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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
3. Docket No. 11080011 Z: Monon Overlay Rezone, Natural Section North.
The applicant seeks approval to rezone properties which abut the Monon Greenway north of First Street NW,
to include them in the Monon Greenway Overlay Zone. This overlay district is superimposed over the primary
zoning districts and its regulations shall supersede those of the primary zoning districts. The properties which
are included in the rezone consist of properties which abut the Monon Greenway from l46 Street to First
Street NW. Filed by the Carmel Dept. of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
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Docket No. 11080013 OA: Monon Overlay Amendment
The applicant seeks approval to amend the Monon Greenway Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance in order
to modify the regulations as need be during the rezoning of the affected parcels in the north section. Filed by
the Carmel Dept. of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
Proposed Rezone /Zoning Map Amendment: In an effort to protect the natural character of certain areas along
the Monon Greenway, the City of Carmel proposes to enact the Monon Greenway Overlay Zone. The proposal is
to amend the Official Zoning Map along the Monon Greenway, specifically including properties along the
Monon Greenway from 1 s` Street NW to 146 Street.
Background Info: Since this particular area along the Monon Greenway is primarily residential and heavily
vegetated, properties within the boundary are proposed to be designated in the "Natural Section" of the Monon
Greenway Overlay Zone. Many current zoning requirements will remain; however, the emphasis of the Overlay
Zone will relate to maintaining the tree cover and overall residential character of property nearest the Monon
Greenway. No changes would be required by an existing resident upon the approval of this proposal; rather,
this proposal is meant to affect future construction and improvements along the Monon.
Ordinance Amendment to Text: To go along with the rezone, there is a proposal to amend Chapter 2311:
Monon Greenway Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance in order to modify the regulations as need be during the
rezoning process of the affected parcels in the north section. Carmel Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 23H: Monon
Greenway Overlay Zone is available on the City's website at:
httU://www.carmel.in. ¢ov /index aspx ?page=41& arent=198
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Commission sends these items to the October 4
Subdivision Committee meeting for further review /discussion