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Home My WebLink AboutCC-07-07-14-01 Amend "C3 Plan 2009"/Transportation Plan 2014049095 MISC $77.00 10/30/2014 12:11:34P 33 PGS Mary L. Clark nsor: Councilor Rider HAMILTON County Recorder IN Recorded as Presented 111111IIlIII1111111111111111111111111IIl 11111111111111111111111111111 _ RESOLUTION CC-07-07-14-01 (FORMERLY RESOLUTION CC-09-17-12-01) AS AMENDED A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA, AMENDING THE CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN"C3 PLAN 2009" REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana(contained in IC 36- 7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, I.C. 36-7-4-501 provides that a Comprehensive Plan be approved by Resolution in accordance with the 500 series for the promotion of public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, or the general welfare and for the sake of efficiency and economy in the process of development; and WHEREAS, the C3 Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") was duly approved by resolution of the Common Council on May 4, 2009, and was certified by the Cannel Plan Commission on May 20, 2009, and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and WHEREAS, the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission voted to certify Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket No. 12060010 CPA with a favorable recommendation to the Common Council on Tuesday,August 21,2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana,that: Section One: The Common Council hereby adopts the Transportation Plan Amendments, thereby replacing certain pages in Part 2: Comprehensive Plan Essence, Part 4: Transportation Plan, and Part 5: Critical Corridors & Subareas, as attached hereto and amended. Section Two: After its adoption, this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Clerk- Treasurer of the City of Carmel, who shall also forward one (1) copy of this Resolution to the secretary of the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission and one (1) copy to the office of the Hamilton County Recorder, all in accordance with IC 36- 7-4-509 and other applicable laws. Section Three:This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from the date of passage, and its publication, as provided by law. ON �PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Cannel, Indiana this 1 day of 1.� 2014,by a vote of L ayes and nays. Resolution CC-07-07-14-01 1 Version A:07/07/2014—Land Use,Annexation and Economic Development Committee COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL "Pr Presiding Officer Kevin D. Rider Ae •W. Eric Seidenstick r;Presiden P empore Carol Schleif , R aid E. Carter Richard . harp ho r Prue&'it Sue Finkam Luci S ,der ATTEST: / /` �I i Dian. L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Tr-as rer Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this day of 2014, at _.M. Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer Approved by me,Mayor of the City of Cannel, Indiana,this day of 2014, at _.M. James Brainard,Mayor ATTEST: Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer Prepared by Adrienne Keeling,Planning Administrator City of Carmel,Department of Community Services Resolution CC-07-07-14-01 2 Version A:07/07/2014—Land Use,Annexation and Economic Development Committee C 36-7-4-509 Comprehensive plan; legislative approval, rejection,or amendment Sec.509. (a)ADVISORY.AREA.After certification of the comprehensive plan,the legislative body may adopt a resolution approving, rejecting,or amending the plan.Such a resolution requires only a majority. vote of the legislative body, and is not subject to approval or veto by the executive of the adopting unit, and the executive is not required to sign it. (b)ADVISORY.AREA.The comprehensive plan is not effective for a jurisdiction until it has been approved by a resolution of its legislative body.After approval by resolution of the legislative body of the unit, it is official for each unit that approves it. Upon approval of the comprehensive plan by the legislative body,the clerk of the legislative body shall place one (1) copy of the comprehensive plan on file in the office of the county recorder. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309,SEC.23.Amended by P.L.335-1985,SEC.11;P.L.220-1986,SEC.12. a PREFACE I TEIBLE OF CONTENTS Part 4:Transportation Plan Transportation Plan Introduction 48 Thoroughfare Plan 49 Preface Primary Arterial Street 50 Acknowledgments 4 Primary Parkway Street 51 Comprehensive Plan Mandate 5 Urban Arterial Street 52 Fulfillment of the Mandate 5 Arterial Street 53 Plan Objectives and Methodology 6 Parkway Arterial Street 54 Four City Districts 7 Urban Collector Street 55 Collector Street 56 Part 1:Community Profile Parkway Collector Street 57 Objective Profile 12 Local Street 58 -Environmental Conditions 12 Street Classification Comparison 59 -Demographic Information 13 Thoroughfare Plan Map Description 59 -Development Trends 14 Thoroughfare Plan Map 61 -Community Facility Inventory 14 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan 63 Residential Sidewalk 64 Part 2:Comprehensive Plan Essence Urban Residential Sidewalk 65 Comprehensive Plan Essence Introduction 16 Urban Commercial Sidewalk 66 City-Wide Policies and Objectives 17 Multi-use Path 67 East Carmel Policies and Objectives 22 On-Street Bicycle Lane 68 North Central Carmel Policies and Objectives 23 Off-Street Urban Trail 69 South Central Carmel Policies and Objectives 24 Off-Street Trail 70 West Carmel Policies and Objectives 25 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Classification Comparison 71 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map Description 72 Part 3:Land Classification Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map 73 Land Classification Plan Introduction 28 Bicycle Routes and Loops Plan Map 74 Parks and Recreation 29 Transit Plan 75 Estate Residential 30 Commuter Line 76 Low Intensity Suburban Residential 31 Intra-City Transportation System 77 Suburban Residential 32 Transit Facility Plan 78 Urban Residential 33 Attached Residential 34 Part 5:Critical Corridors and Subareas Neighborhood Support Center 35 Critical Corridors and Subareas Introduction 80 Neighborhood Service Node 36 Future Studies and Plans 81 Institutional Node 37 Keystone Parkway Corridor 82 Community Vitality Node 38 Keystone Parkway Corridor Plan 83 Employment Node 39 U.S.31 Corridor 84 Regional Vitality Node 40 U.S.31 Street Corridor Plan 85 Core Support 41 96th Street Corridor 86 . Secondary Core 42 96th Street Corridor Plan 87 Primary Core 43 City Center/Old Town Subarea 88 Appropriate Adjacent Land Classification Table 44 City Center/Old Town Subarea Plan 89 Land Classification Map Description 44 Old Meridian Subarea 90 Land Classification Map 45 Old Meridian Subarea Plan 94 Old Meridian Subarea Detail Plan 95 Home Place Subarea 96 Home Place Subarea Plan 97 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard Subarea 98 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard Subarea Plan 101 2 I CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA VERSION A PART 2: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ESSENCE CITY-WIDE POLICIES l<IND OBJECTIVES Policy 2:Be a Leading Edge City Introduction:The expression"Leading Edge City"is applied to communities that have broad name recognition,notable culture,a positive image,diversity in housing,broad range Policy 1:Manage Community Form of employment,business vitality,strong architectural pres- Introduction:The purpose of managing form is to achieve a ence and character,sense of place,environmental awareness, superior quality built and natural environment in which people effective public transportation,and most importantly a reside,work,and recreate. Managing community form is the desirable quality of life. combination of land use planning,transportation planning, urban design,influencing transitions,and place-making. Objective 2.1:Commit to high architectural energy efficient and environmental design standards for all municipal build- The tools used to manage community form take shape as ings and facilities. The intent is to set a precedent for quality development guidelines,zoning ordinances,subdivision and to establish character goals for private sector develop- regulations,building codes,studies,small area plans, ment to emulate. Developers will take cues from municipal negotiations,commitments,conditions,covenants, improvements and be more likely to follow the City's lead. redevelopment initiatives,policies,education and the like. This commitment will also further the City's competitive No single tool can effectively manage community form. advantage in the region,and increase community pride in the Managing community form is a departure from purely built environment. land use based regulations that encourage segregation and Objective 2.2:Further enhance the amenities,development challenge the community's ability to establish essential opportunities,office-supporting commerce and technology connectivity. This model is more permissive of integrating infrastructure necessary to support current businesses and complementary uses and requires greater sensitivity to to attract additional businesses to Cannel. Concurrently,it transitions between differing land classifications. is important to continue investing to enhance community Objective 1.1:Continue to evaluate the pros and cons of quality of life to provide a superior place for people in all design-oriented regulations(e.g.Old Meridian District)into socioeconomic classes to live by encouraging high quality the zoning and subdivision control ordinances based on Part public spaces,interesting parks,plazas,public gardens,tree- 3:Land Classification Plan. lined streets and boulevards,and trails connecting people Objective 1.2:Recognize the uniqueness in each planning to places. There is significant evidence that high quality of district and establish regulations,subarea plans,and/or pat- life is a major attraction for businesses,thus making this a tern books to preserve these unique features. primary component of this objective. Objective 1.3:Utilize the intent of the C3 Plan to