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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT REPORT
August 21, 2001
2j. Docket No. 82-01 ADLS - Hazel Dell Corner, Lot 4
Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage for a multi-
tenant building. The site is located at 13190 Hazel Dell Parkway. The site is zoned B-
3/Business.
Filed by Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Plum Creek Partners, LLC.
3j. Docket No. 80-01 ADLS - Hazel Dell Corner Center Identification Ground Signs
Petitioner seeks Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage for center
identification ground signs. The site is located at the northwest comer of Hazel Dell
Parkway and 131st Street. The site is zoned B-3/Business.
Filed by Paul G. Reis of The Reis Law Firm for Plum Creek Partners, LLC.
The applicant is proposing a multi-tenant single story building to be constructed on Lot 4 ofthe
Hazel Dell Comer commercial subdivision. Please refer to the informational booklet provided
by the applicant for an overview of the project.
The Department would like to see the following issues addressed by the Plan Commission:
1. Signage:
a. The Department recommends a common theme (color, size, style, lighting, etc.)
for the proposed building signage. The criteria offered by the applicant should be
further addressed at the Special Studies Committee meeting. Staffwould prefer
establishing a common theme as opposed to reviewing individual signs as tenants
come m.
b. The proposed ground signs will require variance approval for among other things
displaying tenants. The Department is not in support ofthis type of sign and will
only support the identification of the subdivision, "Hazel Dell Comer". We do
not want the area to look overly commercialized and have suggested this to the
applicant. The Department will support a request for a "subdivision style" sign at
the proposed locations. The signs could identify the subdivision as Hazel Dell
Commons if the applicant desires to change the name ofthe development.
2. Lighting:
a. The Department would like to see the ground signs illuminated using up-lighting
similar to most residential subdivision signs.
b. The Department would like to see additional effort made to limit the potential for
point source light to be viewed from the residential area to the west. The use of
side and rear shields on the light fixtures should reduce visibility of the light
source from the area ofthe adjoining subdivision.
The Department recommends that this item be forwarded to the Special Studies Committee
on September 4th for further discussion.
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