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Home My WebLink AboutPacket for PC 10-18-22 Conner Prairie Site Master Plan PUD Ordinance / Rezone Docket No. PZ-2022-00172 Planned Unit Development CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA October 18, 2022 Plan Commission Applicant: Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. Attorneys: Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon C. Dobosiewicz, Land Use Professional 317-844-0106 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Explanation of Request 2. Site Location Exhibit 3. Site Plan Exhibit 4. Block / Zone Plan 5. Architectural Character Imagery 6. Additional Character Imagery 7. Conner Prairie Site Master Plan PUD Ordinance TAB 1 EXPLANATION OF REQUEST The applicant, Conner Prairie Museum, Inc., an Indiana non-profit corporation, (“Conner Prairie”) has filed a rezone request to a Planned Unit Development Ordinance to be known as the “Conner Prairie Site Master Plan PUD” pertaining to approximately 260 acres of real estate generally located south of and adjacent to 146th Street and east of and adjacent to River Road as is outlined in yellow on the Site Location exhibit included behind Tab 2 (the “Real Estate”). Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. The seeds that grew to be Conner Prairie were planted by Eli Lilly in 1934 when he acquired the William Conner home and began its restoration. Over the next 30 years, he and his wife Ruth restored the home, created farms on the land, brought in additional buildings, and opened them occasionally for visitors. In 1964, Mr. Lilly transferred the property to Earlham College. By 1966 there were 12 regular volunteer guides giving tours of the property and farms operated on both sides of the river. Conner Prairie has been pioneering the museum experience for nearly a half century. Since 1974, when the village that became Prairietown opened to daily visitors, Conner Prairie has been a destination where people can experience history in a way that books cannot teach, as founder Eli Lilly envisioned. During the 1980’s and 1990’s, many of the Conner Prairie’s iconic programs and partnerships were created that still serve the community, such as Symphony on the Prairie, Hearthside Suppers, Headless Horseman Festival, and the Apple Store. Over the decades, programming, interpretation, and exhibits have expanded and attendance has nearly quadrupled. Conner Prairie has gained a national reputation as a nationally recognized and award- winning museum whose approach to visitor engagement, education, and adherence to best practices has set the bar for the museum profession. In 1977 Conner Prairie was first accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and has since been reaccredited four times (fewer than 4% of all museums are accredited by AAM). As a Smithsonian Affiliate, Conner Prairie has proven its ability to skillfully combine history and STEM in our natural environment to serve nearly every 4th grade student in Indiana, and life-long learners from all fifty states. The opening of two Smithsonian exhibits (Spark!Lab and Habitat) this summer demonstrates how closely the Smithsonian and Conner Prairie work to inspire innovation and invention and educate about the environment. Since becoming independent of Earlham College in 2006, Conner Prairie has established a profile of growth and achievement while maintaining a balanced budget each year. Over the past 16 years, Conner Prairie has proved itself as an organization that skillfully combines history and hands-on learning in a natural environment. We honor Eli Lilly’s generous legacy by responsibly stewarding the land, river, farm, and assets that he so generously left us. Today, Conner Prairie is one of the largest attractions in the region and one of the most visited outdoor museums and experiential sites in the country. As the world changes around them, museums around the country are faced with the critical question of how to reengage younger generations to remain relevant, interesting, and even critical in our cultural and educational landscape. While Conner Prairie has made significant strides in offering robust programming and opportunities for experiential learning, the challenge is to continue to adapt to the way that people learn, receive information, and select how to spend their precious free time. Conner Prairie is centrally located in an increasingly urbanized area just outside of the City of Indianapolis within one of the fastest growing counties in the state. This fact and the developments occurring around Conner Prairie’s is the primary reason the organization created a site master plan. Conner Prairie is uniquely positioned regionally as one of the largest remaining private landowners along the White River. In 2017, the Conner Prairie Board of Directors commissioned a comprehensive site master plan to study the currently programmed areas of Conner Prairie, and for the first time ever, to comprehensively study the long-term potential of Conner Prairie’s 1,046-acres of land and 3.3 miles of the White River running between it. Completed in May 2018, the new Site Master Plan (SMP) is guiding Conner Prairie’s development of the land and river for the next 25 years. The Conner Prairie SMP included a vision and organizing themes that initially directed the development of a series of 25 projects to serve as a roadmap for future studies and implementation. The vision for creating this master plan focused on Conner Prairie as a preeminent interactive history museum embracing the White River as a resource for its future success and growth. Conner Prairie’s 2018 SMP is organized around four project categories that initially identified 25 individual projects that creates an overall planning framework for future development. These projects include infrastructure in advance of future transformational projects, those that are experiential and programmatic, and others that will address our outward brand and image to the community. The four project categories are: 1) Advancement projects will address infrastructure like traffic ingress and egress off Allisonville and eventually River Road, improve and expand parking, storm water drainage, and create wetlands to help with flood plain drainage while educating about the Prairie, farmland, and river education and ecology. 2) Branding and image projects will change our gateway and entry sequence, address long- term traffic flow improvements, make improvements to the edges of our property along Allisonville Road, 146th Street and River Road, and address external and internal wayfinding. 3) Experiential and programmatic projects will repurpose and improve our current Welcome Center as a true Museum Experience Center; improve and expand current experience areas (Prairietown, Lenape Village, Civil War Journey, Balloon Voyage, Treetop Outpost, and more); improvements for expanded summer camp programs with a larger and renovated buildings that serves camp programs, resident teacher program, and other applied learning activities like Preschool on the Prairie; activate the Oxbow for extended trails, environmental and river education opportunities, and Prairie and Lenape learning experiences; and preserve the south woods as a natural sanctuary with the potential for a nature center. 4) These projects all lead to transformational projects that include the Food, Farm, and Energy Experiences (FFEE) and the White River Education and Ecology Center (WREEC). Hospitality and innovation areas will include Farm to Table dining, shopping, innovation center, and boutique lodging. The White River Education and Ecology Center will be connected to outdoor river excursions, wetlands, and trails that will connect program areas on both the east and west side of our property and allow guests to truly learn and engage with the White River. The next 25 years will present many opportunities for museums to redefine themselves to remain relevant and be successful in a vastly changing world. Museums like Conner Prairie will need to adapt and reimagine how they engage visitors. To remain sustainable, museums must generate more earned income through dynamic and user centric programming models. Conner Prairie is now pioneering the museum experience of the future. We see Conner Prairie as a preeminent outdoor history museum and place for experiences that will fully embrace the White River as a resource for its future success and growth. We want to better utilize and steward our segment of land and river in Hamilton County while integrating it more fully with the surrounding areas. Our 25-year site master plan looks to engage, connect, enhance, and sustain these resources while delivering newly inspired guest experiences that will engage over 1,000 acres of land and revitalize the 3.3 miles of the White River flowing through our property. The 2018 Site Master Plan was the culmination of nearly a year of collaboration between Conner Prairie leadership, the Site Master Plan Task Group, the Conner Prairie Board of Directors, and over 67 external stakeholders. Throughout this process, over 225 people were engaged. In 2021, the Site Master Plan was at a stage where it could define themes and identify a series of projects that will embark our community on a new experience in Hamilton County and specifically on the westside of our property in Carmel. The Conner Prairie Site Master Plan, included behind Tab 3 has identified several opportunities for enhanced connectivity and strengthened engagement with a focus on sustainability. The opportunities are divided into three distinct areas:  Food, Farm, and Energy Experience District  Land, Water, and Energy Innovation District  Hospitality District Within these districts, we have identified several projects that support our mission. Improve Community Infrastructure  Wetland and Storm Water Management Improvements – Wetlands are classified as an Advancement Project within the Conner Prairie Site Master Plan. The use of constructed wetlands could provide an opportunity to incorporate scenic boardwalks and educational components to the Conner Prairie experience. Furthermore, this project compliments the White River story by telling a riparian edge and wetland story. The story can be told as part of public education and activated as a source of recreation with connections to trails. Constructed wetlands on the east and west side of the property will provide multi-faceted benefits that tie together and reinforce the long-term goals of Conner Prairie. The wetlands could be used to provide the detention storage and water quality features required for redevelopment, serve as an opportunity for public education, be a source of recreation, and offer improvements to local wildlife habitat. Wetlands could be built and funded as part of a partnership with various entities which could help defray the cost of construction.  Enhanced and Expanded Trail Network – By partnering with Carmel-Clay Parks, public trails will allow Carmel residents to engage with the beauty of the White River while connecting to the White River Education and Ecology Center and a network of private trails within Conner Prairie. Trails that connect east to west across the White River at the northern portion of Conner Prairie’s property and run throughout the campus, will open a world of possibilities for enhancement of Conner Prairie’s mission, opening acreage for programming and development. A complementary project to the private trails would be the completion of planned public trails along Allisonville Road in Fishers and River Road in Carmel as part of ongoing road projects. This project could be enhanced by the completion of a bridge that connects the cities of Fishers and Carmel via Conner Prairie’s land on both sides. Expand Conner Prairie’s Unique Experience Offerings  The Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FFEE)- This transformational idea is centered around the legacy of Eli Lilly’s experimental farming in the 20th century to explain 21st century food production, farming, and energy production in the 21st century. Agriculture at Conner Prairie is about more than providing our guests with knowledge of our animals and farming, it’s about empowering them and deepening their understanding of how they can make a difference in animal care, food production, and sustainability. The Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FFEE) at Conner Prairie will showcase innovation in agriculture and inspire everyone to pursue solutions to feed and power the world. FFEE will present engaging and interactive experiences in four major subjects, centered around the food we eat - energy, environment, innovation, and global connections. These subjects will be presented in four experience zones concerning Arrival, Mr. Lilly’s Farm, Modern Farming/Food Production, and Celebration of Food accomplished by: o Connecting people to their food, through the dedication and expertise of the people who grow it and produce it. o Facilitating the conversation around the challenges we face utilizing a fact-based, objective methodology. o Building confidence in agriculture as a constantly evolving industry that strives to produce healthy food using sustainable methods. o Communicating that agriculture is at the crossroads of the two largest challenges we face feeding a growing population and climate change.  