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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
June 27, 2005
I5h. Clayborne, Sec 3, Blk N: LongRidge Estates Lacrosse Fields
Petitioner seeks special use approval to establish lacrosse fields:
Docket No. 05050048 SU Chapter 5.02 special use in the S-1 zone
The site is located at approximately 13800 N Shelbome Rd. The site is zoned S-I/Residence - ROSa.
Filed by Ed Fleming of Stoeppelwerth & Associates for PPV, LLC.
General Info:
The petitioner is proposing to build 3
lacrosse fields with a parking area. It
may be used for passive and active
recreational uses by the adjoining
residents and the community.
Analysis:
The lacrosse fields site sits just west
of Shelborne Rd, between Clayborne
Farms and LongRidge Estates
residential subdivisions. Major issues
that should be addressed by the
petitioner are: traffic, landscaping,
lighting, and parking. The
Department recommends the
petitioner provides a set of
recordable commitments, similar to the set of commitments created for the soccer fields
northwest of 126th Street & River Rd. The petitioner is working with the Urban Forester on revising
plant species on the landscape plan.
Findings of Fact: Special Use
1.) The premises in question is particularly physically suitable for the proposed Special Use
because: the site is situated between 2 subdivisions on the western part of the township, where
open space and sparks are scarce, but demanded.
2.) The Special Use will not injuriously or adversely affect economic factors, such as
cost/benefit to the community and its anticipated effect on surrounding property values
because: the Comprehensive Plan states low-intensity residential areas should be served by and
accessible to schools, parks, and playgrounds (Comprehensive Plan, pg 5-5).
3.) The Special Use will be consistent with social/neighborhood factors, such as compatibility
with existing uses and those permitted under current zoning in the vicinity of the premises
under consideration and how the proposed Special Use will affect neighborhood integrity
because: the comprehensive plan states low-intensity residential areas should be served by and
accessible to schools, parks, and playgrounds (Comprehensive Plan, pg 5-5).