develop- Objective 2.3:Continue to encourage a variety of housing ment proposals to leverage the desired outcomes and control options to meet the needs of the market place. deviations from the City's policies and objectives. Objective 2.4:Support local infra-city and regional commuter Objective 1.4:Be very sensitive to connectivity and transitions transit systems as described in Part 4:Transportation Plan. between adjacent areas. Discourage unplanned or harsh Objective 2.5:Enhance a bicycle-and pedestrian-connected contrasts in height,building orientation,character,land use, community through expanded installation of multi-use paths, and density. If there exists contrast,utilize multiple design sidewalks,bike lanes,and off-street trails. It is well estab- principles to soften transitions. lished that many of the moderate-sized leading edge cities in Objective 1.5:Local streets should be designed to connect to our nation are bicycle and pedestrian friendly communities. existing(when practical)and future neighborhoods so that Cannel believes that the further establishment of bicycle existing connected streets do not become overburdened. and pedestrian facilities will result in increased mobility, further enhance quality of life,and be greatly appreciated by Objective 1.6:Allow mixed-use in response to market demand citizens. and consumer preferences,and only in areas suitable for Objective 2.6:Recognize the existing limitations of east/west commercial development. vehicular,bike,and pedestrian access,and strive to enhance Objective 1.7:Continue to build the city park and trail system means for efficient cross-community travel. through targeted acquisition of remaining undeveloped parcels. Objective 1.8:Continue to manage commercial signage to balance the visibility needs of business with the aesthetic quality which has made Cannel an attractive place to live. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17 VERSION A PART 2: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ESSENCE 0. NORTH CENTRAL CARMEL POLICIES AND Objective 2.7:Promote and enhance the Monon Greenway as a non-motorized transportation corridor. Widen the trail in OBJECTIVES high use areas to accommodate separated bicycle and pedes- trian lanes to create more trail capacity for both recreation and transportation needs. Introduction Policy 3:Perpetuate Economic Vitality The following sections convey the policies and objectives (no additional objectives apply to North Central Carmel) for the North Central Carmel District. It is important to note that these sections share some of the same policy headings Policy 4:Be a City of Neighborhoods as the City-Wide section,but the content is specific to North Objective 4.1:North Central Carmel should be planned as a Central Carmel. collection of neighborhoods applying traditional neighbor- Policy 1:Manage Community Form hood design principles to connectivity,transitions,loca- Objective 1.1:Encourage pedestrian scale and walkability in tion of neighborhood-serving commercial,bicycle-and new developments,infill and/or redevelopment. pedestrian-friendly features,and the like. Objective 1.2:Allow the tallest structures in Cannel to be in Objective 4.2:Endeavor to plan neighborhoods,transitions, the City Center and along U.S.31. boundaries,and service areas through more detailed subarea Objective 1.3:Encourage neighborhood-serving commercial in plans. market-supported and consumer preferred locations that allow Policy 5:Be an Adaptable City people to walk or bike from their jobs and homes to those (no additional objectives apply to North Central Carmel) amenities. The objective is to permit appropriate areas in the North Central Carmel District to have neighborhood-serving Policy 6:Inspire Community Character commercial development within a short walking or biking Objective 6.1:Where appropriate,reinforce established charac- distance of residential and employment areas. ter in North Central Carmel. Objective 1.4:Protect stable single-family residential neigh- Objective 6.2:Encourage signature buildings on prominent borhoods in North Central Cannel as much as possible through buffering,use of transitional design,stron code sites to enhance the district's character. Signature buildings g enforcemen t o f property maintenance issues,targeted infra- can be private or public buildings,but must have architec- structure investments(e.g.drainage,sidewalks,and street tural flair and be built from durable materials. lights),and landscaping beautification projects. Objective 6.3:Establish a Public Art Master Plan. Include Objective 1.5:Strive for additional street connectivity in North artists in the design process of public spaces. Central Cannel. The City should strive to connect streets Policy 7:Inspire Environmental Awareness when new development or redevelopment occurs,especially Objective 7.1:Where possible,locate new public parks on land those linkages shown on the Thoroughfare Plan Map. adjacent to or within a short walk from the Monon Greenway. Objective 1.6:Encourage connectivity to and through North Objective 7.2:Tree areas should be conserved and should be Central Cannel by establishing bicycle and pedestrian facili- evaluated as part of an overall urban forest network,espe- ties across Meridian Street and Keystone Parkway. dally in small parks and squares. Policy 2:Be a Leading Edge City Objective 7.3:Promote compact urban form with densities that Objective 2.1:Establish a well-designed,pedestrian-friendly support multi-modal transportation. (including bicycle-friendly)and vital downtown. To allow vitality,incorporation of market-supported residential and Objective 7.4:Continue to enhance the City Recycling Facili- office uses may be allowed in upper floors. All ground floors ties at the Housing Hazardous Waste Center by increasing should be designed for pedestrian comfort and interaction. recycling options and adjusting hours of operation to make it Objective 2.2:Promote a high quality employment corridor more convenient for people to recycle. and technology park along U.S.31 by discretely integrating Policy 8:Inspire Healthful Living employment-serving commercial uses in existing buildings (no additional objectives apply to North Central Cannel) or in small nodes to allow workers to walk to restaurants and other businesses suitable for such a subdistrict. Also allow for a broader mix of uses,including additional residential and service retail. Objective 2.3:Encourage new buildings along Cannel Drive and City Center Drive to be a minimum of two stories in height. Objective 2.4:Promote the Arts and Design District and the Carmel Performing Arts Center. Objective 2.5:Plan for the integration of transit stops near City Center,Merchants Square,and the U.S.31 Corridor. Objective 2.6:Explore opportunities to introduce additional higher education opportunities into North Central Cannel,if only a single building or satellite classes. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 23 VERSION A C PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN INTRODUCTION Part 4: Transportation Plan is inclusive of vehicular, bicycle,pedestrian,and mass transportation. The City of Cannel recognizes that improving and establishing multiple modes of transportation is essential to further its evolution to a high quality edge city. The C3 Plan is the first of its kind to be inclusive of all mainstream transportation modes. The City is making the conscious decision to emphasize multiple modes of transportation to complement traditional vehicular transportation. Multi-modal transportation is increasingly desirable because residents want bicycle and pedestrian connectivity(e.g.Multi-use Paths)to local amenities, commuters want alternatives(e.g.light rail)for travel to work,and life-style changes are demanding more recreational facilities(e.g.Monon Greenway). To address each mode of transportation,this Part is divided into the following three sections: 1. Thoroughfare Plan pg;;49 2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan .: pg z63: 3f-; Transit Plan pg,75 Thoroughfare Plan The Thoroughfare Plan identifies and describes the recognized street classifications. It also includes the 20-Year Thoroughfare Plan Map which applies those street classifications to every street in Carmel's planning jurisdiction. The application of street classifications is designed to result in the effective connectivity and efficient flow of traffic. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan The Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan identifies and describes the facilities designed for bicycle and pedestrian use. It also includes the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan Map which denotes where each type of facility is intended to be installed or maintained to achieve effective connectivity. Transit Plan The Transit Plan identifies and describes the transit system and facilities desired by the City of Carmel. The transit system is currently in the planning stages,so the content of this Plan is meant to support the ongoing desire to establish a commuter line to downtown Indianapolis and intra-city transportation. 48 CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A 0. PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN THOROUGHFARE PLAN Design Priorities:During the design phase of all street improvement projects,decisions have to be made to best meet budgetary constraints,timelines,funding cycles, physical constraints,and political constraints. This section The City's 20-Year Thoroughfare Plan focuses on multi- communicates the primary and secondary priorities for each modal transportation systems. The Thoroughfare Plan first street classification. Primary priorities are those that should identifies and describes recognized street classifications. It not be foregone in design decisions. Secondary priorities are then applies those street classifications to every street in the those that may be considered for compromise,non-inclusion, City's planning jurisdiction on the Thoroughfare Plan Map. or later phases of the project. Street Classifications and Descriptions Traffic Management Options:This section describes vehicular The following street classifications are used on the traffic management options to consider when improving Thoroughfare Plan Map: a street. The options listed are intended to identify the 1.s Primary Arterial Street pg 50; most appropriate means to intersect streets,slow traffic(if 2` Primary Parkway Street pd 51• appropriate),increase traffic efficiency(when appropriate), and improve safety. d im r f 3'z Urban Arterial Street pg 52; p 4 , Arterial Street .pg.53': Effect of Annexation Agreement: Spring Mill Road,Ditch Road, 5 Parkway.Arterial Street pg.54 Shelborne Road and Town Road between 116th and 96th 6. Urban Collector Street pg 55 Streets,and 106th Street between Commerce Drive and Spring Mill Road,shall be designated as Collector Streets. 