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RESOLUTION CC-11-03-14-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
REGARDING THE ZONE IMPROVEMENT 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,the Carmel Clay Comprehensive.Plan(the"C3 Plan")was approved and recommended by
the Cannel Clay Plan Commission on November 18, 2008, duly approved by resolution (as amended) of the
Common Council of the City of Cannel on May 4, 2009, with those C3 Plan amendments approved by the
Cannel Clay Plan Commission on May 19, 2009, with May 20, 2009 becoming the effective date of the C3
Plan, and therefore it is the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Cannel, Indiana and Clay Township,
Indiana; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor of the City of Carmel appointed the Impact Fee Advisory Committee to serve in
an advisory capacity to assist and advise the City with regard to the adoption of an impact fee ordinance under
Indiana Code Section 36-7-4-1311; and
WHEREAS, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee met and advised the Cannel Plan Commission to
recommend to the Common Council a revised and updated Zone Improvement Plan ands, ark Impact Fee
Ordinance resulting in an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Cannel Plan Commission has duly approved, and recommende40 the Common
Council, an amendment to the community's Comprehensive Plan regarding a revised aid updated Zone
Improvement Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana,
that:
Section One: Pursuant to IC 36-7-4-509, the Common Council hereby adopts this Resolution to
approve the following amendment to the comprehensive plan as well as the Zone
Improvement Plan, as attached hereto, on which the Park Impact Fee is based.
City Wide Policies and Objectives
Objective 1.7: Continue to build the city park and trail system through targeted
acquisition of remaining undeveloped parcels, particularly in areas identified by the
2015—2020 Zone Improvement Plan.
[See attached Exhibit A]
Section Two: After its adoption, this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of
the City of Cannel, who shall also forward one (1) copy of this Resolution to the
secretary of the Cannel 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.
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Parks & Recreation
IMPACT FEE STUDY
2015 — 2020 Zone Improvement Plan
September, 2014
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction 3
Impact Fee 4
Infrastructure Zone 4
Approval Process 4
Parks & Recreation Department 4
Funding 5
Park Activity since last study 12
Community Information 18
Park Inventory of infrastructure 25
Park Locations & Descriptions 27
Future park development 39
Proposed Acquisition & Development 39
Zone Improvement Parks 41
West Park 41
West Park Image Overview 42
Hazel Landing Park 42
Hazel Landing Park Concept Images 43
Northwest Park 44
Northeast Park 44
Development Projections 44
Impact Fees in Neighboring Communities 46
Projected Infrastructure Improvement Costs 48
Fee Recommendation 50
Definitions 51
2015-2020 Zone Improvement Plan
Introduction
On November 4, 1996, the City of Carmel, ("the City") passed and approved
Ordinance No. D-1249, commonly known as the Parks and Recreation Impact
Fee Ordinance or, the "PRIF Ordinance" for the City of Carmel and Clay
Township (collectively, the "Community"). Consistent with Indiana Code Section
36-7-4-1340, the PRIF Ordinance became effective in May of 1997. With an
initial 5 year life, the Ordinance allowed the Common Council of the City of
Carmel (the "Council") to consider and adopt such amendments as are
necessary to cause a substantive compliance with all constitutional and statutory
requirements. Based on economic and market forces over which the Council has
no control, the Council therefore has the power from time to time to cause a
review of the validity of the Impact Fee, the Impact Zone and the Zone
Improvement Plan.
In March of 2000, a review of the appropriateness of the original $84.00 impact
fee resulted in an amendment of the PRIF Ordinance to increase the impact fee
to $527.00, effective June 21, 2001, (the "2000 PRIF Ordinance"). A review of
the 2000 PRIF Ordinance started in October of 2003, and eventually resulted in
an amendment to increase the impact fee to $1,261.00, effective September 7,
2005 (the "2005 PRIF Ordinance"). The five (5) year life of the , ;'
2005 PRIF Ordinance as well as the continuation of growth in --"'-fIc irt---
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the Community makes it necessary now to start a review of the
2005 PRIF Ordinance to determine its continued validity and, if
deemed necessary, to prepare a proposed replacement impact `'..=� ,�
fee ordinance. 1` �,`�
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Development experienced in the Community since September of 2005 reflects
that the Community remains one of the fastest growing areas in Central Indiana.
While the Community has not remained untouched by the economic challenges
of 2008 and 2009, residential and commercial development continues at a rate
that warrants the need to continually enhance current plans for future growth and
as was achieved with all PRIF Ordinances, the objective is to keep Community
goals in focus.
This plan serves as a Zone Improvement Plan (sometimes herein referred to as
the "Plan" and in the adopting Ordinance as the "2015-2020 Zone Improvement
Plan"), in compliance with IC 36-7-4-1300 et seq. As such, it provides a
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foundation for imposing impact fees on future development to offset additional
costs for park system expansion and improvements.
Impact Fees
Impact fees, as described by this Study, will shift the cost of new and expanded
park facilities from the community at large to the new development that is
generating the need for those new and expanded facilities. Impact fees,
however, cannot be used to finance improvements to overcome existing
deficiencies in park facilities.
Infrastructure Zone
The infrastructure zone is a single zone coinciding with the boundaries of Clay
Township, Hamilton County, Indiana (the "Infrastructure Zone"). The subsequent
growth projections and estimated costs described in this Plan specifically pertain
to this Infrastructure Zone.
Approval Process
The following is the approval process through which the prior zone improvement
plans and through which this Plan proceeded to become official documents of the
Community:
• Review by Carmel's Impact Fee Advisory Committee, which is composed of 7
appointments, 5 of which are members of the Carmel Plan Commission (see
IC 36-7-4-1312, "the IFAC");
• Public hearing and recommendation by the Carmel Plan Commission, the
"Plan Commission"; and
• Approval by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, the "Council" (see IC
36-7-4-1311).
Approval by the Council is the final step by which to establish the Plan as a part
of the Comprehensive Plan of the Community and provides the basis for
increasing the impact fee. Once approved by the Council and once the time
frame has run for the ordinance by which the impact fee is increased and the
ordinance is in effect, this Plan will be considered to have replaced the 2010-
2015 Zone Improvement Plan adopted in 2010.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
In 1991, the City and Clay Township (the "Township") created the Carmel/Clay
Board of Parks and Recreation (the "Park Board") by virtue of an agreement
entitled "Park Joinder Under Interlocal Cooperation Act" (the "1991 Interlocal
Agreement").
The Park Board approved the 1991 Interlocal Agreement on or about July 27,
1991. The Interlocal Agreement was adopted by the Council on or about August
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5, 1991 and by the Clay Township Board (the "Township Board") on or about
August 20, 1991. On July 30, 2002, the Council and the Clay Township Board
adopted and approved the agreement entitled the Interlocal Cooperation
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Agreement between the City of Carmel, Indiana, and Clay Township of Hamilton
w i} ► = County, Indiana" (the "2002 Interlocal Agreement" or
..-,..- - ,. :*" "Interlocal"), with an effective date of January 1, 2003 and
amended on or about February 7, 2005.
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`..�' -'. The Park Board is comprised of nine appointed members
based on their interest in and knowledge of parks and recreation. The City of
Carmel Mayor and Clay Township Trustee each appoint four members to
staggered, four-year terms. The Carmel Clay School Board self-appoints one of
its members to a one-year term. The current Park Board members and their
appointing authority are listed below:
James L. Engledow, President (Trustee)
Richard F. Taylor III, Vice President (Trustee)
Jenn Kristunas, Treasurer (Trustee)
Joshua A. Kirsh, Secretary (Mayor)
Donna Cihak Hansen (Trustee)
Wendy Franklin (Mayor)
Kathie Freed (School Board)
Richard Leirer (Mayor)
Linus Rude (Mayor)
The Park Board is empowered to grow, administer and manage the Carmel/Clay
Park and Recreation Department (the "Parks Department"),acquire and develop
park land, establish rules governing the use of parks and recreation facilities and
provide protection of park property and activities. The Park Board is responsible
for hiring personnel, preparing its annual budget and annual report. The Board
also has other contractual and administrative powers, all as set forth in the 2002
Interlocal Agreement, as amended from time to time.
Funding
The Council and the Township Board determine , and provide
revenues for general fund operation of the Parks •
. tiY �} Department.
Budget share is determined by assessed '''' _ valuation.
Several non-reverting funds were established in q '' 1993 at the
request of the Park Board and, upon adoption of - `,.a" the 2002
Interlocal Agreement, the Council established identical funds as the City's fiscal
officer assumed the fiscal oversight responsibility of the Park Board. These
include a Special Non-Reverting Capital Fund for land and capital improvements
and a Special Non-Reverting Operating Fund to receive program fees, grants
and gifts. The Clay Township Park Capital (Non-Reverting) Fund 1215 was
established to hold for expenditure on park capital projects the annual County
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Option Income Tax (the "Park COIT") distribution attributable to the Carmel/Clay
Central Park, all pursuant to the 2002 Interlocal Agreement as amended.
