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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
November 16, 2004
lh. Docket No. 04080056 PP: Villas at Morgan's Creek - Primary Plat
The applicant seeks to plat a residential subdivision of 11 lots on 6.39 acres. The
petitioner also seeks the following subdivision waivers:
Docket No. 04080057 SW: SCO 6.03.07 - Street Layout & Design Standards
Docket No. 04080058 SW: SCO 7.05.07 - Woodlands Je~
The site is located at 14309 Gray Road. The site is zoned S I/Residence. e..f^' Q\'\~
Filed by Adam DeHart of Keeler Webb Associates for Covenant Group, LLC.
The applicant is proposing a 12-10t subdivision on 6.39 acres to be platted under the Residential
Open Space Ordinance (ROSa) requirements. Please see the informational packet provided by
the applicant to view the layout of the lots and the areas provided as open space. Two
subdivision waivers are also requested. One is with regard to street length and the other
regarding woodland preservation. -
Additional discussion is necessary regarding the following:
1. Tree Preservation and landscaping. The applicant is requesting approval to clear
more woodland area than permitted. The applicant has submitted little relevant
information to the Commission to base a decision. Information that is needed in order
for the commission to review the request includes the percentages on what will be
removed verses what the ordinance requires be maintained. Further the applicant has
not satisfied staff that the proposed level of clearing is acceptable. There is also no
language in the plan regarding tree protection procedures.
2. The plans need to identify the connection of sidewalk to the south of the site as well
as crosswalks to the west side of Gray Road at the entrance.
3. The ordinance does not allow subdivision of parcels within the flood zone. The plans
need to be revised to remove lots from within the flood zone. In particular these are
lots 3-6, 8-9. Reducing the size of these lots will also provide for the necessary open
space to meet the required level for 12 lots. At present the calculation is short.
The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Subdivision Committee on
November 30th for further discussion. \
PCR-2004-1116