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Home My WebLink AboutApplicationCARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE APPLICATION — HEARING OFFICER FEES: Single Family (Primary Residence) $184 for the first variance plus $107 for each additional section of the ordinance being varied. Commercial and Other $749 for the first variance plus $371 for each additional section of the ordinance being varied. DOCKET NO. 1) 2) Office Use Only DATE RECEIVED: Applicant: Doug Staley, Jr. Staley Signs, Inc. Address: PO Box 515, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Project Name: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center Phone: 317-637-4567 Engineer/Architect: Phone: Attorney: Phone: Contact Person: Doug Staley, Jr. Phone: 317-637-4567 Email: dstaleyjr@staleysigns.com ProjectDox Contact Person: Doug Staley, Jr. Phone: 317-637-4567 Email: 3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response) (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property (b) The applicant is the contract purchaser of the property. (c) Other: Authorized Representative for this Petition 4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following: Owner of the property involved: C'HS Newco, LLC Owner's address: 250 W 96TH ST., STE 415 Phone: 317-583-3160 5) Record of Ownership: Deed Book No./Instrument No. 2001 -45961 Page: Purchase date: 7/25/2001 6) Common Address of subject property: 10580 N. Meridian Street Legal Description: Acreage 12.57 Section 11, Township 17, Range 3 Includes leased improvements: Parcels 036.815, 036.915 Tax Parcel ID No.: 16-13-11-00-00-036.015 7) Explanation of Development Standards Variance request: (State what you want to do and cite the section number(s) of the Unified Development Ordinance that applies and/or creates the need for this request). See Addendum #1 8) State reasons supporting the Variance: (Additionally, complete the attached question sheet entitled "Findings of Fact -Development Standards Variance"). See Addendum #2 Page 1 of 12 Filename: Hearing Officer development Standards Variance Application & Instructions 2020 Revised 1/2/2020 9) 9a) Present zoning classification of the property: B6 Overlay Zone of property (if applicable): US 31 10) Size of lot/parcel in question: 12.57 acres/sq. ft. 11) Present use of property: Hospital 12) Describe proposed use of property: Sign for Hospital 13) Is the property: Owner occupied Renter occupied [I--- Other 14) Are there any restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connection with this property that would relate or affect its use for the specific purpose of this application? If yes, give date and docket number, instrument no., decision rendered and pertinent explanation. No 15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details: Building Permit Number: NO Builder: 16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence? June 2020 17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed improvement for which this application has been filed? Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center NOTE: Three modes of public notice are required. LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the NEWSPAPER according to the Chart on page 5 a MANDATORY 10 days prior to the public hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the newspaper must be available for inspection by the night of the hearing. LEGAL NOTICE to all adjoining and abutting property owners is also MANDATORY, two methods of notice are recommended: 1) FIRST CLASS MAIL with CERTIFICATE OF MAILING sent to adjoining property owners. (The white receipt should be stamped by the Post Office at least 10 days prior to the public hearing date), OR 2) HAND DELIVERED to adjoining and abutting property owners (A receipt signed by the adjoining and abutting property owner acknowledging the 10 day prior notice should be kept for verification that the notice was completed) LEGAL NOTICE via a Notice of Public Hearing SIGN posted on the property is also required; see Page 7. THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT. The aonficant understands that docket numbers will not be asslgned until. all supporting information has been submitted to the Department of Community Services. � Applicant Signature: �� / -Cr, _ _ Date: y1L [ �7 The applicant certifies by signing thiiplication that he/she has been advised that all representations of the Dept of Community Services are advisory only and that the applicant should rely on appropriate Unified Development Ordinance standards and/or the legal advice of his/her attorney. Page 2 of 12 Filename: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Application & Instructions 2020 Revised 112l2020 AFFIDAVIT I hereby swear that I am the owner/contract purchaser of property involved in this application and that the foregoing signatures, statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I, the undersigned, authorize the applicant to act on my behalf with regard to this application and subsequent hearings and testimony. l Signed Name:. 4,,W� (Property Owner, Attorney, Power of Attorney) STATE OF INDIANA SS: Printed Name: _ J r /j V1 t -5ce,A-s,1 PA County of _ , Lcout Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public (County in which notarization takes place) for County, State of Indiana, personally appeared (Notary Public's county of residence) and acknowledge the execution of the foregoing instrument (Property Owner, Attorney, Power of Attorney) this V V" day of M&x A , 20 (date) (m h) year) Notary P ;-Sig ature (SEAL) Notary Public --Please Print JILLE BARLOW .2;K C� � PhY Colon Eacplt'es SQL My commission expires:St L01A COO -� Page 3 of 12 Filename: Hearing Officer Development Standards Variance Application & Instructions 2020 Revised 112120 Addendum #1 PZ-2020-00056 V Petitioner: Doug Staley, Jr #7) Explanation of Development Standards Variance: We are seeking a variance from UDO section 5.39.C.4: Exempted Signs: Traffic Directional Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in sign area for any one (1) sign; and not higher than three (3) feet above ground level. Standard traffic directional signs, such as STOP and Yield signs, shall comply with the “Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices” which can be found at www.mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov. To allow for a directional sign that is 4’ tall and 5 square feet in area. Addendum #2 PZ-2020-00056 V Petitioner: Doug Staley, Jr. #8) Reasons supporting why the BZA should grant the Development Standards Variance: The proposed sign is located well inside of the Ascension Heart Hospital campus and will only be seen by patients and visitors that coming to the Heart Hospital. Once a patient or visitor is on the campus, there are 3 main points of entry: the Medical Office Building, the Main Entrance of the Heart Hospital, and the Heart Emergency Entrance. The proposed sign will be crucial in directing patients to these entrances and eliminating confusion once on site. PZ-2020-00056 V Doug Staley, Jr. PZ-2020-00056 V Doug Staley, Jr. The proposed sign will be manufactured and installed to meet industry standards. The proposed sign will not be visible from surrounding streets or properties. Furthermore, the sign is designed to match other freestanding signs and be complimentary to building colors. Three different entrances need to be identified in this directional sign. If the sign were to meet the required size and height, the copy would not be readable and or effective in directing patients to the correct location. PZ-2020-00056 V Ascension Heart Hospital Directional Sign 10580 N. Meridian Street This petition is regarding a new directional sign for the Ascension St. Vincent Heart Hospital. We are seeking a variance of development standards to allow for (1) directional sign that is 4’ tall and 5 square feet. Directional signs are exempt in the UDO if they are a maximum of 3’ tall and 3 square feet. We believe that the BZA should grant the variance because the proposed sign is crucial in directing patients and visitors to the appropriate entrance. On this campus, there are three entrances. They are are the Medical Office Building entrance, the Hospital Building entrance, and the Heart Emergency. The proposed sign will be located at point where it is important that patients understand which way to go for there particular need. The required height of 3’ and 3 square feet are simply too small to allow for proper visibility of a sign that designates three different locations. The letter height on the proposed sign is 1.5”. This has an approximate visibility from 15’. If the lettering were smaller, the visibility would decrease to under 10’ and would not be visible to someone in their vehicle from a safe distance.