The Park Board may issue bonds in the name of the City or the Township to
acquire land for parks or finance improvements, all as set forth in the 2002
Interlocal Agreement as amended. After the Park Board holds a public hearing
to disclose the purposes for which the bond issue is proposed, the amount of the
proposed issue, and all other pertinent data, it must obtain an ordinance from the
Council and a resolution from the Township Board approving the bond issue. To
raise money to pay for the bonds, the Council and Township Board may levy a
special property tax in one special taxing district on the entire township. Grants,
donations and gifts have been regularly received and utilized in the development
of the Carmel Clay Park & Recreation System.
Carmel Clay Park & Recreation Department ("CCPR")funding is described
below:
Following is a summary of current and historical funding sources used by Carmel
Clay Parks & Recreation to pay for capital improvements within the park system:
PROPERTY& INCOME TAXES
The annual budget funded by the Council and Clay Township pursuant to the
assessed valuation calculation is formulated and approved by the Park Board
and submitted to the Council and the Township Board for their respective
approvals. A five-year summary of funding for CCPR's General Fund (101) is
provided in Table 1.
Since 2007, the only CCPR budget funded based on the formula identified in the
Interlocal has been the General Fund
(101). This fund is maintained by the TABLE 1: CCPR General Fund Budget
City's Clerk-Treasurer and used to
TAX CITY'S TWP'S
cover expenses related to the general YEAR BUDGET SHARE SHARE
administration, operation, and -2009 $2,649,326 $2,121,580 $527,746
maintenance of the park system. Only -
a nominal amount of the General Fund 2010 $2,646,764 $2,119,529 $527,235
has been used for capital 2011 $2,610,155 $2,090,212 $519,943
improvements, predominately for small 2012 $2,610,155 $2,557,952 $52,203
equipment replacements. General
Fund dollars are not used for operating 2013 $2,790,876 $2,614,859 $79,761
or capital expenses at the Monon
Community Center(MCC) or for the Extended School Enrichment (ESE)
program.
The City and Township historically provided tax funding to the Parks Capital
Fund (103). This non-reverting fund is maintained by the Clerk-Treasurer and
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dedicated to capital projects within the park system. Per the Interlocal, the
funding allocation for the Parks Capital Fund is the same as used for the General
Fund. A summary of tax funding received for the Parks Capital Fund from 2003
through 2006, the last year new dollars were placed in this fund, is provided in
Table 2.
Beginning in 2005, CCPR began
requesting less funding for the TABLE 2: Parks Capital Fund Budget
Parks Capital Fund to cover
required increases in the General TWP'S
Fund Budget. This was necessary YEAR TAX BUDGET CITY'S SHARE SHARE
to comply with requests to keep the 2003 $863,000 $481,760 $381,240
collective CCPR tax budgets close 2004 $850,000 $491,300 $358,700
to flat lined. By 2007, all tax dollars 2005 $575,000 $449,936 $125,064
were directed solely to the General 2006 $179,255 $137,360 $41,895
Fund, although the City and
Township could elect to resume funding of the capital fund in the future. The net
impact of decreased funding for the Parks Capital Fund was mitigated with a new
source of capital dollars described below.
In October 2004, the Carmel Clay Parks Building Corporation issued a $55
million Lease-Rental Bond (the "Central Park Bond"), the proceeds of which were
used to construct Central Park and the Monon Community Center ("MCC").
Because the City did not have the ability to tax throughout Clay Township, and to
ensure property owners both within and outside the incorporated limits of the City
were paying the same tax levy for the Central Park Bond, the City Council
passed Ordinance No. D-1679-04, authorizing issuance of the Bond and waiving
to the Township its taxing authority for bond-related expenses. As authorized by
this action, for the life of the 20-year bond issuance, Clay Township will levy a tax
on all property owners within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the
township to make the annual lease payments on the Central Park Bond. The
semi-annual bond payments made by the Township are approximately$2.24
million payable in January and July of each year.
As a result of the Central Park Bond issuance, Clay Township currently receives
a share of County Option Income Tax ("COIT") paid to the State by all Hamilton
County residents with income tax obligations. The COIT attributable to the
Central Park Bond (Central Park Bond COIT)for the past five years is identified
in Table 3. COIT is distributed to local units of government within the County
based on a State-established formula. The COIT distribution for one year is
calculated on the previous year's budget and paid to the Township in 12 equal
monthly payments. Because COIT is an income tax, and therefore subject to
fluctuations in the economy, annual COIT distributions typically vary from year to
year.
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With the City waiving its taxing authority to the Township for the Central Park
Bond and the Township assuming full responsibility to repay the bond, all Central
Park Bond COIT is distributed to the Township.
The Township will continue to receive Central Park Bond COIT distributions until
the bond is paid in full, regardless of recent or future annexations by the City
within the Township. The last bond payment is scheduled to be paid on January
1, 2026.
Per the 2004 First Amendment to the Interlocal, Central Park Bond COIT was
originally only available for capital projects within TABLE 3: Central Park
Central Park. The Second Amendment to the Bond COIT
Interlocal was adopted in 2010, permitting the use of 2009 $2,824,552
Central Park Bond COIT for all capital projects 2010 $2,981,474
throughout the park system, consistent with the 2011 $2,569,2611
original intent of the First Amendment. 2012 $2,637,3712
2013 $2,440,038
Central Park Bond COIT is received and maintained by the Township Trustee in '
the Township's non-reverting Park Capital Fund (1215). At the present time, this
is the predominate source of new tax dollars available to CCPR for capital
improvements.
PARK IMPACT FEES
The Park Impact Fee is established by a Zone Improvement Plan, which requires
the approval of both the Carmel Plan Commission and City Council. The
maximum fee is defined by a State-established formula that factors in the
community's historical capital investment within the park system. Recognizing
that new residential development and the resulting increase in population places
a greater demand for park infrastructure, the State allows communities to assess
an impact fee to fund new capital development to accommodate the increased
demand.
Effective June 15, 2014, per the 2010-2015 Zone Improvement Plan the City's
Department of Community Services (DOCS) collects a Park Impact Fee of
$1,847 for each new residential dwelling unit. Per the current plan, with approval
from the Plan Commission and City Council, the Park Impact Fee increases by
10% every 12 months expiring June 15, 2015. A new Zone Improvement Plan
will need to be adopted in order to continue collecting a Park Impact Fee
after this date.
1 Includes$306,532 additional 2011 distribution resulting from State error paid in 2012. The Indiana Department of
Local Government Finance(DLGF)authorized only$1,612,175 of this amount to be appropriated and placed in Fund
1215. To comply with the terms of the Interlocal,the Trustee distributed$460,815 to Fund 1215 in 2012 to make up
the shortfall has committed to provide CCPR the$189,739 remaining balance at a later date.
2 Includes$489,763 additional 2012 distribution resulting from State error paid in 2012.
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All collected impact fees are deposited within the non-reverting Park Impact Fee
Fund (106), which is maintained by the Clerk-Treasurer, and may be used by
CCPR for new capital development within parks
specifically identified within the 2010-2015 Zone TABLE 4: Park Impact Fee
Improvement Plan. Authorized parks include Annual Revenue
Cherry Tree, Founders, Hazel Landing, and West 2009 $595,933
Park. The Zone Improvement Plan also allows 2010 $372,1083
Park Impact Fees to be used to purchase new 2011 $946,107
parkland in the northwest portion of Clay 2012 $963,236
Township. Fees collected each year vary based 2013 $813,790
on market factors impacting residential
development. A five-year summary of Park Impact Fee revenue is provided in
Table 4.
BONDS
While much of the park system has been built on a "pay as you go" basis using
existing cash on hand to fund capital improvements, Indiana.Park Law and the
Interlocal does allow the sale of bonds to fund park projects. Issuance of a bond
must follow all requirements defined by applicable state law and the Interlocal,
including a public hearing, and receive approval from both the City Council and
Township Board. As described above, the 2004 Central Park Bond was the last
time a bond was issued for the benefit of the park system.
USER FEES
As the MCC continues to be self-sufficient and generate net income, it has been
increasingly possible to fund some small capital maintenance projects with
revenue generated from user fees. As ESE increasingly uses the MCC and
other park facilities to host summer camps, it may also be appropriate for ESE to
assume some of the capital maintenance costs of these facilities. User fees are
deposited into the ESE Fund (108) and MCC Fund (109) based on the division
providing the service and are maintained by the Clerk-Treasurer. These non-
reverting funds may be used to fund operating and/or capital projects.
GIFTS, DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS, & GRANTS
CCPR also has a non-reverting Gift Fund (853), which is funded by gifts,
donations, sponsorships, and grants. The person or entity providing the funds
often restricts its use for specific projects or purposes. The Gift Fund is
maintained by the Clerk-Treasurer and may be used to fund operating and/or
capital projects, depending on applicable restrictions. Donations totaling $2,035
were used to help offset the cost of refurbishing the Gil Kett Pavilion in Flowing
3 Net total after deducting$102,264 refund to Pedcor by DOCS
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Well Park in 2010. The Gift Fund has not been a meaningful source of funding
for capital projects for at least the past five years.