Expand Conner Prairie’s Rare and Heritage Breeds Program – The existing Conner Prairie Rare and Heritage Breeds Program will be expanded to compare modern and heritage breeds to educate about the history and science behind modern livestock. Conner Prairie is an active member of The Livestock Conservancy, which is the leading organization working to stop the extinction of rare breeds in the United States – ensuring the future of our agricultural food system. Since traditional, historic breeds retain essential attributes and genetics necessary for agriculture to adapt to an unknown future and unknown needs, conserving them and educating the public is crucial for our nation’s food security. This would be part of the FFEE field and farm tours and integrated with celebration of food area that compliments the Farm to Table Restaurant.  FFEE Research Development - The Food, Farm and Energy Experience footprint will allow an opportunity for multiple partnerships offering funding, programming assistance, and collaboration on research for application sites for agricultural innovations (crops, livestock, land and water management, and technology). Mr. Lilly’s Farm is the core of the agriculturally based attractions on the West Side of the White River. The significance of Eli Lilly’s 20th century experimental livestock farm is paramount to the creation of this new 21st century experience area of Conner Prairie. Support Sustainability Education & Innovation  White River Education and Ecology Center (WREEC) – The WREEC is a unique opportunity within the region to create a partnership with the State of Indiana, neighboring municipalities, philanthropic and higher education communities to bring a regional River- Based Education Center to Conner Prairie. The WREEC will be the anchor for the Hamilton County South River District, which will serve as an innovation, education, recreation, tourism, and economic development hub of local, regional, and national significance. This project could be a signature piece of the long-term planning for investments along the White River in Central Indiana. o The WREEC will have classrooms to provide environmental education programming focused on the river and its history to students and visitors while bringing together partners united in identifying and teaching best practices and innovations in land and water conservation. o The WREEC will actively involve guests in the White River through interactive exhibits, river-side walking trails, and boating and fishing excursions onto the river. Some examples of these could include:  A White River Digital Aquarium could immerse visitors in the underwater environment of the White River and use touch technology to empower participants to navigate the regions rich ecosystem.  A Citizen Science Classroom would have all the equipment, tools, and instruments needed by every citizen scientist to observe and learn from nature.  A White River Inactive History Experience where every pull of the oars takes visitors further back in time to see how the White River has changed over the centuries.  Land, Water, and Energy Innovation Center – The Land, Water, and Energy Innovation Center (LWEIC) at Conner Prairie is a transformational opportunity to attract businesses, educational institutions, agencies, and non-profits focusing on developing next practices and innovations in the sustainable management and environmentally wise use of land, water, and energy – all key elements to increasing agricultural production while improving water locally and throughout the world. Innovation districts are growing in popularity nationally and are physically compact, accessible, and technologically wired and offer a diversity of uses within a district. The model devised for Conner Prairie is called an urbanized science park model. Science Park innovation districts are commonly found in suburban and exurban areas, where traditionally isolated, sprawling areas of innovation are urbanizing through increased density and an infusion of new activities (including retail and lodging) that are mixed instead of separate.  Conference Center – As a part of the Land, Water and Energy Innovation Center (LWEIC), Conner Prairie will support the education and business needs of on-site partners and others to provide a unique conference space along the White River. Though connected to the LWEIC, functionally it will be independent. This project will complement planned environmental and programmatic improvements to this area.  Expansion Opportunities – The revised Site Master Plan has additional outlots on the campus to support other light commercial and retail opportunities on the site. While some of these outlots will be used to support café or brunch tenants, we also see opportunities to support retail components like a bicycle shop or small market that would be a destination or stop along the bike paths and trails. These buildings would be done through partnerships with restauranteurs and other local business owners. Improved Hospitality Opportunities  Farm to Table Restaurant(s) - Bringing a Farm to Table Restaurant and complimentary food choices to Conner Prairie will provide contextually appropriate, income-generating, and complementary experiences to the west side of the White River. Market research and stakeholder interviews have shown that there is demand today for a unique, casual fine dining attraction near the White River on Conner Prairie’s property. The dining facility could be as small as 5,000 square feet, for an intimate appeal, or larger to serve big groups in a cafeteria-style setting, ranging from 8,000 to 20,000 square feet or more. This project would accommodate a full-service farm to table restaurant, providing a complementary experience to what Conner Prairie offers from an active programmed perspective and a neighborhood and regional destination for unique, casual fine dining. This facility is envisioned as a true “farm to fork experience, meaning most of the food served at the restaurant will be produced on site at Conner Prairie.  Lodging – Unique lodging opportunities will further support the innovation, economic development, and tourism on the westside. A boutique hotel and lodging that includes modern cabins, themed restaurant, and meeting space overlooking the river will serve as an inspiring location to host conferences, especially centered on environmental sustainability, stewardship, and workforce development. Planning has sought national destination development exports expertise to devise an impact investment strategy. Lodging would need to be unique and complementary to Conner Prairie’s property with a mix of traditional lodging in the form of a boutique hotel, lodge, or innovative lodging in the form of cabins or treehouses. There is potential to build some of the cabins or treehouses in the 100-year floodplain if they are elevated two feet above the base flood elevation.  Café and other hospitality functions – The revised Site Master Plan has additional outlots on the campus to support other light commercial and retail opportunities on the campus. We anticipate that some of the additional outlots will be used to support café, coffee, or brunch tenants as either a mixed-use or stand-alone building. It is not envisioned to have anything that would support a drive-thru experience. These buildings would be done through partnerships with restauranteurs and other local business owners. Included behind Tab 5, Tab 6 and Tab 7, respectively, are: (i) Architectural Character Imagery; (ii) additional Character Exhibits; and, (iii) the Conner Prairie Site Master Plan PUD Ordinance. We look forward to presenting this request to you at the October 18, 2022, Plan Commission meeting. Respectfully submitted, ________________ TAB 2 79.6 acres 67.3 acres 96.1 acres 14.9 acres CONNER PRAIRIE E 146TH STREETE 146TH STREET E 146TH STREETE 146TH STREET RIVER ROADRIVER ROADRIVER ROADRIVER ROADWHI T E RI V E R CHERRY CREEK BLVDCHERRY CREEK BLVD ALLISONVILLE ROADALLISONVILLE ROADCO N N E R W O O D L A N E CO N N E R W O O D L A N ECOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRExhibit a 0 100 200 400 600 1,000 NORTH TAB 3 W H ITE RIVERWHITE RIVERRIVER ROADRIVER ROADCHERRY CREEK BOULEVARDCHERRY CREEK BOULEVARDCOMMUNITY DRIVECOMMUNITY DRIVEPLANNED PLANNED THOMAS MARCUCCILLI THOMAS MARCUCCILLI NATURE PARKNATURE PARK 2 23 3 24 4 25 26 27 25 25 5 28 29 6 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 37 36 36 7 8 9 10 11 21 22 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 19 20 1 12 White River Education Center Innovation Center Lodge Hotel Cabins in floodplain on stilts Cabins out floodplain Farm-to-Table Restaurant - 1 Farm-to-Table Restaurant - 2 Commercial building - 1 Commercial building - 2 Food, Farm and Energy Entry Food, Farm and Energy Exhibits Icon / branding opportunity Theatre classroom Mr. Lilly’s farm Celebration of food Modern farm Existing maintenance building Maintenance building - 1 Expansion building - 1 Legend 2 23 3 24 4 26 25 5 27 28 6 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 35 36 7 8 9 10 11 22 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 17 20 21 1 Expansion building - 2 Existing buildings Solar Field Parking Improvements Overflow Parking Crop application site Livestock application site Well aquifer exhibit River Excursions Signature Pedestrian Bridge Trails Trail that connects to river road Loop Road Orchard Woodland Prairie Wetlands Boardwalks Oxbow Trail River Hub 0’ 200’ 400’ 600’ Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Master Plan EXHIBIT EEXHIBIT E TAB 4 E 146TH STREETE 146TH STREETE 146TH STREETE 146TH STREET RIVER ROADRIVER ROADRIVER ROADRIVER ROADCHERRY CREEK BLVDCHERRY CREEK BLVD ALLISONVILLE ROADALLISONVILLE ROADCO N N E R W O O D L A N E CO N N E R W O O D L A N ECOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRCOMMUNITY DRWhite River GreenwayWhite River GreenwayCONNER PRAIRIE WHI T E RI V E R Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion District Zones EXHIBIT CEXHIBIT C LEGEND ZONE 1: FOOD, FARM, AND ENERGY EXPERIENCE (FFEE) ZONE 2: LAND, WATER AND ENERGY INNOVATION DISTRICT ZONE 3: HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND CONFERENCE 0’200’400’600’ TAB 5 Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 2 Overall Character EXHIBIT IEXHIBIT I Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING SOUTH TOWARDS WHITE RIVER EXHIBIT GEXHIBIT G Conner Prairie - West Side ExpansionWhite River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING NORTH EAST EXHIBIT JEXHIBIT J VIEWING SOUTH Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion EXHIBIT HEXHIBIT H Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING SOUTH EAST TOWARDS ENTRANCE Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Character EXHIBIT K-1EXHIBIT K-1 EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING RIVER RDRIVER RD146146THTH STREET STREET FOOD, FARM, AND ENERGY EXPERIENCEFOOD, FARM, AND ENERGY EXPERIENCE 190’ X 100’ (19,000 SQ FT) 34’ TALL190’ X 100’ (19,000 SQ FT) 34’ TALL MR. LILLY’S FARMMR. LILLY’S FARM 90’ X 110’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL90’ X 110’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1 60’ X 150’ (10,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL60’ X 150’ (10,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL EXPANSION BUILDING 1EXPANSION BUILDING 1 100’ X 200’ (20,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL100’ X 200’ (20,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL EXPANSION BUILDING 2EXPANSION BUILDING 2 60’ X 110’ (10,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL60’ X 110’ (10,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL THEATER CLASSROOMTHEATER CLASSROOM 100’ X 125’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL100’ X 125’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL CELEBRATION OF FOODCELEBRATION OF FOOD 75’ X 150’ (15,000 SQ FT) 36’ TALL75’ X 150’ (15,000 SQ FT) 36’ TALL MODERN FARM STRUCTURE OR MODERN FARM STRUCTURE OR APPROVED EQUIVALENTAPPROVED EQUIVALENT 30’ X 95’ (20,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL30’ X 95’ (20,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL AGRICULTURAL FOCAL POINTAGRICULTURAL FOCAL POINT 70’ TALL70’ TALL Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Food, Farm, and Energy Experience VIEWING NORTH Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Character Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character RIVER R D RIVER R D CABINSCABINS BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL LAND, WATER, AND ENERGY LAND, WATER, AND ENERGY INNOVATION CENTERINNOVATION CENTER WHITE RIVER EDUCATION WHITE RIVER EDUCATION AND ECOLOGY CENTERAND ECOLOGY CENTER FARM-TO-FORKFARM-TO-FORK RESTARAUNTRESTARAUNT EXHIBIT J-1EXHIBIT J-1 VIEWING SOUTH Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 3 Character OFFICEOFFICE 60’ X 125’ (7,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL60’ X 125’ (7,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL 60’ X 330’ (20,000 SQ FT) 42’ TALL60’ X 330’ (20,000 SQ FT) 42’ TALL 110’ FROM RIVER ROAD110’ FROM RIVER ROAD BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL 65’ X 117’ (7,600 SQ FT) 42’ TALL65’ X 117’ (7,600 SQ FT) 42’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 63’ X 135’ (8,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL63’ X 135’ (8,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 50’ X 80’ (4,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL50’ X 80’ (4,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 60’ X 167’ (10,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL60’ X 167’ (10,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL EXHIBIT N-1EXHIBIT N-1 Conner Prairie - West Side ExpansionRiver Road at Community Drive and South Entrance VIEWING EAST Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character TAB 6 Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center - Facing Northeast Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Facing South Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Food, Farm, and Energy Experience Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion River Road at Farm, Food, & Energy District Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion River Road at Cherry Creek Boulevard and Main Entrance Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion River Road at Community Drive and South Entrance TAB 7 Sponsors: Councilor _________ CARMEL, INDIANA Conner Prairie Site Master Plan PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE Z-___-22 August 19, 2022 Version D 081922 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance .............................................................................................. 