HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandscape Plan APPROVED 4-14-11CITY OF CARMEL
JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR
Mr. Jon Dobosiewicz
Nelson Frankenberger
3105 E. 98 Street, Suite 170
Indianapolis, IN 46280
RE: The National Bank of Indianapolis Carmel Drive
Dear Jon:
April 14, 2011
The Carmel Plan Commission approved the Development Plan and ADLS for National Bank of
Indianapolis, Docket No. 10110011 DP /ADLS Amend, on January 19, 2011. On March 15,
2011 an amended landscape plan was submitted by Nelson and Frankenberger, to the
Department of Community Services for consideration of an administrative determination of
compliance with the approved landscape plan.
The amended landscape plan proposes a reduction in the amount of plant material from the
approved landscape plan prepared by American Structurepoint, based upon the recommendations
in the Security Report by consultant Alan J. Palagy which cite safety and security concerns due
to the dense level of plantings and a substantial amount of tall plant material in the site's
perimeter which could shelter criminal activity, a risk the bank wished to avoid.
In consideration of the request, review of the proposed amended plan by the Director of the
Department of Community Services included review of the project file, the Carmel Zoning
Ordinance, the Security Report; consultation with DOCS planning and forestry staff, and with
the Plan Commission attorney, John Molitor.
It is hereby determined, based upon my review and analysis, the following:
1. The amended plan provides for an overall total of 283 trees and shrubs within perimeter
bufferyard areas and the building foundation area, including:
26 Shade, Evergreen and Ornamental trees
9 Preserved trees
244 Shrubs
2. When combined, the total number of plants for buffer yards and foundation plantings far
exceed the ordinance requirement of 106 plants.
3. The amended plan as proposed accounts for a reduction of required bufferyard plantings as
follows; shade trees 13 (from17); ornamental trees 18 (from 17); and shrubs75 (from 77),
with the overall affect being a modification of less than 10% from original approved plan.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN 46032 PHONE 317.571.2417, FAX 317.571.2426
MICHAEL P. HOLLIBAUGH, DIRECTOR
Mr. Jon Dobosiewicz
RE: The National Bank of Indianapolis Carmel Drive
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4. The amended plan does not represent a substantial or material alteration to the original plan,
and will result in a superior landscape when compared with the existing condition;
5. The amended plan represents a significant investment in our community, consistent with the
City's desires, goals and objectives.
Therefore, in consideration of the above findings, the proposed amended landscape plan is
administratively approved by this Director's determination as allowed under Chapter 29 of the
Carmel Zoning Ordinance.
The approved amended landscape plan becomes the official landscape plan for Docket No.
10110011 DP /ADLS, effective thirty (30) days from the date of this determination.
Very truly yours,
Mic el P. Holli
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Copy: Carmel Plan Commission
File: Docket No. 10110011 DP /ADLS Amend