PARKS FOUNDATION
The Carmel Clay Parks Foundation, Inc. was established in 2011 as a 501(c)3
charitable organization with the sole mission of supporting Carmel Clay Parks &
Recreation. While still in its infancy, the Parks Foundation has the potential to be
a significant source of revenue for capital improvements in the future, helping
complement other funding sources and providing additional avenues for securing
bequests, donations, grants, and similar alternative funding mechanisms.
RAINY DAY RESERVES
The Park Board established two rainy day reserves to protect and sustain the
park system in the event of unforeseen or emergency situations. These reserves
also help mitigate the need for the additional appropriation of tax dollars from the
City or Township. The rainy day reserves are maintained within the Township
Park Capital Fund (1215).
PARK SYSTEM CAPITAL MAINTENANCE RESERVE
Based on recommendations from the 2009 MCC Business Plan and consistent
with best practices for park agencies, the Park Board originally established a
$1.5 million reserve in 2010 for unforeseen and unbudgeted capital repairs and
replacements to existing infrastructure within the park system. In the event it is
necessary to use the Capital Maintenance Reserve, CCPR would use new
Central Park Bond COIT distributed throughout the year to replenish the reserve
back to the $1.5 million balance.
MCC OPERATING RESERVE
Park Board maintains a $1 million reserve to address potential shortfalls in
revenue at the Monon Community Center. As identified in the 2009 MCC
Business Plan, few public community centers achieve cost recovery above 60%
while the MCC has been 100% cost recovery since 2010. While the MCC is
projected to remain self-sufficient for the foreseeable future, the ability to achieve
cost recovery could be negatively impacted by a variety of factors such as
changes in the political and/or economic climate, natural disasters, poor weather
for multiple summers, increased competition within the local market, and/or other
uncontrollable factors. The 2011 departure of two large fitness companies in the
metro area highlights the challenge of the MCC remaining viable in the fitness
market—one of the primary sources of revenue. Maintaining this rainy day
reserve ensures sufficient funding to cover MCC operating expenses in
compliance with City Council Resolution No. CC-04-19-10-02, which prohibits the
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Clerk-Treasurer from paying any claims or invoices that would result in the MCC
Fund 109 going into a negative balance.
SUMMARY
At the start of the five year planning period beginning January 1, 2014, CCPR
had nearly $5.7 million in cash available for capital improvements within the Park
Capital Fund (103), Park Impact Fee Fund (106), and Township Park Capital
Fund (1215). An additional $2.5 million is preserved as rainy day funds within
the Township Park Capital Fund (1215). Between 2014 and 2018, over$15.3
million of new funding for capital projects is expected from COIT, park impact
fees, and interest, providing approximately$21 million for capital improvements
over the next five years.
Cash flow projections for Funds 103, 106, and 1215 are provided at the end of
this document. Revenue projections are based on historical receipts.
Projections for each progressive year are conservative to account for
unpredictable or uncontrollable factors that may impact the future.
As outlined, nearly $20.5 million in park system improvements are projected to
be funded over the course of the five year planning period, $7.9 million of which
is dedicated to Capital Maintenance. After ensuring the anticipated Capital
Maintenance needs of existing assets are addressed, the $14.3 million in New
Projects funded are prioritized based on their ability to generate new revenue
and/or reduce existing operating costs. Over$68 million of New Development
identified within the 2015-2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be
unfunded during the planning period and will need to be deferred unless
additional sources of revenue are secured.
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PARK & RECREATION ACTIVITY NOT INCLUDED IN THE
ANALYSIS OF THE 2010 PRIF ORDINANCE:
2010
Central Park
The master plan for Central Park, originally adopted in 2002, was updated to
reflect the evolving needs of the community. Based on the updated plan,
development began on the east side of the park, including preliminary
construction of new trails, picnic shelters and a parking lot, woodland and creek
bank restorations, and enhancements to the east entry drive. These
improvements were completed in 2012. Future enhancements identified for the
west side include a playground, spray park, picnic shelters, trails, fishing piers,
artwork installations, Waterpark parking lot expansion, and much more.
Founders Park
Phase II construction commenced on Founders Park, which includes a fully-
accessible playground, picnic shelter, restroom facility, and trails along the
pond's edge and into the woods. The park opened for public use in 2011.
Hagan-Burke Greenway
The City of Carmel completed and dedicated the Hagan-Burke Greenway, which
adds 1.4 miles to the community's trail network. The new multipurpose trail,
which is managed by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, generally follows Cool
Creek from the Monon Greenway to 146th Street, with plans for a future trail spur
to Main Street and Carmel High School.
Hazel Landing Park
Thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association, an
approximately 1-mile loop trail was installed in Hazel Landing Park near White
River. The new multi-use dirt trail is suitable for both pedestrians and mountain
bikes.
Lawrence W. Inlow Park
With the park system almost 20 years old, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is
addressing the capital maintenance needs of some of the first amenities
developed. The picnic shelters were rehabilitated and decorative masonry walls
replaced. The restroom facility was expanded to better protect mechanical
equipment for the spray park. The spray park was repaired and received a fresh
coat of electrostatic paint to help extend the life expectancy and appearance of
this popular feature.
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West Park
Trail enhancements were completed in West Park, including restoration of the
aggregate trails through the wetlands and woods, and installation of a new
asphalt trail on the east side of the park, completing the loop trail around Jill's
Hill.
2011
Central Park
As envisioned in the 2010 Central Park Master Plan Update, construction
continued on the eastside development project. Along with
to the east entry drive, new amenities opening to
the public in spring 2012 will include shelters, a latrine, f' ; ' r
picnic grove, and miles of scenic trails with interpretive
signage allowing visitors to explore and learn about native
forests, wetlands, the Carmel Creek waterway, the t —
Interurban, and local history qs-
Dog Park Feasibility Study
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation began conducting a feasibility study to explore
the potential development of the Carmel Clay community's first dog park. When
completed in early-2012, the study will identify a possible location, appropriate
amenities, and anticipated costs for construction and operations.
Founders Park
After years of anticipation, Founders Park was dedicated on August 20, 2011,
commemorating the creation of the Carmel Clay park system 20 years ago on
this very date. Recipient of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association's 2011
Outstanding Park Development Award, this already popular park features an
innovative and fully accessible playground, pavilion, sports fields, fishing pond,
and trails.
Monon Community Center and Waterpark
Construction began on a new FlowRider, the first major addition to the Waterpark
since the MCC's 2007 opening. The first of its kind in Indiana, this surfing ride
was finished in time for the 2012 summer season, creating renewed excitement
for the area's premier family Waterpark.
Certified Wildlife Friendly
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Indiana Wildlife
Federation, continued the process to become the first certified Wildlife Friendly
Park System in the state with the designation of West Park as our second
Wildlife Friendly Park. This program demonstrates our ongoing commitment to
create an environmentally sustainable park system by utilizing native trees and
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plants, eliminating invasive plant species, providing natural habitats for wildlife,
and enhancing public knowledge through education programs.
2012
Central Park East Woods
Dedicated on August 20th, capping off our 20th anniversary of the park system,
the East Woods provides a natural escape for residents within the city's urban
core. Along with upgrades to the east entry drive into Central Park, new
amenities include a picnic grove and 2.1 miles of scenic trails with interpretive
signage, allowing visitors to explore and learn about native forests, wetlands, the
Carmel Creek waterway, the old Interurban Railway, and other local history.
Flow Rider at The Waterpark
Surf's up in Carmel! (And we're not talking about that other Carmel-by-the-Sea.)
This summer we premiered the first FlowRider in Indiana - a simulated surf
attraction that was the talk of the town. The FlowRider received Best of Carmel
honors from Indianapolis Monthly. It also helped garner a special population
award from the Indiana Park & Recreation Association for our Adapative
FlowRider program, which teaches people with disabilities how to body board
and surf on the FlowRider.
Landscape Enhancements at The Waterpark
While the "surf' received all of the attention, there were also several "turf'
improvements within The Waterpark to enhance the overall experience. Key
modifications included a new focal planter inside the main entrance, expanded
grassy areas, and other subtle landscape refinements that added to the natural
beauty of the facility. Further improvements are planned for 2013, including
cabanas available for rent by families and small groups.
Lawrence W. Inlow Park Disc Golf Course
The park system's first of two disc golf courses opened this summer in Inlow
Park to rave reviews. The 9-hole beginner's course is great for kids, families, or
putt/approach practice for more experienced players. An 18-hole championship
level course will be developed in Hazel Landing Park and is anticipated to open
for public play in 2013.
Central Park North Campus Master Plan
A series of public forums and stakeholder meetings were held to guide the future
development of approximately 25 acres of Central Park located along 116th
Street. The master plan provides for a logical extension of the East Woods and
includes Carmel's first dog park, an expanded network of trails, opportunities for
woodland recreation, and more. Upon adoption of the master plan in early-2013,
initial development of the dog park and a new meadow is expected to begin
before the end of 2013.
