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CARMEL/CLA Y PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
November 19,2002
5h. Docket No. 152-02 PP; Cherry Creek Estates (Primary Plat)
The applicant seeks approval to plat a 273-10t residential subdivision on 149.562 acres.
The site is located on the east side of Hazel Dell Parkway north and south of Cherry Tree
Road. The site is zoned S-l/Residential- Low mtensity.
152-02a SW seo 6.3.7 maximum cul-de-sac length of 600'
152-02b SW seo 7.5.7 clearing of woodland areas
Filed by Dennis Olmstead of Stoeppelwerth & Associates, me. for Platinum Properties,
LLC.
The applicant is proposing a 273-10t subdivision. Please see the informational packet provided by
the applicant to view the layout of the lots and the areas provided as open space. The applicant
has also provided a traffic operations analysis. This will provide a guide in determining the
appropriate roadway improvements. The applicant needs to illustrate in writing the scope of road
design and improvements they intend to make and have those reviewed by the City Engineer
prior to approval of the Primary Plat by the Plan Commission.
The applicant has requested consideration of two Subdivision Waivers regarding a reduction in
the maximum cul-de-sac length and to increase the maximum area of woodlands allowed to be
cleared.
The Department requests the applicant provide the Plan Commission members with the
following additional information for their consideration:
1. Once approved by Kate Weese, City Engineer, a proposal illustrating the road
improvements necessary to comply with the Thoroughfare Plan. This should
include but is not limited to the following: additional right-of-way at the future
intersection of Cherry Tree Road and the east/west collector (southeast and
southwest quadrants) that would accommodate the construction ofa roundabout
in the future by the City or developer of real estate to the north of the subject site,
necessary improvements to Hazel Dell Parkway including construction of the left
turn lane, and agreed upon cross-section for the east-west collector road, and any
proposed traffic calming measures throughout the remainder of the development.
This applicant will submit a commitment addressing these requirements. They
should be prepared to provide additional input at the Committee meeting.
2. The number of required buffer yard plantings need to be identified on the
Landscape Plan. The Developer has not shown that the existing vegetation can be
maintained pursuant to section 26.4.4 ofthe Perimeter Buffering Requirements to
count toward the required buffering. m fact the Primary Plat indicates the
construction of drainage swales along the perimeter of the site. This will require
the construction of a swale and removal or sever damage to the existing trees.
The Developer must illustrate the measures they intend to take to preserve these
areas if they desire to seek credit for preservation.
3. The Department has requested measures to mitigate the loss of woodland areas
that several proposed lots encroach into. This includes the preparation of a
preservation plan in the area of lots to be developed within the woodland areas,
the planting of trees and shrubs within open space areas around the site, and a
commitment to plant 4-5 trees within the rear of every lot within the subdivision.
These measures would serve to meet the required standards and mitigate the loss
of woodland areas. The plan also needs to illustrate the provision of street trees
within the right-of-way and proposed medians.
Based on the resolution of the above-mentioned items at the Committee level, the Department is
in support ofthe request for Primary Plat approval as well as the requested subdivision waivers.
The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Subdivision Committee on
December 3rd for further discussion.