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July 16,2012
Gray Oaks Subdivision—Development Commitments
The Old Town Design Group,as the builder/developer of the proposed Gray Oaks Subdivision at 14412 N.Gray
Road and containing approximately 23.8 acres,makes the following commitments to adjoining property owners in
the Oak Brook Subdivision regarding the development of the property.
1) A 20'Tree Preservation Area shall be platted as Common Area along the entire southern boundary of the
subject property.
2) Where gaps in quality tree buffer exist within the Tree Preservation Area("TPA"),the developer agrees to
plant additional trees per the Carmel Zoning Ordinance Buffer Yard Standard as outlined in the Gray Oaks
Site Landscape Plan.
a. The developer agrees to meet with each adjoining property owner in the Oak Brook subdivision
to agree on what areas within the TPA need additional tree plantings.
b. The Gray Oaks HOA covenants shall include language mandating that individual residents shall
not remove trees from the TPA.Should any owner remove a healthy tree without HOA consent,
it shall be replaced with a tree of a like species with the same caliper.If the same caliper tree is
not available multiple trees totaling the caliper of the removed tree shall be planted.
c. No community walking path shall be placed in the TPA.
d. Orange fencing shall be placed at the north edge of the TPA during site construction and shall be
re-installed during construction of individual homes.
3) The Gray Oaks covenants and restrictions shall include a noise ordinance that is equivalent or more
restrictive than the City of Carmel ordinance,as allowed by law.
4) The Gray Oaks covenants and restrictions shall require that driveways not run to the property lines of lots,
but shall be a minimum of 2'away from the property line to allow for,proper grading and green space
between lots.
5) The Gray Oaks covenants and restrictions shall limit the colors of painted siding from being"loud or
offensive"and shall seek to be complimentary to surrounding homes.Bright and pastel,colors shall not be
allowed.The Gray Oaks architectural review committee shall have the authority to reject any paint color
schemes deemed incongruent with this commitment.
Information packets submitted to the City of Carmel Plan Commission include additional restrictive commitments
regarding site design and minimum architectural standards.
The owners/developers of the Gray Oaks Subdivision commit to working with adjacent property owners to resolve
' any concerns regarding construction activities in an expedient manner throughout the entire construction process
of both the site infrastructure and homes.
Sincerely,
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The Old Town Design Group,LLC
1132 S. Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN 46032
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