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Monon Community Center Interior Refresh Plan
Since its opening in 2007, the Monon Community Center has hosted over a
million visitors, causing tremendous wear and tear on the facility. To ensure the
MCC's appearance remains true to its original design intent, an interior refresh
plan was developed by the original architects. Implementation of the plan will
take approximately three years, beginning in mid-2013 with upgrades to the
fitness locker rooms. Future improvements will address worn flooring throughout
the building and provide finishes within the east building appropriate for
increased program use.
Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
As required by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a new five-year
comprehensive master plan is currently being developed. This plan will
incorporate extensive input gathered through community-wide surveys, focus
groups of users and non-users, and public forums. Upon completion in 2013, the
comprehensive master plan will guide the development and management of the
park and recreation system through 2018.
2013
Founders Park Pavilion
Improvements to Carmel's newest park continued in fall 2013 with construction
beginning on a new 5,300 SF meeting facility. Summer Camps began using the
facility in May 2014, the Pavilion includes two program rooms that can open into
one large meeting room overlooking the pond and natural areas. In addition to
hosting summer camps and year round recreation programs, the facility will be
available to rent for family gatherings and similar events.
Hazel Landing Park Disc Golf Course
An 18-hole professional disc golf course opened in the summer of 2013,
following the successful opening of a 9-hole beginner course in Lawrence W.
lnlow Park the previous summer. Rated as the most challenging course in the
metro area, it takes full advantage of the topography in this scenic park along the
White River.
The Waterpark Cabanas
A year after premiering Indiana's first FlowRider, 14 new cabanas were
constructed in The Waterpark in time for the 2013 summer season. These stylish
shelters with upscale lounge furniture are available for rent and provide the
Waterpark.
erfect base for any group visiting The
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Central Park Overflow Parking Lot
Construction of a new parking lot was completed in fall 2013, providing 183 new
spaces for visitors to The Waterpark and Monon Community Center. This paved
parking lot replaces a temporary gravel lot originally installed in 2011.
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Central Park West Commons Playground
Design development plans for a new community playground, picnic shelters,
restrooms, and parking lot were approved by the Park Board in November 2013.
These new amenities will be located in the meadow between Central Park West
Drive and the lagoon with construction anticipated to begin in late-2014.
Monon Community Center Fitness Locker Room Refresh
After six years of heavy use, the fitness center locker rooms were redecorated
with new flooring and paint, creating a more attractive and durable environment
for our guests. The fitness stairway to aquatics was also upgraded to make it a
more inviting space. This was the first phase of a 3-year plan to upgrade or
replace Monon Community Center interior finishes. Plans for 2014 include
replacing flooring in the gymnasium corridor and throughout the east building.
2015-2019 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
Work continued on a new five-year comprehensive master plan, which will guide
development and management of the park and recreation system through 2019.
The plan, a requirement of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will be
grounded on input from residents and stakeholders and is anticipated to be
adopted by the Park Board in 2014.
A community survey was conducted in March/April 2013 to help establish
priorities for the new Comprehensive Master Plan. The professionally
administered survey found 95% of Carmel/Clay Township households
feel that parks, recreation services, and open space are very important
(62%), important(30%), or somewhat important (3%). The Monon Community
Center is visited at least once annually by 69% of all households, followed by
the Monon Greenway (55%) and West Park (46%). Reflecting the investment
made in the park and recreation system, satisfaction rates for CCPR's parks
(98%) and programs (94%) eclipsed national averages.
CAPRA Accreditation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation continued a multi-year process to become
accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA). Throughout 2013, the Department completed a
comprehensive self-assessment to measure our policies and practices against
144 national standards of excellence. CCPR will be eligible for accreditation in
October 2014, pending a successful CAPRA site visitation and hearing. If
achieved, CCPR will join an elite group of park systems, with only 117 park and
recreation agencies currently accredited nationwide.
Invasive Species Control
Through a grant received from the Carmel Clay Parks Foundation, an invasive
species control program was initiated to help eliminate Garlic Mustard and Asian
Honeysuckle from the Woodland Gardens in Central Park. These highly invasive
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plants are not native to Indiana and can be harmful to indigenous plants and
wildlife. As funding permits, this program will be expanded to other impacted
areas within the park system, consistent with the Natural Resource Management
Plan for each park.
Financial Assistance
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is dedicated to ensuring all Carmel and Clay
Township residents are able to enjoy our programs and services. In 2013, the
Department awarded $290,928 in scholarships to individuals and families with
economic challenges.
By the numbers...
• $228,067: Extended School Enrichment and
Summer Camp Series registration assistance
• $62,861: Monon Community Center
membership and recreation program
registration assistance
• $1,008: Staff donations from Jeans Friday
program for scholarships (see Jeans for a
Cause on page 2 for more details)
• 301: Individuals receiving financial assistance
2014
Founders Park - Wilfong Pavilion
Improvements to Carmel's newest park were completed in May with the opening
of a new 5,300 SF meeting facility. Dedicated as the Ralph L. Wilfong Pavilion it
includes two program rooms that can open into one large meeting room
overlooking the pond and natural areas. In addition to hosting summer camps
and year round recreation programs, the facility is available to rent for family
gatherings and similar events.
2015-2019 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
Work continued on a new five-year comprehensive master plan, which will guide
development and management of the park and recreation system through 2019.
The plan, a requirement of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will be
grounded on input from residents and stakeholders and is anticipated to be
adopted by the Park Board in 2014.
Central Park Dog Park
The park systems first dog park began construction in the spring with completion
expected in the fall of 2014 and opening to the public in 2015. The dog park
consists of a restroom building, two shelters, parking lot, a fenced area for large
dogs and an enclosed area for small dogs.
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CAPRA Accreditation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation continued a multi-year process to become
accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA). A CAPRA visitation team arrived in March to review our
policies and practices against 144 national standards of excellence. CCPR will
be eligible for accreditation in October 2014, pending a successful hearing on
October 13th in Charlotte, NC at the annual National Parks and Recreation
Association Congress.
Invasive Species Control
Through a grant received from the Carmel Clay Parks Foundation, an invasive
species control program was initiated last year to help eliminate Garlic Mustard
and Asian Honeysuckle from the Woodland Gardens in Central Park. These
highly invasive plants are not native to Indiana and can be harmful to indigenous
plants and wildlife. This program was expanded in 2014 to include a section of
West Park as well as Central Park. Other impacted areas within the park system
will be reviewed each year for inclusion, consistent with the Natural Resource
Management Plan for each park.
Rainy Day Reserves
To protect and sustain the park system in the event of unforeseen or emergency
situations, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation continued to maintain $2.5 million in
rainy day reserves within the COIT Capital Fund (1215) held by the Clay
Township Trustee. Of this amount, $1.5 million is dedicated for capital repairs
and replacements to existing infrastructure within the park system. An additional
$1 million is reserved to cover potential shortfalls at the Monon Community
Center due to a natural disaster, poor weather for multiple summers, or other
uncontrollable factors. The reserve amount was established based on
recommended best practices for park and recreation agencies.
Gold Medal Award Finalist
Carmel Clay Parks& Recreation has been named one of four finalists for the
2014 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation
Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. The Park
Board identified winning a Gold Medal as a long-term goal in 2003 and through a
lot of hard work, dedicated staff, support of elected officials and the community
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is now a finalist for this prestigious award.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Historically, the City of Carmel and Clay Township comprised a homogeneous
area of farms, rural residential, estate homes, small town residential and small
town downtown commercial development. The construction of 1-465 (1960's)
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and S.R. 431/Keystone (1960's), and significant upgrades to U.S. 31 (1970's) in
Clay Township all led to an evolution of many types of development in the
Carmel Clay community.
Today, the Carmel Clay community has an urbanizing core, an employment
corridor, significant redevelopment sites, many styles of residential development
and multiple commercial areas. The evolution of the community has also
resulted in distinguishable planning districts.
To facilitate more effective planning, the City of Carmel recognizes the
uniqueness of four districts; East Carmel, North Central Carmel, South Central
Carmel and West Carmel (see illustration below). The district boundaries were
determined by evaluating development form, physical boundaries, and public
input during the development of the City's Carmel Clay Comprehensive (C3) Plan
2009, last revised February 15, 2010.
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EAST CARMEL CHARACTERISTICS
East Carmel is unique compared to the other three districts because it typifies
suburbia with curvilinear streets, dominantly single-family homes, and a small
number of employment or commercial developments. More specifically, the
district contains a large number of neighborhoods with custom-built homes and
has very little integrated commercial development. Aside from the commercial
corridor along East 96th Street (the south boundary), there are two existing
integrated commercial areas within this district: Brookshire Village Shoppes and
Hazel Dell Corner. A third is planned within the Legacy Town Center at 146th
Street and River Road. There are also three commerce centers along 146th
Street just outside of Carmel, Bridgewater Shoppes, Cool Creek Commons, and
Noble West.
