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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDepartment Report 01-18-22 6 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT JANUARY 18, 2022 B. Old Business 1. Docket No. PZ-2021-00160 CA: West Main St. Block C2, Commitment Amendment. The applicant seeks to amend commitments associated with Ordinance Z-611-16. The site is located at the southeast corner of Main Street and 4th Avenue SW. The properties are zoned R-2/Residence and C-2/Mixed Use District within the Old Town Overlay. Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission. Please see the Petitioner’s Info Packet for detailed analysis and request for this commitment amendment. December 21, 2021 Public Hearing Recap: The Petitioner gave an overview of the request, stating that the C-2 ordinance has evolved to include the items that were previously in effect through commitments. Members of the public spoke regarding this proposal. There were many questions about the timing of this request. There was confusion as to why it was proposed because the parcels are still under separate ownership. Another resident had concerns about commitments made by the City, then later changed. Plan Commission members had questions about the plan for the area and felt that commitments are needed to protect those who may not be interested in selling/moving. It was referred to the Commercial Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 for further review and discussion. January 4, 2022 Commercial Committee meeting Recap: The Petitioner discussed how completing the rezone (by removing the commitments) will help position the properties for redevelopment along West Main Street. The City’s goal has been clear to have that part of the street developed. Committee members questioned the timing. Changes to the C2 district now account for the bufferyard requirements that were made through the commitments. If someone wanted to build a new house on C2, they still can. Staff believes this will be developed more transitionally – maybe townhomes. It was moved to send back to the PC with a favorable recommendation – 2 to 2, vote fails. Mr. Rider changes his vote to get it back to the Plan Commission for additional discussion with a 3-1 favorable vote. Recommendation: The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission Approves this item.