HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept ReportCARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
March 30, 2004
5. Docket No. 04010024 Z: Steckley Rezone (Guilford Reserve PUD)
The applicant seeks to Rezone approximately 5 acres from B-6/Busincss to PUD~I~¢d
Unit Development. The site is located at 1011 S. Guilford Road..L
Filed by David Klain of Crawford Development, LLC.
Thc applicant is requesting a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission to rezone the
subject property from the existing B-6/Business classification to PUD/Planned Unit
Development. Please see thc information packet for an overview of the proposal.
The Public Hearing for this item was conducted on March 16th. Comments made at the time
include the following:
1. Request form owner to north to see fence/additional buffer and concern relating to his
well water.
2. Request to see more information on visitor parking
3. Request to see more architectural articulation on sides and garage side of buildings
specifically where they will be visible from street and adjoining properties.
4. Request to see a more realistic view of what is proposed (architectural elevations).
Background:
The applicant has provided a proposed site layout and building elevations. As referenced in the
language of the PUD these represent a commitment to construct the site in the illustrated manner
(architectural materials, landscaping, etc.)
To that end the applicant has been very responsive to requests made regarding the layout of the
site including the parking layout being screened from the street. This proposal provides a guide
for furore development in the area and establishes a unique identity for this parcel and a
benchmark for other underdeveloped real estate along Guilford and 116th Street adjacent to this
site. This applicant has been responsive to the consistent message sent to prospective owners and
developers in the area of the desire to see characteristics exemplified within the subject proposal
extended throughout the area.
The area north of 116th Street and west of Guilford Road is planned for future commercial uses
under the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property was previously rezoned to allow a nursing
facility. More intense residential is viewed as compatible in this area. The Department
encourages a mix of residential and commercial uses along this segment of Guilford Road.
The Department recommends that the Special Studies Committee forward this item back to
the full Plan Commission after all comments and concerns are addressed.
Committee Report 2004-0330