4 Section 2. Definitions and Rules of Construction .......................................................................... 4 Section 3. Accessory Buildings and Uses ....................................................................................... 7 Section 4. Development Standards .................................................................................................. 7 Section 5. Landscaping Requirements ..........................................................................................8 Section 6. Signage Requirements ...............................................................................................11 Section 7. Lighting Requirements ..............................................................................................12 Section 8. Parking Requirements................................................................................................12 Section 9. Additional Requirements and Standards ...................................................................... 13 Section 10. Procedural Provisions ...............................................................................................14 Section 11. Violations and Enforcement .....................................................................................15 Section 12. Exhibits .....................................................................................................................15 Exhibit A Legal Description Exhibit B Concept Plan Exhibit C District /Zone Map Exhibit D Architectural Character Imagery Exhibit E Architectural Standards Exhibit F River Road Perimeter Plantings Exhibit G Permitted Use Table Note: All of the above Exhibits (A-G) are attached to this Conner Prairie Ordinance, are incorporated by reference into this Conner Prairie Ordinance and are part of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Version D 081922 3 Sponsors: Councilor __________ ORDINANCE Z-___-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE CONNER PRAIRIE SITE MASTER PLAN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Synopsis: Ordinance Establishes the Conner Prairie Site Master Plan Planned Unit Development District Ordinance (the “Conner Prairie PUD”). The Ordinance would rezone the real estate from S-1 Residential and Legacy PUD (Ordinance Z-501-07) to a Planned Unit Development district allowing the expansion of the Conner Prairie Museum onto the site in a style and character as depicted on the attached Concept Plan and Character Imagery. WHEREAS, Articles 4.02 and 9.05 of the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance, Ordinance Z-625-17, as amended (the “UDO”), provides for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the requirements of I.C. § 36-7-4-1500 et seq. (the “PUD Statute”); and WHEREAS, Conner Prairie Museum, Inc. (“Conner Prairie”), submitted an application to the Carmel Plan Commission (the “Plan Commission”) to adopt a PUD District Ordinance for certain real estate in the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, as legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Real Estate”); and WHEREAS, Conner Prairie’s application is consistent with the provisions of the UDO and PUD Statute; and WHEREAS, after proper notice, and pursuant to the provisions of the PUD Statute and UDO, the Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on _________, 2022 concerning Conner Prairie’s application for a PUD District Ordinance, which application was docketed as PZ-2022- 00___ (PUD), and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, at its hearing on ________, 2022, has given a _____________ recommendation to this Conner Prairie PUD (the “Conner Prairie Ordinance”), which establishes the Conner Prairie Site Master Plan Planned Unit Development District (the “Conner Prairie District”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “Council”), that: (i) pursuant to IC §36-7-4-1500 et seq., the Council adopts this Conner Prairie Ordinance, as an amendment to the Zone Map; (ii) all prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Conner Prairie Ordinance and its exhibits are Version D 081922 4 hereby made inapplicable to the use and development of the Real Estate; (iii) all prior commitments and restrictions applicable to the Real Estate shall be null and void and replaced and superseded by this Conner Prairie Ordinance; and, (iv) this Conner Prairie Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing. Section 1. Applicability of Ordinance. Section 1.1 The Zone Map is hereby changed to designate the Real Estate as a Planned Unit Development District to be known as the Conner Prairie District. Section 1.2 Development in the Conner Prairie District shall be governed entirely by (i) the provisions of this Conner Prairie Ordinance and its exhibits, and (ii) those provisions of the UDO specifically referenced in this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Where this Conner Prairie Ordinance is silent, the applicable standards of the UDO shall apply. Section 2. Definitions and Rules of Construction. Section 2.1 General Rules of Construction. The following general rules of construction and definitions shall apply to the Conner Prairie Ordinance: A. The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. B. Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses, and the future the present. C. The word “shall” indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “may” indicates a permissive requirement. Section 2.2 Definitions. The definitions (i) of the capitalized terms set forth below in this Section 2.2, as they appear throughout this Conner Prairie Ordinance, shall have the meanings set forth below in this Section 2.2 and (ii) of all other capitalized terms included in this Conner Prairie Ordinance and not defined below in this Section 2.2, shall be the same as set forth in the UDO. Accessory Use: A use subordinate to the main use, located on the real estate or in the same Dwelling as the main use, and incidental to the main use. “ADLS”: The architecture, design, exterior lighting, landscaping and signage associated with a Building. “ADLS Approval”: Approval by the Plan Commission of architecture, design, lighting and landscaping and signage pursuant to the procedures for ADLS review of the UDO and the Development Requirements. Architectural Character Imagery: These comprise the illustrations, attached hereto as Exhibit D (Architectural Character Imagery), and are intended to Version D 081922 5 generally and conceptually illustrate an application of the Development Requirements. Architectural Character Imagery is general and not intended to delineate the only final Building designs that may be built. Buildings will comply with the Architectural Standards but may vary from the Architectural Character Imagery provided all applicable Architectural Standards are met, including ADLS Approval. Architectural Standards: The Architectural Standards incorporated herein under Exhibit E (Architectural Standards). Cabins: Building(s) which cater to guests and are intended to be occupied for sleeping purposes for a fee. Cabins may be an Accessory Use to a Hotel Use or Hotel, Full Service Use. Concept Plan: The general plan for the development of the Real Estate, including but not limited to building locations, site access locations and parking areas attached hereto as Exhibit B (Concept Plan). Conner Prairie: Conner Prairie shall mean and refer to Conner Prairie Museum and/or Conner Prairie Foundation, Inc. District(s) / Zone(s): Any one or any combination of (i) Zone 1: Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FFEE); (ii) Zone 2: Land, Water and Energy Innovation District; and, (iii) Zone 3: Hospitality, as depicted on Exhibit C (District / Zone Map) or as context requires. The Districts may be enlarged or reduced by up to fifteen percent (15%). “Development Plan” or “DP”: A specific plan for the development of the Real Estate, or any portion thereof, which is submitted for approval, showing proposed locations of walkways, drives, building pads, landscaping areas and parking areas. “Development Plan Approval” or “DP Approval”: A Development Plan Approved by the Plan Commission pursuant to the procedures for DP Approval of the UDO. Development Standards: Written development standards and any written requirements specified in this Conner Prairie Ordinance, which must be satisfied in connection with the approval of a Development Plan and Building Permits. Environmental Education and Ecology Education: The process of creating an ecological understanding or literacy that challenges the perception of science, food, the environment and humankind's impact on our natural surroundings. General Agriculture (Farm): General Agriculture (Farm) shall include the Agriculture, General; Farm; and, Farm, Horse Uses as defined in the UDO. Plan Commission: The City’s Plan Commission. Version D 081922 6 Power Generating Plant, Small Scale (energy system, production through renewable sources): Any facility or installation such as a windmill, hydroelectric unit, or solar collecting or concentrating array, which is designed and intended to produce energy from natural forces such as wind, water, sunlight, or geothermal heat, or from biomass, for offsite use. For the purposes of small-scale applications, up to 5-acre demonstration application may be envisioned at Conner Prairie for this use. Small-Scale Wind Generation Facility: A machine that converts the kinetic energy in the wind into a usable form (commonly known as a wind turbine or windmill). The WECS includes all parts of the system except the tower and the transmission equipment. This facility may include incidental batteries, transformers, or other maintenance uses. Within wind applications, turbines range in size from DC 20 watts to 100 kilowatts. Generally, wind turbines shall need to be at least 30’ above any obstacle within 300’ of the tower. Wind turbines may also be building mounted. Small-Scale Solar Facility: Electrical power generation through the utilization of photovoltaic cells, typically building-integrated, nonmechanical semiconductor devices that convert sunlight into direct current electricity. This facility may include incidental batteries, transformers, or other maintenance uses. Within solar applications, each DC megawatt requires approximately five acres of buildable land. The size limitations of a solar farm can be determined by legislation, utility policy, electrical constraints of nearby infrastructure, or the business model of the solar developer. Public Service Facility, Small Scale: Erection, construction, alteration, operation, or maintenance of buildings and other similar public service structures by a public utility, by a railroad, whether publicly or privately owned, or by a municipal or other governmental agency, including the furnishing of electrical, gas, rail transport, communication, public water, and sewage disposal services. Public Utility, Small Scale: A business or non-profit organization (such as water, sewer, gas, telecommunications, or electric company) performing a public service in the public good and subject to special governmental regulation. For the purposes of small-scale applications, up to 1-acre demonstration application may be envisioned at Conner Prairie for this use. Small-Scale Drinking Water Well Facility - A drilled well into the soil intended to obtain and provide water for drinking, animal use, or other processes for use on-site, or for sale to public utilities. This use may also be for educational or demonstration purposes on site. Real Estate: The Real Estate legally described in Exhibit A (Legal Description). Real Estate may also be referred to as Parcel. Version D 081922 7 Sign: Any type of sign as further defined and regulated by this Conner Prairie Ordinance and the UDO. Unified Development Ordinance (or “UDO”): The Unified Development Ordinance, Ordinance Z-625-17, of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, as amended. Zone 1: What is identified on Exhibit C (District / Zone Map) as “Zone 1: Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FFEE)”. Zone 2: What is identified on Exhibit C (District / Zone Map) as “Zone 2: Land, Water and Energy Innovation District” Zone 3: What is identified on Exhibit C (District / Zone Map) as “Zone 3: Hospitality” Zone Map: The City’s official Zone Map corresponding to the UDO. Section 3. Accessory Uses and Buildings. Section 3.1 Accessory Uses: Accessory Uses allowed under this Conner Prairie Ordinance are specified in Exhibit G (Permitted Use Table). Section 3.2 Accessory Structures: Accessory Structures are permitted and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building(s) with which it is associated. Section 4. Development Standards. Section 4.1 Permitted Uses: Permitted Uses allowed under this Conner Prairie Ordinance are specified, by Zone in Exhibit G (Permitted Use Table). Section 4.2 Bulk Requirements: A. Minimum Lot Area: Not Applicable. B. Minimum Setback from River Road: 1. Buildings – Seventy (70) feet in Zone 1 and Zone 3. Fifty (50) feet in Zone 2. 