The Carmel City Council approved new plans for more affordable and smaller homes in a housing development that will soon start taking shape at 98th Street and Westfield Boulevard.
Pittman Partners will begin work on Aramore, a 27.4-acre development, in October.
In 2006, Pittman Partners received approval from the council to build 150 three-story townhomes and 70 condominiums, said Nick Churchill, Pittman vice president of land development. But since then, market trends and the economy have changed, and the developer realized empty nesters are seeking smaller, more affordable houses.
The developer's newly approved plan now includes 26 bungalow and cottage-style detached single-family homes in at least one portion of the development, Churchill said. The single- and two-story homes would range from 800 square feet, not including garage space, to 2,200 square feet, including extra storage.
The council voted 6-0 in favor of the changes Monday night. Councilman Joe Griffiths was not at the council meeting.
Churchill said he hopes homes will start at $175,000, which pleased many of the council members. The company will likely start work on the development in October. Lots should be available in the fall and homes in the spring, Churchill said.
Article from Indianapolis Star : June 18th 2009
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