7, Collector Street pg,`56 No other information in the C3 Plan shall be construed as 8 Parkway Collector Street .:' pg 57., superseding this section. 9. Local-;Street; pg_58. Conservation Corridors Priorities: Each of the street classifications listed above has a page Along context-sensitive transportation corridors,the City dedicated to describing how it can be used to convey has designated Conservation Corridors and imposes the vehicular traffic and how it fits into the fabric of the City. following priorities to protect private property,privacy, Further,the following headings are used,as described environmental features,and unique aesthetic qualities of below,to convey the essence of each street classification: the corridor. When planning for or designing City-funded General Description:This section gives a brief description of Transportation Changes to Conservation Corridors the why the street classification has been established. priorities are as follows: • Priority 1:Under all circumstances corridor Street Features:This section conveys the primary design improvements will be designed to the minimum required standards that make each street classification unique. The for vehicular,bicycle and pedestrian safety. standards include:minimum right-of-way,maximum number • Priority 2: Under all circumstances,the installation and of lanes,minimum lane widths,medians,curbs,pedestrian maintenance of public utilities and storm water facilities facilities,minimum pedestrian facility width,bicycle lanes, shall be accommodated. • minimum bicycle lane width,on-street parking,minimum Priority 3: Corridor improvements will be designed to minimize negative impacts on private residential tree lawn,and street trees. properties relative to property value,privacy,and Typical Cross Section:This section references a typical cross encroachment. • section illustration of the street classification. The illustra- Priority 4: Design streets,bicycle and pedestrian facilities tion is intended to portray the purest applied version of the with the lowest impact that is necessary to meet the current and future demands. street. When applied in the real world,variations in the • Priority 5: Design streets,bicycle and pedestrian facilities design may be necessary. to avoid removal of mature or significant trees and vegetation. • Priority 6: Add or replace trees and vegetation after facility improvements are made to buffer private residential properties and/or to replace trees and vegetation that were removed for construction. • Priority 7: Achieve priorities 3 through 5 above by installing a pedestrian facility on only one side of the street,where appropriate. • Priority 8: Achieve priorities 3 through 5 above by narrowing the typical tree lawns,where appropriate. • Priority 9: Include adjacent and nearby private residential property owners in early design discussions. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 49 VERSION A C PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN PRIMHRY FRTERIOL STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • Defined turn lanes at intersections or roundabouts • Acceleration and deceleration lanes General Description • Grade separation at highways A Primary Arterial Street is designed to carry very heavy • Exit ramps at highways and interstates volumes of traffic to major destinations in or out of the City. • Bicycle Lanes A Primary Arterial Street is equivalent in vehicular intensity • Traffic management signs • to a Primary Parkway Street. Generally,Primary Arterial Limited access , Streets have restricted access,turn lanes at all intersections, • Medians and are designed to mitigate congestion. --,-0-1-..7-,----.---7. ,, 444/..T,', Street Features 1 y , . 4t''.‘11" 'd . ' 3 • Minimum Right-of-Way: 120 feet 7 k • Maximum Number of Lanes:4 lanes,plus shared turning lane , c, • Minimum Lane Width: 11.5 feet ' { • Medians:Not required 4,1 ay • Curbs:Required straight curbs '''' 7:7,4 f, M 1 I • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a multi-use path on '` r r ; }' � both sides of the street W t-- - r "`,`': • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 10 feet I y �- ��._ - • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian � »s Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street ! �. • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required gyp° , g On-Street Parking:Not permitted _` - • • Minimum Tree Lawn: 8 feet 96th Street east of Keystone Parkway. • Street Trees:Required Typical Cross Section • See illustration below Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) • Width of travel lanes • Vehicular efficiency • Vehicular speed • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian facilities Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Sensitive to context • Street trees • Tree lawn widths Primary Eirtar ial Street:Typical,dross Section 120 feet of Right-of-Way Lane Width:11.5 feet Bicycle Lane:5 feet ' Lane Width:11.5 feet ■Tree Lawn:8 feet . Sidewalk:10 feet Shared_Turning Lane:14 feet 7 Multi-use Path:10 feet roan 1� �� ra reo nsr ,.i. nOk.' sree, err iot ,1---1---- it '� !1 :Mi j " � I ._. i i V r n 50 cCITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A Lyi a • PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN PRIMl9RY PE RKWAY STREET Traffic Management Options • Limited access • Grade separation at cross streets • Exit ramps at major intersections General Description • Traffic management signs A Primary Parkway Street is designed to carry very heavy volumes of traffic to major destinations in or out of the City. A Primary Parkway is equivalent in vehicular intensity to a Primary Arterial. Generally,Primary Parkway Streets have a large median,rigid access limitations,and aesthetic enhancements. Street Features �- • Minimum Right-of-Way: 170 feet Prm • Maximum Number of Lanes:4 to 6 lanes • Minimum Lane Width: 12 feet • Medians:Required;minimum 15 feet • Curbs:Required straight curbs ti • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and t r r yj *: r „ Pedestrian Facility Plan �• 4 it` s * r • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width:N/A � • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian ^ ,�. Facility Plan y .. • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width:N/A • On-Street Parking:Not permitted • Minimum Tree Lawn:N/A Keystone Parkway north of 106th Street • Street Trees:Preserve and enhance tree canopy adjacent to the corridor Typical Cross Section See illustration below Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Sensitive to context • Width of travel lanes • Median width • Vehicular efficiency • Vehicular speed • Buffer planting • Bicycle and pedestrian facilities on cross streets Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Properly installed and designed bicycle an d pedestrian facilities Primary Parkway Street Typical Cross Section r 170 feet of Right-of•Way lane Width:l2 feet Shoulder Width:12 feet t 11 Megan:15 feet ; isrea rz ra rzr � cizrx i, e �1. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 51 VERSION A ,j a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN ORBAN ARTERIAL STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • Defined turn lanes at intersections or roundabouts • On-street parking General Description • Narrower lane widths An Urban Arterial Street is designed to carry heavy volumes •• Curb extensions at traditional intersections(bump-outs) ffi of traffic to major destinations in the City. An Urban Arterial • Bicycle lanes Street is equivalent in vehicular intensity to an Arterial Street • Traffic management signs and Parkway Arterial Street. Generally,Urban Arterial Streets are configured to fit within urban areas and pre- developed corridors. An Urban Arterial Street is designed to allow limited driveway access and allow on-street parking V when deemed safe in urban areas. ;` ;: F Street Features 4 7. . .4 • Minimum Right-of-Way:98 feet,plus 8 feet per parking lane ;,,_;4'1 ikt , ; �10�° + F, • Maximum Number of Lanes:4 lanes `` ; • Minimum Lane Width: 11.5 feet '�s %° • Median:Not required "k*a �" '--`If -1-1, 44 "" 'C • Curbs:Required straight curbs V" ""' ` e--- • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a sidewalk on both sides of the street 1 ,„ 1 • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 12 feet , R x"14 ; e '� ' 6 ' e , • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian t. " ,„,,-4,'=;;,4-1.' tip A i` Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street South Range Line Road a significant commercial corridor • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required providing the main point of entry into the Old Town Arts and • On-Street Parking: Optional on one or two sides;minimum Design District from the south. 