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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
January 3,2006
7. Docket No. 05110020 DP/ADLS: Old Meridian Place
The applicant seeks to create 129 townhomes on 12 acres.
The site is located at 12852 Old Meridian Street and is zoned OM/SFA.
Filed by Jon Isaacs for Centex Homes.
The applicant seeks approval for 208 residential units and a mix of retail and office uses. Please
see the informational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview of the project. The public
hearing for this project was held at the December 20,2005, Plan Commission meeting. No one
spoke in opposition.
Given the scope ofthis projectistaffis still reviewing some aspects ofthe proposed layouts,
structures, and urban design. At the committee level, it will be crucial to focus discussion on
design elements and alterations that bolster street life for this future urban node. Traffic
circulation (both pedestrian and automobile), parking, and architecture each playa significant
role in the viability of such a proposal. Staffwill continue to work with the petitioner to address
items and identify concerns prior to the Committee meeting.
At this stage, the petitioner is redesigning a portion ofthe project (part of which is being rezoned
to accommodate this proposed plan). At the meeting the petitioner will present the project and
give a time line for submitting finalized details on this proposal. Some design alterations (in
terms of layout and building design) are anticipated after City Engineering fully reviews finalized
plans.
Staff s initial concerns are as follows:
1. The residential architecture proposed for the townhome component of this proposal is
very monotonous - both in this development and within the context of the City. Staff
would prefer to see some variation in product exterior design that would help to make this
project unique, and would offer residents alternatives to the numerous other townhome
developments within the city that are of a similar design.
2. All buildings fronting Old Meridian must be pulled up to the right of way. Parallel on
street parking along Old Meridian should be the only parking that is in front of these
structures. Staff would also like to see street level elevations that depict distance and
height between the building facades and the street traffic way.
3. Petitioner should explain which sections and buildings of this development will be
constructed by Centex. For these buildings the petitioner should provide 4 sided
elevations (in color). Building material samples should also be provided.
4. As this plan progresses the applicant will need to address initial T AC comments from
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staff and Carmel Engineering.
5. The applicant must provide an engineered landscape plan for review by the Urban
Forester. This plan must be approved prior to this petition moving forward from
committee.
The Department recommends that this item be continued to the February 7, 2005, Special
Studies Committee on for further discussion.
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