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Plan commission approves 39,000-sq.-ft. ACP building expansion with landscaping, sidewalk and bike-rack conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval for a 39,000-square-foot expansion of Artistic Composite Pallets’ facility (PZ-2025-00131) at 4518 W. 90th Street, subject to sidewalks to doors, bike racks and an updated landscape plan coordinated with staff and the adjacent Edward Rose property.
The Carmel Plan Commission on Aug. 19 recommended approval of a development-plan amendment and ADLS for a 39,000-square-foot expansion to the Artistic Composite Pallets (ACP) facility at 4518 West 90th Street (PZ-2025-00131). The commission’s approval included three conditions: installation of bicycle racks, sidewalks to three exterior doors to meet fire/access standards, and an updated, consolidated landscape plan coordinated with city staff and the neighboring Edward Rose property.
Why it matters: ACP’s expansion expands an existing industrial employer’s footprint and requires design coordination with an adjacent planned residential project (Edward Rose). The conditions aim to ensure exterior access, pedestrian safety and vegetative screening between industrial and future residential uses.
Project and applicant details: Nathan Winslow of American StructurePoint presented the application on behalf of ACP Realty LLC and Artistic Composite Pallets. The overall parcel is about 5.73 acres; the proposed expansion sits on the south/east portion of the existing site and will be built of tilt-up concrete panels to match the existing facility. The expansion will be about 41 feet tall (the existing building is roughly 31 feet tall). Access during construction will use the existing north-side truck court, the petitioner said.
Staff findings and conditions: Rachel Kiesling, planner with the Department of Community Services, said all setbacks and lot-coverage standards were met and that staff asked for a few clarifications: (1) confirm and install the previously required bicycle racks (the concrete pads were in place but the racks were not); (2) add sidewalks to three exterior doors for fire-department access; and (3) provide an updated, consolidated landscape plan across the site so staff can verify existing and proposed plantings. The petitioner agreed to add the bike racks and sidewalks and to coordinate landscaping with Darren Mindum (city staff) and the Edward Rose property owner.
Neighbor coordination and outdoor storage: The applicant said outdoor pallet storage currently staged in the existing parking area will be relocated and integrated into indoor operations once the expansion opens, and that any temporary laydown area used during construction will be cleared by the end of the month. ACP representatives added they met with Edward Rose representatives about enhanced screening; both sides agreed to additional deciduous and evergreen plantings to increase visual buffering.
Commission action: Some commissioners wanted to see the consolidated landscape plan before final action, but the commission voted to suspend rules and approve the docket that evening with the three staff conditions (bike racks, sidewalks to entrances, and staff-approved landscaping). The petitioner committed to return updated landscape materials to the commission’s committee if needed, and staff will verify the conditions prior to final sign-off.
What’s next: Staff to confirm the bike racks and sidewalks, inspect and approve the consolidated landscape plan, and verify that temporary outdoor storage is removed at construction closeout. ADLS-level architectural review for final exterior details will follow as required.