8 feet per parking lane • Minimum Tree Lawn:N/A,but a series of tree beds,a minimum of 6 feet square or round is typical • Street Trees:Required Typical Cross Section • See illustration below Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) • Width of travel lanes • Sensitive to context • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian facilities • On-street parking Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Street trees in planting beds • Street lights • Outdoor seating Urban,Arterial Street Typical Cross Section 98 feet of Right-of-Way ' Lane Width 11.5 feet Bicycle Lane.5 feet Lane Width:11.5 feet r f 1� Shared Turn Lane:14 feet �. �I °_ �� I Sidewalk:/2 feet • ,,, ” „sr 'I „s• 'si „� '2'7 j Tree Bed:6feet Min Clear-Way:6 feet I I�I , `.."' I . , B CIS pp\� i''�' `° . - •• ..n•-•. wt �w Y.s .M. Y'a a„ wY� 7 ]S�a� 52 I CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA VERSION A . -.) , ' PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN a EPRTERIRL STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • Defined turn lanes at intersections or roundabouts • Acceleration and deceleration lanes General Description • Grade separation at highways An Arterial Street is designed to carry heavy volumes of • Exit ramps at highways and interstates traffic to major destinations in the City. An Arterial Street is • Bicycle lanes equivalent in vehicular intensity to an Urban Arterial Street • Traffic management signs and Parkway Arterial Street. Generally,Arterial Streets are configured to fit within suburban areas and do not permit on-street parking. — • n ' Street Features gyp. • Minimum Right-of-Way: 100 feet - ° '4,* • Maximum Number of Lanes:4 lanes ..a` • Minimum Lane Width: 11.5 feet • Median:Not required • Curbs:Required straight curbs mm _ • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and - V`*,'°s Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a multi-use path on ° "�" both sides of the street • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 10 feet • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required • On-Street Parking:Not permitted • Minimum Tree Lawn: 8 feet East 116th Street east of Keystone Parkway provides off-street • Street Trees:Required facilities for pedestrians and on-street facilities for cyclists and motorists. Typical Cross Section • See illustration below Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) . • Width of travel lanes • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian facilities Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Sensitive to context • Street trees • Tree lawn widths firterial Street Typical Cross Section 100 feet of Right-of-Way V y Lane Width,11.5 feet Bicycle Lane:5 feet Sidewalk:l0 feet I , Tree Lawn:8 feet Lane Width:11.5 feet' � Multi-use Path:10 feet { - lOfeer V� '�� 11.5/ee 11.51eer SIM •{. elect 10 f«r CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 153 VERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN PE1RKWE1Y ORTERIEIL STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • Defined turn lanes at intersections or roundabouts • Acceleration and deceleration lanes General Description • Limited median interruption A Parkway Arterial Street is designed to carry heavy • Traffic management signs volumes of traffic to major destinations in the City. A Parkway Arterial Street is equivalent in vehicular intensity to an Urban Arterial Street and an Arterial Street. Generally, Parkway Arterial Streets are configured with a median and other aesthetic characteristics. x. Street Features 4 `5 • Minimum Right-of-Way: 120 feet - "`t. • Maximum Plumber of Lanes:4 lanes = .. V :�' l- • Minimum Lane Width: 11 feet • Median:Required;minimum 14 feet ;, T ' ; • Curbs:Required straight curbs • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and G" Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a multi-use path on `' both sides of the street 4. • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 10 feet �.. L • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian a f " = rt I Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street F` �. • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required • On-Street Parking:Not permitted "_ - • Minimum Tree Lawn: 8 feet Pennsylvania Street provides access to Regional Employment areas • Street Trees:Required on the east side of U.S 31. Typical Cross Section .: .0 k� • See illustration below ? -tv Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way .. -,- ▪ °`-,- • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) • Sensitive to context • Width of travel lanes 1 � • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian " , '`` .� facilities • Median planting .• . • Street trees Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way e - • Tree lawn widths , , . - This segments of Illinois Street has begun to establish the character of a Parkway Arterial. Parkway arterial:Street Typical Cross Section 120 feet of Right-of-Way Bicycle Lane:5 feet Lane Width 11 feet O,'' Tree Lawn:8 feet Median:14 feet Sidewalk:10 feet l .11 •{ R 1 Multi-use Path:10 feet 10f �A faq Ilf Flkee steer Yy y &f IOfeet • NJ l . 54 cCITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A , 1.7 a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN (IR3fiFl COLLECTOR STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • On-street parking • Narrower lane widths General Description • Curb extensions at traditional intersections(bump-outs) An Urban Collector Street is designed to carry moderate • Bicycle lanes volumes of traffic throughout the community. An Urban • Traffic management signs Collector is equivalent in vehicular intensity to a Collector Street and a Parkway Collector Street. Generally,Urban Collector Streets are designed to allow direct residential driveway access and allow on-street parking when deemed safe. Street Features • Minimum Right-of-Way:76 feet r. • Maximum Number of Lanes:2 lanes 4' r• '• • Minimum Lane Width: 11 feet , ?"1 g '^ I • Median:Not required "~ ` xa T . 4 .;'• , • Curbs:Required straight curbs -. °I-4A17,, t � '+ • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a sidewalk on both ! f sides of the street ---- • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 12 feet '` 7.t€' � $ 4f-a ,:f�' C .t t _ t • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian` t N 4,4t,,,,,-.' * i f 4tx Facility Plan typically on both sides of the street �,,u xt , , E �,# ' ' ", t 'x • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required �' t r , > `41zt ; '" '" -� • On-Street Parking: Optional on one or two sides;minimum 8 feet per parking lane West Main Street, in Carmel's original business district,offers on- Minimum Tree Lawn:N/A,but a series of tree beds a street parking and wide sidewalks. • minimum of 6 feet square or round is typical t • Street Trees:Required ' �, Z • Green Infrastructure: Green infrastructure may be permitted when it clearly satisfies the City's storm water control and ,., • ' v � landscaping requirements;and after it is reviewed and �' ' ` ..., approved by the City N' Typical Cross Section _ 0� 4 s ''$ LP-7(4::';•,, � s �i ' • See illustration below I'c; - • • 1 Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way # a`-,r . ' ,R7' * '� • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) ' • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian °% -, . �' facilities ' 4.; �. xa= • Width of travel lanes � : • Sensitive to context !. • On-street parking Redevelopment in Old Town has increased the use of on-street parking.Street trees are added to the streetscape to enhance Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way pedestrian comfort. • Street trees Urban Collector Street Typical Cross Section 76 feet of Right-of-Way + - -' r ' ;':Bicycle Lane:5 feet Lane Width:11 feet t 1, i' Parking Lane 8 feet vl' f Sidewalk.12 feet •. t ❑.ten ��5(eer tt '6(n .V4 t2(� ■ - Min.Clear-Way:6 feet 12 : Iwo, , I i, Tree Bed•6 feet' ;14 I lit•,i.F.i t �• d} ,•._ `� tie CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 55 VERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN COLLECTOR STREET Traffic Management Options • Roundabouts • On-street parking • Narrower lane widths General Description • Curb extensions at traditional intersections(bump-outs) A Collector Street is designed to carry moderate volumes of • Bicycle lanes traffic throughout the community. A Collector is equivalent • Traffic management signs in vehicular intensity to an Urban Collector Street and a Parkway Collector Street. Generally,a Collector Street is designed to allow direct residential driveway access and allow on-street parking when deemed necessary and safe. . Street Features r f • Minimum Right-of-Way:90 feet;80 feet in areas south of 116th Street and west of Spring Mill Road "' Y • Maximum Number of Lanes:2 lanes • Minimum Lane Width: 11 feet ; �� •t `: • r. • Median:Not required •°" _' ,' -, ,= F _� • Curbs:Required straight or rolled curbs * • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and a" "` ' Pedestrian Facility Plan typically sidewalks and multi-use =' �: paths depending on context ' l = `n * ;' 4 , I 1 • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 10 feet -+zn • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian r '; •Y; �•, `� ` -' Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width: 5 feet when required ' • On-Street Parking: Optional on one or two sides;minimum North Range Line Road is a unique Collector Street serving residential-scale businesses. 7 feet per parking lane � r , • Minimum Tree Lawn:6 feet �� °; f �� • Street Trees:Required -", "� � u j• .. • Green Infrastructure: Green infrastructure may be permitted ! � .r '. ' when it clearly satisfies the City's storm water control and ""`- [' landscaping requirements;and after it is reviewed and '� • approved by the City Typical Cross Section ° • See illustration below '' Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49)• Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian facilities ° • • Neighborhood character • • Street trees Segments of Spring Mill Road currently serve as a Collector Street, Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way but does not reflect the desired cross section;inclusion of Multi-use • Width of travel lanes Paths. • On-street parking Collector.Street 'typical Cross Section ! 90 feet of Right-of-Way. t n. Bicycle Lane:5 feet Lane Width:11 feet Parking Lane:7 feet t, Tree Lawn:6 feet • Sidewalk:10 feet ','I I Multi-use Path:10 feet- . A 11f«1 Q✓ II feet 5feet 7 feet 1 6feet I0feet r r Ir �� g 1 56 CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN PEiiRKWEIY COLLECTOR STREET Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Width of travel lanes Traffic Management Options • General Description Roundabouts • A Parkway Collector Street is designed to carry moderate Narrower lane widths volumes of traffic throughout the community. A Parkway • Curb extensions at traditional intersections(bump-outs) • Bicycle lanes Collector Street is equivalent in vehicular intensity to an • Traffic management signs Urban Collector Street and a Collector Street. Generally,a Parkway Collector Street is designed to maintain residential character and to efficiently convey residential traffic to more major roads. Driveway access should be reduced when ' = ;, possible and on-street parking is not permitted. 