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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-02-18-02-01 Amend. C-1 ZoneSponsor: Councilor Snyder RESOLUTION NO. CC-02-18-02-01 (Formerly Resolution No. CC-01-07-02-02) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, REQUESTING THE CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO THE C-1 CITY CENTER ZONE DISTRICT ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, The City of Carmel has initiated a redevelopment project to create the Cannel City Center, a central mixed-use complex of retail, residential, office and community facilities designed to meet the cultural and economic needs of the community; and, WHEREAS, after a public hearing duly noticed and held on May 1, 2000, the Common Council voted 7-0 in favor of Ordinance No. Z-343, thus establishing the C~ 1 City Center Zone District, and, WHEREAS, the Camel Redevelopment Commission, in its deliberations and workings toward development and establishment of the City Center project, has determined that modifications to Ordinance Z~343 would improve the development approval process, and thus benefit the community, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, hereby adopts this Resolution requesting the Carreel/Clay Plan Commission prepare an amendment to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance based upon the recommendations of the Common Council and the Cannel Redevelopment Commission, set forth in Exhibit A [Ordinance amendment/additions shown bold, Ordinance deletions After its adoption, this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Carmel, who shall also forward one (1) copy of this Resolution to the secretary of the Cannel Clay Plan Commission and one (1) copy to the office of the Hamilton County Recorder, all in accordance with all applicable laws. ASSES bi the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this/~//~ day of t[~t5 .- 2002 byavoteof ~-~ ayesand (.) nays ' COMMON COUNCIL FOR TItE CITY OF CARMEL ~g ~fficer ' ( "b,: c: ~ .~ ~. ' dief~ . -1,_,,, ,' Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cle~:,Treasurer / Di~a L. Cordray, ~C, Clerk-Treasurer ' · ATTES2F: Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cler~7,Ty~asurer Prepared By: Michael Hollibaugh, Director Department of Community Services CITY OF CAKMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 20E: C-l/CITY CENTER DISTRICT 20E.0 C-l/City Center District. 20E.0.1 Pro'pose and Intent. The purpose of the C-I City Center District is to create and protect land areas for the development of the Carmel City Center, a central mixed-use complex of retail, residential, office~ and community facilities designed to meet the cultural and economic needs of the community. The development is intended to stabilize an area that has fallen into disuse, and provide an energetic focus to the city's central business district. The combination of retail shopping and entertainment is intended to provide a destination for families. The office complex included in the project is intended to attract the very best corporate citizens to the community. The City Center will be bisected by the Morton Trail, further developing the attractiveness of the linear park project When coupled with a museum/exhibit hall and performing arts center, the City Center will provide the altractions necessary to support a retail and entertainment complex and will lend itself to hosting large cultural and entertainment events. To promote the development of the City Center district, the City of Carmel will provide master land planning, land acquisition, street improvements, landscaping and utility infrastructure. 20E.0.2 Tract Requirements. Land areas shall be rezoned C-1 only upon application by the City of Cannel itself. All activities associated with commercial, transportation, service, office and residential activities shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings in such a manner that any nuisance factors are not emitted outside of the building. Visual screening of the outside activities including, but not limited to, storage and trash collection areas shall be included. 20E.0.3 Approval of Development Plan. The City of Carmel shall submit for approval a Development Plan that includes the following development requirements for that property: architectnral design, exterior lighting, landscaping and signage (ADLS). 2. The Carmel/Clay Plan Commission shall review a DP application to determine if the DP satisfies the development requirements of the C-1 District. 3. The Commission must approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the Development Plan (DP) for any tract of land in the C-I District. A public hearing shall be held by the Commission before it decides whether to approve or disapprove a DP. However, no DP is required for additions to existing structures which: a. Are attached to the existing structure; b. Continue the architectural design of the existing structure, including exterior color and materials; doors and windows, other detaillug; c. Meet with requirements of the C-1 District; d. Do not exceed 20% of the original gross floor area of the existing structure. applicable from the date of this section; and e. Have received a prior ADLS approval froin the Plan Commission. Chapter 20E: C~l/City Center District 20E-I as adoptedper Z-343; Z-365-01 CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE , In oonjunotion v, ith it~ applioatien to rosano an5' real property to the C I zoning dietriot, the City of C, rmol shall submit a Dcy/olopmont Plan that includes the following 4.