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East Carmel has a variety of recreational amenities including ten municipal and
county parks and an evolving river greenway. It also has three golf courses. The
Carmel Dads' Club owns and operates Mark Badger Memorial Sports Park, Gray
Road Fields and maintains a partnership with Carmel Schools to help meet
community recreation needs.
The White River aquifer in East Carmel has provided the community with an
abundance of high quality water resources; which has been effectively tapped by
Carmel's water utility to serve the public need. Much of East Carmel falls within
the aquifer and wellhead protection areas, designed to ensure the safety and
quality of this public resource. Public and private decision making must give due
consideration to this important resource.
The presence of quarry and aggregate mining operations along the White River
creates the need to balance the legitimate needs of the nearby residents and the
quarry as a supplier of material used for local construction.
NORTH CENTRAL CARMEL CHARACTERISTICS
North Central Carmel is clearly unique in comparison to the other districts, in that
it is an urbanizing core. Although there are areas of suburban development, the
district has evolved toward a more walkable vibrant downtown environment with
significant mixed-use vitality, including Carmel City Center, the Arts and Design
District, and the Old Meridian District.
No longer are the tallest structures two stories and suburban in character.
Numerous four-story or higher buildings have been built or are in the process of
being built in this district. Many new buildings are also being built to the front
property line, further evolving the pedestrian character of the area.
North Central Carmel has two parks, the Monon Greenway, and one golf course;
which is expected to be redeveloped in the near future (the Gramercy traditional
neighborhood development). It is bordered by two dominant street corridors,
U.S. 31 and Keystone Parkway, which contribute to and support the growth and
vitality of this area.
The North Central Carmel district contains multiple suburban style commercial
retail areas including: Merchants' Square, Clay Terrace, and Kroger Plaza.
The district also includes a wide mix of residential developments including
historic residential, suburban residential, estate homes, townhouses, flats,
apartments, and condominiums.
The district has significant employment areas, including a high concentration of
office and health care development. The U.S. 31 Corridor and the Carmel
Science and Technology Park are the main focus of employment-type
development, but many other small office buildings are distributed throughout
North Central Carmel. Carmel St. Vincent Hospital and Clarian North/Riley
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Hospital have acted to energize health care as a major industry and employer in
the U.S. 31 corridor.
North Central Carmel is also home to several educational uses. The Carmel
High School and Freshman Center campus along with Carmel Elementary and
Carmel Clay Public Library are major educational resources along East Main
Street. In addition, Clay Township's Community Life and Learning Center,
operated by IUPUI and Ivy Tech, provides higher education opportunities in the
former Carmel Clay Public Library Building. The district also contains a Middle
School, private secondary school and regional facility for special needs.
SOUTH CENTRAL CARMEL CHARACTERISTICS
Much of South Central Carmel's uniqueness from the other districts comes from
the significant number of 1950 through 1970's style residential development and
the Home Place village. The district also has intermingled areas of large-lot
residential, including the homes abutting Woodland Country Club. A limited
number of apartments and condominiums also exist.
The north boundary (i.e. 116th Street corridor) and areas surrounding Central
Park serve as a transition from the urbanizing North Central Carmel district to
quality single family residential areas. Limited bicycle and pedestrian facilities
exist in this area to connect people to the amenities in North Central Carmel.
The south and west boundary includes employment areas along the 1-465, U.S.
31, and 96th Street corridor. Similarly, bicycle and pedestrian facilities are lacking
to convey people to these destinations.
South Central Carmel has several parks including Central Park with the Monon
Community Center, Monon Greenway and Lenape Trace. There are two golf
courses, Sunrise Golf Course and Woodland Country Club.
Despite significant park and public amenities in this area, pedestrian mobility is
limited, making it difficult for people to connect with the amenities and jobs by
means other than the automobile.
South Central Carmel has two strong street corridors, Westfield Boulevard and
College Avenue, which provide good north/south connectivity for vehicles.
Regional north/south connectivity is also provided with U.S. 31 and Keystone
Parkway. Convenient east/west connectivity is limited to 106th Street and 116th
Street. While not direct, 96th Street also provides connectivity between U.S. 31
and Keystone Parkway.
The South Central Carmel district has one commercial district, Home Place, and
some additional pockets of commercial development along the 96th Street
Corridor. Additionally, the Nora 86th Street corridor and Keystone Crossing area
provide commercial amenities to South Central Carmel.
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A growing restaurant and service area at U.S. 31 and 96th Street offers residents
and workers in this area further options for shopping and dining.
WEST CARMEL CHARACTERISTICS
West Carmel remains unique as an area with many rural characteristics even
after the development of many suburban residential subdivisions. Historically,
West Carmel was dominantly horse farms, estate homes, agricultural land, and
open space. The district is still distinguished from the East Carmel district by
significantly lower density residential and substantial estate homes which act to
maintain open space character.
This area has a strong sense of place established from its origin as a region for
estate homes and horse farms. Pride of place and rural living have characterized
the values of many of the districts residents; however, as the area continues to
develop, there has been more emphasis on quality infrastructure, recreational
amenities (e.g. parks and trails) and ball fields (e.g. Dads' Club facilities on 126th
and on Shelborne).
Although West Carmel is a larger geographic area than the other districts, it has
a lower density per acre. The population in West Carmel is served by two
significant public parks and two golf courses. It also is the home to one of the
most well-known traditional neighborhood developments in the Midwest, the
Village of West Clay.
West Carmel contains the most substantial number of undeveloped acres and
has the least developed road network. West Carmel continues to rely more
heavily on the original county road network partly due to low density
development. As this area has been annexed into Carmel, the road system has
been upgraded from two-lane county roads to two lane boulevards with multi-use
paths and roundabouts at major street intersections. As the infrastructure has
been improved, residents have emphasized the need for continued investment in
pedestrian facilities, for improved mobility, and for health benefits.
Regional mobility is provided by two north-south highway corridors, U.S. 421 and
U.S. 31. 116th Street and 146th Street function as cross-county connectors,
linking 1-65 to 1-69, thus linking Carmel, Zionsville, and Fishers.
The West Carmel district currently has two commercial areas, Michigan Road
corridor which serves as a community and regional destination, and the Village of
West Clay, which functions as a local serving neighborhood commercial node.
Additionally, the Town of Zionsville, 86th Street corridor and new commercial
development along 146th Street near U.S. 31 are also recognized for providing
commercial amenities to West Carmel residents.
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POPULATION
The Clay Township service area is projected to grow at a rapid pace over the
next few years. From 2010 to 2013, the service area's total population
experienced an increase of 5.2% which is well Uay Township:Total Population
above national growth averages. Projecting ahead, --
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over the next 15 years. Based on the projections
through 2028, the Township is expected to have
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AGE SEGMENT
Evaluating the distribution by age segments, the Clay Township service area is
currently skewed between youth, families and active adult populations. Currently
in 2013, the highest segment by population is the 35-54 with 31.7% and the
lowest is the 18-34 population with ,ayTPwnmiP:PopnlatonhpABeSe�nenK 15.8% thus
indicating a very wide range of ' _ variation
between all the age groups. Over - -- - -- time, there is
projected to be rapidly aging trend r 1- 11 , •55- with the active
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adult (55+ population) growing from - - f 22.4% in 2010
to 30.3% by 2028. This will make { — - - it, the largest
age segment, followed by 35-54 -._ -_ (26.5%) and
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Figure 1 -Population by Major Age Segment
RACE AND ETHNICITY
From a race standpoint, Clay Township has a shifting landscape. The diversity is
projected to increase with the majority Caucasian population (85.6% in 2010)
reducing to 78.8% by 2028 with those belonging to Asian increasing the most.
Those classified as Black Alone, Some Other Race, or Two or More Races make
up the majority of the rest (Figure 3).
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HOUSEHOLDS AND INCOME CHARACTERISTICS
The Township's income characteristics demonstrate high growth trends.
Currently, the median household income is $96,427 and is projected to grow to
$178,327 by 2028. The median $3��'r�OW�'hlp:NauehaldlnemeChan«ISa household
income represents the earnings of all = a i persons age
16 years or older living together in a °�o'm�a; housing unit.
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from $49,238 in 2013 to $65,895 by =,4�p ! 1' a 11 2028. This
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along with significant business development within the service area during this
period (Figure 4).
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INVENTORY OF EXISTING CARMEL/CLAY PARKS AND
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EXISTING RESOURCES
To assist in identifying community needs for park land, five park classifications
are used to define current levels of service and determine park land standards. In
Carmel Clay, signature parks, community parks, local parks, and greenways
allow residents to engage in various leisure pursuits—from playing on
playgrounds to enjoying the scenic and peaceful outdoors.
Carmel Clay Parks currently provides 504.8 acres of parkland at 15 sites. These
parks serve approximately 87,588 residents within the planning area, based on a
2013 population estimate. As illustrated in the table below, more than half of the
acreage is provided in two signature parks: Central Park and West Park. These
two parks contain state-of-the-art facilities, protected natural resources, and
unique attractions that draw people from the entire community and beyond. The
Carmel Clay Parks signature parks are supported by five large community parks,
five smaller local parks, as well as the White River and Monon Greenway, which
provide popular trail-related recreation opportunities.