1 Street Features . • Minimum Right-of-Way:90 feet • Maximum Number of Lanes:2 lanes 1� R4 , • Minimum Lane Width: 16 feet tr.--. -- • Median:Required;minimum 12 feet m;. "''°t • Curbs:Required straight or rolled curbs i ` x'•' 4' • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and x : `:a p. Pedestrian Facility Plan;typically a multi-use path on both sides of the street . . • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width: 10 feet ,3 ' f '. ,. • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian ` , Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street Recent improvements to Oak Ridge Road typi Parkway Collector • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width:5 feet when required Street design. • On-Street Parking:Not permitted - • Minimum Tree Lawn:6 feet - . la ` ;I #' s ~` f7�'� ;,. a . • Street Trees:Required " ' , b ,, , • ` 1 ..t;• Green Infrastructure: Green infrastructure may be permitted - , when it clearly satisfies the City's storm water control and r-. °y-. . landscaping requirements;and after it is reviewed and `` " ,y x _ r"' approved by the City , , , r 11 Typical Cross Section �; • See illustration below t‘art..- '' s �. Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way `}' ;.--_ z1,..,., _' t • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) , — - - "r a ,A • Neighborhood character - .. • Sensitive to context • Properly installed and designed bicycle and pedestrian ~` ,-. facilities Millbrook • Width of tree lawn Parkway provides the residents of Brooks Bend an • Median planting attractive and safe connection to 99th Street. • Street trees Parkway Collector Street Typical Cross Section. < 90"feet of;Right-of-Way lane Width 1 feet f Bicycle Lane 5 feet "Median 12 feet Tree Lawn:6 feet Sidewalk:10 feet i rte` —Multi use Path:10 feet II II 11 11 N / mi �!(n��RI q. �i,,�4-_ 1 $ ^� 1• E CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 157 VERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN LOCAL STREET Secondary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Width of travel lanes • On-street parking General Description Traffic Management Options • A Local Street is designed to carry low volumes of traffic Roundabouts • throughout neighborhoods and internally within non- On-street parking • residential developments. Generally,a Local Street is Narrower lane widths • designed to provide access to platted residential lots Traffic management signs and remote properties. Connectivity of Local Streets is encouraged between existing and future neighborhoods. Street Features ; :"o r}y�' F� 'F G t', +yh'� • Minimum Right-of-Way:56 feet;42 feet when single-loaded Mr ,. ' g f. or where on-street parking is prohibited,as determined �. .. `, 1',A,,`ww -, ' �`` appropriate by the City r" =s °� -. • Maximum Number of Lanes:2 lanes t..-..1..,,,..4',A .. ti ,dry :r.' :„ A { ..� x4r • Minimum Lane Widths: 10.5 feet; 13 feet when , ;ct T accommodating on-street parking in detached residential f i neighborhoods;9 feet where on-street parking is , . `- prohibited in detached residential neighborhoods .. • Median:Not required °�- " ' "� • Curbs:Required straight or rolled curbs _ • Pedestrian Facility:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan;generally a sidewalk on both sides of the street - __ -_ • Minimum Pedestrian Facility Width:5 feet Lakeshore East is an existing Local Street with curbs,gutters,and • Bicycle Lane:Required as per the Bicycle and Pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of the street. Facility Plan;typically on both sides of the street • Minimum Bicycle Lane Width:5 feet when required • On-Street Parking:Optional on one or two sides;minimum 7 feet per parking lane; • Minimum Tree Lawn:6 feet in new construction • Street Trees:Required • Green Infrastructure: Green infrastructure may be permitted when it clearly satisfies the City's storm water control and landscaping requirements;and after it is reviewed and approved by the City Typical Cross Section • See illustration below Primary Priorities Within Right-of-Way • Protect Conservation Corridors(see page 49) • Access to residential properties • Reinforce neighborhood character • Connect bicycle and pedestrian facilities from cul-de-sacs • Properly installed and designed pedestrian facilities • Unobstructed pedestrian facilities Local Street Typical Cross Section 56 feet of Right-of-Way r, -„ ...,,ti' Lane Width.10.5 feet Parking Lane:7 feet I' \ .. Tree Lawn:6 feet 4v. . - !a Vi„., t Ir . Sidewalk:5 feet c ✓ IOSfeet 105fw -Ike 6e- ,(dfed b � .q . a 8 . 58 I CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA VERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN STREET CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON THOROUGHFARE PLAN MAP DESCRIPTION The below table provides a quick reference for comparing The Thoroughfare Plan Map(on the next page)applies the different street classifications. The information in a street classification to each street in Carmel's planning the below table mirrors the content in each of the street jurisdiction. The applied street classification represents what classification descriptions on the previous pages. the street will evolve to be over the course of 20 years,not as it currently exists. The Thoroughfare Plan Map also denotes where new streets are necessary to fulfill the C3 Plan's goals to mitigate traffic and promote ease of travel by all modes. These new streets should be viewed as mandatory when land is being developed adjacent to or inclusive of the new street's proposed location. However,the dashed lines should also be considered approximate alignments subject to site-specific obstacles,street design practices,adjacent land uses,and other real-world conditions. The Thoroughfare Plan Map includes two additional street classifications;Interstate and U.S./State Highway. These classifications are not described in the preceding pages due to the City of Carmel not having jurisdiction over those transportation facilities. See the Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Plan for non-vehicular facility descriptions. Minimum Maximum Minimum On-Street Parking Minimum Tree Street Classification Street Trees Right-of-Way Number of Lane Widths Medians (Minimum Width) LawNBed Lanes Primary Arterial Street 120 feet 4 11.5 feet Not Required Not permitted 8' Required Primary Parkway Street. 170 feet "° _ 4 to 6 12 feet- Required,15 ft. Not permitted N/A N/A Urban Arterial Street 98 feet* 4 11.5 feet Not Required Optional on one or two sides(81 6'Tree Beds Required Arterial Street • 100 feet = 4 ". 11.5 feet Not Required ; Not permitted , ..8': Required`, Parkway Arterial Street 120 feet 4 11 feet Required,14 ft. Not permitted 6' Required Urban Collector Street 76 feet 2 11 feet ' • . Not Required Optional"on one or two sides(81` 6'Tree Beds" Required Collector Street** 90 feet 2 11 feet Not Required Optional on one or two sides(7') 6' Required Parkway Collector Street `90 feet - :2 16 feet" Required,12 ft. Not permitted 6' Required Local Street 56 feet 2 10.5 feet Not Required Optional on one or two sides(7') 6' Required *:Plus 8'.per parking lane **80 feet in areas south;of 116th Street and west of Spring Mill Road , -A special minimum right-of-way,80 feet,applies to areas south of 116th Street and west of Spring Mill Road. -Parkways are streets with medians. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 59 VERSION A a • PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY PLAN Image Example:This section references images of each bicycle and pedestrian facility classification. The images are intended to portray some of the best examples available in Carmel,but might not represent the purest intent of the The City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan focuses on facility. When applied in the real world,variations in the facilities for non-motorized transportation. These facilities design may also be necessary. provide a means for people to get where they are going without using their vehicles(i.e.for commuting). As a Design Priorities:During the design phase of all bicycle and result,bicycle and pedestrian facilities help mitigate traffic pedestrian facility improvement projects,decisions have to throughout the City while improving the health of residents. be made to best meet budgetary constraints,timelines,fund- Another primary purpose for bicycle and pedestrian ing cycles,physical constraints,and public opinions. This facilities is to provide a means for people who cannot drive section communicates the primary and secondary priori- vehicles(e.g.youth,blind,and seniors)to safely get to local ties for each bicycle and pedestrian facility classification. destinations. For this reason,all bicycle and pedestrian Primary priorities are those that should not be foregone in facilities are intended to accommodate all handicap design decisions. Secondary priorities are those that maybe accessible devices. considered for compromise,non-inclusion,or later phases. The secondary purpose for bicycle and pedestrian facilities Safety Enhancements:This section describes bicycle and is fitness training and general recreation. People desirous pedestrian safety options to consider when installing or of a healthy life-style need facilities to safely walk,run, improving a facility. The enhancements listed are intended skate/blade,or cycle. The City of Cannel realizes not all to identify the most appropriate for the subject facility. bicycle and pedestrian facilities are designed for all types Effect of Annexation Agreement: Along Spring Mill Road,Ditch of fitness activities(e.g.fitness cycling is not appropriate Road, Shelborne Road,Town Road(between 116th and on sidewalks). Therefore,multiple bicycle and pedestrian 96th Streets),and 106th Street(between Commerce Drive facilities may be necessary in the same right-of-way to and Spring Mill Road),Carmel intends to install Multi-use accommodate different fitness activities. Paths on both sides of Collector Streets. The timing and Bicycle/Pedestrian Facility Classifications and Descriptions final design of Multi-use Paths will depend on topography, The following bicycle and pedestrian facility classifications availability of right-of-way,and environmental constraints. are used on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Plan Map: No other information in the C3 Plan shall be construed as superseding this section. 