HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance RequestPZ-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.