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ORDINANCE Z-527-09
SPONSOR Councilor Snyder
AN ORDINANCE OF 1 HE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ESTABLISHING
THE ARAMORE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Section 31 6 4 of the Cannel /Clay Zoning Ordinance Z 289 (the
Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance'), provides for the establishment of a Planned Unit
Development District in accordance with the requirements of I C 36 7 4 1500 ct seq
WHEREAS, the Carmel/Clay Plan Commission (the "Commission') has given a
favorable tecommendation to the ordinance set forth herein (the "Ordinance which establishes
the Aramore Planned Unit Development District (the Distnct
NOW, THEREFORE BE 11' ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Carmel, Indiana (the "Council that (t) pursuant to IC 636 7 4 1500 et feq it adopts this
Aramore Ordinance as an amendment to the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance and it shall be in
full force and effect from and after its passage, (n) all prior ordinances of parts thereof
inconsistent with any provision of this Aramore Otdinance and its exhibits are hereby repealed,
On) all pnor commitments and restncttons shall be null and void and replaced andssuperseded by
this Aramore Ordinance, and (w) this Arainore Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and signing by the Mayoi
Section 1 Applicability ofOrdinance
Section 1 1 The Official Zoning Map of the City of Carmel and Clay Township a part
of the Cannel /Clay Zoning Ordinance, is hereby changed to designate the land descnbed
in Exhibit A- (the Real Estate as a Planned Unit Development District to be known
as Aramore
Section 1 2 Development in the District shall be governed entirely by (i) the
provisions of this Ordinance and its exhibits and (n) those provisions of the Carmel /Clay
Zoning Ordinance specifically referenced in this Ordinance In the event of a conflict
between this Ordinance and the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance or the Sign Ordinance
the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply
Section 1 3 Any capitalized term not defined herein shall have the meaning as set forth
in the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance in ettcet on the date of the enactment of this
Ordinance
Section 2 Permitted Primary U40s Permitted uses are detached single family homes
condominiums and /or multi family dwelling units
Section 3 Accessory Buildings and Uses: All Accessory Structures and Accessory Uses
shall be permitted except that any detached accessory building shown in any development plan
shall have on all sides the same architectural features or shall be architecturally compatible with
the principal building(s) with which it is associated.
Section 4 Communication Equipment. Cell towers shall not be permitted. Horne satellite
dishes shall be permitted.
Section 5 Platting: The platting of the Real Estate into smaller tracts shall be permitted, so
long as the proposed plat complies with the area requirements set forth below in Section 6, and
the creation of a new property line within the Real Estate shall not impose or establish new
development standards beyond those specified below in Section 6 for the entirety of the Real
Estate. However, the development of any parcel shall conform to all Preliminary Development
Plans and Final Development Plans which are approved or amended per the terms of Section
14.1 below, and all other applicable requirements contained in this Ordinance.
Section 6 Height, Area and Square Footage Requirements:
Section 6.1 Maximum Building Height: The maximum Building Height for
Townhomes is thirty -eight (38) feet. The maximum Building Height for Courthomes is
thirty (30) feet. The applicable development and architectural standards for detached
single family hones are specified in Exhibit "H" (Site Requirement Matrix)
Section 6.2 Minimum Building Set Back: The Minimum Set Back from any perimeter
boundary line of the Real Estate shall be not less than Ten (10) feet.
Section 6.3 Minimum Building Separation. The minimum building distance between
Buildings, measured from the exterior face of the foundation, shall be ten (10) feet for
Townhomes and Courthomes.
Section 6.4 Minimum Square Footage. Square Footage of Townhome Floor Plans for
Product Offerings shall not be less than one thousand two hundred square feet.
Square Footage of Courthome Floor Plans for Product Offerings shall not be less
than two thousand square feet.
Section 6.5 Maximum Parcel Coverage and Density:
A. Maximum Parcel Coverage shall be fifty percent (50
B. There shall be a maximum of one hundred and thirty one (131)
Townhomes and seventy (70) Courthomes on approximately twenty -seven
and 35/100 (27.35) acres.