2. Parking – One hundred (100) feet in Zone 1 and Zone 3. Seventy (70) feet in Zone 2. C. Minimum Side Yard Setback: Not Applicable. D. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Not Applicable. Version D 081922 8 E. Minimum Distance Between Buildings: Twenty (20) feet. F. Maximum Parcel Coverage: Thirty-five (35) percent. G. Maximum Building Height: 1. Zone 1: Thirty-six (36) feet. 2. Zone 2: Three (3) stories or fifty-two (52) feet, whichever is less. 3. Zone 3: Forty-two (42) feet. 4. Buildings including Agricultural Uses, such as barns and silos, shall be exempt from the maximum building height. Section 4.3 Applicable landscaping requirements are contained in Section 6 of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Section 4.4 Applicable signage requirements are contained in Section 7 of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Section 4.5 The Conceptual Character Imagery of Building Architecture is contained within Exhibit D (Architectural Character Imagery). Section 4.6 Architectural Standards: The applicable Architectural Standards are contained within Exhibit E (Architectural Standards). Section 4.7 Lighting: Applicable lighting requirements are contained in Section 8 of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Section 4.8 Parking: Applicable Parking requirements are contained in Section 9 of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Section 4.9 Parking: Applicable Parking requirements are contained in Section 10 of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Section 5. Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping shall comply with the following standards: Section 5.1. General Landscaping Standards. Landscaping shall be integrated with, and complement other functional and ornamental site design elements, such as hardscape materials, paths, sidewalks, and fencing. A. All trees, shrubs and ground covers shall be planted according to American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1), and following the standards and Version D 081922 9 best management practices (BMPs) published by the City’s Urban Forestry Program. Landscaping materials shall be appropriate for local growing and climatic conditions. Plant suitability, maintenance and compatibility with site construction features shall be addressed. The City’s planting details shall be required on the landscape plan. All trees shall be selected from the City’s recommended tree list published by the City’s Urban Forestry Program or otherwise approved by the Urban Forester. B. Shade trees shall be at least 2.5 inches in caliper when planted. Ornamental trees shall be at least 1.5 inches in caliper when planted. Evergreen trees shall be 6 feet in height when planted. Shrubs shall be at least 18 inches in height when planted. Ornamental grasses must obtain a mature height of at least 3 feet. C. All landscaping approved as part of a Development Plan shall be installed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy; provided, however, that when because of weather conditions, it is not possible to install the approved landscaping before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Conner Prairie shall request a temporary Certificate of Occupancy which shall be conditioned upon a determined time to complete the installation of the uninstalled landscape material. D. All landscaping is subject to Development Plan approval. No landscaping which has been approved by the Urban Forester with the Development Plan may later be substantially altered, eliminated or sacrificed without first obtaining further approval from the Urban Forester in order to conform to specific site conditions. E. It shall be the responsibility of the owner(s), with respect to any portion of the Real Estate owned by such owner(s) and on which any landscaped area exists per the requirements of this Conner Prairie Ordinance, to ensure proper maintenance of landscaping in accordance with the Conner Prairie Ordinance. This maintenance is to include, but is not limited to (i) mowing, tree trimming, planting, maintenance contracting and mulching of planting areas, (ii) replacing dead or diseased plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, and (iii) keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Section 5.2. River Road Perimeter Plantings. Plantings shall be provided along River Road as depicted on Exhibit F (River Rod Perimeter Plantings). Section 5.3 Foundation Planting Standards. Foundation plantings shall be required per Section 5.19.F.3 of the UDO. Section 5.4. Parking Lot Plantings. Perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping shall be required per the Section 5.19.F.4 of the UDO. Version D 081922 10 Section 5.5. Screening Areas. Screening and landscaping shall prevent direct views of loading areas, ground mounted mechanical equipment and other service areas. Screening and buffering shall be achieved through walls, fences and landscaping, shall be a minimum of five feet tall, and shall be visually impervious. Recesses in the Building or depressed access ramps may also be used. Section 5.6 Tree Preservation. Tree Preservation Areas shall be provided (i) along the south and east perimeter of the Real Estate adjacent to the White River in a variable width and as shown generally on the Concept Plan and (ii) and at varied locations throughout the Real Estate. The Tree Preservation Areas shall be identified on Development Plan(s) and shall be regulated and maintained in accordance with the Tree Preservation Area Guidelines described below: A. Best management practices for a tree preservation area: 1. Removal of exotic and invasive species, e.g., bush honeysuckle. (See the Indiana Exotic and Invasive Plant List provided by the City of Carmel. If you are not able to identify exotic and invasive species, seek professional assistance. Application of herbicide should be completed with professional oversight.) 2. Removal of dead, hazardous and at risk trees. 3. Removal of vines growing on and up a tree. 4. Removal of an overabundance of fallen and cut trees. 5. Planting of native trees. (See the Indiana Native Tree List provided by the City of Carmel.) 6. Direct discharge of surface drainage of stormwater from the rear half of any lot that is adjacent to a tree preservation area. 7. Establishment of access easements, unpaved trails, utility and drainage improvements. This provision is intended to permit the crossing of the tree preservation area and not one easement to fully occupy the area. 8. Complete maintenance activities by following industry standard using the current American National Safety Institute (ANSI) Z-133 and A-300 approved practices and methods. 9. Existing vegetation and earth shall be allowed to be removed for the purposes of constructing and maintaining paths (including pavement) through the woodlot, provided that (i) all attempts be made to avoid routes that would ultimately damage healthy hardwood tree species with a d.b.h. caliper greater than twelve inches, (ii) that the width of the clearing path not exceed ten feet. Version D 081922 11 10. Grass seeding (native or otherwise) and subsequent maintenance through mowing shall be allowed within the easement in areas currently devoid of trees and shrubs, areas (e.g. legal drains) required to be cleared by governing agencies, and/or areas that will be cleared for path construction, provided that such seeding/mowing along constructed paths be restricted to a maximum width of three feet along either side of the path. B. Unacceptable activities for a tree preservation area: 1. Removal of native vegetation except as necessary for constructing and maintaining paths. 2. Mowing and clearing any portion of a tree preservation area. 3. Dumping of leaves and debris from outside locations into a tree preservation area. 4. The construction of pools, sheds, garages, fences, playground equipment, tree houses, fire pits and other permanent or semi-permanent structures unless approved by the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals. 5. Recreational activities that adversely impact the health, structure and integrity of a tree preservation area, including, playground equipment, basketball or tennis courts and pools. C. The following shall be required for all Tree Preservation Areas: 1. Signs identifying the Tree Preservation Area shall be posted every five hundred (500) feet around the perimeter of all Tree Preservation Areas. 2. Barriers shall be utilized during site development and earth moving activities, which shall be specified on landscape plans. Such barriers shall remain in place during the site's construction activity. Section 5.7. Maintenance It shall be the responsibility of Conner Prairie to insure proper maintenance of landscaping in accordance with the Conner Prairie Ordinance. This maintenance is to include, but is not limited to (i) mowing, tree trimming, planting, maintenance contracting and mulching of planting areas, (ii) replacing dead or diseased plantings with identical varieties or a suitable substitute, and (iii) keeping the area free of refuse, debris, rank vegetation and weeds. Section 6. Signage Requirements. All signage on the Real Estate shall comply with the UDO as amended below. Section 6.1 Program for Signs. Conner Prairie may submit a program for signs including Sign; Classification, number, Area, Maximum Height, Location, Design, and Illumination at the time of ADLS or Development Plan review by the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall have the authority to review and approve such program as Version D 081922 12 part of an ADLS or Development Plan application. Approval of a program for signs shall govern the installation of Signs on the Real Estate and may be amended by the Plan Commission subject to the procedure for ADLS Amendment under the UDO. Section 7. Lighting Requirements. All Lighting on the Real Estate shall comply with the UDO as amended below. Section 7.1. Street Lights. Street lighting in perimeter road rights-of-way shall meet all applicable City standards and be reviewed by the City. Section 7.2. Site Lighting. All site lighting accessory to Uses within the Real Estate shall comply with the following standards. A. All site lighting shall be coordinated throughout the Real Estate and be of uniform design and materials. B. Exterior lighting of the Building or site shall be designed so that (i) light is not directed off the site and (ii) the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. C. For any Use abutting detached single-family residential uses, illumination levels shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles at the property line. D. Exterior lighting shall be architecturally integrated with the Building style, material and color. E. All exterior ground-mounted architectural, display and decorative lighting shall be generated from concealed, low-level fixtures. F. Light fixtures in parking areas shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. The height of light fixtures within ninety (90) feet of detached single-family residential uses shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. G. All building and pole mounted lighting fixtures shall have 90-degree cut off and/or flat lenses. Section 8. Parking Requirements. All signage on the Real Estate shall comply with the UDO as amended below. Section 8.1. Automobile Parking. A. Except as provided in this section below, the requirements set forth the UDO shall apply in computing the number of required