1. Residential Sidewalk pg 64 2 Urban Residential`Sidewalk 3 pg 65, 3 Urban Commercial Sidewalk pg 66 4 $Multi"use Path • pg 67' 5.: On Street Bicycle Lane+ pg68` 6 f Off-Street Urban Trail r • pg 69 7=° Off Street Trail pg.70 Each of the bicycle and pedestrian facility classifications listed above has a page dedicated to describing how it can be used to convey bicycle and pedestrian traffic and how it fits into the fabric of the City. Further,the following headings are used,as described below,to convey the essence of each bicycle and pedestrian facility classification: General Description:This section gives the reader a brief description of why the bicycle and pedestrian facility clas- sification has been established. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Features:This section conveys the primary design standards that make each bicycle and pedes- trian facility classification unique. The standards include: right-of-way,minimum facility width,construction material, joints,obstructions,and street separation. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 63 VERSION A C PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN RESIDENTIEIL SIDEWE1L1( ;,-; 4:,'''4''v' ;. -a 1s r , ',A, �! 'f y t'l F,�ey .y Y "`.tL'T S'� s'F �f� � ( 3 we General Description * ,..„:4',,,,,,'1-�. „ As,, .- A Residential Sidewalk is designed to accommodate g.,y3t.. *� the following type of pedestrian activities in suburban ...' neighborhoods: ` • walking Y ' f9! • pushing strollersP , I, • children's recreation ,r d -a 4 ': p v 4k ''".k-' a Generally,Residential Sidewalks provide connectivity r ��$ A � �' from home to home and linkages to bicycle and pedestrian tX.a f " f*df,- Z, • '• 4 �° g?° facilities along perimeter roads(e.g.Multi-use Paths). .P . &`�, <x�-,,€ . ,, ,:i,°:','',. . Facility Features Sidewalks along Melark Drive in The Enclave of Carmel provide pedestrian access to neighboring Concord Village. • Right-of-Way:Fully within a public right-of-way • Minimum Facility Width: 5 feet _ _ , -4, , • Construction Material: Concrete ,,, 'g . ,. ,. , • Joints: Saw-cut preferred,tooled is permitted _�,, - j Y • Obstructions:None allowed .1 L""`=" , -.L , . `. , •, , • Street Separation:6-foot tree lawn is required ` ` -� r w� Image Example `' i 1, �'. l See images in right column. p ,_ 1 ' Design Priorities - - 4 � -; ° a • Primary Priorities: ., T" °., - Reinforcing neighborhood character < -s K a ',,,,,71, 1 - ADA compliance at intersections ' x :- ' - Unobstructed �7 , • Secondary Priorities: G, ' - Avoid steep slopes ;;r ', .„= _^ .„:.'_,,, t ,,, ,. --�r-,� - Avoid unnecessary curvature of alignment Care should be taken to avoid or remove obstructions to provide a safe pedestrian way. Safety Enhancements • Striped crosswalks ,Vf ' j4.t • Change in pavement material at corners • Saw-cut joints 3 L eta • Tree canopy trimmed to give at least 8 feet of clearance 6 "' ` �. �, t r; ;{ • Lighting ' ;l ice, w - ir".. ' .y & , e. a v. r 1. Birchwood Court illustrates a proper relationship of street,planting strip,and sidewalk. 64 cCITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A a PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN URBAN RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK «r fiw,^- t4 * „11 N General Description - ` ' �ti 4k� y3 T'E' �`"t 4,�c�, An Urban Residential Sidewalk is designed to accommodate s." - '". • a "�. -R ' -f%the following type of pedestrian activities in urban 'js l , u neighborhoods: . 1 - 1'. • walking =+fie► . - 1„��- ;G,- • pushing strollers "" -> • children's recreation .-"' Generally,Urban Residential Sidewalks provide connectivity •.,, o- 9 ' , from home to home and linkages to bicycle and pedestrian ;...,,a1 4 . ' - `� e ,, facilities along perimeter roads(e.g.Multi-use Paths)or •- - �, ' Urban Commercial Sidewalks. Urban Residential Sidewalks are particularly suited to historic Because separation from the street is preferred,this neighborhoods. type of facility is not encouraged in new subdivisions or i developments. `` . I ' Facility Features z . - • t �a ; , • Right-of-Way:Fully within a public right-of-way • Minimum Facility Width: 6 feet t°' • Construction Material:Concrete,brick,or hardscape pavers • '' .•`�r + . - ' • Joints:Not applicable,but saw-cut is preferred for pa bg concrete sidewalks `:i r:,,-;,`' • Obstructions: Street lights,street signs,and trees may be _ , located in the sidewalk as long as 5 feet of clear-way is i ' maintained in all sections 1 - , - • Street Separation:Not required + Image Example . , See images in right column. t +T, 01 3%.r Design Priorities The Urban Residential Sidewalk on First Street NW in Old Town • Primary Priorities: provides pedestrian access to Range Line Road. - Reinforcing neighborhood character -K» — ADA compliance at intersections. E .' '� ' �' • ` 3 - Street trees t �-�r* ra . ,, ,* • Secondary Priorities: ,, •n . - Unobstructed 4' ` -.r * "*A+c• 's F - Avoid steep slopes -�.�',- ±,Y r= ' - Avoid unnecessary curvature of alignment ''t,..,' z ° i l - Safety Enhancements v- '-'• Striped crosswalks -�-- g 9-"-- • Change in pavement material at corners '`t"'-�_ • Saw-cut joints f • Tree canopy trimmed to give at least 8 feet of clearance -�.�. -, .. ,� ' • Lighting _ "`.- - ; -; „'' High density developments like Brookshire Village make use of Urban Residential Sidewalks. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 165 VERSION A 4 PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN �'. URBAN COMMERCIAL SIDEWALK , 8 ,4 3,E ,� ty.; y General Description "" i ` �:_a n An Urban Commercial Sidewalk is designed to k.. ,, - i : +o,- 4 I accommodate the following type of pedestrian activities in urban settings: ' i ,t $ur� ;� 1 " • outdoor dining L °fi '. S t i„ • pushing strollers � }` Generally,Urban Commercial Sidewalks provide '' F� `2Art ' •..,' ti, connectivity from business to business and linkages to other ,�- fr` � pedestrian facilities along perimeter roads(e.g.Multi-use Redevelopment along West Main Street incorporates Urban Paths)or Urban Residential Sidewalks. Commercial Sidewalks. Facility Features • Right-of-Way:Fully within a public right-of-way , tl ' .- • Minimum Facility Width: 12 feet; 8 feet when integrated into err pre-developed areasr �� /04.1' ' N t • Construction Material: Concrete,brick or hardscape pavers ,;:',71',,,i-PA,-,k,-,- „`,- • Joints:Not applicable,but saw-cut is preferred for ' 1,a; . h `` s ” concrete sidewalks r,1,.' ' '§ ,, . ' it; .;• Obstructions: Street lights,street signs,planters,t r ees, x 1 0 " public art,and seating may be located on the sidewalk as , long as 6 feet of clear-way is maintained in all sections ..„.` '`i' .,— ,a ' r" _•• Street Separation:Not required * t, ,e W „, „ , Image Example 7,. ,, .1 l. See images in right column. ` ;e Design Priorities • Primary Priorities: The Urban Commercial Sidewalks in Clay Terrace are an integral - Reinforcing commercial character part of the life-style centers design concept. - ADA compliance at intersections - Variation in construction materials - Street trees • Secondary Priorities: - Unobstructed - Avoid steep slopes Safety Enhancements • Striped crosswalks • Change in pavement material at corners • Saw-cut joints • Tree canopy trimmed to give at least 8 feet of clearance • Lighting • Tabled(raised)crosswalks 66 I CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA VERSION A PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN MULTI-USE PE1TM t , _� . 'h Sh¢ General Description 'F �, A Multi-use Path is designed to accommodate the following } R }y type of bicycle and pedestrian activities along collector, °-;, " Y `" parkway and arterial streets: } ` 4 • walking _ • jogging • pushing strollers ;� F* • children's recreation y • skating/blading • slow to moderate speed cycling • commuting Recent upgrades to 106th Street in Home Place include a Multi-use Generally,Multi-use Paths provide connectivity from Path link to the Monon Greenway. neighborhood to neighborhood and linkages to community amenities(e.g.Parks and Neighborhood Service Nodes). 74141Y' ss. Facility Features • Right-of-Way:Fully within a public right-of-way `k ��' .; ,fie•,` +. • Minimum Facility Width: 10 feet 6 feet when integrating into 4 ■ x .. z ,-'" --i i a, . pre-developed neighborhoods or urban environments � � "�` ;fir °'':°� ,� �` ; • Construction Material:Asphalt or saw-cut concrete •. Joints:Not applicable for asphalt,but concrete must have saw-cut joints { • Obstructions:None allowed • Street Separation:Minimum of 8 feet; 5 feet when integrating into pre-developed neighborhoods or urban environments Image Example See images in right column. Multi-use Paths were installed when Oak Ridge Road was Design Priorities transformed to a Parkway Collector Street. • Primary Priorities: - Unobstructed - Use slight curves to avoid obstructions - Positive drainage away from Multi-use Path - Placement on both sides of the street - ADA compliance at intersections • Secondary Priorities: - Reinforcing local character - Avoid steep slopes Safety Enhancements • Striped crossings at streets and major curb cut intersections • Signs for bicycles,pedestrians,and automobiles at intersections • Smooth transitions from Off-Street Trail to street surface at intersections • Bollards or chicane gates at bicycle or pedestrian approaches to major streets or mid-block crossings. • Lighting CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 67 VERSION A Or PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY CLASSIFICATION COMPARISON The below table provides a quick reference for comparing the different bicycle and pedestrian classifications. The information in the below table mirrors the content in each of the bicycle and pedestrian facility classification descriptions on the previous pages. Minimum Bicycle and Pedestrian Right-of-Way Facility Construction Material Joints Obstructions Street Facility Classification Width Separation Residential Sidewalk Fully within a public right-of-way 5' Concrete Saw-cut preferred, None allowed 6'tree lawn tooled permitted required Urban Residential Sidewalk Fully within a public right-of-way 6 Concrete,brick orhardscape;,N/A but saw cut Street lights street signs Not required pavers;, ` preferred for and trees may be located in concrete; the sidewalk as long as 5'of �.Y Urban Commercial Sidewalk Fully within a public right-of-way 12';8'in pre- Concrete,brick or hardscape N/A but saw-cut Street lights,street signs Not required developed payers preferred for and trees may be located in areas concrete the sidewalk as long as 6'of clear-way is maintained Multi-use Path Fully within a public right-of-way 10 6'in pre: Asphalt saw-cut concrete' N/A but concrete.