Zionsville Architectural Review Committee (ZARC)

Minutes from ZARC February , 2013Meeting 7:30 AM In attendance David Rausch, Brad Johnson, Tom Casalini, Lisa Bick, Chris Bucher, and Zionsville Director of Planning and Development Wayne DeLong. The meeting was opened about 7:30am by President Dave Rausch with review of the Agenda. A quorum was present. Agenda: Chris Bucher moved to adopt the Agenda and Lisa Bick seconded the motion, it was approved unanimously. Previous Meeting Minutes: The January meeting minute’s approval was tabled to the next meeting. Adoption of Temporary Secretary to be Chris Bucher, motion by Tom Casalini, by Brad Johnson. Old Business Centerpoint Ventures 50/56 N Main a. The contractor (Nazareth Construction) met with David Rausch and Eileen Davis regarding the ornamental window at the peak of the roofline. A wood window would potentially put the project over budget. Eileen will follow up with Nazareth on different materials. b. Most all construction on this project is on hold at this point due to the weather. Dumpster enclosures a. There was a short discussion on dumpster enclosures and green walls. It was pointed out that dumpster enclosures are not things that are specifically eligible to be part of the grant program. b. There was discussion on whether there should be a specific provision for this as a project on its own. c. It was generally thought that these dumpster enclosures and green walls could be part of a larger project. d. The discussion was too continued on as an agenda item for future consideration. Ball State Streetscape a. -Ball State Streetscape discussion seems to be in the court of the BSU dean as David Rausch has been in touch with them but no further communication has happened  b. . Brad Johnson brought up the Design Workshop who also works with Ball State. This prestigious group often works on projects in Indiana. c. The thought of bringing Design Workshop and Ball State together with the ZARC, the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and the Zionsville Economic Development Committee as all three are looking to create a plan and vision for the Zionsville Downtown business district. It was decided that Wayne DeLong should be the point person for that conversation, but that Brad Johnson may want to reach out to contacts at Design Workshop to get the ball rolling. New Business Wessel Building a. -Ron Wessel has approached the committee regarding his building on First St. No particular news as of yet, and he has not made any official inquiry or application b. A large portion of the discussion did center on how his property might be affected with the First St project. The last public view of the First St beautification project was approx. 1 year ago. This made for serious impact to the Wessel Building, specifically with his parking situation. c. It was reported that the Street Dept and the First Street Design firm have been reaching out to Merchants and property owners along First Street to determine what is possible to get to the best situation for both parking and attractiveness. 20 E Cedar a. New potential development at 20 E Cedar. b. Please note that David Rausch recued himself from the committee as his company has provided preliminary design services to the owner for the project. c. David Rausch provided the architectural update to the committee on the owners’ behalf. d. This could be a substantial project for the committee and for Zionsville, and the preliminary drawings include removing the eastern most portion of the building to make for more parking. e. This project would potentially mean substantial improvements to all 3 visible sides of the building. f. Further discussion about the Town or RDC and how they would might be interested in the impact of another parking lot right in downtown as well as other funding opportunities for this substantial project. g. The thoughts were generally positive all around, and with the general opinion that the project was worth a 50% grant of the attributable costs at a very preliminary level. Harris Property a. There was some discussion on the property regularly called the “Love furniture” building at approx. 575 S Main St b. Currently this is not within the committee’s geographical borders. This could be changed potentially, if the committee thought it was prudent. c. The discussion centered along the fact that this was a very visible and important part of Main St as it sits right on and Main St, was well noted as there will be substantial development happening near that building. d. The general thought that the topics of both should the committee expand further south, and then would that property be one that the committee would be interested in participating in would need to be revisited in the future. -No further action was taken -At 9:00 Lisa Bick moved for Adjournment, Brad Johnson Respectfully Submitted Chris Bucher Acting Secretary