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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
November 2, 2006
7. Docket No. 06080036 Rezone: Park Place PUD.
The applicant seeks rezoning approval for a 19.55-acre parcel, currently zoned RI,
requested to be rezoned to the PUD classification to provide for active adult residential
development.
The site is located north of I 16th Street, on the east side of Guilford Road.
Filed by James Shinaver of Nelson and Frankenberger for Guilford Partners LLC
The applicant seeks a rezoning to permit the construction of a single structure retirement community.
This proposal is for the rezoning only. The final building and site design would return for DP/ADLS
approval. See the packet for full details. The details presented through this process can be committed to
as part of the rezone request.
This site has wetlands that will need to be preserved or mitigated. The petitioner has worked with staff
to lay this site out in a sensitive manner that preserves and enhances some of the area's natural amenities.
Staff supports a rezone in this area for such a use. It is compliant with the Comprehensive Plan, and is in
character with the surrounding attached residential and low intensity commercial uses. There are
questions and comments regarding details on the building and site (which will also be discussed at the
DP/ADLS). These include:
1. Please provide an update on the landscape plan/language and preliminary Engineering review
approvals.
2. What is the timeline for wetland mitigation plan review and approval?
3. Please provide better pedestrian access from the building to the garden plot areas. It would be a
good idea to incorporate a small sitting area (on a hardscape/plaza) in proximity to these plots for
resting and viewing the gardens. Encircling the garden area with walks would provide viewing
and access for people with walkers/wheelchairs.
4. Please provide a dedicated pedestrian path (or easement for future construction) along the
northern border of the site. This path would ultimately connect to Carmel Drive via Chase Court.
5. Please provide an illustrative floor plan.
6. What is the height of the assisted living cooling tower - how will it be screened?
7. Is there an opportunity to break up the massive appearance of this structure by breaking up the
roofline?
8. Sidewalks should be provided along the fronts of the court parking.
The Department recommends this request be forwarded back to the Plan Commission with a
positive recommendation after all comments and concerns are addressed.
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DeVore, Laura B
Sent:
To:
From: Griffin, Matt L
Friday, October 27,20061 :26 PM
Carolyn Schleif; Dan Dutcher; John R. Molitor (e-mail); Kevin Heber; Leo Dierckman; Madeleine
Torres; Rattermann, Mark; Rick Ripma; Steve Stromquist; Susan Westermeier; Wayne Haney; Ann
Walker (E-mail); Charlie Frankenberger (E-mail); D Pellom; David Compton (E-mail); DeVore, Laura
B; Don Miller; E. Davis Coots (E-mail); Gary Murray (E-mail); J Sweeney; Jennifer Hassan (E-mail);
Jim Shinaver (E-mail); Keeling, Adrienne M; Lisa Bohn; Mark Boyce; Mary Solada (E-mail); Paul
Reis (E-mail); Sbpatel; Steve Foster; Steve Pittman (E-mail); tmendez; Westfield Cross
Cc: DeVore, Laura B; Hancock, Ramona B
Subject: Plan Commission Department Reports: November 2, 2006
See the attached.
Contact me with any questions.
Don't forget, the meeting is on Thursday - not Tuesday.
Matthew L. Griffin, AICP
Planning Administrator
Department of Community Services
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
phone: 317 .571.2417
fax: 317.571.2426
email: mgIlffi.!)@~nI1~Un,go'y
10/31/2006
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