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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
August 21,. 2007
2B. Docket No. 07070023 OA: Qualifying Subdivision Exemptions Amendment
The applicant seeks to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5. S-l/Residence District.
Chapter 6: S-2/Residence District, Chapter 7: R- J/Residence District, Chapter 8: R-
2/Residence District. Chapter 9: R-3/Residence District and Chapter 10: R-4/Residence
District, in order to delete exemptions from the lot area and lot standards in qualifying
subdiVIsions. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services
Last month the Cannel City Council passed a resolution directing the Carmel Plan Commission to prepare
and evaluate a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Their request is that the Plan Conunission
considers eliminating the provisions which exempt I.ots in QualiD'ing Suhdivisions (ROSO) froln the
minimum lot area and setback standards. This specifically applies to 5-1 through R-4 Residence
Districts.
Pursuant to the Resolution, thc Department has prepared an ordinance amendment for review and Public
Heari.ng.
Please see the informational packet for additional detailed intormation. Enclosed in the info packet are:
I. Resolution No. CC-06-18-07-03
2_ Proposed Ordinance Amendment
3_ Fact Sheet
The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission send this item to the
Sept. 4 Subdivision Committee meeting for further review.