HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarrative Statement_ Addendum 12-20-22Narrative Statement addendum
Carmel Plan Commission Commercial Committee
Rosie’s Gardens, change of zoning petition
10402 North College Avenue
On December 13, 2022, the Carmel Plan Commission held a public hearing for a
rezone petition for Rosie’s Gardens at 10402 North College Avenue. After questions and
supportive comments from Commission members, we also received verbal support from
two of our neighbors. The Commission recommended that our petition be forwarded to
the Commercial Committee.
After discussions with staff member Rachel Keesling, we have agreed to withdraw
our request for removal from the entire Home Place Overlay District. At this time, we
are seeking removal from only the Business District Sub-Area. We believe we meet the
spirit and intent of the overlay district. However, Rosie’s is a unique use. Our
expansion plans include replacing our existing store with a new one and expanding the
on-site parking. As these plans are further refined, we anticipate seeking variances from
the Board of Zoning Appeals. A Variance of Use will be requested to permit Indoor
Storage and/or Warehousing and Outdoor Storage and/or Warehousing, uses
prohibited by the Overlay District. These uses are essential to the business operation.
In addition, we foresee the need to seek a development standards variance for a
front yard setback reduction for the new parking lot. Lastly, we have agreed to prohibit
certain land uses on our site that would otherwise be permitted in the B-3 zoning
district. These uses appear in Exhibit C of our draft ordinance.
We look forward to further dialogue with the Committee and are eager to move
forward with our expansion plans to better serve the Carmel community.