HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report for a Special Use Application STAFF REPORT FOR A SPECIAL USE APPLICATION
CARMEL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEETING DATE: March 22, 1993
PROJECT NAME: Waterstone Community Area
DOCKET NUMBERS: SU-12-93
APPLICANT/CONTACT: Waterstone Land Co., LP
LOCATION: Centrally located within the Waterstone residential subdivision -- more
specifically approx. 2000' east of Gray Road on the proposed Waterstone Way.
ZONING: S-1
PARCEL AND PROJECT SIZE: Approx. 8.068 acres
CURRENT LAND-USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: Single family residential subdivision
under construction -- Waterstone
CURRENT LAND-USE
ADJACENT PROPERTIES: This recreational facility is an amenity of the Waterstone
residential subdivision, therefore it is centrally located
within the subdivision.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ANALYSIS: Medium Density Residential
EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS: The proposed facility will be located on one of the
primary thoroughfares of the Waterstone
subdivision.
UTILITIES: The appropriate agencies have reviewed this project and utilities are available
for this project.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT (Drainage Plan):
The site development plan on file was designed by a professional engineering
company and reviewed by technical agencies (Hamilton County Surveyor's Office and
the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District).
SITE VIOLATIONS: None
TAC COMMENTS: See February 24th TAC meeting minutes.
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PROJECT NAME: Waterstone Community Area
DOCKET NUMBERS: SU-12-93
PUBLIC CONTACT & COMMENTS (Organizations/People): None
PLANS (Site Design/Layout, Landscaping, Lighting,Signage, & Elevations):
-The site development plan on file was designed by a professional engineering
company and reviewed by the technical agencies responsible.
-DOCD reviewed the landscape plan submitted and requested additional planting
islands within the parking area, otherwise it was deem to be a satisfactory plan.
-A lighting plan was not a part of this request, it is the intention of the developer to
not encourage night usage of the facility.
-A signage package is proposed, once it is formalized it will be submitted to DOCD
for review.
-Elevations of the proposed structure are a part of the Board's packets.
NOTICES:
Newspapers:
Noblesville Ledger: Proof provided
Carmel Daily Ledger: Proof provided
Surrounding Property Owners: Receipts provided are insufficient, however the
Petitioner's Affidavit was provided
STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval contingent upon the following:
-Landscaping islands be added to the proposed parking area.
-BPW review and approval is needed for the curb cut, and sewer and water
availability.
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