Park Land by Classification
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Signature Parks 2 277.6 55%
Comm unity Parks 5 156.5 31%
Local Parks 5 31 6.1%
Special Use Areas 1 17.1 3.4%
Greenways 2 22.6 4.5%
TOTAL 15 504.8 100%
Based on its total park acreage, Carmel Clay Parks currently provides 5.8 acres
of park land per 1,000 residents. This level of service is strong, but lower than
many comparable communities. Fortunately, other providers in Carmel Clay
provide additional parks and facilities to help meet park needs. These include
Hamilton County, the Carmel Clay School District, the Dads Club, many
homeowners' associations, and various other providers. Carmel Clay Parks &
Recreation is also responsible for the development and maintenance of a variety
of recreation facilities. These include indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and
other park amenities. In addition, Carmel Clay Parks offers a range of programs
and events to serve a variety of residents. Specific programs target seniors,
adults, teens, youth, preschool/toddlers, and families.
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Carey Grove Park 14001 N. Carey Road
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• Sports field
• Picnic benches/accessible picnic benches
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Central Park 2135 Central Park Drive
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• Trash receptacles
• Long, winding trails throughout the park
• Paved and accessible pathways
• Skate park
• 147,000 s.f. Monon Center recreation complex consists of
two buildings connected by a pedestrian bridge
• Aquatics park with locker rooms and concessions
• Structures and entrances have accessible paths, adequate
turnaround space, appropriate signage and accessible
fixtures and hardware
• Off-street parking
• Lagoon and fishing areas
• Wetlands, both created and restored
• Forested and reforested areas
• Extensive landscaping throughout
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Flowing Well Park 5100 E. 116th Street
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Existing Facilities • Signage
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• Picnic shelter
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• Pathway
• Bridges
• Benches
• Lighting
• Off-street parking
• Restrooms
• Natural areas, wooded and creekside
• Transit stop
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• Trash receptacles
• Long, winding trails throughout the park
• Paved and accessible pathways
• Play Equipment
• Off-street Parking
• Stocked fish pond
• Picnic shelter with tables
• Sport Fields
• Pavilion for up to 200 people
• Restrooms
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Hazel Landing Park 10601 Hazel Dell Parkway
On Hazel Dell Parkway east at 106th Street
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• Picnic benches
• Canoe launch
• Paved pathway and wide, accessible trails
• Parking lot with prairie swales; well-surfaced and striped
• Natural wooded areas; prairie plantings
• 18 Hole Disc Golf Course
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Lawrence W. Inlow Park 6310 E. 131st Street
East of Hazel Dell Parkway and 5/10ths of a mile west of River Road on 131st Street
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• Multiple playgrounds (open and wooded areas)
• Sprayground
• Picnic tables/accessible picnic tables
• Benches/accessible benches
• Fountain /accessible fountain
• Picnic shelters
• Off-street parking
• Restrooms
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Lenape Trace Park 9602 Westfield Blvd.
At the intersection of 96th Street and Rangeline Road
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Existing Facilities • Paved pathway; trails connect to Monon Greenway
• Turf area can be accessed from paved pathway
• Signage
• Picnic shelter with tables, grill and trash can are accessible
from paved (and accessible) path
• Accessible picnic tables and benches
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Meadowlark Park 450 Meadow Lane
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Existing Facilities • Signage
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• Play equipment
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• Trashcans
• Pathway accesses apartments and Monon Trail
• Picnic shelter with tables
• Off-street parking
• Landscaping
• Stocked fish pond
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Prairie Meadow Park 5282 Ivy Hill Drive
East of Hazel Dell Parkway off of 1315 Street, north on Penneagle Drive in Plum Creek
subdivision to Ivy Hill Drive, right on Ivy Hill 7/90�h of a mile
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• Accessible benches
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River Heritage Park 11813 River Road
North of 116th Street on River Road
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Existing Facilities • Signage
• Open turf area
• Accessible playground
• Two sand volleyball courts
• Shelters with picnic tables
• Accessible picnic tables
• Benches/accessible benches
• Drinking fountain/accessible drinking fountain
• Pathway
• Amphitheater
• Off-street parking
• Overflow parking with drainage swale
• Natural areas along the river
• Restrooms
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West Park 2700 W. 116th Street
West of Towne Road on 116"'Street
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Existing Facilities • Paved pathway
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• Prairie, swales and wooded areas
• Stocked fish pond
• Open turf area, connected to accessible path
• Play equipment
• Picnic tables
• Benches I accessible benches
• Accessible drinking fountain
• Off-street parking
• Restrooms
• Interactive water feature
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Monon Greenway
5.2 mile paved linear park runs from 96th Street to 146th Street; connects to Indy
Parks Monon Trail at 96th Street that runs south over 10 miles to 38th Street.
Connects to Westfield Parks to the north at 146th street and runs north for 3
miles.
Parking located at:
• South trailhead — on 96th Street west of Westfield Blvd and east of
College Ave. (Restrooms & Drinking Fountain)
• Behind Carmel City Hall (restroom located on the west side of the
fountain)
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Hag an-Burke Trail
1.4 mile trail that intersects with the Monon north of 136th Street and runs to the
east side of US 31 and Keystone Avenue at 146th Street
Greyhound Trail
.66 mile trail that runs from 931 Rangeline Road to 2450 E 136th Street
White River Greenway
The northern 1.3 miles of the greenway is part of the Carmel Clay park system —
total length is 2.5 miles
• Parking located at 126th Street and River Road trailhead
UNDEVELOPED PARKS
• Cherry Tree Park 13720 Hazel Dell Parkway
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FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT
An important component of use is a complete network of trails, pathways
and bike lanes connecting Carmel Clay Parks with local neighborhoods
throughout the Township and City. The Alternative Transportation Plan
forecasts new and future connections as shown below.
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The following describes proposed acquisition and development of parks as
identified by the MIG, Inc., Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-
2014 adopted by the Carmel Clay Board of Parks and Recreation on December
8th, 2009. A new Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Master Plan is in the final
stages of updating and revision by Pros Consulting, LLC, which may redefine the
following projections.
The proposed park sites include four community parks to broaden recreation
opportunities. CCPR should acquire 15-50 acre parcels, depending on planned
development, land availability, and natural resources in those areas. A standard
of 3.15 acres/ 1000 residents is desired for community parks. In order to
achieve this proposed level of service, CCPR needs approximately 125 acres for
new community parks. This is envisioned as two larger parks in Northwest and
Northeast Carmel Clay, and two smaller parks in targeted areas. All four will be
a mix of developed park facilities and natural areas.
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P-9 Northwest Carmel Clay: As illustrated on the map, the western
half of the planning area is underserved by park land, particularly in
comparison to the variety of parks and recreation opportunities in eastern
Carmel Clay. In addition, needs analysis found a need in Northwest
Carmel Clay for a playground, picnic shelter, or other recreation
amenities. This plan recommends the acquisition and development of a
large community park in northwest Carmel Clay to address those
deficiencies
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P-2 North Carmel Clay: A new community park is recommended in
north Carmel Clay, west of Smoky Row Elementary School to increase
opportunities in that area. This area currently lacks nearby access to a
playground and open play area. While HOAs may help meet these
specific needs when this area is fully developed, a community park would
provide additional recreational opportunities in this underserved area.
P-3 Northeast Carmel Clay: CCPR should pursue an opportunity to
acquire expansive acreage for a community park along the White River.
This site should be tied to the White River Greenway to enhance
connectivity to other sites along the river. This area currently lacks nearby
access to a playground and picnic shelter. This park should be designed
and developed in conjunction with a master planned community in this
area.
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P-4 Southeast Carmel Clay: Findings suggest that this area lacks
access to a playground, picnic shelter, and other amenities. One option
for meeting needs in this underserved area is to acquire land that has
been set aside as a nature conservancy. Depending on site constraints,P 9
community focused nature park is recommended with interpretive trails,
linear playground, small group shelter and appropriate amenities to
support nature interpretation and programming.
P-5 South-central Carmel Clay: This plan recommends that CCPR
acquire and develop approximately 15 acres to enhance recreational
opportunities with the area. Site development should connect to the
Monon Greenway and provide nature interpretation and trails. This area
may also provide for more basic recreation amenities to meet nearby
needs.
It is further suggested that Southwest Carmel Clay is underserved in terms of
CCPR acreage and facilities. However there is little demand for additional parks
/facilities in this area, because of the number of nearby opportunities such as
three golf courses, Towne Meadow Elementary School, Bitternut Woods
Preserve, West Park, and Coxhall Gardens. Large lot sizes and, in some cases,
private swimming pools and tennis courts also provide green space and
recreation opportunities for residents. For this reason, no parks are
recommended for the southwest portion of Carmel Clay.
