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Variance of Subdivision Regulation Regarding Passing Blister Dimensions
Presented By: C.P. Morgan Communities L.P.
January 21, 1997
Summary of Request
C.P. Morgan requests that the Carmel Plan Commission approve a variance of the
subdivision regulation regarding the dimensions of a passing blister along Gray Road. A
passing blister of 235 feet in length has been paved by C.P. Morgan on the west side of
Gray Road. C.P. Morgan faces a practical difficulty in extending the southern taper the
full length due to the existence of a unique utility pole. This pole includes major trunk
lines from IPL and PSI and is the underground connection point for the PSI substation on
the east side of Gray Road.
In support of our position that the 235 foot passing blister is adequate, the Carmel
Engineering Department and Street Department have approved the existing blister subject
to installation of a special signage and guardrail plan. Attached is a copy of the passing
blister plan and the review letter from the Department of Engineering.
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September 23,1996
C.P. Morgan
Mark Boyce
301 East Carmel Drive
Suite E300
Carmel, Indiana 46032
RE: Sycamore Farms Passing Blister
Dear Mark:
In regards to our conversations about the variance you are considering requesting from the City
of Carmel Plan Commission and Board of Public Works and Safety for a shortened passing blister
at the Sycamore Farms entrance, this office would support such a variance request if it were to
include certain appropriate design features as described below.
As previously explained to you, the City of Carmel's preferred interest would be in PSI relocating
this pole. However, as it has been discovered, the expense associated with relocation at this time
is considered excessive, and site modifications are going to be necessary if the pole is to remain.
The blister, as shortened, will be causing a situation in which drivers will need to be aware of the
limits of horizontal clearance and the requirements of maneuvering a quicker return to the
southbound lane, passing at a slower speed, and the potential hazard of obstacles immediately
outside of this passing lane. This site warrants special traffic warning signs to guide the traffic
back into the thru lane. Possible signage and traffic control devices may include Chevron
Alignment signs, Lane Ends sign, Watch for Left Turns sign, Striped Object Markers and a
Guardrail.
This office and the City of Carmel's Street Department are willing to work with you on finalizing
which signs/features we would ask to be installed. Beside the addition of these items to the
entrance plan, you will still be required to request a variance of the Carmel/Clay Subdivision
Control Ordinances for this modification to the regulated passing blister and taper lengths. If such
a variance request is not made, or approvals are not received, you will be required to put in the
passing blister as required by ordinance.
ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA 46032 317/571-2400
Finally, at the time in which the neighboring property across Gray Road is being considered for
development, the City would require that any entrance to such a development along Gray Road be
aligned with this Sycamore Farms entrance, and the expense of the pole relocation in question be
included as part of this (future) proposed plan. At that time, regulated taper lengths will be
installed, and any guard rail and/or signage may be removed.
If you have any questions about this issue, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
M. Kate Boyle, P.E.
City Engineer
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Copy: Steve Engleking, Terry Jones, Mark Monroe - Carmel DOCS
David Klingensmith, Carmel Street Department
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