Section 6.6 Maximum Number of Buildings. There shall be no more than thirty (30)
Townhome Buildings and twenty two (22) Courthome Buildings located upon the Real
Estate
Section 7 Ai chitectural Design Requirements
A Suitability of building materials A minimum of four (4) materals shall be used
tor Building extenors, from the following list brick, cast stone, stone Hardi
Plank, stucco glass wood soffits and vinyl windows and/or the equivalents
thereof for all of the foregoing The use of wood and Hardi Plank shall be limited
to Tnm and Siding The applicable development and architectural standards for
detached single family homes are specified in Exhibit H (Site Requirement
Matrix) and Exhibit f (Detached Single Family Homes Character Exhibit)
B Roof desien All Townhouse roofs except foi open porch roofs, shall have a
minimum slope of 12 horizontal to 6 vertical All Courthome roofs, except for
open porch roofs, shall have a minimum slope of 12 horizontal to 4 vertical
C Building rendering and elevations Attached heieto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit B and Exhibit "C' are a rendering and elevations depicting
the building matenals and architectural elements of the Townhomes and
Courthomcs respectively, to be constructed upon the Real Estate
D Community mail box structure Attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit `D 03 is a tendering of the community mail box and master
mailbox plan as Exhibit D 01'
Section 8 Landscaping Requirements
Section 8 1 Landscape Plan The Landscape Plan shall consist of the landscape detail
depleted on the landscape plan which is attached hereto as Exhibit D (hereafter
Landscape Plan') Landscaping shall be installed per the Final Landscape Plan
submitted with the Final Development Plan and will be in conformance with Chapter
26 04 06 of the Cannel Zoning Ordinance as it relates to Bufferyards as well as Section
8 2 of this Ordinance
Section 8 2 Landscaping Standards
A Materials All plants proposed to be used in accordance with any
landscaping plan shall meet ANZI Z60 60 1 1996 and meet the following
specifications
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I Shade trees two and one -half Inch (21/2 caliper, a minimum
height of eight (8) feet, and a branching height of not less than one
third (1 /3) nor more than one half (1/2) of tree height
2 Ornamental trees one and one half inch (1'A') caliper a minimum
height of six (6) feet, and a branching height of not less than one
third (1 /3) nor more than one half (h) of tiee height
3 Evergreen Trees A minimum height of eight (8) feet
4 Deciduous Shrubs A minimum height of twenty -four (24) inches
and no less than six (6) main branches upon planting
5 Evergreen Shrubs A minimum height and spread of twenty four
(24) inches
Section 8 3 Landscaping installation and Maintenance
A Maintenance It shall be the responsibility of the owners and their agents
to insure proper maintenance of project landscaping bioswales and lake
areas approved in accordance with this Ordinance This is to include but
is not limited to, irrigation and mulching of planting areas, replacing dead,
diseased, or overgrown plantings with identical varieties or a suitable
substitute and keeping the area free of refuse dcbns rank vegetation and
weeds
Section 8 4 Buffervards/Tree Preservation
A Tree Preservation will be implemented where possible but in the event that
tree preservation is not successful, landscape material will be installed
consistent with the Bufferyaid Requirements Section 26 04 06 that will
consist of 3 shade tices 4 ornamental trees and 21 shrubs per 100 linear
feet
Section 9 Lighting Requirements and Park Benches
Section 9 1
A Front of Townhome lighting
1 Each Townhome having a covered porch at the front entrance shall
have one (1) downcast light fixture hanging from the ceiling of the
covered porch
2 Each Townhome which does not have a covered porch at the front
entrance shall have two (2) downcast light fixtures mounted on
either side of the front door
B Rear of Townhome lighting Each Townhome shall have one (1) exterior
glade downcast coach light mounted on either side of the overhead garage
door each one activated by a dusk to dawn sensor
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Section 10 Signs
Section 10 1
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Section 11 Parking
Section 12
C Courthome hghtmg Each Courthome shall have a minimum of one (1)
downcast light fixture at each entry door and shall have two (2) exterior
wade downcast coach lights mounter. on either side of the overhead
garage door, each one activated by a dusk -to dawn sensor
D Street Lighting Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Exhibit D 02 is a picture of the community street lighting fixtures and
master street lighting plan as Exhibit D 01 All street lighting shall be
downcast fixtures/90 degree cut off
Park Benches Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
Courtyard Bench Exhibit G is a picture of the community park bench
and master community bench plan as Exhibit D 01
Ground Signs and Entry Wall
Type One (1) Ground/Entryway Sign shall be permitted near each
entrance to the development as is depicted on Exhibit P' which is
attached heieto and incorporated herein by reference
B Maximum Sign Area Thirty Six (36) square feet each
C Illumination of Sign External
