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DEPARTMENT REPORT
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
1. Docket No. 10110001 OA: R -4 District Setback Amendment.
The applicant seeks to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 10: R -4 Residence District and Chapter
23A: State Highway 431 Keystone Avenue Corridor Overlay Zone in order to amend the setback
requirements. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan
Commission.
Please view the information packet for further detail on the proposed amendment to setbacks in the R -4/
Residence Zoning District. The proposed amendments convert the Minimum Front Yard (building setback) to a
Build -to Line. The existing minimum setback is 30 feet from the property line (road right of way), and we are
proposing that be reversed so principal buildings be developed from 0 to 30 feet from the property line.
However, we are also adding a provision to prohibit additions to existing structures to be closer than 30 feet
from the property line.
We are also proposing amendments to the Keystone Overlay Zone for the residential uses to correspond with the
R -4 amendments. Amending the setbacks will allow more flexibility in the R -4 Residence District and will be
in keeping with the current development goals that Carmel has been pursuing.
Recommendation:
After all comments /concerns are addressed, the Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Plan
Commission suspends its rules of procedure and votes to forward this item to the City Council with a favorable
recommendation. (Or, the Commission can send this item to the November 30 Subdivision Committee
meeting for further review and discussion.)