We convince them to go with the brick product which will fit in nicer; and • Glad that they made that change. Therefore, upon a motion made by Duard Avery and seconded by Rita Fleming to approve the development plan as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 9) PC-17-43 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Joe Stim(Main Source Bank) requesting approval for development plan for property at East 10th Street in the Jeffersonville Commons Development. The proposed development is a Main Source Bank. The property is also located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. John Campbell appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • We are located on 10th Street just south of 1-265 in Jeffersonville Commons Development; Page 6 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 • This is the first out lot to be presented; • This is a 1 acre tract and a bank is proposed on this site; • This will be just over 3,600 square feet with a drive-thru and ATM; • Twenty-two parking spaces is proposed and impervious surface is only at 53.6% of the site; and • Have submitted an elevation, lighting and signage plan. Therefore, upon a motion made by Rita Fleming and seconded by Ed Zastawny to approve the development plan as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 10)PC-17-44 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Pinchal Fund I, LLC (Autoneum) requesting approval for a development plan at 100 River Ridge Parkway. The proposed development is a 144,000 square foot expansion of the existing site. The project has received approval from River Ridge Development Authority. Scott Moser appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • We received approval in 2014 for this facility; • The master plan showed an expansion; • Due to recent business and demand from a large auto account they this expansion; • Approximately 50 new employees and a multi-million dollar expansion; • To accommodate this new contract some changes have to be made to the original layout; • The internal layout of the building has to be adjusted to accommodate the new equipment; • The truck court will be moved closer to Patrol Road; • We are requesting a couple of variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals; • We needed an extra wide entrance; • We have received approvals from River Ridge; • We have added more landscaping along Patrol Road and the entrance; • We have also added a berm that was not there before; • We have increase the plantings along the building; and • Will be matching the fagade to the existing building. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Ed Zastawny to approve the development plan as presented. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 11)PC-17-45 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Werner VanKleef requesting approval for a development plan for property at 2032 Hamburg Pike. The proposed development is an accessory structure for a business. The property Page 7 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 is located in the Commercial Corridor Overlay District. i Nathan Grimes appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • The property is located at the corner of Spring Street and Dutch Lane; • Proposing to build a pole barn for fleet vehicles; • The existing garage will be removed; • There are several large trees on site which we are keeping and planting additional trees; • The brick house will remain; and • Will be planting foundation plants on both side. Ed Zastawny asked if the gravel would be converted to concrete or asphalt. Nathan Grimes stated that it will be paved. Nathan Pruitt stated that we do require 70%of parking to be screened from the roadway, so we would need some landscaping in that area. Nathan Grimes stated that they will work with staff to screen the parking area. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Kathy Bupp to Approve the development plan. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. 12)PC-17-46 The next item to come before the Commission is an application filed by Jason Cehic requesting approval for a development plan for property at 1501 Truckers Boulevard. The proposed development is an expansion of the existing business on an adjacent lot in the industrial park. Nathan Grimes appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • We was here about three years ago with Mike Coyle for the same site; • This is the same size building that we brought to you before; • Proposing approximately 8,000 square foot building; and • The site is currently undeveloped. Dave Rainwater, 1512 Waverly Road appeared before the Commission and stated the following: • I live directly behind this project; • Submitted a petition from neighbors on Waverly Road that are opposed to this project; • We have major drainage issues in this area; ` • We know that Jeffersonville is growing and nobody is disputing growth; Page 8ofII Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 • There is just too much water problems on Waverly Road that has not been addressed; • If they install a gravel parking lot that will create more runoff water; • We already have runoff from Freightliner and B & B Trucking; • The noise is bad from people idle their trucks, the no idle sign has been removed; • When the trucks are running you can't breathe in your own yard; • The neighbors have been to the Drainage Board numerous times; • The City bought to houses at the end of the street and demolished them, they stated that they have plans for a detention pond but nothing has been done; • More growth in the area will cause us more problems; • This is a nice neighborhood; • 1 have to steam clean the porch because the dust is really bad; and • One of the resident has a law suit against the City because of the drainage problems. Nathan Grimes stated the following: • As part of the process we have spoken with the City Engineer we will be installing a detention basin on our site to contain the runoff; • The runoff will be the same and that has already been approved by the Drainage ! Board; I • The exact same design has Mike Coyle presented two years ago; • Had a discussion with Andy Crouch, City Engineer and he stated if we installed the drainage the same way as the plan presented two years ago we would not have to go back before the Drainage Board; 0 So the drainage issue should be taken care of, • The dust from the proposed gavel lot, the intent of the applicant is have the lot paved within a year; • The lot in front will also be paved; • Fumes and noise from running vehicles, there will be some vehicular noise in this industrial area; • There will not be evening hours at this location; • We are required by regulations to plant a row of trees and fence between their property and the residential properties; • This is an industrial site; and • Intend to be good neighbors. Therefore,upon a motion made by Mike McCutcheon and seconded by Duard Avery to approve the development plan as presented. Motion was tied with Mike McCutcheon, Duard Avery and Dustin White voting in favor of the motion and Rita Fleming, Ed Zastawny and Kathy Bupp voting against the motion. 3-3 no action taken. Les Merkley stated since the vote was not a up or down vote it will be placed on the docket at the next schedule meeting. Page 9 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 13)ZO-17-05 The next item to come before the Commission is an amendment by the Planning& Zoning Department recommending the following amendment to the City of Jeffersonville 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The update of the Comprehensive Plan would incorporate the Spring Street Master Plan as a component of the plan. The master plan covers a 1.5 mile section of Spring Street from Riverside Drive to Eastern Boulevard. There are four distinct sub-areas, or segments. These include: 1. Downtown(Riverside Drive to 7th Street) 2. Arts and Cultural (7th Street to 10th Street) 3. Hospital (10th Street to 14th Street) 4. Claysburg(14th Street to Eastern Boulevard) Nathan Pruitt stated the following: • Presented to you is our Spring Street Master Plan and we would like to add this to our Comprehensive Plan; • It sets out a street scape redesign and improvements from Eastern Boulevard to Riverside Drive; • We have four segments within this corridor; • We have the Eastern Boulevard section, following that we have the hospital, (! following that is the Arts and Cultural District and then the Downtown District; • The ideal of this project is to bring consistency and amenities that have only been seen south of Court Avenue; • We want to be able to get people safely across Court Avenue; • We came up with seven goals; • Improve the quality, function and appearance of Spring Street within the project area; • Increase safety of all users including drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians; • Improve transit access along the corridor, especially in the Claysburg Neighborhood; • Support revitalization in the area; • We want to make this comfortable and walkable; • We would like to formalize our outdoor seating program; • We based this plan on data and observations; • We held stakeholders interviews; • We also did a public meeting; • We put the draft document out for public comment and we have received some comments; and • Requesting a favorable recommendation to City Council to adopt the Spring Street Master Plan into the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ed Zastawny and seconded by Rita Fleming to send Page 10 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017 a favorable recommendation to City Council to adopt the Spring Street Master Plan into the Comprehensive Plan. Motion passed on a vote of 6-0. • Reports from Officers, Committees and Staff None. • Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Plan Commission the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. U, T& Dustin White, Chairperson Submitte a Mills, ecre ry Page 11 of 11 Jeffersonville Plan Commission Meeting—June 27, 2017