parking spaces, and in determining design standards thereof. B. For all Retail and Museum Uses four (4) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of Gross Floor Area (“GFA”) are required. Version D 081922 13 C. For all Office Uses one (1) space per three hundred (300) square feet of GFA is required. D. Off-street parking areas for two (2) or more different uses may be provided collectively, as one parking area. E. The total number of spaces provided may be less than the aggregate required number of spaces for multiple uses; provided it is established to the Department’s satisfaction that adjacent buildings have uses that require parking at complementary times of the day, or complimentary days of the week, then the total number of shared parking spaces provided shall be less than the total of the minimum number of spaces required for each individual use. F. Combined parking shall be designed and constructed so as to create a desirable, efficient, and well planned off-street parking area with functional and aesthetic value, attractiveness and compatibility with adjacent land uses. G. Adjacent/adjoining parking lots shall be interconnected by internal driveway and coordinated to accommodate pedestrian access. H. Paths within parking lots of more than one row shall be integrated to accommodate pedestrians safely from parking areas to sidewalks, walkways and/or Buildings(s). Such paths may be identified by striping only. I. Parking areas may be constructed without required curb in areas necessary to accommodate approved storm water management practices. The elimination of curbing shall be subject to review and approval by Carmel Engineering to ensure that elimination of curbing is necessary for the proper function of the proposed storm water treatment system. Parking bumpers will be provided in instances where curb is deleted. Section 8.2. Off-Street Loading and Service Area Requirements. A. Off-street loading and service areas shall be required. The number, size, configuration and distribution of these areas shall be as shown on an approved DP. B. Loading docks, solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, and other service areas shall be placed generally to the rear or side of Buildings. Section 8.3 Bicycle Parking and Building Amenities. Bicycle parking shall be provided in compliance with the UDO. Section 9. Additional Requirements and Standards. Section 9.1. Rights-of-way. Version D 081922 14 A. The required right-of-way for the 146th Street shall be the existing right-of- way. B. Internal Street width and cross-section shall be designed to meet the City of Carmel Local Street Standards. C. The configuration of vehicular access into the Real Estate shall be provided as illustrated on the Concept Plan. D. No vehicular access shall be permitted from 146th Street other than the frontage road as generally illustrated on the Concept Plan. Section 9.2. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Circulation. A. Pedestrian paths and sidewalks shall be provided as generally identified on the Concept Plan. B. Connections shall be provided between internal paths/sidewalks and the path along River Road and 146th Street. C. Paths and sidewalks may be located within or outside the right-of-way. The final location of internal paths is subject to existing easements and final engineering. D. If the internal paths are prevented from being installed as generally shown, then an alternative path location may be provided that still provide access within the subject area of the Real Estate. E. A pedestrian circulation plan will be submitted for the Real Estate at the time the first Development Plan is submitted and will be updated as Development Plans are submitted in the future to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Section 10.2. Section 9.3. Road Improvement Requirements. Development of the Real Estate shall meet all applicable Thoroughfare Plan related improvement requirements as identified in and required under the UDO unless otherwise provided for in this Conner Prairie Ordinance for only the street connections to River Road as shown on the Concept Plan. Section 10. Procedural Provisions. Section 10.1. Development Plans and ADLS. A. Development Plan (“DP”) and/or architectural design, exterior lighting, landscaping and signage (“ADLS”) approval by the Plan Commission, as prescribed in UDO, shall be required prior to the issuance of a Improvement Location Permit to determine if the DP and ADLS satisfy the Development Requirements specified within this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Version D 081922 15 B. The Real Estate shall be developed in substantial compliance with the Concept Plan hereby incorporated and attached as Exhibit B subject to Development Plan Approval by the Plan Commission. Substantial compliance shall be regulated in the same manner as the “substantially or materially altered” provisions of the UDO as it applies to Development Plans. C. ADLS Approval by the Plan Commission shall be required for all Buildings. D. If there is a Substantial Alteration in any approved DP or ADLS, review and approval of the amended plans shall be made by the Plan Commission, or a Committee thereof, pursuant to the Plan Commission’s rules of procedure. Minor Alterations shall be approved by the Director. Section 10.2. Subdivision of the Real Estate. A. With respect to any portion of the Real Estate, the platting into smaller sections shall be permitted, but shall not be required in order to divide the Real Estate into smaller areas for purposes of conveying title to a parcel or creating separate tax parcels. Platting or otherwise dividing the Real Estate into smaller parcels for the purpose of conveying title or creating separate tax parcels shall not create property lines to which setback or any other standards of this Conner Prairie Ordinance shall be applied, provided that development of the parcels conforms to an approved Development Plan. B. All secondary plats for any portion of the Real Estate shall be approved administratively by the Department and shall not require a public hearing before the Plan Commission, so long as the proposed secondary plat substantially conforms to the corresponding approved primary plat. Section 10.3 Modification of Development Requirements (Zoning Waiver). The Plan Commission may, after a public hearing, grant an applicant a Zoning Waiver subject to the requirements of the UDO. A wavier of the provisions of this Conner Prairie Ordinance may be granted up to a maximum of thirty-five (35) percent of the specified standard. Section 10.4. Variance of Development Requirements. The BZA may authorize Variances from the terms of the Conner Prairie Ordinance, subject to the procedures prescribed in the UDO. Section 11. Violations and Enforcement. All violations and enforcement of this Conner Prairie Ordinance shall be subject to the requirements of the UDO. Section 12. Exhibits. All of the Exhibits (A-G) on the following pages are attached to this Conner Prairie Ordinance, are incorporated by reference into this Conner Prairie Ordinance and are part of this Conner Prairie Ordinance. Version D 081922 16 The remainder of this page is left blank intentionally. Exhibit “A” – Page 1 of 4 Exhibit “A” (Legal Description) A part of Section 23 and Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 4 East of the 2nd Principal Meridian, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, described more particularly as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 23 thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 337.40 feet; thence South 20 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 149.74 feet to the Southwest intersection of the rights- of-way of 146th Street and River Road as described in Instrument No. 200100065741 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana; thence South 86 degrees 23 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 130.67 feet to the Point of Beginning being the Southeast intersection of said rights-of-way for 146th Street and River Road (the following eight courses being along the Southerly right-of-way of 146th Street per said Instrument No. 200100065741); (1) thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 423.63 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 6650.26 feet, the radius point of which bears North 00 degrees 44 minutes 08 seconds East; (2) thence Easterly along said curve an arc distance of 596.98 feet to a point which bears South 04 degrees 24 minutes 28 seconds East from said radius point; (3) thence North 81 degrees 27 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 136.79 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 6482.94 feet, the radius point of which bears South 04 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East; (4) thence Easterly along said curve an arc distance of 556.05 feet to a point which bears North 00 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds East from said radius point; (5) thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 126.94 feet; (6) thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 558.90 feet; (7) thence North 84 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 110.62 feet; (8) thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 238.80 feet; thence continuing on the Easterly extension of said right-of-way North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 115.74 feet to the middle of White River (the following two courses being along the middle of White River); (1) thence South 03 degrees 25 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 868.05 feet; (2) thence South 17 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 564.64 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 3212.80 feet to the Easterly right-of-way of River Road per said Instrument No. 200100065741 being a point on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 1443.57 feet, the radius point of which bears South 66 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds East (the following five courses being along said Easterly right of way); (1) thence Northeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 311.27 feet to a point which bears North 54 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds West from said radius point; (2) thence North 35 degrees 35 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 426.04 feet to a point on a tangent curve to the left having a radius of 820.21 feet, the radius point of which bears North 54 degrees 24 minutes 43 seconds West; (3) thence Northerly along said curve an arc distance of 507.62 feet to a point which bears South 89 degrees 52 minutes 19 seconds East from said radius point; (4) thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 41 seconds East a distance of 258.32 feet; (5) thence North 34 degrees 37 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 27.30 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 95.82 acres, more or less. ALSO, A part of Section 23 and Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 4 East of the 2nd Principal Meridian, Clay Township, Hamilton County Indiana, described more particularly as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 23 thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 337.40 feet; thence South 20 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 149.74 feet to the Southwest intersection of the rights- of-way of 146th Street and River Road as described in Instrument No. 200100065741 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County Indiana; thence South 86 degrees 23 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 130.67 feet to the Southeast Intersection of said rights-of-way for 146th Street and River Road (the following eight courses being along the Southerly right-of-way of 146th Street per said Instrument No. 200100065741); (1) thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 423.63 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 6650.26 feet, the radius point of which bears North 00 degrees 44 minutes 08 seconds East; (2) thence Easterly along said curve an arc distance of 596.98 feet to a point which bears South 04 degrees 24 minutes 28 seconds East from said radius point; (3) thence North 81 degrees 27 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 136.79 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 8482.94 feet, the radius point of which bears South 04 degrees 24 minutes 29 seconds East; (4) thence Easterly along said curve on arc distance of 556.05 feet to a point which bears North 00 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds East from said radius point; (5) thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 126.94 feet; (6) thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 558.90 feet; (7) thence North 84 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 110.62 feet; (8) Exhibit “A” – Page 2 of 4 thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 238.80 feet; thence continuing on the Easterly extension of said right-of-way North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 115.74 feet to the middle of White River (the following fifteen courses