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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTlVIENT REPORT
September 18, 2007
7H. Docket No. 07070040 PP: Chesterton Woods Subdivision
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 14 lots on 9 acres. The applicant also
seeks the following subdivision waiver approvals:
Docket No. 07070041 SW SCO Chapter 6.05.01 minimum lot width of 50-ft
Docket No. 07070042 SW seo Chapter 6.03.15 street curvature radius
Docket No. 07070043 SW sea Chapter 7.05.07 percent of woodland clearing
The site is located at 2405 E 99111 Street, near Haverstick Rd. and is zoned S-2/Residence-
ROSO. Filed hy Malt Skelton of Baker & Daniels LLP for 56!h Development, LLC.
The petitioner seeks primary plat and subdi vision waiver approvals for 14 residential lots on 9 acres. This
is a density of 1.55 units per acre, and so, the development is subject to the requirements of the Open
Space Ordinance. The minimum open space requirement is 20% and the petitioner proposes 22.5%. This
parcel is heavily wooded, and tree preservation is key. The site may be mostly young woodlands.
The Department does not have any issues with the subdivision waiver request for minimum lot width of
50-ft; it is for one of the lots being measured at 38.63 feet at the road right of way.
The Depal1ment does not have any issues with the subdivision waiver request for street curvature radius;
the street radius is 100 feet, while the ordinance requires a minimum of a 150-ft radius.
The Department does have slight concern with the subdivision waiver request for the percent of woodland
clearing; the percent of woodland clearing allowed is based on the maturity of the trees. The woodland
analysis is cunently being reviewed, and a tree preservation plan will be submitted by the petitioner.
Please note thatthc continuation of ex istj ng platted streets adjacent to and just south of this site is not
necesS(/rily required. Chapter 6.03.04 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance states: Proposed streets in the
suhdivision shall pro vide for the continuation of existing, planned, or platted streets on (/(Uacent tracts,
unless such continuation shall be prevented due to topography or other physicaL condition, or unless such
extensio/1 isfound by the Commission 10 be unnecessary for the coordination of development between the
subdivision and such adjacent tract.
DOCS comments/concerns:
I) The City Forester is sti II reviewing the landscape plan, tree preservation plan, and woodland
analysis. The petitioner should provide a final tree preservation site plan that is 24" x 36"; the Dept
has two different versions. Scott is okay with the asphalt paths running over the sewer lines.
2) The Engineering Dcpt is still reviewing the plans, but is fine with the item being sent to Committee.
3) The petitioner has been urged to commit to the Draft Residential Architectural Design Guidelines.
Photos, renderings, or color building elevations (all 4 sides) with materials labeled are requested.
4) The developer has responded to DOCS' review letter/email, and all outstanding issues are resolved.
5) Drainage calculations are still needed. The petitioner should provide an update on drainage relief.
6) Provide a filled out subdivider agreement form, see sea chapter 9.06.
7) Discuss on the interior path and material type should take place. Asphalt is the preference of the
Transportation Systems Coordinator, David Littlejohn.
8) Petitioner should provide a Findings of Fact sheet in the final info packets.
The Department of Community Services recommends the Plan Commission forward this
item to the October 2 Subdivision Committee meeting for fm.ther .'eview.