Zone Improvement Parks
West Park Phase IV:
Phase IV of West Park began with the purchase of a 5-acre parcel on the
parks southeast corner, an additional 35 acres on the southwest corner
were purchased and 5 acres in the southwest corner was donated. The
essential elements of Phase IV are to integrate the 45-acre parcel with the
remainder of the park— maintaining the overall agricultural theme. Key
elements to be included in the design are as follows:
• Expand parking opportunities available on site.
• Expand recreational opportunities with an emphasis on
economic viability.
• Increase creative play opportunities.
• Create a building for day camp activities and offsite
programming
• Create a dog park for the west side of Carmel.
• Expand trail system and expand interpretative signage
• Enhance Jill's Hill for additional sledding and winter sport
opportunities
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Northwest Park:
The Carmel Clay Parks Master Plan as completed by MIG in July 2009
identifies a need for park land in the northwest quadrant of Clay Township.
This area is underserved by park land, particularly in comparison to the
variety of parks and recreation o pp ortunities in eastern Carmel Clay. In
addition analysis determined a need for a playground, picnic shelter, or
other recreation amenities.
Northeast Park:
The Carmel Clay Parks Master Plan as completed by MIG in July 2009
identifies a need for park land for a community park along the White River.
This site should be tied to the White River Greenway to enhance
connectivity to other sites along the river. This area currently lacks nearby
access to a playground and picnic shelter.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIONS:
TRENDS:
Recent development and building trends indicate a slow but steady growth of
households over the next decade. The last decade, 2005-2014, brought an
average of 687 new households annually. The five year average between 2010
and 2014 was 359 single-family and 345 multi-family units annually, a total of 704
units annually, which represents only a 5% increase from the 2005 to 2009
averages; however, the share of multi-family permits over the same time period
has increased to almost 50% from 25%. Using a more conservative running
three year permit average and an average household size of 2.70, the Carmel
Clay area is projected to add another 9,140 new residents from 2016 to 2020, or
18,280 from 2016 to 2025.
2005-2014: Average 687 units annually over the last decade
2010-2014, 5-Year Average: 359 Single-Family, 345 Multi-Family, 704 units annually
2005-2009, 5-Year Average: 502 Single-Family, 168 Multi-Family, 670 units annually
2010-2013
1,385 single-family permits were issued (average of 346 permits annually)
1,186 renter households were added (average of 297 annual units)
2,571 total new households
6,942 new residents (2.70 average household size Carmel/Clay)
2014 year to date (September 1)
275 single-family permits were issued (average of 34 permits per month)
361 multi-family permits were issued (average of 45 permits per month)
2014 projected
408 projected single-family
540 projected multi-family
948 additional households
2,560 additional residents (2.70 average household size Carmel/Clay)
POPULATION ESTIMATE:
Census Year 1990: 43,007 actual
Census Year 2000: 64,709 actual
Census Year 2010: 83,293 actual
end 2014: 92,795 projected
end 2015: 94,622 projected
Census Year 2020: 103,762 projected
City of Carmel/Clay Township Population Estimate
City of Carmel/Clay Township"Building Permits Issued from 2010 to 2020"
Single Family Multi-Family Population Total
Year Permits Permits(in units) Total Units Increase` Population'
2010 Census Base 83,293
2010 299 240 539 1,455 84,748 actual figures
2011 268 351 619 1,671 86,420 actual figures
2012 380 298 678 1,831 88,250 actual figures
2013 438 297 735 1,985 90,235 actual figures
2014 408 540 9-18 2.560 92,794 projected w/Jan-Aug
2015 36'2 315 677 1,8823 94,622 based on 3-YR avg
2016 362 313 677 1,823 96,450 based on 3-YR avg
2017 362 315 677 1,828 98,278 based on 3-YR avg
2018 362 313 677 1,528 100,106 based on 3-YR avg
2019 362 315 677 1.828 101,934 based on 3-YR avg
2020 362 315 677 1,328 103,762 based on 3-YR avg
Total: 3,965 3,616 18,641
Total Estimated Population as of December 31,2013 90,235
Growth Projections for the,City of CarmellClay Township"
2010 - - 84,748 end of year
2015 - - 9,874" 94,622
2020 - - 9,140" 103,762
2025 - - 9,140" 112,902
2030 - - 9,140" 122,042
'Estimate based on Clay Township's 2.70 average household size as calculated in the 2010 Census.
"Based on current 3-Year Average of 677 units permitted per year.
All calculations completed to estimate the projected population growth of the City of Carmel/Clay Township
were conducted by using Department of Community Services'building permit records,
2010 Census Data,and the approximations of the Department of Community Services staff in an effort to assess
the overall future development(population and distribution of building permits)within the City of CarmeliClay Township.
These statistics are estimates and display only an approximate prediction of future growth and development of
the City of Carmel/Clay Township based upon the aforementioned data.
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IMPACT FEE STRUCTURE FOR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
(as of September 8, 2014)
The City of Noblesville collects the following Impact Fees:
Parks Impact Fees:
$1,424.00 per residential dwelling unit;
37-10-10Ordinance reflects the decision to charge less with the City making up
the difference:
$1,300.00 per single family dwelling, 3 bdrm apt. or condo;
$1,234.00 per duplex park;
$1104.00 per 2 bdrm apt or condo, etc.;
$ 844.00 per 1 bdrm apt or condo, etc.; and
per 738.00 er mobile home.
Road Impact Fees as follows for 4 areas:
Area 1 (west of the White River): $121.00 x 9.27 trips = $1,121.67
per dwelling unit which makes the total impact fee in Area 1: $2,421.67.
Area 2: (East of White River): $147.00 x 9.27 trips = $1,362.69.
per dwelling unit which makes the total impact fee in Area 2: $2,662.69.
Area 3: (part of Noblesville Tnshp west of White River/part of Wayne Tnshp):
$160 X 9.27 trips = $1,483.20 per dwelling unit which makes the total impact fee
in Area 3: $2,783.20.
The Town of Fishers collects the following Impact Fee charges which have
not increased since adoption in 2006:
$1,070.00 for single family dwelling;
$1,017.00 for townhome/duplex;
$1,070.00 for 3 bdrm apt;
$1,017.00 for 2 bdrm apt;
$ 696.00 for 1 bdrm apt.
Road Impact Fees adopted 6-21-2010, is $237.03 x 9.6 trips for a fee of
$2,275.49 per single family.residential dwelling unit, making the highest total
impact fee $3,345.49 per single family dwelling.
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The City of Westfield collects the following impact fees:
$ 1,309.00 Park Impact Fee per single family dwelling;
A graduated Road impact fee per single family residence:
1/9/13— 12/31/13: $207 x 9.8 trips = $2,028.60;
1/9/14— 12/31/14: $227 x 9.8 trips = $2,224.60
1/9/15— 12/31/15: $250 x 9.8 trips = $2,450.00
1/9/16— 12/31/16: $275 x 9.8 trips = $2,695.00
1/9/17— 1/9/18: $299 x 9.8 trips = $2,930.20
The total impact fee per single family dwelling increases over time:
1/9/13— 12/31/13: $3,337.60;
1/9/14— 12/31/14: $3,533.60;
1/9/15— 12/31/15: $3,759.00;
1/9/16— 12/31/16: $4,004.00;
1/9/17— 1/9/18: $4,239.20.
The Village of Zionsville collects the following impact fees:
Park Impact Fees:
$1,221.00 per single family detached dwelling unit;
$ 997.00 per Duplex/Condo/Townhouse;
$ 733.00 per multi-family apartment.
Road Impact Fees:
$1009.00 as of 10/7/2014
The highest total impact fee is $2,230.00 per single family dwelling.
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ESTIMATE OF PROJECTED INFRASTRUCTURE & COSTS
The earlier discussion established a framework for determining park and
recreational infrastructure needs. An estimate of the nature, location and cost of
the additional infrastructure that will be needed to serve new development in the
impact zone over the next ten years (through September 6, 2020) includes
improvements to the following parks:
1. West Park $9,500,000
2. Hazel Landing Park 2,500,000
3. Northwest Park 9,000,000
4. Northeast Park 7,500,000
TOTAL: 28,500,000
*Minus Estimated Gifts: ( 1,200,000)
NET $ 27,300,000
*An estimated$1,200,000.00 of the above total is expected to come from"nonlocal revenue"(as defined in
IC 36-7-4-1321)—namely from gifts—and is therefore excluded from the impact fee formula(see IC 36-7-4-
1320).
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CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE
By comparison, the Current Level of Service (see IC 36-7-4-1302)for existing
development in the impact zone is estimated by taking the current value of
existing park and recreation infrastructure in the Community and dividing that
value by the total number of current households.
Value of existing infrastructure:
• Land (661 Acres* at $70,000 per acre) $ 46,270,000
*Based on 505 acres in the Carmel Clay Park System, plus 31
acres in Gray Road Park (Carmelot); 80 acres in Brookshire Golf
Course; 41 acres of Monon Greenway ROW (using a width of 66
feet, 51 acres less the acreage attributed to the Monon Greenway
and trailheads) and 4 acres of the Hagan-BurkeTrail.
