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RESOLUTION NO. CC-04-01-02-0!
(Formerly Resolution ]No. CC03-18-02-01)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CARMEL/CLAY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN REGARDING THE HOME PLACE DISTRICT
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 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan")
was approved and recommended by the Carmel Clay Plan Commission on August 20,
1996, and duly approved by resolution of the Common Council on September 24, 1996,
and is therefore the official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and Clay
Township; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Clay Plan Commission appointed the Home Place Task
Force to study the needs of the Home Place area and to make recommendations on
specific policies to address those needs; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Clay Plan Commission has duly approved, and
recommended to the Common Council, an amendment to the community's
Comprehensive Plan that determines policies for the Home Place District;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-509, it hereby adopts this Resolution to
approve the following amendment to the comprehensive plan regarding the Home Place
District. '
[See attached Exhibit A]
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 (I) copy of this Resolution to
the secretary of the Carmel Clay 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.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this I c%'~- day of
13~x~ I ,2002, byavoteof~ ayes andC~ nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
ATTEST: /
Diana L. Cordray, IAM(~Clerk-~reasurer
2002, at
Diana L. Cordray, iAMC, Clerk-TreasUrer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this of
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rainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared By:
John R. Molitor
Carmel/Clay Plan Commission Attorney
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Resolution No. CC-03-18-02-01 EXHIBIT a
Home Place Community Policies
The Home Place Community is identified as a strongly mature area comprised of mixed density residential
neighborhoods and commercial areas. Much of the community is suited for redevelopment, but there still exists
areas able to accommodate new development. These policies are meant to continue and improve the quality of
life the community enjoys by providing guidelines for new development and redevelopment while protecting the
existing neighborhood stability.
1.1 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL POLICIES
1.1.1
In residential neighborhoods, land use should be primarily for residential purposes. Commercial
development within residential areas generally should not occur unless the commercial use is
neighborhood serving and with an intensity and scale that is compatible with the neighborhood where it
is proposed.
1.1.2
Transitions, in scale and density, should occur between residential and commercial areas to maintain
neighborhood stability. Landscape buffers should be standard development requirements to aid in
"softening" these transitions.
1.1.3
In the platting/replatting of residential areas, the process shall require the preservation of unique
landscapes in accordance with the Standards for Open Space found in Chapter 7, of the Carmel/Clay
Subdivision Control Ordinance.
1.1.4
Sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian walkways should be standard development requirements for any
development or redevelopment project (i.e. platting/replatting, development plan, special use, and
ADLS approvals).
1.1.5
Consistent with the objectives identified in the 2020 visioning process, the platting/replathng process
may require dedication of useable properties for the expansion of the public open space system within
the Carmel/Clay area.
1.1.6
The land development process shall provide for development of multiple modes of accessing certain
areas of the community including schools, parks, civic buildings, and neighborhood serving commercial
areas. This should include development of the pedestrian and bicycle network system by providing both
internal and external linkages through trails, paths, stub streets, or other connections to adjacent
residential, recreational, and nearby commercial areas.
1.1.7 A long-term plan for the installation of sidewalks and pathways should be devised to link
neighborhoods with destinations such as schools, parks, commercial areas, and the Monon Greenway.
1.I.8
These policies are not intended to preclude consideration of innovative mixed use residential sectors
occurring adjacent to cultural, educational, or neighborhood service centers within the Home Place
community, provided such are designed so as to serve and enhance the greater community, complement
the general architectural theme of the immediate area, and do not generate significant traffic congestion.
1.1.9
New development should maximize the preservation of trees to maintain and enhance the cohesive
quality of existing tree groves, and require, when new development is proposed, open space
preservation or dedication of land on which there are significant trees or trees that may be reforested or
afforested.
1.1.10
In areas where zoning changes are requested, the following factors shall be considered:
Adequate transition, in scale, architecture, and landscaping is provided between residential and
commercial uses
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Resolution No. CC-03-18-02-01 EXHIBIT a
Transportation access and internal circulation
The size and configuration of the area to be rezoned does not compromise the cohesiveness of
adjacent residential neighborhoods
The development is designed to discourage cut-through traffic in surrounding residential
neighborhoods
Traffic calming and streetscape plans
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
MEDIUM-INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA POLICIES
Zoning classifications S-2, R-l, R-2, R-3, and Planned Unit Development (PUD) shall be considered in
Medium-Intensity Residential Areas (MIR).
