July 13, 2017
The Ellettsville, Indiana Plan Commission met in
regular session on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Town Hall located at 1150 W. Guy
McCown Drive. Terry Baker called the
meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Pat
Wesolowski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Members present were: Terry Baker, President; Don Calvert, Kevin
Farris and Pat Wesolowski. David Drake, Sandra
Hash and Brian Miller were absent. Kevin Tolloty, Planning Director; Rick
Coppock, Bynum Fanyo & Associates, Town Engineer; and Darla Brown, Town
Attorney, were also present.
Approval of the Minutes
Old
Business
New Business
Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of a One Lot
Subdivision Adjacent to 1004 S. Deer Run (.72 acres), Deer Run, Section 8;
Petitioner: Rick Coppock, Bynum Fanyo
& Associates, on behalf of Roberta Robinson; Case No. PC 2017-11
Kevin Tolloty, Planning Director, explained the Petitioner is
seeking primary and secondary approval of a one lot subdivision. The lot will become Lot 67 in Deer Run,
Section 8, zoned R-1 and staff recommends approval.
Terry Baker entertained a motion. Kevin Farris made a motion to accept the
preliminary and final plat approval for the one lot subdivision adjacent to
1004 South Deer Run. Pat Wesolowski
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Terry Baker yes; Don Calvert yes; Kevin
Farris yes; and Pat Wesolowski yes.
Motion carried.
Rick Coppock,
Bynum Fanyo & Associates, explained eventually Lot 67 will become
two lots and will return to the Plan Commission as a plat amendment. One buyer wants to purchase all of the lots
which is why theyre being platted. Mr.
Tolloty asked why this is not being done at this time. Mr. Coppock answered they didnt want to
dedicate the right-of-way or build the road.
Preliminary
and Final Plat Approval of a Two Lot Subdivision Located Along S. Deer Run
North of E. Lavender Court (14.9 acres), Petitioner: Rick Coppock, Bynum Fanyo & Associates,
on behalf of Roberta Robinson and Greenbrier Meadows, LLC; Case - PC 2017-12
Kevin Tolloty, Planning Director, explained this property is
located south of the subdivision approved under PC2017-11. The property runs along both sides of Deer
Run and is being split into two lots.
Rick Coppock, Bynum Fanyo & Associates, explained the site was
preliminarily platted in 2004/2005.
Theyre splitting the lots and have the same buyer as previously
mentioned. Mr. Wesolowski asked the size
of the lots. Mr. Coppock replied the
larger lots will be split into single family lots. Mr. Tolloty noted the smaller lot is
approximately 1.5 acres and the larger lot is over 13 acres. Mr. Coppock added they will be developed at
10,000 ft2 lots.
Terry
Baker entertained a motion. Kevin Farris
made a motion to accept the preliminary and final plat approval of the two-lot
subdivision located along South Deer Run north of East Lavender Court. Pat Wesolowski seconded. Roll Call Vote: Terry Baker yes; Don Calvert yes; Kevin
Farris yes; and Pat Wesolowski yes.
Motion carried.
Preliminary and Final Plat Approval of a Two Lot
Subdivision Located East of South Deer Run and in a Portion of the Greenbrier
Meadows Subdivision (38 acres); Petitioner:
Rick Coppock, Bynum Fanyo & Associates, on behalf of Roberta
Robinson; Case No. PC2017-13
Kevin Tolloty, Planning Director, explained this is the third
plat for Greenbrier Meadows to be heard at this meeting. It will be split into 30-acre and 8-acre lots
and will be subdivided in the future.
Mr. Coppock added it is the same type of lot and has the same
buyer. Mr. Wesolowski asked the total of
all the land. Mr. Tolloty answered
approximately 53 acres. Mr. Farris asked
if there is a timeline. Mr. Coppock
thinks building could commence by the fall.
Mr. Wesolowski asked if the land has been sold. Mr. Coppock answered no because the land has
to be platted first to create the parcels to be sold.
Terry
Baker entertained a motion on PC2017-13.
Kevin Farris made a motion to accept the preliminary and final plat
approval of the two-lot subdivision located east of South Deer Run and a
portion of the Greenbrier Meadows Subdivision.
Pat Wesolowski seconded. Roll
Call Vote: Terry Baker yes; Don
Calvert yes; Kevin Farris yes; and Pat Wesolowski yes. Motion carried.
Preliminary and
Final Plat Approval of a Two Lot Subdivision Located at 275 W. Main Street
(1.42); Petitioner: Doug Curry, on
behalf of Mark Peters; Case No. PC2017-14
Kevin Tolloty, Planning Director, explained this is the
subdivision of the property located at 275 W. Main Street along the Heritage
Trail. It is being subdivided to sell a
portion of it to Ellettsville Main Street who, in turn, will dedicate a portion
of it to the Town for parking at the Heritage Trail. It is zoned R-1. There is a duplex and garage on the
property. The garage will be on the lot
being sold to Ellettsville Main Street so the Town will have control of
it. The duplex will stay as is. Mr. Farris asked if the property line goes up
to the duplex. Mr. Tolloty answered the
property line will be approximately 20 to the west of the garage. Mr. Wesolowski asked if buffering will be
required. Mr. Tolloty replied it depends
on what the Town wants to do with the property.
A parking lot may require screening.
Mr. Calvert asked if there is a problem with flooding in that area. Mr. Tolloty answered it is part of a flood
zone, however, the Heritage Trail sits higher by the property there than the
other side. Since it is in a flood zone
they wont be putting any structures on it.
Terry
Baker entertained a motion. Kevin Farris
made a motion to accept the preliminary and final plat approval of the two-lot
subdivision located at the east end of 275 W. Main Street. Pat Wesolowski seconded. Roll Call Vote: Terry Baker yes; Don Calvert yes; Kevin
Farris yes; and Pat Wesolowski yes.
Motion carried.
Planning
Department Update
Kevin
Tolloty, Planning Director, advised
July 6, 2017, was the open house for the Comprehensive Plan. Thank you to Terry Baker and Russ Ryle for
attending. The public hearing on the
Comprehensive Plan will be held at the August Plan Commission meeting. He will not be seeking a recommendation at that
time.
Terry Baker reminded everyone the next meeting is on August 3,
2017.
Privilege
of the Floor
Pat
Wesolowski asked if DeSpirito
v. Town of Ellettsville, et al., is going to the Indiana Supreme
Court. Ms. Brown answered she doesnt
know. Dr. DeSpirito has filed a petition
for transfer with the Indiana Supreme Court.
The Towns brief is due on July 24, 2017. After the Town files its brief, the Indiana
Supreme Court will then decide whether or not they want to accept transfer. Mr. Wesolowski asked what happens if the
transfer is not accepted. Ms. Brown
replied then its done and the Court of Appeals decision stands.
Adjournment
Terry Baker entertained a motion to adjourn. Kevin Farris so moved. Pat Wesolowski seconded. Motion carried. Terry Baker adjourned the meeting at 6:21
p.m.