Plan Commission Staff Report
Department of Planning and Building
Town of McCordsville
March 17, 2015
Project:
PC-15-004, Outlook Christian Church Phase II
Petitioner:
Outlook Christian Church
Request:
Petitioner is seeking approval of Development Plan Review (DPR) for Phase II
Staff Review:
Outlook Christian Church (OCC) is proposing a 12,600 square foot building
expansion, with site improvements.
Subject Property
The property is approximately 50 acres in size. The project area is limited to the
area shown on the submitted plans. The property is zoned Outlook Christian
Church PUD. As it exists today, the property has one entrance/exit onto CR 600
W, a 20,000 square foot building, a parking lot, a playground, and some activity
fields.
Surrounding Land-uses & Zoning
North
 Undeveloped property zoned R-3.
East
 Undeveloped property zoned County R-3.
South
 Undeveloped property zoned Berkshire PUD, which allows a mix senior
housing.
West
 Undeveloped property zoned R-1.
Infrastructure
This property currently enjoys ingress/egress from a road cut onto CR 600 W at
the south-end of the property. This entrance aligns with CR 650 N. The
proposed plans incorporate a second ingress/egress point near the north-end of
the property. This entrance has been located in this location based upon
discussions with the petitioner and Town Engineer, Mark Witsman. While some
minor design details are still being determined, and easements will need to be
acquired from the adjacent property owner, staff feels this entrance should be
considered as a part of the overall review and approval of Phase II. In addition to
transportation infrastructure, the petitioner will also be installing public
stormwater infrastructure in compliance with our Stormwater Management
Ordinance. All such facilities will be designed so that future development can
connect to the appropriate systems.
Development Standards
Setbacks: The minimum front-yard setback is 50’, with a minimum 15’ sideyard, and a minimum 25’ rear-yard setback for all buildings. In addition, this site
has a minimum 20’ setback for all parking lots, sport fields, gardens, and other
similar uses. This project is in compliance.
Lot Coverage: Lot coverage shall not exceed 75%. This project is in compliance.
Building Height: Primary structures are restricted to 55’. This project is in
compliance.
Landscaping: Landscaping is required in conformance with the OCC PUD and
the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. The required perimeter parking lot and bufferyard plantings have been provided. The required foundation plantings for the
building expansion will be shown on the building permit plans. This project is in
compliance.
Parking: Additionally parking was provided late last year, as a part of a parking
lot expansion project. This proposal will also add more parking. The petitioner
has detailed the uses that will occur within the proposed building expansion and
has found that the parking is adequate and appropriate. This project is in
compliance.
Architecture: The OCC PUD does include a comprehensive set of architecture
standards. The petitioner has not yet provided building elevations for the
building expansion, but once they are provided they will be required to receive
ARC approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. This will be reviewed
for under the ARC process.
Street Lighting: Street lighting is required per the Town of McCordsville Zoning
Ordinance. Street lighting across the entire frontage is in existence. This project
is in compliance.
Site Lighting: Lighting standards are included in the OCC PUD and the Town
Zoning Ordinance. No new site lighting is being installed with this submission.
This project is in compliance.
Open Space: 25% Open Space is required. This project is in compliance.
Pedestrian Accessibility: The PUD includes standards for sidewalks and asphalt
paths along streets, connector sidewalks to the principal entrances, crosswalks,
and sidewalks along building front elevations. This project is in compliance.
Signage: Signage has not been submitted and will be reviewed under the
separate sign permit process.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The project went to TAC on January 5th, and received a number of comments.
All comments applicable to the Plan Commission’s review have been addressed.
The petitioner will continue to work with staff on finalizing the design details
and easement acquisition for the second entrance.
Staff Comments:
At this time, staff can confirm this project meets all of the above noted standards.
As mentioned above, there are some details associated with the second entrance
that still need to be worked out. The location of this entrance is due to staff
request, and among other things, necessitates easement acquisition from the
adjoining property owner. The Church is currently working to secure that
easement and will be finalizing all details with the Town prior to seeking a
permit for construction. This entrance will be permitted separately from the
building and parking lot expansion in order to not hold up the entire project.
Staff recommends approval of the Development Plan with the following
conditions:
 The petitioner works with the Town to secure and record the necessary
easements for the second entrance near the northern property line;
 The petitioner works with the Town to finalize design details associated
with the second entrance; and
 The petitioner submits the building elevations to the ARC for review and
approval prior to requesting a structural building permit from the Town.
Exhibit B - Zoning Map