< None allowed Minimum ,developed must be saw-cut 8.5'in.pre= areas` developed';,`_ _ areas. On-Street Bicycle Lane Fully within a public right-of-way 6' Asphalt N/A None allowed By painted strip Off-Street Urban Trail ' ': Right-of-way,easement,or 24' ` Asphalt,saw-cut concrete'," Concrete'must•be None allowed N/A public park _,� or other suitable surface saw-cut Off-Street Trail Not in a street right-of-way,but 16'total with Asphalt,crushed limestone, N/A None allowed N/A within an easement,floodplain, 12'trail and or other suitable surface or public park 2'shoulder CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 71 VERSION A C PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN COMMUTER LINE . {* fk � : rr � „ --.40 L . ` • x�nri , '? ii General Description , ,; �a►' L A Commuter Line would be designed to carry a large 1, .w ��,,, , 1' number of people from key locations in Carmel to one or ; "-:°°' • I = •` "-' more destinations in downtown Indianapolis. Additional stops en route to downtown Indianapolis may also be o r 'WI lifil necessary. •".larh ,42 The interim express bus system should continue to be : =--~^ supported and enhanced to mitigate traffic and provide ` familiarity with commuter systems. :' Currently the type of commuter line(e.g.raised monorail . MetroLmk in St.Louis is an example of light rail. The electric or light rail)has not been conceptualized,nor has any powered system uses overhead power lines for energy. engineering or comprehensive study been completed to choose a route into Carmel.Extensive study should be conducted to determine an exact route,station locations, scheduling,ridership,cost,phasing,ties to other }, transportation systems,and type of"vehicle"to use For that reason this section is primarily a placeholder for revisions 'IF •,. s s '3t;es Z and additions as further study is conducted. Everything I - _ ▪ a$,per ,',_, a' contained in this section should be considered conceptual and preliminary. '21 17 Lj' Design Priorities _r •!g 1 `iw • Commuter stops should take the form of stations with �;� _ w' shelters,waiting areas,and bicycle parking. ,,a J - ;-va • Stations in Cannel should be located in areas with d ' q. intense employment and large parking capacity,or dense ''l n~ populations living within walking distance. The Clarion People Mover was installed in Indianapolis to better • Destinations for commuters to include Keystone at the link hospital campuses to one another. This system represents an Crossing and downtown Indianapolis. automated and raised rail system. • "Express"commute time to downtown Indianapolis. s ,,•• "Vehicles"should provide the space for passengers to } ,,'-,40.,"t4=4,"',� y54" `' �d`' ,�� )) a t i rt�1-_• -c.- 4�«` R�t,-., , .eq 9"r�.... ,,. ;, � 4 ,> , transport their bicycles. ' ' _..._- ;ate 4 r ;. tA ` lF C�k 4. ,..:.,,!,..;„.-:',1 Z. 1 Nye. t k ' i',11, 4 ' '1i1.1.-- " Cir, t' A ,, r Ems,. 4 The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Ofce uses the above image to describe an at-grade automated rail system. The location of the system is unknown. 76 I CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA VERSION A C PART 4: TRANSPORTATION PLAN INTREI-CITY TREINSPORTEITION SYSTEM , . t . ',:l ,-- 1)i-1-',5.-, , -':-''''' A'.. .r ::`. til•ti\ -":„.% ',, . , ' , ? . .� . Y1 ' ., 1 i h a General Description Y il b P A Intra-city Transportation System would be designed to i,•P4 ,,• ° •• ,ii carry a moderate number of people between key locations " in Carmel. Additional routes may include key locations —.....--,.,17--- � in Zionsville,Noblesville Indianapolis Westfield,and/or � ' ". ;;l° r " Fishers. Most likely,this system would be a driver-operated, w on-street system. N' "C—.:� f,',,w • A .- Currently the type of Intra-city Transportation System(e.g. The New Flyer brand hybrid electric bus represents the latest trolly or bus)has not been conceptualized,nor has any technology in low floor(for easy in and out)and low emission comprehensive study been conducted to determine an on- transit vehicles. Buses like this could match Carmel's commitment street system of routes and stops. Extensive study should be to a fleet of fuel efficient and low emissions vehicles. conducted to determine potential routes,stops,scheduling, 7. -'-41' ridership,cost,phasing,ties to other transportation systems, _�° t' A ' ', .. '.•---'" - " °" � ` and type of vehicles. For that reason this section is primarily s' + ,� = —_. ;'--- , - ' a placeholder for revisions and additions as further study is ' - _ - - conducted. Everything contained in this section should be ,% , , ; considered conceptual and preliminary. �,{ +' z ' t i z"k Design Priorities p,,t • Intra-city stops should take the form of"turnouts"to provide safe ingress and egress from the vehicle. „ • Turnouts in Carmel should be located at popular A q 9 destinations like Old Town,City Center,Clay Terrace, 1 1 ,, _ " ti1Y U.S.31 office parks,Merchants'Square,Central Park, -_ ° 4' and strategic locations near higher density residential ib 41,1...... ' developments. L. w. • Convenience of schedule and efficiency in time. Some communities desire themed buses so riders can quickly • User-friendly and predictable. recognize them and to fit better into the context. This trolly bus is • Driver operated. used in Central Park in New York City. Y t..... , 0 , ... y _ r .rQ-- _ ,,.... ,.., . „ Compact buses, like this one used in Long Beach, California, provide lower up-front cost and are more maneuverable in urban environments. CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 177 VERSION A 4,' a PART 5: CRITICAL CORRIDORS AND SUBAREAS I KEYSTONE PRRKWEAY CORRIDOR Install Multi-use Paths:There is an ever-increasing demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Carmel. The Keystone Parkway Corridor will provide a tremendous opportunity for Multi-use paths to be added within the existing right- Description of-way. With the Monon Greenway functioning at capacity Keystone Parkway has been identified as a critical corridor at times,the Keystone Parkway Corridor would provide because it: another north-south route for bicycles and pedestrians. With • Serves as major north/south arterial; a connection between the Monon Greenway at the north • Establishes a division between the urbanizing central part (see Keystone Parkway Corridor Plan)and south,a highly of Carmel and primarily residential neighborhoods in East Carmel;and desirable circuit would be created. • Is buffered by long stretches of mature trees providing Require Connection between Carmel Drive and Mohawk Drive:As aesthetic benefit. areas between Cannel Drive and Mohawk Drive develop and The volume of traffic on Keystone Parkway has increased; redevelop,the City will require a strong street connection to additionally,many intersecting streets have experienced relieve use of Keystone Parkway. This requirement reflects increasing volumes of traffic. The addition of traffic has the existing and highly used connection(AAA Way)from increased the time it takes to traverse the township. During 116th Street to Carmel Drive. certain parts of the day,the corridor has backed-up traffic Design Guidelines and is noted by residents as being a transportation concern. • Protect and enhance the green corridor aesthetic. Critical Area Boundaries • Assure safe means for bicycles and pedestrians to cross The Keystone Parkway Corridor boundaries are depicted on Keystone Parkway. the Orientation Map on the following page. • Protect existing residential neighborhoods along Keystone Parkway from conflicting land use encroachment. Strategy • Use Keystone Parkway to soften the effects of Gain Control of the Right-of-Way: Through an agreement with commercial development for residential neighborhoods. the State of Indiana the City of Cannel successfully gained • Add aesthetic character to grade-separated roundabouts so full control over Keystone Parkway,reverting it to a City they maintain a pleasant and context-sensitive corridor. controlled street instead of a State Road. • Minimize and discourage unplanned expansion of commercial uses in the corridor. Commercial Install Grade-Separated Roundabouts:Now that the City has character should be buffered from nearby and adjacent control of the right-of-way,it will achieve grade separation neighborhoods with appropriate landscaping,building at key intersections. The most logical design for grade placement,etc. separation is a roundabout configuration to control the • Plan for mass transit by encouraging mixed-use hubs with turning movements of vehicles entering or exiting Keystone appropriate residential densities. Parkway. This design will require much less right-of-way acquisition,thereby minimizing disturbance to adjacent properties. The result will be significant reductions in traffic congestion,travel times,and vehicular accidents. The flow of traffic traveling north or south along Keystone will be uninhibited by stop lights. Assure East/West Connectivity:As a major arterial,Keystone Parkway acts as a barrier for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The City will install grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings to support east/west connectivity and improve convenience and safety. Preserve and