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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 01-22-242 of 15 CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER DEPARTMENT REPORT MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 (V) VOWC Fundae's Awning Sign Variance. The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: 3. Docket No. PZ-2023-00276 V VOWC PUD Section 18.3 15 sq. ft. maximum awning sign size allowed (with maximum 10” tall letters); 17 sq. ft awning sign size requested (with 14” tall letters). The site is located at 12839 Broad St. (Village of WestClay subdivision, Section 3004, part Block D). It is zoned Village of WestClay PUD/Planned Unit Development (Ordinance Z-465-04 as amended). Filed by David Klain of DB Klain Construction. General Info: • The Petitioner seeks variance approval for a larger than allowed awning sign. • The site is located in the Village of WestClay – Village Center Area Primary Area (MU). • Surrounding this site are commercial buildings, townhomes, and other mixed uses. • The awning sign will be placed on the sloped portion of the awning. • The Village of WestClay Owners’ Association ARB (Architectural Review Board) is in favor of the larger sign and has provided approval. • Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request & the proposed sign design. Variance Requested: Sign Size - • The Village of WestClay PUD Ordinance allows for a 15 sq. ft. maximum awning sign size (with maximum 10” tall letters), and a 17 sq. ft awning sign size requested (with 14” tall letters). • This is a requested increase of 2 sq. ft. of sign area and an increase in 4 inches in letter height. • The awning area is around 19’ 3-¼” wide and 3’ 8-13/16” tall. • The proposed sign will look proportionate to the awning area and will not appear too large. • A sign permit application approval will also be required. Review Comments: • The Petitioner addressed all planning/zoning review comments. Final Comments: • The Planning Dept. supports the variance request. Findings of Fact: • Please refer to the Petitioner’s Findings of Facts included in their BZA Info Packet. Recommendation: • The Dept. of Community Services (DOCS) recommends positive consideration of this variance request, and with adoption of the Findings of Fact submitted by the Petitioner.