HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket to City Council 07-07-03MEMORANDUM
TO: Carmel City Council
FROM: Jon C. Dobosiewicz
Department of Community Services
SUBJECT: Item forwarded by the Plan Commission for action by the City Council
DATE: July 2, 2003
Please find information on the following recommendation made by the Plan Commission
attached. This item will appear on your July 7th agenda.
1. Docket No. 95-03 OA (03060012); I-1/Industrial District Amendment
Amendments to the I-1/Industrial District of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance.
The petitioner seeks to add Development Plan and ADLS provisions to the I-
1/Industrial District of the Zoning Ordinance.
Filed by the Department of Community Services.
The information has been an•anged in the following format:
1. First page(s) include brief description of request.
2. Copy of Ordinance.
3. Copy of Plan Commission Certification.
Council Report 2003-0702.rtf24
CARMEL CITY COUNCIL
July 7, 2003
1. Docket No. 95-03 OA (03060012); I-1/Industrial District Amendment
Amendments to the I-1/Industrial District of the CarmeUClay Zoning Ordinance.
The petitioner seeks to add Development Plan and ADLS provisions to the I-
1/Industrial District of the Zoning Ordinance.
Filed by the Department of Community Services.
The Department of Community Services, as petitioner, requests that the City Council adopt a
request to amend the I-1/Industrial Section of the CarmeUClay Land Use Regulations (see
attached Ordinance). Approval of the amendment would add Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage (DP/ADCs) review by the Plan
Commission for development in the I-1 zone. No other changes are proposed.
The CazmeUClay Plan Commission forwazds this ordinance to the Common Council with a
(13-1) Favorable Recommendation (see attached certification).
The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Annexation and Land
Use Committee for further discussion.
However, if there are not issues warranting further discussion by the committee the
Department would recommend suspension of the rules and approval of the Ordinance
upon conclusion of discussion of the request.
Council Report 2003-0702.rtt24
Sponsor(s): Councilor Wayne Wilson
ORDINANCE NO. Z-411-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
An Ordinance to establish Development Plan and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting,
Landscaping &Signage control within the I-1/Industrial District.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel finds that it is reasonable and
necessary to the establishment and maintenance of an economically sound and stable industrial
zone and the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Carmel and
Clay Township to amend the Zoning Code of the City of Carmel and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, the lack of aesthetic controls in the I-1/Industrial District poses an imminent
and constant threat to the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the people, the
natural beauty and aesthetic values, and enhancement of the environment of the City of Carmel
and Clay Township; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-601(d)(3) authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in areas having special development problems or needs for compatibility in which a plan
commission shall approve or disapprove development plans under the 1400 series of IC 36-7-4;
and ensure that a development plan so approved is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, IC 36-7-4-1401.5 authorizes the legislative body to designate zoning
districts in which a development plan is required as a legislative act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, as follows:
Section I:
a. Adopt Section 20A.00.02: Plan Commission Approval to read:
20A.00.02 Plan Commission Approval.
A. Development Plan. The Commission shall review the Development Plan (DP) of any
proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the I-1 District prior to the issuance of
an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the Commission
the Development Plan (DP) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered
without the prior approval of the Commission. The Development Plan shall address [he
comprehensive arrangement of land uses, buildings, landscape areas, road and parking
areas in accordance with harmonious and aesthetic principles of the ADLS.
B. Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signagg. To insure the
compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining areas, [he Commission shall review the
Architectural Desigq Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage (ADLS) application of
any proposed use of any Lot or parcel of ground within the I-1 District prior to the
issuance of an Improvement Location Permit by the Department. Once approved by the
Commission the Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping and Signage
(ADLS) shall not be materially or substantially changed or altered without the prior
approval of the Commission.
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Section II: All prior Ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
signing by the Mayor.
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana this day of , 2003, by a vote of ayes and
nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Presiding Officer
Wayne Wilson, President Pro Tempore
Robert 13attreall
Ronald E. Carter
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Kevin Kirby
John It Koven
N. L. Rundle
Luci Snyder
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 Z-411-03; I-1 Amendment
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Ordinance No. Z-411-03 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Cannel, Indiana
this _ day of , 2003, at _.M.
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
day of , 2003, at _.M.
James Brainard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by: John R. Molitor
Carmel/Clay Plan Commission Attorney
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Ordinance No. Z-411-03 Z-41I-03; 1-I Amendment
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CARMEL/CLAY
PLAN COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
ON THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
TO AMEND THE CARMEL/CLAY ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 36-7-4-605
ORDINANCE No. Z-411-03
An Ordinance to establish Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage
control within the I-1/Industrial District.
To: The Honorable Common Council
Of the City of Carmel
Hamilton County, Indiana
Deaz Members:
The CarmeUClay Advisory Plan Commission offers you the following report on the applicafion of the Department
of Community Services (Docket No. 95-03 OA) to the Commission to establish Development Plan and
Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping & Signage control within the I-I/Industrial District.
The CarmeUClay Plan Commission's recommendation on the petition of the Departnent of Community Services is
FAVORABLE.
At its special meeting of July 1, 2003, the CarmeUClay Plan Commission voted thirteen (13) in Favor, one (1)
Opposed, zero (0) Abstaining, to forward to the Common Council the proposed Ordinance No. 7x411-03 with a
Favorable Recommendation.
Please be advised that by virtue of the Plan Commission's Favorable Recommendation, pursuant to IC 36-7-4-
607(e)(3), the Council has ninety (90) days to act on this petition before it becomes effective as Certified by the
Commission. Ninety days from the date of this Certification is Tuesday, September 30, 2003.
CARME 1 LAY PL COMMISSION
Paul Spranger, Prg, ideal ,! - Z
AT ST:
R mona Hancock, Secretary
armel/Clay Advisory Plan Commission
Dated: Wednesday, July 2, 2003
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