• Improvements: 84,593,145
TOTAL: $ 130,863,145
• Divided by number of current households: 35,799
Estimated Current Level of Service = $ 3,655/ unit
of existing development
COMMUNITY LEVEL OF SERVICE
The Community Level of Service represents the maximum impact fee that may
be assessed on a new development unit(see IC 36-7-4-1301). As permitted by
IC 36-7-4-1318(b)(3), this Zone Improvement Plan establishes the Current Level
of Service as the Community Level of Service.
Estimated Community Level of Service = $ 3,655/ unit
(same as Current Level of Service)
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COMPUTATION OF IMPACT FEE; RECOMMENDATION
• Park Infrastructure Planned to
Serve New Development $ 27,300,000
• Divided by: New Development Units
Projected for 10-year Period 6,770
Cost of New Infrastructure, per New Unit $ 4,032
Less: Deductions for Central Park Bond (1,001)
Less: Deductions for County Income Tax (50)
Projected (Maximum) Impact Fee: $ 2,981/ unit
RECOMMENDATION
The impact fee is not expected to be the sole source of revenue for parks and recreation
improvements for the next 10 years. Accordingly, an impact fee can be imposed at a
level below the maximum authorized by state law; this also recognizes that existing
residents may utilize any new facilities alongside the new residents upon whom the fee
is imposed. However, unlike some other communities in Hamilton County, the Carmel
Clay community does not impose road impact fees upon new development, and thus
higher but still reasonable park impact fees assessed upon new developments in Clay
Township should not be unduly burdensome.
As indicated above, the impact per new residential development unit over the 10-year
planning period (2015-2025) is $2,981. This is calculated by adding together the net cost
of new park development and new construction ($27,300,000), then dividing by the
projected number of new households (6,770), and then subtracting mandatory, statutory
deductions that equal the estimated amount($1,001)that an average new household
will be assessed via property taxes to service the debt for the current park bond, as well
as the estimated amount($50)that occupants of the average new residence will pay via
the County Option Income Tax to support other new park development during the 10
year planning period.
It should be noted that the current Carmel Clay Park and Recreation Impact Fee is only
$1,847 per dwelling unit—this was less than permitted under state law when this fee
was set in 2009. The economy is expected to be in a sustained growth mode during the
five-year life (2015-2020) of this proposed Impact Fee Ordinance. Moving the impact fee
to the full amount allowed by law would be more than a 60% increase. Therefore, it is
recommended that the Carmel Clay Park and Recreation Impact Fee should be set to
increase by no more than 10% per annum:
Current Parks and Recreation Impact Fee $ 1,847/unit
Proposed Fee, effective 6/15/2015 $ 2,031/unit
Proposed Fee, effective 6/15/2016 $ 2,234/unit
Proposed Fee, effective 6/15/2017 $ 2,457/unit
Proposed Fee, effective 6/15/2018 $ 2,702/unit
Proposed Fee, effective 6/15/2019 $ 2,972/unit
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Definitions
IC 36-7-4-1301
"Community level of service"defined
Sec. 1301.As used in this series, "community level of service" means a quantitative
measure of the service provided by the infrastructure that is determined by a unit to be
appropriate. As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.2.
IC 36-7-4-1302
"Current level of service"defined
Sec. 1302.As used in this series, "current level of service"means a quantitative
measure of service provided by existing infrastructure to support existing development.
As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.3.
IC 36-7-4-1303
"Development"defined
Sec. 1303.As used in this series, "development"means an improvement of any kind
on land.As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.4.
IC 36-7-4-1305
"Impact fee"and "capital costs"defined
Sec. 1305. (a)As used in this series, "impact fee" means a monetary charge imposed
on new development by a unit to defray or mitigate the capital costs of infrastructure that
is required by, necessitated by, or needed to serve the new development.
(b)As used in this section, "capital costs"means the costs incurred to provide
additional infrastructure to serve new development, including the following:
(1) Directly related costs of construction or expansion of infrastructure that is
necessary to serve the new development, including reasonable design, survey,
engineering, environmental, and other professional fees that are directly related to the
construction or expansion.
(2) Directly related land acquisition costs, including costs incurred for the following:
(A)Purchases of interests in land.
(B)Court awards or settlements.
(C) Reasonable appraisal, relocation service, negotiation service, title insurance,
expert witness, attorney, and other professional fees that are directly related to the land
acquisition.
(3)Directly related debt service, subject to section 1330 of this chapter.
(4) Directly related expenses incurred in preparing or updating the comprehensive
plan or zone improvement plan, including all administrative, consulting, attorney, and
other professional fees, as limited by section 1330 of this chapter. As added by P.L.221-
1991, SEC.6.
IC 36-7-4-1307
"Impact zone"defined
Sec. 1307.As used in this series, "impact zone" means a geographic area designated
under section 1315 of this chapter.As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.8.
IC 36-7-4-1308
"Infrastructure"defined
Sec. 1308.As used in this series, "infrastructure" means the
capital improvements that:
(1)comprise:
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(A)a sanitary sewer system or wastewater treatment facility;
(B)a park or recreational facility;
(C)a road or bridge;
(D)a drainage or flood control facility; or
(E)a water treatment,water storage, or water distribution facility;
(2)are:
(A)owned solely for a public purpose by:
(i)a unit; or
(ii)a corporation created by a unit; or
(B) leased by a unit solely for a public purpose; and
(3)are included in the zone improvement plan of the impact zone in which the
capital improvements are located.
The term includes site improvements or interests in real property needed for a facility
listed in subdivision(1). As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.9.
IC 36-7-4-1309
"Infrastructure type" defined
Sec. 1309.As used in this series, "infrastructure type"means any of the following
types of infrastructure covered by an impact fee ordinance:
(1)Sewer, which includes sanitary sewerage and wastewater treatment facilities.
(2) Recreation, which includes parks and other recreational facilities.
(3) Road,which includes public ways and bridges.
(4) Drainage,which includes drains and flood control facilities.
(5)Water,which includes water treatment,water storage, and water distribution
facilities.As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.10.
IC 36-7-4-1321
Fee schedule or formula; requirements; limitations
Sec. 1321. (a)An impact fee schedule or formula described in section 1320 of this
chapter shall be prepared so that the impact fee resulting from the application of the
schedule or formula to a development meets the requirements of this section. However,
this section does not require that a particular methodology be used in preparing the
schedule or formula.
(b)As used in this section, "impact costs"means a reasonable estimate, made at the
time the impact fee is assessed, of the proportionate share of the costs incurred or to be
incurred by the unit in providing infrastructure of the applicable type in the impact zone
that are necessary to provide the community level of service for the development. The
amount of impact costs may not include the costs of infrastructure of the applicable type
needed to raise the current level of service in the impact zone to the community level of
service in the impact zone for development that is existing at the time the impact fee is
assessed.
(c)As used in this section, "nonlocal revenue"means a reasonable estimate, made at
the time the impact fee is assessed, of revenue that:
(1)will be received from any source(including but not limited to state or federal
grants)other than a local government source; and
(2) is to be used within the impact zone to defray the capital costs of providing
infrastructure of the applicable type.
(d)As used in this section, "impact deductions"means a reasonable estimate, made at
the time the impact fee is assessed, of the amounts from the following sources that will
be paid during the ten(10)year period after assessment of the impact fee to defray the
capital costs of providing infrastructure of the applicable types to serve a development:
(1)Taxes levied by the unit or on behalf of the unit by an applicable infrastructure
agency that the fee payer and future owners of the development will pay for use within
the geographic area of the unit.
(2) Charges and fees, other than fees paid by the fee payer under this chapter, that
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are imposed by any of the following for use within the geographic area of the unit:
(A)An applicable infrastructure agency.
(B)A governmental entity.
(C)A not-for-profit corporation created for governmental purposes.
Charges and fees covered by this subdivision include tap and availability charges
paid for extension of services or the provision of infrastructure to the development.
(e)An impact fee on a development may not exceed:
(1) impact costs; minus
(2)the sum of nonlocal revenues and impact deductions.
As added by P.L.221-1991, SEC.22.
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL TO AMEND
THE CARMEL CLAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-508
RESOLUTION CC-11-03-14-02
2015-2020 Zone Improvement Plan; Park Impact Fee
To: The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County,Indiana
Dear Members:
The Cannel Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the application to the
Commission (Docket No. 14090011 CPA) to amend the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan
(C3 Plan) in order to incorporate the 2015-2020 Zone Improvement Plan, upon which the parks
and recreation impact fee is based.
The Carmel Advisory Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition is FAVORABLE.
At its regular meeting on October 21, 2014, the Commission voted eleven (11) in Favor, zero (0)
Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed Resolution CC-
11-03-14-02 with a Favorable Recommendation.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
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Steven R. Stromquist, President
Lisa Motz, Secretary ..,.
Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: October 22,2014 -,=
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2014-1022; 14090011 CPA;Zone Improvment Plan PC Certification