being along the middle of White River); (1) thence South 03 degrees 25 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 868.05 feet; (2) thence South 17 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 564.64 feet to the Point of Beginning; continuing along said middle of White River (3) South 17 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 139.05 feet; (4) South 28 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 416.99 feet; (5) South 37 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 663.92 feet; (6) South 52 degrees 32 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 1179.72 feet; (7) South 49 degrees 41 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 486.85 feet; (6) South 71 degrees 49 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 547.51 feet; (9) South 82 degrees 36 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 440.89 feet; (10) North 76 degrees 05 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 632.46 feet; (11) South 82 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 755.39 feet; (12) South 71 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 284.98 feet; (13) South 63 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 728.98 feet; (14) South 47 degrees 16 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 414.17 feet; (15) South 56 degrees 38 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 760.21 feet; thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 589.57 feet to the physical centerline of River Rood (the following seventeen courses being along the centerline of River Rood) and a point on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 1232.86 feet, the radius point of which bears South 50 degrees 07 minutes 52 seconds East; (1) Northeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 153.01 feet to a point which bears North 43 degrees 01 minutes 14 seconds West from said radius point; (2) North 46 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 613.46 feet; (3) North 47 degrees 01 minutes 38 seconds East a distance of 316.41 feet; (4) North 47 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds East a distance of 257.68 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the right having a radius of 1427.15 feet, the radius point of which bears South 42 degrees 44 minutes 11 seconds East; (5) Northeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 338.21 feet to a point which bears North 29 degrees 09 minutes 29 seconds West from said radius point; (6) North 59 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of 205.20 feet; (7) North 59 degrees 26 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 210.95 feet; (8) North 59 degrees 38 minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 416.86 feet; (9) North 59 degrees 38 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 213.74 feet; (10) North 58 degrees 29 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 204.22 feet; (11) North 56 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds East a distance of 84.84 feet; (12) North 52 degrees 56 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 64.43 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 397.42 feet, the radius point of which bears North 38 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds West; (13) Northeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 191.02 feet to a point which bears South 66 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds East from said radius point; (14) North 24 degrees 29 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 51.87 feet; (15) North 23 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 99.76 feet; (16) North 21 degrees 20 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 151.74 feet; (17) North 21 degrees 14 minutes 47 seconds East a distance of 243.57 feet to the Southerly right-of-way of River Road (the following four courses being along the Easterly right-of-way of River Road); (1) South 68 degrees 11 minutes 57 seconds East a distance of 16.50 feet; (2) North 58 degrees 19 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 81.65 feet; (3) North 21 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 191.51 feet to a point on a tangent curve to the right having a radius of 1443.57 feet, the radius point of which bears South 68 degrees 11 minutes 57 seconds East; (4) Northeasterly along said curve an arc distance of 36.10 feet to a point which bears North 66 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds West from said radius point; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 3212.80 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 186.14 acres, more or less. EXCEPT, Part of Section 23 and Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. More particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 23; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 337.40 feet; thence South 20 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 149.74 feet to the Southwest intersection of the rights- of-way of 146th Street and River Road as described in Instrument Number 200100065741 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana; thence South 86 degrees 23 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 130.67 feet to the Southeast intersection of said rights-of-way for 146th Street and River Road (the following eight courses being along the Southerly right-of-way of 146th Street per said Instrument Number 200100065741); 1) thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 423.63 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve; 2) thence 596.85 feet along said curve to the left having a radius of 6650.26 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 88 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East and a length of 596.65 feet; 3) thence North 81 degrees 27 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 136.79 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve; 4) thence 556.06 feet along said curve to the right having a radius of 6482.94 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 88 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds East and a length of 555.89 feet; 5) thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 126.04 feet; 6) thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 558.90 feet; 7) thence Exhibit “A” – Page 3 of 4 North 04 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 110.62 feet; 8) thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 238.80 feet; 9) thence continuing the Easterly extension of said right-of-way North 89 degrees 25 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 115.74 feet to the middle of White River (the following fifteen courses being along the middle of White River); 1) thence South 03 degrees 25 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 868.05 feet; 2) thence South 17 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 564.64 feet; 3) thence South 17 degrees 02 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 139.05 feet; 4) thence South 28 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 416.99 feet; 5) thence South 37 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 663.92 feet; 6) thence South 52 degrees 32 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 1179.72 feet; 7) thence South 49 degrees 41 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 486.85 feet; 8) thence South 71 degrees 49 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 547.51 feet; 9) thence South 82 degrees 36 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 440.89 feet; 10) thence North 76 degrees 05 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 832.46 feet; 11) thence South 82 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 755.39 feet; 12) thence South 71 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 264.98 feet; 13) thence South 63 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 726.98 feet; 14) thence South 47 degrees 16 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 414.17 feet; 15) thence South 56 degrees 38 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 760.21 feet; thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 510.67 feet to the place of beginning. Thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 78.91 feet to the physical centerline of River Road (the following seventeen courses being along the centerline of River Road); 1) thence 153.00 feet along a curve to the right having a radius of 1232.86 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 43 degrees 25 minutes 27 seconds East and a length of 152.90 feet; 2) thence North 46 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 613.46 feet; 3) thence North 47 degrees 01 minutes 36 seconds East a distance of 316.41 feet; 4) thence North 47 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds East a distance of 257.68 feet to a non-tangent curve; 5) thence 338.21 feet along said curve to the right having a radius of 1427.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 54 degrees 03 minutes 10 seconds East and a length of 337.43 feet; 6) thence North 59 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of 205.20 feet; 7) thence North 59 degrees 26 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 210.95 feet; 8) thence North 59 degrees 38 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 416.86 feet; 9) thence North 59 degrees 38 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 213.74 feet; 10) thence North 58 degrees 29 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 204.22 feet; 11) thence North 56 degrees 46 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 84.84 feet; 12) thence North 52 degrees 56 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 64.43 feet to a non-tangent curve; 13) thence 191.02 feet along said curve to the left having a radius of 397.42 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 37 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds East and a length of 189.19 feet; 14) thence North 24 degrees 29 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 51.87 feet; 15) thence North 23 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 99.76 feet; 16) thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 151.74 feet; 17) thence North 21 degrees 14 minutes 47 seconds East a distance of 243.57 feet to the southerly right-of-way of River Road per Instrument Number 200100065741; thence South 88 degrees 11 minutes 57 seconds East, along said right-of-way a distance of 16.50 feet; thence North 56 degrees 19 minutes 26 seconds East a distance of 59.93 feet; thence South 21 degrees 14 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 298.15 feet; thence South 21 degrees 20 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 152.52 feet; thence South 23 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 101.14 feet; thence South 24 degrees 29 minutes 46 seconds West a distance of 52.27 feet to a non-tangent curve; thence 215.46 feet along said curve to the right having a radius of 447.42 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 37 degrees 45 minutes 56 seconds West and a length of 213.38 feet; thence South 52 degrees 56 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 66.73 feet; thence South 56 degrees 46 minutes 56 seconds West a distance of 87.27 feet; thence South 58 degrees 29 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 205.47 feet; thence South 59 degrees 38 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 214.24 feet; thence South 59 degrees 38 minutes 29 seconds West a distance of 416.78 feet; thence South 59 degrees 26 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 210.72 feet; thence South 59 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 205.82 feet to a non-tangent curve; thence 327.12 feet along said curve to the left having a radius of 1377.