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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
July 19, 2005
5h. Docket No. 05060011 DP/ADLS: Guilford Road Condominiums (Townhomes)
The applicant seeks create an 8 townhome buildings containing a total of 37 units on 2.15
acres. The site is located at the SW comer of Main St. and Guilford Road and is zoned
OM/MU (Old Meridian/Mixed Use).
Filed by Marc Monroe for Guilford Real Estate Partners, LLC.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Plan and ADLS to develop 37
townhomes on 2.15 acres within the Old Meridian Multi Family zone. Please see the
informational packet prepared by the applicant for an overview of the project including the
proposed buildings, landscaping, and site layout.
As proposed the development does not comply with the ordinance in the following ways.
1. The buildings are not sited in a manner consistent with the adopted Old Meridian
Plan.
2. The buildings in this district are required to have a defined base, middle, and top. The
structures proposed do not have an adequate base element.
3. Front and side fa9ades of comer buildings do not have the same finish, materials, and
detailing. All side elevations are devoid of details.
4. Windows must be in scale with building. Small portal windows above entries, as well
as rear elevation windows are not adequate to meet this requirement.
5. Entry stairs/features are not compatible with the building as a whole. Wooden lattice
enclosures and stoops are not consistent with the primarily brick building.
6. Building front fa9ade is devoid of pedestrian scale detailing. Front fa9ades are
required to exhibit articulated detail and ornament.
7. 10' pedestrian walk must be provided along Guilford Road.
8. Street lighting has not been provided along Guilford Road.
9. At least 75% of structures must front a public right of way. The applicant is
requesting a variance from this requirement.
10. Buildings with continuous fa9ades tllat are 60' or greater in width must have vertical
offsets (projecting or recessed) that are at least 4 feet deep. As proposed, the only
offsets on the fa9ades are the bay window elements that project less than 4 feet.
11. Courtyards must be enclosed with a fence or wall.
The above issues must be resolved, and new packets with a revised design should be presented to
the Special Studies Committee for further discussion.
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