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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
by Alan Hague
posted: Jul. 08, 2016

There were about 30 in attendance for the June public meeting of the Broad Ripple Village Association (BRVA) Land Use and Development committee. The Meetings are now held at Northminster Presbyterian Church at 1660 Kessler Boulevard [KK28 on map].

June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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Four items were on the agenda, in bold below.
A. 6161 College Ave. Cairns & Rabiola, LLP, regarding a variance of use to provide for a law office in this building (not permitted) Petition #2016-UV2-012 Hearing Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
This was a new item to put a law office into the house previously occupied by Simplicity Massage Studio at 6161 College Avenue [J3 on map]. At most, four would be working at one time at the office. Most business is handled on the phone or out of the office, with only one or two clients seen in office per week typically. The committee voted unanimously to support this petition.

6161 College Ave
6161 College Ave
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B. 6516 Westfield Blvd. regarding re-zoning 0.65 acres from C-S (FF) district to C-S classification to provide for MU-1& MU-2 uses, a hotel and event center with live entertainment. Petition #2016-ZON-031 Hearing continued to Thursday, July 14, 2016 before the Metropolitan Development Commission.
This was the second presentation for Hotel Broad Ripple. Final details were worked out between the petitioner and the committee to exclude certain possible uses for the property. The current plans for hotel expansion and outdoor entertainment apply to 6620 (current hotel) and 6516, with future plans for the 6508 property.
C. 6364, 6402, 6440 Westfield Blvd. Roger's Pools site, regarding a re-zoning of 1.4 acres to C-S (FF) to provide for a mixed-use development with 136 dwelling units and C-3 retail and office uses and 163 garage parking spaces. Also, a variance to provide for a 75-foot tall building and five (5) additional requests as listed on the legal notice. Petition #2016-CZN-810 / 2016-CVR-810 Hearing continued to Thursday, July 14, 2016 before the Metropolitan Development Commission.
This was the 4th or 5th time before the committee for the Roger Pools site project. Many changes were made after meeting with the Land Use subcommittee formed to deal with this project specifically. Changes were made to the articulation of the facades designed to break up the large walls to relate better to the surroundings (see image). A meeting with Indy Parks also resulted in many changes, such as moving trees and structures further from the Monon Trail. The committee voted unanimously to support this petition with all of the new commitments.

Rogers Pools site
Rogers Pools site
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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June zoning issues at BRVA meeting
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D. 6367 & 6371 Guilford Ave. regarding new plans for a mixed use development on these properties.
This was the second appearance before the committee. Several refinements were shown. While the tandem parking plan (one car in front of another in one spot) is still in place, it has been altered so as to not share tandem spots between apartment and office units. The plan is for nine live/work units, 5 loft apartments, and 6400 sq. ft. of office space. The facades were reworked to include more grass at each unit entrance to relate to the neighborhood. No vote was taken as this proposal had not yet been filed with the City.

6367 & 6371 Guilford Ave
6367 & 6371 Guilford Ave
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Short, English and Worthley presented their updated designs for the 6367 and 6371 Guilford Avenue properties. (Item D)
Short, English and Worthley presented their updated designs for the 6367 and 6371 Guilford Avenue properties. (Item D)
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The next public meeting of the committee is scheduled for July 26, 2016, at 6pm.



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