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-MEMORANDUM-
Date: October 9, 2009
To: Plan Commission Members
From: Adrienne Keeling
Department of Community Services
Re: October 20th Plan Commission Meeting – Docket No. 09090018 CPA
Please see the attached information regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. If you have any questions, you may contact me at akeeling@carmel.in.gov or at 571-2417.
Docket No. 09090018 CPA: 96th & Westfield Subarea Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The applicant seeks approval to amend the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan (C3 Plan 2009), to adopt Land Classifications and a Subarea Plan for the 96th Street & Westfield Boulevard Special
Study Area, which is located south of 99th St. north of 96th St., east of the Monon, and west of Keystone Pkwy. Filed by the Department of Community Services, on behalf of the Carmel
Plan Commission.
DESCRIPTION:
As you recall, the C3 Plan was adopted earlier this year with several locations designated as “Areas for Special Study” per the Land Classification Plan Map. The function of this amendment
is to update the Land Classification Map and to adopt a Subarea Plan for the area surrounding 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard for inclusion in Part 5: Critical Corridors and Subareas.
PROPOSED PLAN:
Attached: Proposed Land Classification Plan Map (pg 45 of the C3 Plan)
Proposed 96th Street and Westfield Boulevard Subarea (to be added to Part 5)
PUBLIC INPUT / BACKGROUND:
On September 24, 2009, the Department held two public meetings at the Monon Center to hear input and ideas about the area from residents and property owners. Between the two sessions,
over 100 people attended. In an effort to track representation we asked most in attendance to identify their property on a map. We found that those in attendance were fairly evenly
distributed geographically across the study area.
The main goal behind the meetings was to identify topics or areas of consensus as a basis to move forward with a proposed Plan. The strongest areas of consensus were the need to protect
stable neighborhoods and the desire
for better pedestrian and bicycle connectivity through the neighborhoods to other areas of the City. However, the main topic of conversation was the future impact of potential large-scale
commercial development along the south side of 96th Street in Marion County. Most in attendance agreed that properties along the north side of 96th would be affected, but there were
many opinions about how to properly transition between potential office towers on the south side of 96th to the neighborhoods located north. The proposed Plan is a result of the input
received and discussions held at the meetings. The Department believes the plan strikes a balance between potential redevelopment along 96th Street and offers solutions to protect the
area’s neighborhoods.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Attached is written correspondence received to date.
2009-1020; PC Memo.doc