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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 01-15-02 - .' ..."!:~ - ,~-, CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION DEPARTMENT REPORT January 15, 2001 3i. Docket No. 141-01 PP; The Hamptons (primary Plat) The applicant seeks approval to plat a 192-10t residential subdivision on 154.806% acres. The site is located on the southwest comer of West 141 st Street and Towne Road. The site is zoned S-l/Residential. The petitioner also seeks approval of the following Subdivision Waivers: 141-01a SW seo 6.3.7 cul-de-sac to exceed 600' in length 141-01b sw seo 7.1 15% Standard Open Space Requirement Filed by Charles D. Frankenberger of Nelson and Frankenberger for Raymond Roehling. The applicant is proposing a 197-10t subdivision. Please see the informational packet provided by the applicant to view the layout of the lots and the areas provided as open space. This plan reflects changes made to the plan to address TAC and Department Comments regarding open space areas, the proposed round-a-bout and center island medians at intersections along the collector roadway. Specifically, one of the main roadways serving the subdivision stubs to the north and south ultimately providing for the connection of 141 st Street with l46th Street in the future. The roadway also completes the segment between the proposed Lakes at Hayden Run and 141 st Street. The Commission has seen this connection in the proposed Lakes and Ridge at Hayden Run Subdivisions (both on this agenda for consideration). A plan displaying the connectivity between the subdivisions has been provided (see attached). The Thoroughfare Plan supports these connections. This segment would ultimately be one portion of a roadway that will connect new developing areas between l26th Street and 146th Street to the north. In addition, this subdivision also provides for a portion of the east extension of 136th Street between Towne Road and Shelbome Road. As has been previously noted, the process of reviewing this subdivision has been complicated by the fact that there are several properties in the area where developments are being proposed. As the Department indicated in September it would be likely that the Plan Commission would see these petitions before the end of the year. There are several variables that were used in determining the suitability of the layout presented. All of which comply with the letter and spirit of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. These issues have been discussed in great detail over the last several months. This applicant as well as others will be providing a comprehensive traffic impact analysis for the proposed developments. This information will be available in early February. Once this has been received it will provide a guide in determining the appropriate location for future roadway improvements. To that end and in an effort to ensure that new developments are complying with all applicable standards, the Department has evaluated the Subdivision Control Ordinance (SCO) as it relates to road improvements and conformance with the Thoroughfare Plan. Specifically, it has been determined that streets along the perimeter of proposed subdivisions shall comply with the minimum specifications contained within the SCO and Thoroughfare Plan. This applicant will I . " "1" be addressing this requirement and memorialized it by commitment. The commitment will be in a similar format to the one prepared for the Claybourne subdivision approved in December as well as the commitments prepared for the proposed Lakes and Ridge at Hayden Run subdivisions. The applicant has yet to finalize a landscape plan for the subdivision. Once completed and reviewed by Scott Brewer, the Urban Forester, the plans will be included in the packets for review by the Subdivision Committee at their February 5th meeting. The Department does not see any difficulty with the development complying with the landscape requirements. The exclusive issue is the placement of materials within the open space and other perimeter areas of the subdivision and median islands to meet the required standards. The applicant has requested consideration of two Subdivision Waivers. The first regarding the length of a proposed cul-de-sac may be withdrawn. Based on recent revisions to the plans it will not be necessary for the applicant to seek approval of this request. The second subdivision waiver a request is to reduce the minimum required amount of open space. The applicant has suggested that they desire to provide larger lots for the construction of custom homes and that they cannot provide both the necessary open space and larger lots necessary to accommodate custom homes at the same time. The applicant has discussed a willingness to offer commitments that would ensure the type of construction they are proposing with the department. This issue should be focused on and discussed at length at the committee meeting in February. In addition, the applicant should be prepared to make a presentation on this issue prior to the public hearing for the full Plan Commission. Based on the resolution of the above-mentioned items at the Committee level, the Department is in support of the request for Primary Plat approval as well as the requested subdivision waiver. The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Subdivision Committee on February 5th for further discussion.