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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER: DEPARTMENT REPORT
August 28, 2006
1-2d. Parkwood Crossing East - Cingular Wireless
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval:
Docket No. 06080015 V PUD: Z-362-0l, Sec 4.7.A.2 sign size
The site is located at 900 E 96th St and is zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development.
Filed by Blaine Paul for Duke Realty Limited Partnership.
Analysis:
The proposed sign will be
92.7 sq ft in area, which is
2.7 square feet larger than
what is required (90 sq
ft). The sign will be
placed on the eastern elevation ofthe building, which will face westbound traffic on 1-465.
General Info:
Parkwood Crossing East's
signage is regulated by its
Planned Unit
Development, 2-362-01.
The variance request is
for the sign size
requirements.
Findings of Fact: sign size
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 design & size will fit into the
architectural elements of the building, also aiding in visibility to drivers from 1-465, westbound.
The variance request is for 2.7 square feet of area.
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 design & size will fit into the
architectural elements of the building, also aiding in visibility to drivers from 1-465, westbound.
The variance request is for 2.7 square feet of area.
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: patrons of the business may have a
harder time adequately identifying the business location.
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 06080015 V.