D Sign Permit Required
E fees Required
Section 11 1 Parking Each Townhome shall contain a two (2) car garage and each
Courthome shall have a two car garage in addition there shall be not less than seventy
(70) external parking spaces
Mechanical Equipment
Section 12 1 Mechanical Equipment Any mechanical equipment visible from an
adjoining street or highway shall be screened with suitable fencing or landscaping and in
general be architecturally compatible with the building(s) with which it is associated
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Section 13 Homeowners Association and Declaration of Covenants
Section 13 1 Declaration of Covenants and Homeowners Association A Declaration of
Covenants shall be recorded which shall also contain venous provisions regarding the
Real Estate, including provisions for an initiation fee a budget requirement to fund
general reserves the use of the Real Estate, and improvement approval requirements after
initial construction The Declaration of Covenants will also provide fox the establishment
of a Homeowners Association in which membership shall be mandator y
Section 14 Approval Process
Section 14 1 Approval or Denial of the Pnmary Plat/Development Plan
A Exhibit 'E which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
icfeience shall serve as the Conceptual Plan (the "CP') The CP
constitutes the Dev elopment Plan and is the pnmary plat for the Real
Estate The architecture, design, lighting and landscaping tor the Real
Estate and the improvements thereon, considered in connection with the
Ordinance, will require further (i) ADLS approval for all uses except
detached single family homes, or (n) Final Development Plan approval per
the procedure set forth below in this Section 14 If there is a Substantial
Alteration in the approved ADLS and Development Plan/pnmary plat
review and approval of the amended plans shall be made by the
Commission or a Committee thereof, pursuant to the Commission s rules
of procedure Minor Alterations and Matenal Alterations may be
approved by the- Director
B The Director shall have the sole and exclusive authority to approve
without conditions approve with conditions, or disapprove the Final
Development Plans /Secondary Plats (collectively the FDP for
Aramore, provided, however that the Director shall not unreasonably
Withhold 01 delay the Director s approval of the FDP that is in substantial
conformance with the CP and is in conformance with the Development
Requirements of this Ordinance If the Director disapproves any FDP the
Director shall set forth in wnhng the basis for the disapproval and
schedule the request tor approval of the FDP for a heating before the full
Plan Commission
C An amendment to the FDP which is not determined by the Director to be
a substantial or matenal alteration fiom the approved CP, may be
reviewed and approved solely by the Director However in the event the
Director determines that there has been a Substantial Alteration or
Material Alteration between the approved CP and any proposed FDP the
Director may at the Director's discretion, refer the amended FDP to the
Commission or a Committee thereof, tor review and approval by the
Commission and/or a Committee thereof
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D The FDP shall be a specific plan tor the development of all or a portion of
the real estate that is submitted for approval to the Director which shall
include reasonable detail regarding the facility and structures to be
constructed, as well as drainage, erosion control utilities and building
information
Section 15 Definitions and Rules of Construction
Section 15 1 General Rules of Construction The following general rules of construction
and definitions shall apply to the regulations of this Ordinance
A The singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular unless
the context clearly indicates the contrary
B Words used in the present tense include the past and future tenses and the
future the present
C The word shall" is a mandatory requirement The word `may' is a
permissive requirement The ii ord should is a pr cferred requirement
Section 15 2 Definitions
A Accessory Structure A structure subordinate to a building or use located
on the Real Estate which is not used tor perm anent human occupancy
which may include an Amenity Center
B Accessory Use A use subordinate to the main use located on the Real
Estate or in the same building as the main use and incidental to the main
use which may include accessory dwellings
C Amenity Center A structure used as a common community gathering
area
D Building Height The vertical distance when measuring from the first
finished floor elev ition to the mean height between eaves and ridges
C City The City of Cannel, Indiana
F Commission The CannellClay Plan Commission
G Conceptual Plan A general plan for the development of the Real Estate
that is submitted for approval showing proposed facilities, buildings and
structures 1 his plan generally shows landscape areas, parking areas, site
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access drainage features and building locations
H Condominiums A residential living unit or units as defined in and
governed by the Indiana Code Sections 32 25 1 to 32- 25 -9 -2, inclusive
I Council The City Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana
J County Hamilton County Indiana
