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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
-MEMORANDUM-
Date:
To:
From:
March 7. 2008
PIau Commission Members
Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community ServiCes
Re:
March 181ft Piau Commission meeting - Docket No. 08030002 CPA
Enclosed is the information packet for the following item. If you have any questions, please give me a
call at 571-2417.
Docket No. 08030002 CPA: Bicycle Routes & Loops Systems Plan
The applIcant seeks to Amend the Thoroughfare Plan section of the Carmel/Clay Comprehensive
Plan, in order to propose and identify a system of Bicycle Routes and Loops on existing
facilities. Filed by the Camel Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan
Comnnssion.
In January, the Bicycle Route Task Force was fanned at the Department's request The purpose of the
Task Force was to assist the Department in identifYing a comprehensive bicycle network taking
advantage of existing facilities, including multi-use paths, bike lanes, and a multitude of low-volume
residential streets. A potential system has now been identified. It was unveiled and received well by the
public at a meeting of the Task Force on February 27.
The proposed bicycle network identifies 8 cross-city bike routes and 5 bike loops. The Routes consist
of 2 east-west routes and 6 north-south routes, and are intended to provide longer connections to the
Manon, bike loops, or to neighboring communities. The Loops provide family-friendly circuits, passing
some of Carmel's best amenities along the way. Each offers its own unique riding experience to cyclists
by highlighting different areas within Carmel. It is our hope that the publication of these routes and
loops 'Will encourage inore people to ride their bicycles while enhancing the experience of those already
cycling in Carmel.
Simullaneously, the Department is working to establish a logo, or "brand," for the effort; something to
include on marketing materials, signs, or user-friendly maps. It is our goal to have something ready for
Bike to Work Dayan May 16.
Enclosed in this packet are:
1. Overall System Map
2. Aerial Views of Loops
3. Draft Council Resolution
2008-0307; 08030002 CPA; PC Memo
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RESOLUTION CC-XX-XX-08-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARMEL, INDIANA,. APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CARMEL/CLA Y
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING BICYCLE ROUTES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Advisory Planning Law of the State of Indiana (contained in
IC 36-7-4), each unit of local government that wishes to adopt land use and zoning ordinances
must first approve by resolution a comprehensive plan for the geographic area over which it has
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan") was
approved and recommended by the Carmel Clay Plan Commission on August 20, 1996, and duly
approved by resolution of the Common Council on September 24, 1996, and is therefore the
official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel/Clay Community has recognized the value of a well-connected
and integrated allemative transportation network and has adopted an Alternative Transportation
Plan as part of the official Thoroughfare Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Clay Plan Commission has duly approved, and recommended to
the Common Council, an amendment to the community's Comprehensive Plan which gives
recommendations for a Bicycle Routes & Loops System;
WHEREAS, the Carmel Advisory Plan Conunission, at its regularly scheduled meeting
of Tuesday, , 2008, voted to forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
No. 08030002 CPA to the Common Council with a recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, that:
Section One: The Common Council adopts the proposed Bicycle Routes and Loops
Map, as part of the 2020 Vision Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6:
Thoroughfare Plan.
Section Two: After its adoption, this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Clerk-
Treasurer of the City of Carmel, who shall also forward one (1) copy of
this Resolution to the secretary of the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission
and one (1) copy to the office of the Hamilton County Recorder, all in
accordance with IC 36-7-4-509 and other applicable laws.
Section Three: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from the date of passage,
and its publication, as provided by law.
Prepared by John R. Molitor, Carmel Plan Commission Attorney_
03/07/2008
Resolution CC-##-##-03-##
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PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _ day of
2008, by a vote of ayes and nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Joseph C. Griffiths
Richard L. Sharp, President Pro Tempore
Kevin D. Rider
John V. Accetturo
W. Eric Seidensticker
Ronald E. Carter
Luci Snyder
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMe, Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this _ day of
2008, at _.M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk~Treasurer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this _ day of
2008, at .M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana LCordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by John R. Molitor, Carmel Plan Commission Attorney.
03/0712008
Resolution CC..Jt#..##~08-##
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