MIR should be located adjacent to a collector roadway or secondary arterial roadway.
A MIR should be adequately buffered from community/regional employment areas, neighborhood
serving areas, and high-intensity areas through the existence of at least one of the following:
· Roads
· Public or private open space
· Perimeter landscape buffering
· Public or institutional buildings
· Sensitive site design
A MIR should be served by and be accessible to nearby:
· Neighborhood commercial areas
· Parks or playgrounds
· Bicycle and pedestrian ways (i.e. sidewalks and paths)
· Police, fire, and public safety
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA POLICIES
Zoning classifications R-4 and R-5 shall be considered in High-Intensity Residential Areas (HIR).
An HIR should only occur:
· Along the edge of residential community areas; or
· Adjacent to the West Home Place Commercial Corridor; or
· As part of intensive mixed use projects such as a PUD
An HIR shall only be permitted where access is directly available to the development site by at least a
secondary arterial or secondary parkway.
Primary access should not be through MIR neighborhoods.
An HIR should be adequately buffered from a MIR through the existence of at least one of the
following:
· Roads
· Public or private open space
· Perimeter landscape buffering
· Public or institutional building
· Sensitive site design
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1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
HOME PLACE BUSINESS DISTRICT POLICIES
Home Place Business District (HPBD) office and retail uses should be conveniently located near
residential community areas. These uses should be of an intensity and scale compatible with
surrounding uses, both in scale and architecture.
HPBD uses should be buildings no more than two stories in height. The second story of these buildings
may be for commercial or residential uses.
Some components of these areas could include, but are not limited to:
· Comer grocer
· Convenience store
· Soda fountain
· Barber/beauty shop
· Coffee shop
· Pharmacy
· Restaurant
· Dry cleaner drop off/pick up
· General/professional office uses
· Second floor residential uses
Pedestrian and bicycle access to HPBD development should be available from adjacent residential areas.
Retail/commercial rezoning requests compatible with the policies for HPBD development shall be
evaluated based in part on the existence of comparable retail facilities in the area. A new facility should
not be located within one-half (1/2) mile of another comparable retail facility.
HPBD developments are to be locations of varied community activity for the neighborhoods they serve.
Multi-use development of residential, retail, and office uses will be encouraged in this area.
HPBD developments shall be adequately buffered from MIR areas through the existence of at least one
of the following:
· Roads
· Public or private open space
· Perimeter landscape buffering
· Public or institutional buildings
· Sensitive site design
1.4.8 HPBD development should not negatively affect the nearby residential neighborhoods. The following
factors shall be considered:
· Delivery of goods
· Outdoor storage
· Removal and containment of refuse/recycling
· Signage and lighting
· Landscaping
· Circulation, parking, traffic and access
· Architectural appearance
· Safety and vehicular and pedestrian access to area businesses and adjacent residential
neighborhoods
· Excess noise
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· Enhancement of the pedestrian environment
· Streetscape character and aesthetics
EXHIBIT a
1.4.9
HPBD developments should have the following accessibility characteristics:
· The site is at the intersection of at least a collector street; or
· A location where access is adequate for the use and shall not adversely affect the surrounding
residential neighborhood or create a nuisance
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
WEST HOME PLACE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR POLICIES
West Home Place Commercial Corridor (WHPCC) development should contain office and community-
serving retail buildings.
· Buildings located within the High-Intensity Area should not exceed 3 stories in height.
· Buildings located within the Low-Intensity Area should not exceed 2 stories in height.
WHPCC developments should be located where regional access is available; including the intersection
of at least a primary arterial, or parkway and secondary arterial or parkway.
Direct area access from regional thoroughfare systems shall be available on major thoroughfares and
shall not pass through residential neighborhoods on collector streets.
Some components of WHPCC developments could include, but are not limited to:
· Office/showroom
· Flex space developments
· Medical and other professional offices
WHPCC developments may be adjacent to MIR areas, however, should be buffered from MIR areas
through the existence of at least one of the following:
· Roads
· Public or private open space
· Perimeter landscape buffering
· Public or institutional buildings
· A secondary arterial thoroughfare
· Scale and sensitivity of site design
WHPCC developments should not negatively affect the nearby residential neighborhoods. The
following factors shall be considered:
· Delivery of goods
· Outdoor storage
· Removal and containment of refuse/recycling
· Signage and lighting
· Landscaping
· Circulation, parking, traffic and access
· Architectural appearance
· Excess noise
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