Meeting Minutes HIGHLAND PLAN COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting of April 18, 2007 The Highland Plan Commission met in regular session on April 18, 2007 in the meeting room of the Municipal Building, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Underkofler. ROLL CALL: Present on roll call: Commissioners David Jones, Joseph Wszolek, Richard Underkofler, Tom Agler, Judith Mayer, and Daniel Buksa. Absent: Mario Martini. Also present: Attorney David Westland, Plan Commission Attorney; Ken Mika, Building Commissioner; and Barbara Knight, Recording Secretary. MINUTES: Commissioner Buksa asked if there being no deletions, additions or corrections to the minutes of the March 21, 2007 meeting. Hearing none they were approved as posted. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Buksa announced that the next Plan Commissioner Study Session will be held on May 2, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. The next business meeting will be held on May 16, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. COMMUNICATION: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Preliminary hearing for Timothy & Holly Colby, 2704 – 45th Street. Commissioner Buksa asked if there was anyone present to represent the petition. Dr. Timothy Colby was present and stated that they were before the board to request permission to advertise for a public hearing for a one lot subdivision to be located at 2704 – 45th Street. Dr. Colby stated that they are purposing to construct a commercial building on the property with 4 suites. They will have a dental office in the front suite and the remaining 3 will be rented to other business. Commissioner Buksa asked if there were any comments or questions from the member of the board. Commissioner Wszolek indicated to the petitioner that the Commission does not favor continuances of petitions and asked if he would be ready with all of his engineering plans by the May meeting date. Dr. Colby indicated that he would be. Commissioner Underkofler questioned the retention of the storm water. It was indicated that they would have an underground retention area. Mr. Mika asked if they have had contact with the Plan Commission Engineer. Petitioner replied not sure but will have his engineering firm (H & S Engineering) will contact Nies Engineering. Commissioner Jones asked if they had photos of what the building will look like. Reply will have them by their public hearing. There being no further questions or comments Commissioner Buksa asked for a motion. Commissioner Underkofler moved to grant the petitioner a public hearing to be held on May 16, 2007 and to have them placed on the May 2nd study session. Motion seconded by Commissioner Agler. Commissioner Wszolek stated to the petitioner that if they do not have all that is required for primary subdivision approval by the May 16th date they would risk having the subdivision turned down. After the comment by Commissioner Wszolek the motion to grant the public hearing unanimously carried by roll call vote 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Docket #2007-01, Thomas Schuyler, 9004 Indpls. Blvd. Public hearing to amend footprint of recorded PUD Plat to construct a 3 unit townhome. Mr. Schuyler stated that the changes to the foot print of the building would be to add approximately 290 sq. ft. the additional square footage would be mainly to the garage area. Commissioner Agler read letter received from Mr. Schuyler requesting to continue his public hearing. Commissioner Wszolek moved to continue the public hearing as requested and to instruct Mr. Mika notify Mr. Schuyler that he needs to attend the May 2, 2007 Study Session and that he will need to re-advertise in the 2 newspapers and post new signs on the property for the May 16, 2007 regular meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Agler and unanimously carried by roll call vote 6-0. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Mayer moved to adjourn, motion seconded by Commissioner Wszolek and unanimously carried by voice vote 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:14 P.M. [BACK]