~81,~wa~n~ requiromonta for that proper~': arohiteetural doeign, antariar lighting, landscaping and signage (4d;g,g.~ Pursuant to IC 36-7-4-1400 et seq., the Director (as the staff of the Plan Commission) is hereby authorized to conduct a public hearing to determine whether the Development Plan complies in all respects with the Zoning Ordinance and any cornnutments made by the owner of the real property under IC 36-7-4-613. The Director shall then make written findings concerning his or her decision to approve or disapprove the Development Plan, and the Director is hereby designated as the official who is responsible for signing the written findings. The approval or disapproval of a Development Plan by the Director under this Section is a final decision of the Commission that may be reviewed only as provided in IC 36-7-4-1016. After initial approval of the architectural design, exterior lighting, landscaping and signage (ADLS) under this Section, the ADLS shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior approval of the Cornnussion under its roles of procedure. The applicant may request a Plan Commission Waiver to the dimensional and quantitative standards of the C-I District by not greater than 35%, consistent w/tit requirements set forth below: a. The proposal shall be in harmony witIt the purposes and the land-use standards contained in this chapter; b. The proposal shall enhance the overall Development Plan, the adjoining streetscapes and neighborhoods, and the overall City Center District. The proposal shall not produce a site plan or street/circulation systetn that would be intpractical or detract from the appearance of the Development Plan and the City Center District, and shall not adversely affect emergency vehicle access or deprive adjoining properties of adequate light and air. The proposal exhibits extraordinary site design characteristics, including, but not limited to: Increased landscape treatment, tree preservation, public art, provisions for bicycles and/or mass transit, reduced surface parking coupled with provisions for above or below ground parking facilities. In granting a waiver, the Commission may impose such conditions that will, in its judgement, secure the purposes of this chapter. This subsection does not affect the right of an applicant under Indiana law to petition the Board for a variance from development standards, as provided in I.C., 36-7-4-918.5 and this Zoning Code. 20E. 1 Permitted Uses: Commercial recreational enterprise or facility Commercial (Wholesale) sale of products, General Offices Museum Residential uses Theater Commercial (Retail) Sales Community Center, including service establishments Hotel Performing Arts Center Restaurant 20E. I.I Minimum Area Recluirements: None. 20E.1.2 Other Recluirements: None. Chapter 20E: C-l/City Center District 20E-2 as adopted per Z-343; Z-365-01 20E.2 CITY OF CAI~MEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Permitted Special Uses: (See Chapter 21 for additional regulations.) Other uses similar and comparable to the above permii~ed uses. 20E.2.1 Minimum Area Rectuirements: None. 20E.2.2 Other Requirements: None. 20E.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses: (See Chapter 25 fOE additional requirements.) 20E.4 20E.5 20E.3.1. Enclosed Accessory Uses which are incidental to, maintained on the same lot and directly associated with the operation of a permitted use, including recreational areas for employees and lodging facilities for owners, guards or caretakers. 20E.3.2. Any detached accessory building on any lot shall be compatible in architectural style and construction materials with the principal building(s) with which it is associated. Heiaht and Area Requirements (See Chapter 26 for additional requirements.) 20E.4.1 Maximmn Hei~ht - Residential Uses: 1. Forty-five (45) feet, fifty-five (55) feet if adjacent to an existing or platted single-family residence or residential subdivision. 2. Fifty-five (55) feet when adjacent to all other uses. 20E.4.2 Maximum Height - Commercial and Civic Uses: 1. Forty-five (45) feet if adjacent to an existing or platted single-family residence or residential subdivision. 2. Eighty-five (85) feet when adjacent to all other uses. 20E.4.3. Minimum Lot FrontaRe: One hundred (100) feet (except for residential use, which shall be a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet). 20E.4.4 Minimum Lot Size: twenty thousand (20,000) square feet per principal building (except for residential use, which shall be a minimum of four thousand (4000) square feet with public sewer and water). 20E.4.5 Maximum Lot Coverage: eighty percent (80%). Architectural Desi~,n 20E.5.1 Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the adopted architectural style and materials pallette established for the City Center by the City of Cannel. 20E.6 Landscaping Requirements. Chapter 20E: C-l/City Center District 20E-3 as adopted per Z-343; Z-365-01 CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE 20E.6.1 Street Trees. Shade trees shall be planted along all streets within the rights-of-ways, parallel to the street. SPecies, size, and installation shall be per tha standards ofthe City of Carmel. 