Dept Report 3-16-04CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
March 16, 2004
3h.
Docket No. 04010024 Z: Steckley Rezone (Guilford Reserve PUD)
The applicant seeks to Rezone approximately 5 acres £rom B-6/Business to PUD/Planned
Unit Development. The site is located at 1011 S. Guilford Road.
Filed by David Klain o£ Craw£ord Development, LLC.
The 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 the information packet for an overview of the proposal. 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 future 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 s. ent 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 this item be forwarded to the Special Studies Committee
on March °30th for further discussion.
PCR-2004-0316