K Declaration of Covenants A Declaration of Covenants Conditions and
Restnctions for the Real Estate which'shall be recorded iii the office of the
Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, and which may, from time to time
be amended
L Detached Single F imdv Home Dwellings complying with the standards
specified m Exhibits H and i
M Developer Pittman Partners Inc and its Successors and assigns or any
person and/or entity engaged in development of one or more phases and/or
sections of the development
N Development Requirements Development standards and any
requirements specified in this Ordinance which must he satisfied in
connection with the approval of a Final Development Plan
0 Director Director or Administrator, of the Department of Community
Services for the City of Carmel Indiana "Director and "Administrator
shall include his/her authorized representatives
P Final Development Ilan A specific plan for the development of the Real
Estate that is submitted for approval showing proposed facilities
buildings and stiuctures This plan review includes general landscaping,
parking, drainage, erosion control signage lighting screening and
building information for the site
Q Material Alteration Any change to an approved plan of any type that
involves the substitution of one material, species, element, etc tor another
R Minor Alteration Any change to an approved plan of any type that
involves the revision of less than ten percent (10%) of the plan s total area
or approved materials and can not include a change in architectural
requirements decrease in open space or amenines, elimination of required
plantings, or the addition of living units
S Parcel Coverage The total ground area, within the Real Estate, covered
by buildings and accessory structures which are greater than eighteen (18)
inches above grade level excluding fences and walls not attached in any
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way to a roof, divided by the total honzontal area within the Real Estate
boundanes
T Real Estate The Real Estate shall mean and refer to all of the Real Estate
descnbed in Exhibit A
U Right of -Wav An area of land permanently dedicated to provide light, air
and access
V Set Back The least measured distance between a building or structure,
excluding however, porches, patios, and the penmeter boundary of the
Real Estate For purposes of determining Set Back, the perimeter
boundary of the Real Estate (i) shall always mean and refer to the outside
perimeter boundary line of the Real Estate and (ii) shall not be changed or
reduced by reason of the platting or subdivision of the Real Estate into
smaller parcels
W Sign Any type of sign as further defined and regulated by this Ordinance
and the Sign Ordinance for Carmel -Clay Township, Ordinance Z -196, as
amended
X Substantial Alteration Any change to an approved plan of any type that
involves the revision of ten percent (10 or more of the plan's total area
or approved matenals
Y Townhome An attached townhome intended for occupancy by a single
family
Z Townhome Building A structure containing Townhomes
AA Courthome An attached condominium intended for occupancy by a single
family
BB Courthome Building A structure containing Courthomes
CC Tnm Soffits architraves wood rex eals, and casement around doors and
windows
Section 16 Violations All violations of this Ordinance shall be subject to Section 34 0
of the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel Indiana this 13 day of
2009 by a vote of (p ayes and 6 nays
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COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
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Presiding Off t Joseph C Griffiths
W Eric Seiden
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resident Pro Tempore
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Cana L Cordray IAMC, ClerXeasurer U
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Diana L Cordray IAMC Clerk Tr -fig er
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Richard L Sharp
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel Indiana this llo day of
2009 at la 0 i P M
Diana L Cordray IAMC Clerk Tree
Approved by me Mayor of the City of Cannel Indiana this la `day of
Jam et; Brainard Mayoi
Ills Instrument prepared by Steve 'tman Pittman Partners Inc PO Box 554 Carmel IN 46082
COMMITMENTS CONCERNING THE USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL
ESTAI'E MADE IN CONNECTION WITH A DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL
AND ZONE MAP CHANGE REQUIRED BY THE CARMEL CLAY ZONING
ORDINANCE
In accordance with 1C 36 7 4 613 or I C 36_7 4 615 Pittman Partners Inc an Indiana Corporation Its
nominee or assignee the contract purchaser Owner of the real estate located in Clay Township of
Carmel Hamilton County Indiana which is descnbed below in the attached Exhibit A (the Real
Estate') makes the following COMMITMENTS concerning the use and development of the following
descnbed parcel of real estate
I EGAL DESCRIPI ION See Exhibit A attached
STATEMENT OF COMMITMEN TS
No Tax Increment Financing will be requested as part of the development of Aramore according to
Ordinance Z 527 09 an ordinance of the common council of the City of Carmel Indiana establishing the
Aramore Planned Unit Development Destnct
