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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDepartment Report 04-20-21 3 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT APRIL 20, 2021 2. Docket No. PZ-2021-00032 ADLS: Ambleside Point Townhomes. The applicant seeks ADLS approval for 130 new townhomes on 60.4 acres. The site is located at 2135 W 146th Street It is zoned Ambleside Point PUD/Planned Unit Development (Z-659-20). Filed by Jim Shinaver and Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson and Frankenberger on behalf of Hoffman Developer, LLC. Project Overview: The petitioner is proposing to build 130 new townhomes in the north section of the Ambleside Point development which is located south of 146th Street and east of Shelborne Road. The property was recently re-zoned to the Ambleside Point PUD, Ordinance Z-659-20. The development plan for this project is also being reviewed at the same time. Please see the Petitioner’s Information packet for more details. PUD requirements the project MEETS: • Permitted Uses • 20 ft. Min. Lot Width • 1,000 sq. ft. Min. Lot Area • 5 ft. Min Front Setback • 20 ft. rear setback to allow parking in driveway • 40 ft. max building height • Max 6 dwellings per building Site Plan, Parking and Engineering: The Development Plan for this project is currently under review by the Plan Commission. This ADLS request is mostly looking at the architectural design of the townhome buildings and the landscaping for the townhomes. Active Transportation: Sidewalks are provided throughout the townhome development along the public streets and within the internal common areas. A sidewalk is also provided along Old 146th Street to connect the townhomes to the path along the new 146th St. Architectural Design: The proposed townhomes have a more traditional architectural design which varies from unit to unit. The main materials include brick, stone, lap siding, and some shake siding. The front elevations have a mix of façade designs from unit to unit and a minimum of 40% of the fronts facing a street should have a masonry material. Petitioner still needs to submit an exhibit to show how this is being met. The backs of the units are very plain and monotonous with no variety from unit to unit and all siding. The Dept. has requested the same level of detail for the rear window trim as is used on the front by using a larger more decorative header to enhance these rear facades. A masonry wainscot is also required along the rear, which the petitioner needs to adjust the plans to show. Large balconies are provided on the rear, which will give residents a private outdoor space to use. A side facade facing a Public Space shall provide a minimum of 40% masonry on the side facade. Petitioner, please submit elevations and an exhibit showing compliance. In addition, 2 windows per floor on side elevations are required, but currently some elevations show closed shutters instead of windows. Petitioner, please provide revised elevations. The architectural design is headed in the right direction, but several adjustments still need to be made to meet the PUD Ordinance. The Dept. is waiting on some revised elevations to address our initial comments. Lighting: Lighting will be provided with streetlights and wall mounted lights on the fronts and rears of the townhome units. Landscaping: A typical landscape plan for the foundation plantings around the town home buildings is provided but should include the locations of the A/C units. The Dept. has asked for some additional landscaping design in the common areas where the fronts of the townhomes face. This will create a more inviting space and an enhanced amenity for the townhomes. Signage: The signage is being reviewed with the overall development plan for Ambleside Point. 4 DOCS Remaining Comments/Concerns: The Dept. is continuing to work with the Petitioner on all of the review comments as this project moves onto Committee review. Some of the outstanding comments include: - Please provide a calculation/breakdown of the percent of the building front facade that is masonry. 40% is required. - Please provide revisions to show a minimum 40% masonry on side facades facing a public space. - Add masonry wainscot to the rear elevations. - Please use the same level of detail for the rear window trim as is used on the front by using a larger more decorative header. - 2 windows per floor on each visible side façade are required. - Please have clear glazing on the dormer windows so they better match the other windows. - Where will mailboxes be located, and will there be pedestrian access to the mailboxes? - Please show the locations of the A/C units on the foundation plantings plan. Recommendation: The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission sends this item to the Residential Committee meeting on May 6th for further review and discussion.