Dept Report 10-03-06 CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
October 3, 2006
2. Docket No. 06050001 Z: Legacy/East Carmel PUD Rezone
The applicant seeks to rezone 509.234 acres from S -1 to Planned Unit Development for
the purpose of creating a primarily residential, mixed -use development.
The site is located north of 126 Street, south of 146 Street, and on either side of River
Road. Filed by Steve Pittman and Paul Rioux of Pittman Properties.
The applicant is requesting approval of a Planned Unit Development to allow the construction of a
mixed -use development comprised of single family detached and attached, multi family, retail, and
commercial uses. The project is a new development on the property commonly referred to as the
Earlham property. Please refer to the draft ordinance, proposed site plan, and supporting materials
submitted with the packet mailing for full details.
The public hearing for this item was held at the June 20 Plan Commission meeting, and left open.
Concerns included density, increase of traffic, quality of the multi family housing, and a desire to see
more pocket parks and usable open space for each district.
This proposal was discussed at the June 29 and August 1" Special Studies Committee Meetings. At the
August 1" meeting the petitioner presented a revised master plan that included a park/open space plan,
circulation plan, and an environmental systems plan. That new layout was much improved over the
original submission and was quite responsive to its context. The addition of green spaces, natural swales,
and better connectivity address most of staff's concerns about the original site layout.
Staff requested that the street and pedestrian network, open space plan, environmental systems plan, and
"use blocks" be designated as an essential part of the project framework. The petitioner has restructured
to the PUD to reflect such. At this meeting they will present a portion of the revised PUD, a proposed
Use Table, and exhibits that establish the overall physical layout of the proposed project.
This meeting will focus on the following items:
1. Structure and layout of the PUD Ordinance.
2. Revised content in the PUD (not including Architectural and Design Chapters).
3. Exhibits showing use blocks, street and pedestrian network, and environmental systems.
4. Use Table
The Department recommends that this item be continued to the November 2 Special Studies
meeting for further review and discussion. It is advisable to coordinate an additional "Special"
meeting to cover the proposed architectural requirements and signage for each designated District.
DeVore, Laura B
From: DeVore, Laura B
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 4:34 PM
To: 'steve.foster @opusnorth.com'; Steve Pittman (E- mail); Mary Solada (E- mail); E. Davis Coots
(E- mail); Mark Monroe (E- mail); Paul Reis (E- mail); 'Jeff.Eagle @whihotels.com'
Subject: Special Studies Committee Agenda and Department Report
Attached is a copy of the Carmel Plan Commission Special Studies Committee Agenda and the Department Reports for
the October 3, 2006 meeting. As usual, you will need to scroll through the Department Reports to find the ones that
pertain to your interests. Should you have any questions regarding this information or the meeting, feel free to contact me
by replying to this email or by telephone at (317) 571 -2417. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Laura Rouse DeVore
City of Carmel, Indiana
Department of Community Services
Plannin. and Zoning
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