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DEPARTMENT REPORT
JANUARY 21, 2010
3. TABLED TO FEB. 16: Docket No. 09090004 OA: SCO Ch 4: Definitions, Amendment
This item is tabled to the February 16, 2010 Plan Commission meeting.
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
JANUARY 21, 2010
4 -7. Docket No. 09110035 PP: Reading Tree Park Primary Plat
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 4 lots on 6.44 acres and seeks these subdivision waiver
approvals:
Docket No. 09110036 SW SCO 6.05.01: 50 -ft minimum lot frontage at the road r/w
Docket No. 09110037 SW SCO 6.05.07: when adjacent to, dwelling must face a parkway
WITHDRAWN:
The site is located adjacent to the Monon Greenway, at 212 W 136"' Street. It is zoned R -1 /Residence,
partially within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by Greg Ilko of CrossRoad Engineers, PC for Reading
Tree Park, LLC.
The applicant seeks primary plat approval for 4 lots on 6.44 acres. The site is just west of and adjacent to the
Monon Greenway at 136 Street/Smokey Row Road. Traditions on the Monon townhome development is
located east of the site. Residential land uses are located to the south and west of the site. Floodplain exists on
the site today, and is shown on the site plan. The 10 -feet wide side path will not be installed at this time, but
monies will be paid toward the non- reverting Thoroughfare Fund, so that the City can add the side path at the
same time it widens the street in the future. Examples of proposed building architecture are provided in the info
packet. A copy of the revised Covenants Restrictions was submitted to the Dept. Please view the
petitioner's informational packet for further detail.
Outstanding Staff Comments:
1: Approval from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is needed for Lot 4 and access to its buildable
area north of the floodplain.
2. The Forestry Dept has initially reviewed the landscape plan and tree preservation plan; the petitioner will
need to add a buffer along 136`h St. and a wider buffer along the west side of Lot 4. Also, the Forestry Dept
is still in negotiation with the petitioner for additional tree preservation commitments.
3. Petitioner: The Commission may ask you to commit to using the Draft Residential Architectural Guidelines.
4. Petitioner: The Commission may ask that you commit to using some green elements in the design /buildings.
5. Petitioner: please provide a south building elevation for Lot 1, and perhaps a rendering showing screening
with landscaping.
6. The Hamilton County Surveyor's Office has forwarded their comments to the Carmel Engineering Dept. to
incorporate into their review letter.
7. The Petitioner should provide the status of the Carmel Engineering Dept's review of this project.
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The Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Commission forwards this item to the
February 2 Subdivision Committee meeting for further review /discussion.
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