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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER: DEPARTMENT REPORT March 27, 2006 3d. Fidelity Keystone Office Park - Strategic Health Plans The applicant seeks approval for the following development standards variance: Docket No. 06020023 V ZO Chapter 25.07.02-10.b sign type The site is located at 650 E Carmel Dr. and is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by Tim Ochs of Ice Miller. General Info: The petitioner seeks to place its wall sign to orient eastward, which will create a total of two walls signs oriented east on this multi-tenant building. The sign ordinance states that if a building has two frontages, it can have two tenants place their signs on the same frontage, however, one sign has to be a ground sign and one sign has to be a wall sign or one sign has to be a ground sign and one sign has to be a roof sign. Analysis: The proposed sign will fit in with the building design and will complement the other tenant's wall sign, with being the same color and style. The wall sign will have better visibility on the east fal(ade, rather than the south fal(ade, because of its proximity to Keystone Ave. Findings of Fact: 1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community because: the Sign Ordinance allows a second sign on the east fal(ade; however, this sign type will be a wall sign, rather than a ground sign or roof sign. 2.) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because: the Sign Ordinance allows a second sign on the east fal(ade; however, this sign type will be a wall sign, rather than a ground sign or roof SIgn. 3.) The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: the sign will have to be placed on the south fal(ade or it will have to be a ground sign on the eastern side of the site, possibly not getting as much visibility and possibly causing a hardship to patrons trying to find the business location. Recommendation: The department recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 06020023 V.