These COMMITMENTS shall be binding on °the Owner of the above descnbed real estate once said
Owner Closes on the Real Estate subsequent owners of the above descnbed real estate and all other
persons acquiring any interest therein These COMMITMFNTS may be modified or terminated by a
decision of the Carmel C ity Council
COMMI IMENTS contained in this instrument shall be effectne upon the approval of Ordinance Z 527
09 pursuant to the Cannel Zoning Oftlinance and shall continue in effect for as long is the
abo-te descnbed parcel of real estate remains 7ontd to the PIM zoning classification or until modified or
terminated by the Cannel City Council
These COMMI TMENTS my be enforced Jointly and severally by
1 The Carmel City Council and
2 The Cannel Department of Community Sen ices
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IN WITNESS WIIEREO1 Owner has executed this instrument this day of 2009
STATE 01 INDIANA
COUNTY OF HAMILTON
Stbscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State appeared
51-a✓e R1 w,av5 the President of Pittman Partners an Indiana Corporation and acknowledged the
executed of the foregoing. ommitments Concerning the Use and Development of Real Estate for and on
behalf of }fir wrc,n -Fa 4har5
SS
By
(pnnted name and trtlt)
2009044117 MISC $17 00
07/20/2009 03 30 5SP 3 PGS
Jennsfer J Hayden
HAMILTON County Recorder IN
Recorded as P red
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal thi day of I u t 2009
My Commission Expires 1(c I n N l ��.-C/
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Residing in KW row
County
(printed) Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Land Description
Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7 Township 17 North Range 4 East in Hamilton
County Indrtna described as follows
Commencing at the northwest corner of said quarter section, thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds West
(assumed beanng) along the west line of said quarter section a distance of 423 83 feet to the northwest corner of a
tract of land described in a deed recorded as instrument Number 2005 26315 in the Office of the Recorder of
Hamilton County Indiana thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East along the north line of said tract a
distance ot 75 00 feet to tie northeast corner of said tract and the Point of Beginning being a point on the south line
of a tract ofland descnbed in a deed recorded as Instrument Number 89 25227 thence continuing South 89 degrees
50 minutes 54 seconds East along said south line a distance of 429 20 feet to a point on the easterly line of a tract of
land descnbed in a deed recorded as Instrument Number 2005 26316 (the following three courses are along the
easterly lints of said tract of land) 1) thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds West 1 distance of 54 36 feet
2) thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds Fast a distance of 156 00 feet 3) thence South 00 degrees 09
minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 222 63 feet to the north line of a tract of land descnbed in a deed recorded in
Deed Book 314 page 403 thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes I 1 seconds East along said north line a distance of
307 73 feet to southwest corner of a tract of land descnbed in a deed recorded in Deed Book 349 page 522 1)
thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 59 seconds East along the west line of said tract a disnire of 689 87 feet to the
north line of said quarter quarter section. 2) thencc South 88 degrees A minutes 07 second East along said north
line a distance of 379 80 feet to the northeast corner of said quarter quarter section and the northeast corner of a tract
ot land descnbed in a deed recorded in Deed Book 349 pabe 523 (the following two courses are along the easterly
and southerly Imes of said tract) 1) thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 55 seconds West along the east line of said
quarter quarter section a distance of 445 00 feet 2) thence North 88 degrees 58 nunutes 07 seconds West a distance
of 190 22 feet to the east line of the aforesaid tiact of land descnbed in Deed Book 349 page 522 thence South 00
degrees 20 nunutes 55 seconds West alon6 said east line a distance of 243 05 feet to the north line of the aforevud
tract of land descnbed in a deed recorded in Deed Book 314 page 403 thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 11
seconds East along said north line a distance of 190 21 feet to the east line of said quarter quarter section. thence
South 00 degrees 20 minutes 35 seconds West along said east line a distance of 646 66 feet to the southeast corner
said quarter quarter section thence North 89 degrees 30 nunutes 24 seconds West along the south line of said
quarter quarter section a distance of 1275 51 feet to the east nght of way line per road plots for Cannel Project
Number 04 11 for Westfield Boulevard (the following two courses are llong said east nght of wiy line) 1) thence
North 00 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds East a distance of 323 07 feet 2) thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 11
seconds East a distance of 5 00 feet thence North 00 degrees 09 nunutes 06 seconds East a distance of 397 10 feet
to the Point of Beginning containing 27 .54 icres more or less
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