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 54 degrees 04 minutes 06 seconds West and a length of 326.35 feet; thence South 47 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 257.56 feet; thence South 47 degrees 01 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 316.32 feet; thence South 46 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds West a distance of 613.42 feet to a non-tangent curve; thence 206.59 feet along said curve to the left having a radius of 1182.86 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 41 degrees 58 minutes 33 seconds West and a length of 206.33 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 4.449 acres. More or less. Exhibit “A” – Page 4 of 4 Exhibit “A” (Legal Description) Exhibit “B” Page 1 of 1 Exhibit “B” (Concept Plan) Exhibit “C” Page 1 of 1 Exhibit “C” (District / Zone Map) Exhibit “D” Page 1 of 1 Exhibit “D” (Architectural Character Imagery) See following __ pages Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 2 Overall Character EXHIBIT IEXHIBIT I Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING SOUTH TOWARDS WHITE RIVER EXHIBIT GEXHIBIT G Conner Prairie - West Side ExpansionWhite River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING NORTH EAST EXHIBIT JEXHIBIT J VIEWING SOUTH Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion EXHIBIT HEXHIBIT H Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion White River Education and Ecology Center VIEWING SOUTH EAST TOWARDS ENTRANCE Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Character EXHIBIT K-1EXHIBIT K-1 EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING RIVER RDRIVER RD146146THTH STREET STREET FOOD, FARM, AND ENERGY EXPERIENCEFOOD, FARM, AND ENERGY EXPERIENCE 190’ X 100’ (19,000 SQ FT) 34’ TALL190’ X 100’ (19,000 SQ FT) 34’ TALL MR. LILLY’S FARMMR. LILLY’S FARM 90’ X 110’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL90’ X 110’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1 60’ X 150’ (10,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL60’ X 150’ (10,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL EXPANSION BUILDING 1EXPANSION BUILDING 1 100’ X 200’ (20,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL100’ X 200’ (20,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL EXPANSION BUILDING 2EXPANSION BUILDING 2 60’ X 110’ (10,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL60’ X 110’ (10,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL THEATER CLASSROOMTHEATER CLASSROOM 100’ X 125’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL100’ X 125’ (12,000 SQ FT) 26’ TALL CELEBRATION OF FOODCELEBRATION OF FOOD 75’ X 150’ (15,000 SQ FT) 36’ TALL75’ X 150’ (15,000 SQ FT) 36’ TALL MODERN FARM STRUCTURE OR MODERN FARM STRUCTURE OR APPROVED EQUIVALENTAPPROVED EQUIVALENT 30’ X 95’ (20,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL30’ X 95’ (20,000 SQ FT) 15’ TALL AGRICULTURAL FOCAL POINTAGRICULTURAL FOCAL POINT 70’ TALL70’ TALL Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Food, Farm, and Energy Experience VIEWING NORTH Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 1 Character Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character RIVER R D RIVER R D CABINSCABINS BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL LAND, WATER, AND ENERGY LAND, WATER, AND ENERGY INNOVATION CENTERINNOVATION CENTER WHITE RIVER EDUCATION WHITE RIVER EDUCATION AND ECOLOGY CENTERAND ECOLOGY CENTER FARM-TO-FORKFARM-TO-FORK RESTARAUNTRESTARAUNT EXHIBIT J-1EXHIBIT J-1 VIEWING SOUTH Conner Prairie - West Side Expansion Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 3 Character OFFICEOFFICE 60’ X 125’ (7,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL60’ X 125’ (7,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL 60’ X 330’ (20,000 SQ FT) 42’ TALL60’ X 330’ (20,000 SQ FT) 42’ TALL 110’ FROM RIVER ROAD110’ FROM RIVER ROAD BOUTIQUE HOTELBOUTIQUE HOTEL 65’ X 117’ (7,600 SQ FT) 42’ TALL65’ X 117’ (7,600 SQ FT) 42’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 63’ X 135’ (8,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL63’ X 135’ (8,500 SQ FT) 34’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 50’ X 80’ (4,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL50’ X 80’ (4,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL OFFICEOFFICE 60’ X 167’ (10,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL60’ X 167’ (10,000 SQ FT) 45’ TALL EXHIBIT N-1EXHIBIT N-1 Conner Prairie - West Side ExpansionRiver Road at Community Drive and South Entrance VIEWING EAST Conner Prairie PUD - Architectural Character Imagery Zone 2 Character Exhibit “E” Page 1 of 11 Exhibit “E” (Architectural Standards) 1. Purpose: a. The purpose of these architectural and design standards is to establish design parameters for the development of the Conner Prairie District. The site is divided into three different zones, which all have unique purposes but will serve together as a cohesive, multi-dimensional, sustainable, and walkable campus. b. These standards are intended to advance the level of design and promote innovation for architecture, site layout, walkability, parking, signs, lighting, and other distinct features. c. The Conner Prairie District is a unique and inviting place. The District's design aims to complement the activities taking place with a design that equally engages the social, physical, and emotional well-being of our natural surroundings and the health of the people engaging in it. d. The well-being of our natural surroundings will be a message that carries through with our sustainable approach to building design and the very message of the Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FFEE) expansion of Conner Prairie to the west side of the White River. e. The sustainable message of the Conner Prairie district is a similar goal of the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Public. It has led to a natural partnership with them by supporting the expansion of the White River trail through the heart of the District. That partnership has led to the READI grant, where this District will provide the economic development match to the City's awarded grant. f. Public and private bike and pedestrian paths will support the new museum FFEE campus, commercial buildings, White River Education and Ecology Center (WREEC), shopping/retail, and dining. Other amenity areas will offer social, physical, and educational activities within the Conner Prairie District. g. The General Design Principles create a design philosophy that will influence the landscape design of the PUD and the architectural styles of the building within the District to create a flexible design framework where diverse and creative solutions can coexist thematically with the Conner Prairie brand. Design and architectural standards will ensure that the new development is attractive, cohesive, and contains thriving and inviting public spaces. Exhibit “D” – Page 2 of 11 2. General Design Principles. The District and any future standards shall adhere to the following general design principles: a. The design philosophy is intended to create a unique, inviting, and visually stimulating location that is part of the natural setting. Building orientation, scale, and placement will be regulated to ensure proper transitioning between the areas in a manner that is mindful of the site's natural setting. b. The design shall complement nature and create an environmentally conscious, natural-looking area that is safe, friendly, dynamic, educational, inter- generational, and perceived as one of the core nodes of the White River Greenway. The District shall include a mix of land uses, attractive development, safe pedestrian connections, activated public spaces, and remain compatible with neighboring residential and recreational uses. c. Even in contemporary and technology-driven buildings, there are ways to breakdown the physical barrier between man and nature. The Conner Prairie District will utilize a natural architectural style as a pattern language to guide the layout, design, and functionality of our sustainable campus. There will be enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular connectivity throughout the area. d. The entries into the site will create gateways that will be coordinated with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to brand the Conner Prairie District and provide directional & informational signage that creates a welcoming entrance for the local community and visitors to the Conner Prairie District. Streets and sidewalks internal to the site will connect the District in a safe and attractive manner to reinforce its integration into the existing community fabric. Access points will ensure safe and efficient traffic flow. e. Internal roads to the site and River Road will serve as the primary thoroughfares for orienting buildings, public spaces, pedestrian connections, and parking. f. Public open space will be distributed throughout the District, including visual landscape relief and complementing the built environment for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The District will be supportive of opportunities for community interaction and gathering. g. Each use shall not have an adverse impact upon adjacent street capacity, safety, utilities, and other City services. In addition, care has been taken to mitigate visibility from nearby residences by pushing development as far from River Road as possible, incorporating a large vegetated buffer, and setback and height restrictions on site. Exhibit “D” – Page 3 of 11 3. Description of the District. The Conner Prairie District contains three (3) zones, which permit a mix of uses and contain unique identifiers. Those zones include: (1) Food, Farm and Energy Experience (FEEE); (2) Land, Water and Energy Innovation District; and (3) Hotel, Restaurant, and Conference. The location and designation of those zones is shown on Exhibit "C". a. Zone 1: The Food, Farm, and Energy Experience (FEEE). This area includes an expansion of Conner Prairie on the west side of the White River, which shall focus on how food production, farm, and energy production is transforming to meet the need to feed 10-billion people by 2050. There will be a focus on traditional horizontal lines that guide the agricultural industry's efficient land use and design and Contemporary Prairie Style architecture. b. Zone 2: The Land, Water and Energy Innovation District (LWEID). This zone and its design shall bridge the native prairie landscape of the FFEE and the modern design of a commercial office setting. A Contemporary Prairie Style will utilize natural building components and modern building components that support a transitional design that is unique, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. The focal buildings will include the White River Education and Ecology Center, a partnership with the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Department, and the Land, Water, and Energy Innovation Center (a commercial office building marketed to businesses and individuals who are focused on creating a sustainable future). c. Zone 3: The Hotel, Restaurant, and Conference Area. This area will support hospitality functions within the campus and embrace the natural setting of the White River and prairie. The focal building of this zone will be the boutique lodging experience at the far south end of the Conner Prairie district. The use of natural styled building materials will be a focal point of the style in this zone. Exhibit "C": District/Zone Map Exhibit “D” – Page 4 of 11 4. Overall Design Standards: a. General: 1. The natural environment shall inspire the overall architectural treatment of the buildings. The different Zones shall not be identical but provide different approaches to sustainable design and energy management. The scale, placement, and design of buildings are major contributors to the look and feel of the campus. Properly scaled and thoughtfully designed buildings, combined with strategic site design, will ensure that the area will be welcoming for all users. 2. To facilitate the sustainable message of the Conner Prairie District brand, the anticipated design of the campus and the architectural styles of the buildings will offer variations on the natural theme but be similar and complementary. Contemporary Prairie Style architecture features low-pitched hipped roofs with deep overhangs, low but strong horizontal lines, and bands of windows and natural styled materials. b. Building Orientation and Parking Placement and Design: 1. Buildings shall be oriented on the property to ensure full pedestrian access and circulation on the site and shall be oriented so that at least one main entrance faces an internal street and/or pedestrian pathway. The main entrance must be in the façade of the principal frontage and be clearly distinguishable from other parts of the building through architectural design, elements, and treatment, including its detail and relief and use of architectural elements such as lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, and other elements as appropriate to the style and details of the building. 2. Parking areas shall be integrated sensitively into the site, adjusting to the topography of the area where possible. This includes designing parking areas in a curvilinear fashion, incorporating best practice stormwater techniques, and seamlessly connecting to the pedestrian network. 3. Parking areas should be located behind buildings wherever possible. Where this is not possible, pedestrian accommodations (i.e. sidewalk connections, pedestrian lighting, crosswalks through parking areas, and yield signs) shall be provided to ensure safe access for all users. 4. Shared parking with connected drives amongst uses will also be encouraged throughout the campus. c. Building Massing: Exhibit “D” – Page 5 of 11 1. Flat or hipped roofs with broad overhangs or articulated cornices will be utilized in many instances to create a horizontal framework, which will enhance vertical features to pronounce the focal points of the buildings, much like the chimneys of the prairie architectural style. 2. The dimensions and size of the buildings are 'human-scaled' to properly relate to the user and to provide a sense of familiarity and comfort. 3. Building facades are complemented with pergolas, trellises, canopies, and colonnades to create a diversity of experiences to be enjoyed by the user and to provide shelter from the elements. 