20E.6.2 Bufferyards: Where a lot or parcel of ground used for business purposes in the C-1 District abuts land used for residential purposes, a bufferyard shall be provided along any abuthng boundary line. 1. Minimum Bufferyard width: a. ten (10) feet for landscape bufferyards. five (5) feet for bufferyards consisting of six-foot (6') high screen wall of solid wood or masonry. Encroachments. Accessory buildings may encroach within a landscape bufferyard up to five (5) feet. Plantings within landscape buffers shall consist primarily of shade trees and shrubbery, however, wherever possible, existing vegetation within bufferyards should be preserved. Bufferyards shall be planted at the time of construction. Trees shall be planted at intervals not less than ten (10) feet, nor more than fifty (50) feet. Shrubbery may be planted informally or in rows and shall screen parking areas, outside storage areas, loading berths, trash and refuse containers and so forth from abutting residential properties. Multiple-family residential developments within the C-1 District shall also be subject to the protection afforded by the landscaping and bufferyard requirements established herein. 20E.6.3 Parkin~ Lot Landscaping,. Interior Landscaping. A minimum of one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs shall be planted within each parking lot for every ten (10) spaces provided. Planting areas shall be evenly dispersed throughout the parking area. Parkinl~ Lot Perimeter Planting. A five (5) foot wide perimeter planting strip shall be provided along the all sides which abut adjoining properties. The minimum required planting unit for this area shall include: three (3) shade trees and twenty (20) shrubs per one hundred (100) linear feet. The perimeter planting area may contribute to or fulfill bufferyard planting requirements. 20E.6.4 Landscaping Installation and Maintenance. Installation. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Department of Community Services Administrator. If it is not possible to install the required landscaping because of weather conditions, the property owner shall post a bond for an amount equal to the total cost of the required landscaping prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate of Occupancy. (amendedper Z-365-01) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agencies to insure proper maintenance of the landscaping, in accordance with the standards set by this Ordinance. This is to include, but is not limited to, replacing dead plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, and keeping the area flee of refuse and debris. Chapter 20E: C-I/City Center District 20E-4 as adoptedper Z-343; Z-365-01 20E.7 Permanent Sil{ns. CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE 20E.8 20E.7.1 All permanent signs in the C-I District shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the adopted architectural style and materials palette established for the City Center by the City of Carmel. 20E.7.2 Except as noted below, the placement and number of permanent signs shall be in accordance with the project standards established by the City of Carreel. 20E.7.3 All Signs must fit within the horizontal and vertical elements of the building and may not obscure details of the building. 20E.7.4 No sign shall extend above the cornice line of the building. Fencing. 20E.8.1 Maximum Height: a. Side and Rear Yard: eight (8) feet. b. Front Yard: four (4) feet. 20E.8.2 Materials. Fences shall be constructed solid wood or masonry, and shall be approved by the Director at the time of final Development Plan approval. Stockade or shadow box fences shall not be permitted within the C-1 District. 20E.9 Parking. 20E.9.1 Parking lots shall generally be located at the rear or at the side of buildings and shall be screened from the sidewalk/street by low walls, fences or hedges. 20E.9.2 In parking areas designed to accommodate more than four rows of vehicles, a landscaped, separated pedestrian pathway shall be provided for safe access through the parking area to the front door. 20E.9.3 Bicycle parking with bike racks should be provided. 20E.10 Streets and Circulation. 20El0.1 Visi~nc~earance~nc~merhitsandattheintersecti~ns~fstreetsanddrivewayssha~~be~bserved. 20E. 10.2 Conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles and autos should be minimized. Separation of circulation systems should be created through design elements such as changes in grade, material, screens, structures, etc. 20E.10.3 Sidewalks shall be required along all public streets, and shall be constructed to the standards of the City of Camel. Where pedestrians are forced to cross traffic lanes, changes in paving and narrowing of roadways can alert drivers to pedestrian traffic. 20E.10.4 Vehicular traffic serving the C-1 District should not be routed into or through a residential development or onto a street serving a school or community facility. 20E.10.5 Track traffic serving the C-1 District should be prohibited from using surrounding residential streets. Chapter 20E: C- 1/City Center District 20E-5 as adopted per Z-343; Z-365-01 CITY OF CARMEL & CLAY TOWNSHIp ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 20E: C-l/CITY CENTER DISTRICT AMENDMENT LOG Ordinance No. Z-343 Z-365~01 Docket No. 76-01a OA Council Approval May 1, 2000 November 5, 2001 Effective Date May 1, 2000 November 27, 2001 Sections Affected 20E.5.4(1) Chapter 20E: C-l/City Center District 20E-6 as adopted per Z-343; Z-365-01