Install Tree Canopy:Carmel will maintain the overlay language in its zoning regulations to protect the existing tree canopy. It will also require installation of new canopy trees when appropriate to maintain the"green corridor"aesthetic. Iv 82 CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A C PART 5: CRITICAL CORRIDORS AND SUBAREAS I 96TH STREET CORRIDOR Enhance East/West Connectivity:Where 96th Street(the Real Street leg)connects with Westfield Boulevard south of I-465,the City of Cannel should look for ways to improve connectivity to the new roundabout north of I-465 on Description Westfield Boulevard. The best solution may be another The 96th Street Corridor has been identified as a critical roundabout at Real Street(Marion County's jurisdiction)at corridor because it: Westfield Boulevard to allow for more fluid,uninterrupted • Serves as a major east/west arterial; vehicle flow. • Establishes a division between stable residential neighborhoods and commercial areas;and The above described enhancement is most likely the best • Traverses in and out of sensitive neighborhoods. alternative when considering financial resources. However, Through the early 1960's,96th Street was an uninterrupted if the funding could be obtained,the City would prefer cross-county connector between the Boone County line a straight alignment over I-465,eliminating the need for and the White River. In the mid-sixties,Interstate 465 was the Real Street segment(see Alternative Alignment on constructed resulting in the current disrupted configuration the next page). Although this alignment would be more near Westfield Boulevard. As northern Marion County costly,it would better enhance east/west connectivity,and and southern Hamilton County urbanized,96th Street's restore 96th Street to its original configuration prior to the importance as a major east/west corridor was rekindled. construction of I-465. Today,96th Street continues to evolve into a major arterial, Connect Pennsylvania Parkway to Westfield Boulevard:This link- especially east of Keystone Parkway. In the study area of age would likely help relieve traffic on 96th Street between the 96th Street Corridor Plan,there are three segments that College Avenue and Westfield Boulevard. The right-of-way reflect commercial character and correspondingly carry for this street extension exists in some locations north of higher volumes of traffic: I-465. An alternate east/west connection is reestablishing the original alignment of 96th Street by building a new • Between Michigan Road and Shelbourne Road; bridge over I-465. • Between Spring Mill Road and College Avenue;and • Between Westfield Boulevard and Keystone Parkway. Install Multi-use Paths:There is an ever-increasing demand There are also two segments that maintain residential for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Carmel. The 96th character and carry lower volumes of traffic: Street Corridor provides an opportunity for Multi-use Paths to be added between the Monon Greenway and Keystone • Between Shelbourne Road and Spring Mill Road;and Parkway. With the Monon Greenway functioning at capac- • Between College Avenue and Westfield Boulevard. ity at times,the 96th Street Corridor would provide(once Critical Area Boundaries Multi-use Paths are installed on Keystone Parkway)a highly The 96th Street Corridor boundaries are depicted on the desirable circuit. Orientation Map on the following page. Maintain Residential Character:In the residential areas noted Strategy on the 96th Street Corridor Plan,the City should maintain Encourage Redevelopment Along Michigan Road:The City of a 2-lane configuration with residential sensitivity(e.g. Cannel should encourage the redevelopment of property on minimize right-of-way impacts,and add street trees and the northeast corner of Michigan Road and 96th Street. A Multi-use Paths)for as long as possible. Based on the 96th high quality development at this location would enhance this Street Corridor Study(1999),the 2-lane configuration would gateway into Carmel. It is hoped that a quality development result in congestion during some periods,but would be in this strategic location will act as a catalyst for similar manageable up to the year 2020. quality to the south,north,and east where several"tired"and Design Guidelines under-utilized buildings are located. • Protect and enhance residential character in the street Buffer Residential Areas from Commercial:As commercial areas sections between Shelbourne Road and Spring Mill Road. near Michigan Road evolve or are redeveloped,special • Add Multi-use Paths,especially along the north side of attention should be given to transitions,or softening poten- 96th Street. tial negative effects,to adjacent residential areas. • Sensitively transition between commercial and residential uses with vegetation,distance,screening,and buffering land uses. Because this corridor plan was completed in 1999,some influenc- ing factors have changed. 86 CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA ERSION A C PART 5: CRITICAL CORRIDORS AND SUBAREAS I 96111 STREET AND WESTFIELD recreation. Along 99th Street,a sidewalk is preferred on the south side because it has a narrower width and greater design BOULEVARD SUBAREA flexibility to avoid and preserve mature trees. Multi-use paths connecting the Chesterton Neighborhood Description to Westfield Boulevard and Maple Drive from 99th to 96th Streets will add important connections. Also,a Multi-use The 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard area has been path along the east side of Haverstick Road will enhance identified as a critical subarea because it: pedestrian safety and provide another vital pedestrian link • Is surrounded on three sides by major corridors:Westfield north and south. Boulevard,96th Street,and Keystone Parkway; • Has stable neighborhoods that have been impacted by the Mitigate Light Trespass and Glare: Strictly regulate on-site evolution of transportation facilities; lighting of any new development adjacent to stable neigh- • Will likely be impacted by office/commercial borhoods to prevent light trespass and glare. development of the land south of 96th Street controlled by Indianapolis; Preserve and Install Tree Canopy: The 96th Street and Westfield • Periodically experiences redevelopment pressure from the Boulevard Subarea has a significant and well established private sector; tree canopy. The character of this subarea is anchored by the • Has areas that are not well drained;and presence of many mature trees. Carmel will utilize its zon- • Has limited bicycle and pedestrian connections to ing regulations and processes to reasonably protect existing regional amenities. tree canopy in the subarea. It will also require installation In recent years a new roundabout at 96th Street and Westfield of new canopy trees along public streets including Keystone Boulevard was installed,a residential redevelopment project Parkway,when appropriate,to maintain the"green corridor" was approved at 99th Street and Westfield Boulevard,and aesthetic which exists in areas north along Keystone Parkway. the City of Carmel began reconstructing Keystone Parkway Soften Impacts from Major Corridors: As the 96th Street,Westfield into a grade-separated corridor. Boulevard,and Keystone Parkway corridors evolve,atten- In upcoming years,I-465 is planned to be reconstructed, tion should be given to soften impacts to adjacent residential including the interchange with Keystone Parkway. The areas from future increases in traffic,widening of roads,and intersection of Keystone Parkway and 96th Street is being new turning limitations at intersections.Specifically,future planned for grade separation and the Westfield Boulevard roadway improvements should be context sensitive in their bridge over 1-465 is slated to be reconstructed. Also,96th design and improve the ability for residents and businesses to Street is expected to be widened into a Primary Arterial gain access to the major corridors during peak hours. Street between Keystone Parkway and Haverstick Road, Buffer Stable Neighborhoods from Redevelopment: Require per- and to a Parkway Arterial Street between Haverstick manent and effective buffering to be installed between stable Road and Westfield Boulevard. Therefore,in the future, neighborhoods and areas that redevelop. Trees,landscaping, 96th Street will be configured with a green median from decorative masonry walls(i.e.brick or stone,not wood),and Haverstick Road to Westfield Boulevard;potentially with earthen berms should be considered,but the preservation one"intersection"in that segment for the undeveloped land of residential dwellings within stable areas should also be a south of the corridor to have access to 96th Street. factor. Critical Area Boundaries Protect 99th Street and Haverstick Road as Residential-Character The 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard boundaries are Collector Streets: Assure that 99th Street and Haverstick Road depicted on the Orientation Map on page 101. remain collector streets with residential character. Aside Strategy from pedestrian facilities along Haverstick Road and 99th Connection between Pennsylvania Parkway and 96th Street: The Street,these streets generally remain the same. City of Carmel will work to connect Pennsylvania Parkway Stabilize Hamilton Heights and Forest Glen Subdivisions: As to the roundabout at 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard. residential properties in close proximity to 96th Street rede- This connection is considered an essential connection, velop,sever Kittrell Drive,Lincoln Boulevard,and Maple especially as U.S.31 is upgraded to a freeway configuration. Drive and terminate each in a cul-de-sac at the expense Install Multi-Use Paths: There is an ever-increasing demand of the commercial redevelopment. Also,link 98th Street for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Cannel. Multi-use between Kittrell Drive and Lincoln Boulevard to allow paths along the west side of Keystone Parkway,the north properties along Lincoln Boulevard and Maple Drive to have and south sides of 99th Street,the north and south sides access to Westfield Boulevard. 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