4. These elements, strategically located, serve as visual landmarks to define public spaces and enhance the sense of order. d. Façade Delineation. 1. Building façades shall be formed in various proportions by material changes along the length of Buildings, combining rhythmic and harmonious elements in a holistic composition. 2. Buildings shall utilize a combination of facade differentiation, including display windows, balconies, arcades, and awnings at the base of the building. 3. Building facades shall be positioned parallel to the straight frontage line or the tangent of the curved frontage line. 4. For primary facades, which for the purposes of this Exhibit is the building façade of which the primary building entrance exists, buildings greater than 30 feet in length must include design articulation through the use of a vertical offset, material change, or color and texture change. Buildings shall be designed with consistent style, detail, and trim features. 5. Primary facades shall incorporate building elements such as lighting fixtures and changes in wall surfaces such as awnings, canopies, arcades, accents, windows, cornices, columns, and other building elements that contribute to the human scape of the building. 6. Ground floors on primary facades or to be differentiated from upper floors by a horizontal expression such as a strong course, material or overhang structure. 7. Side and rear facades shall be finished in colors similar to the colors of the primary facades. Secondary facades immediately adjacent to a primary façade shall wrap around the building by incorporating Building materials and detailing of the primary façade for a minimum of 30 percent of the overall Exhibit “D” – Page 6 of 11 wall length, measured from the primary façade. At pass-throughs, primary facades shall wrap around sides by 50% or more. No Building façade shall extend for a distance greater than three (3) times its average height without a vertical offset, material change, color change, or texture change. Secondary facades shall incorporate Building elements such as pilasters, wainscots, accent banding, or other Building elements that contribute to the appropriate scale of the building. 8. Multi-tenant buildings should create visual interest by alternating or shifting the building façade or entrance features. 9. Blank walls are not permitted along any façade. 10. Upper floor windows and other features must be aligned with those of the first floor, including windows. 11. First floors established for retail and office areas shall carefully consider the storefront level and include appropriately scaled entryway features, signage, and lighting. Transparency of storefronts shall vary from 10 feet to 14 feet in height from grade. e. Materials and Exterior Building Finishes. 1. All Buildings shall be designed and constructed with building materials and colors to follow a consistent prairie style architectural theme. All exterior sides of the building shall be finished in approved materials and colors. The selection of materials for the Conner Prairie District shall be evaluated based on their permanence, ability to withstand weather conditions and visual appearance. 2. Permitted building materials include the following or other similar materials: a. Face brick b. Color/Decorated C.M.U. (concrete masonry units) c. Concrete brick d. Glass block e. Cast stone f. Poured concrete g. Precast concrete h. Colored/decorative concrete i. Limestone j. Simulated stone k. Terracotta l. Fiber Cement Siding m. Stained wood – only in locations minimally exposed to weather n. Stucco o. Glass (clear, color, sand blast, etched, etc) Exhibit “D” – Page 7 of 11 p. Storefront (aluminum, wood, steel) q. Curtain wall r. Exposed structure s. Concrete, brick, or asphalt pavers t. Porcelain and/or ceramic tile u. Textured paint v. Decorative metal 3. Permitted roofing materials include the following or other similar materials: a. Clay or colored concrete roof tiles b. Dimensional asphalt shingle roof c. Standing seam metal roof d. Slate roof e. Synthetic slate roof f. Solar shingles f. Overhangs and Pergolas. 1. Overhangs and pergolas of similar style to the buildings and made of natural materials are encouraged throughout the District. These provide complementary design, shelter, and add visual interest to building entrances. Fixed fabric awnings are discouraged. g. Pedestrian Connections. 1. The District will contain a continuous interconnected network of pedestrian connections connecting trails, pathways, buildings, and parking areas. 2. A pedestrian sidewalk of a minimum of 6 feet shall be provided in parking lots that contain 25 or more parking spaces. The sidewalk shall provide a direct connection from internal drives to the entrance of the building. A crosswalk shall be clearly delineated with striping or the use of other non-slip materials that contrast with the parking lot's primary material. Appropriate yield signs or stop signs shall be erected to indicate where pedestrians are crossing vehicular aisles in the parking lot. 3. Pathways along external and internal roads and internal pathways in the site shall be at least 10 feet wide and provide pedestrian access between all buildings and uses and connect to public open spaces. 4. Pathways shall connect and align with the existing sidewalk and pathway connections adjacent to the site. 5. Where multi-use pathways are provided on-site, sidewalks are not required. h. Vehicular Access. Exhibit “D” – Page 8 of 11 1. Vehicular access to the site shall be designed to provide safe and efficient distribution of traffic to and from the site. 2. Curb-cut widths leading to off-street parking spaces shall be minimized to encourage pedestrian cross movement and safety. i. Utilities. 1. Underground utilities, including telephone and electrical systems, are required within the limits of the District. Appurtenances to these systems which can be effectively screened may be exempted from this requirement if the Planning Commission and Council find that such exemption will not violate the intended character of the proposed development. j. Service Facilities and Equipment. 1. Mechanical equipment on the roof of a building shall be screened from view from public right-of ways, including from pedestrian pathways. Materials used for screening shall be discrete and match the building materials. 2. All trash, service areas, and loading bays shall be effectively screened, particularly from adjacent residential areas and general public view on the site. 3. Screening and enclosures shall be designed so that they complement or match the adjacent building or site materials, are not visually distracting, and do not detract from the overall aesthetics. 4. These areas shall be completely enclosed by opaque screening on three sides and operable opaque doors for access on one side. 5. Opaque fencing or a combination of opaque fencing and masonry should be used. 6. Screening should be at least 5 feet tall, and plantings around the enclosure will be implemented for areas that are visible from parking areas, sidewalks, and the street. k. Gateways and Entries. 1. Streetscape features should be enhanced at gateways and entries to the site along River Road to create a signature experience and contribute to placemaking. Exhibit “D” – Page 9 of 11 6. Interesting architectural features that define the entrance, such as district branding, a decorative monument or sculpture, and/or decorative walls and fencing, are required. 3. Gateway intersections or roundabouts should also include enhanced crossings, pedestrian areas, and special landscaping that helps highlight the entry point. l. Outdoor Amenities and Pedestrian Furniture. 1. Architectural amenities shall be complementary to the architectural character of the District, providing both comfort and be visually appealing. Materials used for the selected amenities shall be durable and functional. 2. Amenities are permitted and may include, without limitation, the following: a) Benches b) Trash and recycling receptacles c) Decorative poles with fabric banners (per the requirements of Section 9.13 and 9.14 of this Land, Water and Energy Innovation Ordinance) d) Bike racks e) Fountains f) Gazebo g) Tower structures h) Pedestrian walkway / trail-way i) Bike trail-way j) Music systems k) Flag poles (per the sign requirements of the Zoning Ordinance) l) Plaques m) Phone charging stations n) Tables / umbrellas (no sign of any type shall be permitted on tables or umbrellas) o) Valet parking booths p) Clocks q) Murals (per the requirements of Section 9.9 of this Land, Water and Energy Innovation Ordinance) r) Carts and kiosks s) Customer Service booths t) Vending Areas (screened or designed per the requirements of Section 7.7 of this Land, Water and Energy Innovation Ordinance) u) ATM enclosures 3. Outdoor seating areas and patios are permitted and shall be encouraged throughout the District. The size of dining areas shall be compact enough to permit uninterrupted access along the sidewalks and pathways. Dining areas shall also not restrict access into or out of buildings. Dining areas shall be Exhibit “D” – Page 10 of 11 defined by and separated from passerby by a low decorative fence, decorative planters, or another aesthetic treatment that complements the District's integrity. 4. Public seating areas may include tables, chairs, benches or other furniture intended for sitting or lounging. Benches shall be located along pathways, sidewalks, and streetscape areas, but where they did not block access to movement through the space. Public seating areas may provide a combination of site furniture types and sizes to accommodate a variety of uses. Site furniture may be movable (not fixed to the ground), so the space is flexible based on user preferences, programmed events or activities, and/or seasonality. m. Stormwater Management. 1. Sustainable stormwater management techniques shall be employed to minimize the development’s impact on stormwater. Stormwater shall be mitigated on-site at a ratio permissible by City of Carmel stormwater standards. Opportunities such as bioswales, sustainable landscaping, and permeable materials should be considered. The following includes a list of some best practices that can be utilized in combination on the site to mitigate and capture stormwater runoff: a) Stormwater Curb Extension. These physical and visual improvements help narrow the existing roadway width and create traffic calming along internal streets. Curb extensions can create shorter and safer pedestrian crossings and also provide space that can be used for street amenities, plantings, and bio-retention. b) Pervious Pavers. These are concrete bricks separated by gaps or joints to allow water to infiltrate through the joints, store underneath the pavers' surface, and be filtered back to the soil. c) Stormwater Presettling Zone. An area made up of cobbles or concrete intends to capture pollution, debris, and sediment. The designation of these zones helps to target maintenance in areas to avoid and remove sediment build-up. d) Rain Garden. These are depressed sections of the landscape that are intended to collect rainwater that runs off a roof, driveway, or street. These can also be planted to provide wildlife shelter and be complementary to surrounding landscape features. e) Bioswale. These are linear and vegetated distiches that replace traditional concrete gutters and allow for stormwater collection, conveyance, filtration, and infiltration as it moves downstream. Exhibit “D” – Page 11 of 11 f) Stormwater Trees. These contribute significantly to stormwater management by helping to absorb rainfall and controlling runoff. g) Wetland Banking/Bioretention. Active wetland banking or bio-retention efforts on site shall reduce stormwater requirements at a 1-1 ratio. Exhibit “F” Page 1 of 1 Exhibit “F” (River Road Perimeter Plantings) Exhibit “G” Page 1 of 2 Exhibit “G” (Permitted Use Table) Exhibit “G” – Page 2 of 2 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ____ day of ________, 2022, by a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays. COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL ___________________________________ Laura D. Campbell, President Sue Finkam, Vice-President ___________________________________ ____________________________________ H. Bruce Kimball Kevin D. Rider ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Anthony Green Jeff Worrell ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Tim Hannon Miles Nelson ___________________________________ Adam Aasen ATTEST: __________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this ____ day of _______________________ 2022, at _______ __.M. ____________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this _____ day of ________________________ 2022, at _______ __.M. ____________________________________ James Brainard, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Sue Wolfgang, Clerk This Instrument prepared by: James E. Shinaver, attorney at law, NELSON & FRANKENBERGER and Jon C. Dobosiewicz, land use professional, NELSON & FRANKENBERGER. 550 Congressional Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032. Connor Prairie PUD D 081922