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Request:
Rezone the east part of property which was believed to be changed from B-3 to R-1 sometime in the
past.
The subject property was historically owned by the William Diddel (Woodland Golf Course designer and
builder) Family. Historically, we believe, it was zoned B-3 but somehow was changed to R-1. The
property is currently owned by Coyote Enterprises, LLC owned by Carol Johnson, 5824 Plum Creek Blvd.,
Carmel, IN 46033
Part of the property which we desire to change from R-1 to B-3 fronts on 116' St. and sits between B-3
property (Gas Station) and B-5 property (McComas office building) and is only 90 foot wide which
prohibits any development for residential.
Rezoning of the East part of the parcel will have no effect on the surrounding property owner because:
Residential Property to the south is protected by the Carmel Creek Floodway which cannot be
developed. The thick tree stand will not be removed thus providing visual protection for
property owners to the south.
Residential Property owners to the east are also protected from visual pollution since the trees
on the east side of the property are in a floodway and cannot be removed.
Rezoning of the part of the parcel will allow development of this parcel which will increase tax revenue
for the City. The current zoning of R-1 leaves this property undevelopable because no residence can be
built on the property due to the small area of developable land in this portion. The portion between B-5
and B-5 is only 90 foot wide.
Additionally, the City of Carmel is planning a roundabout at 116th & Rangeline. It is our intention, after
discussion with City of Carmel Engineering Dept., to extend the culvert which runs under 116th 110 feet
to the south from 116th Street to the floodplain boundary. Once extended, this area would be filled and
would be used as a right hand turn in and right hand turn out for the two parcels on to 1161h. By doing
this extension, the ingress and egress to the property would be moved further away from the
roundabout and therefore improve traffic safety. Changing the zoning would facilitate a larger amount
of property for commercial redevelopment of the corner increasing tax revenue for the City. Moving the
entrance to the property as far as possible to the east will allow for better and safer traffic flow after the
roundabout is completed.