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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket 03-18-08 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 Page 1 ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARJvffiL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 I '--I ./ I, ~ f .---'5. " '" 141:;1& \ "' 5.tOOlE CREEK , I '~'~~"'~-l['~ -1 . T5:~5t ,----=r,'~ -' I -~1h5l:~1=- bl "-: ! eo":::: I ~r'} r i==- .:- J~_J -~) \ '_, -~-fl {/' " , ,-r' _' -........ : 'I I lr-: ~ ~~ ,', ---,( I' tENi'ENN,' ~-~ I \ I-.:::T-::J .1.~1:<3t - ' I I." . ~ - '- J+-' - - I """ l- - J olr -PONDS WEST Our Laay.of L C,UlIlod -'I . 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': " Sm4kl!Y Aow flem ~~-~-~- " - t~ Gl I r '~',=, 1 ' 1 -f) C _~ota r:h!:m J~ ~~~, I - - .I - -:'- .' -:r \\ -, -, I I ',- - 1 :t. -. - 1:f f _ I ..-. e'j, _ ~-'O :''', _ 1:;1- ~ ~ . I ." ~-j If.i E." - ~ _.l _~ ~ fh: ". I 1 ?-:.' / - " I '- ..:. -"": ~ L \ A .... ....d"'~. -1-_ f--';"" _ / lOOLk s: I V r~ ~ "'k } .'~v,...............-.' ... I ~n~-,I P~riI_.'/ V _ _:! \: /11 R/tCO~t wo v:' I ~ .J ..~.~~~. _ ~!l '. ~( I, ~'l fL- ., / '---."-L "I --1' -. I 1- 'f? I I ~ P -J Proposed Bike Routes and Loops II West Loop 7.86 miles II II c.. o o ....J .~ =E ro~ ..eN Xr- o U City Center Loop 6.78 miles Cool Creek Loop 13.6 miles II White River Loop 7.4 miles II Sponsor: Councilor 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-## I '> 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-## 2