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CARMEL/CLAY PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
March 4, 2003
1. Docket No. 156-02 ADLS Amend; Marsh Village Pantry #496
Petitioner seeks amended Architectural Design, Lighting, Landscaping & Signage approval to
modify building and canopy exteriors. The site is located at 9601 North College Avenue. The
site is zoned B-3 Business.
Filed by David Olson of Village Pantry, LLC.
The applicant is proposing to make significant modifications to the existing building fa<;ade of
the Village Pantry store at the northeast comer of 96th Street and College Avenue. The site is
zoned B-3 (Business) and such modifications require ADLS approval by the Plan Commission.
This item was discussed at the November Committee meeting. The applicant requested the item
be continued prior to the December and January Committee meetings and has removed the signs
in violation. The applicant submitted new information for consideration at the February meeting.
The applicant should be prepared to proceed with discussion at the committee meeting in
response to the concerns raised at the February meeting.
The Department recommends that the Special Studies Committee approve the ADLS
application only after all comments and concerns have been addressed.
Background from last Department report:
Signage was added to the canopies at both locations has been installed by the contractor in error
(without sign permits and necessary variance approvals). It has been removed at both locations.
In addition the rendering of the canopy approved by the Commission at the l06th and Michigan
Road store was a solid color similar to the building elevation. If a revised elevation is not
approved by the Special Studies Committee the canopy shall be modified to be consistent
with the rendering submitted by the applicant'with the original approval dated April 15,
1997.
At this location the Department would like to see the applicant explore a design maintaining the
existing brick front fa<;ade (not painting over it) and connecting the canopy and building design
by the use of a consistent color. In addition, as there are no signs permitted on the canopy the
Department would request the removal of the canopy face lighting along with the signs.
Millions of dollars have been invested in this area of the community both by the City and the
private sector over the last year. A building design at this location is highly visible and needs to
be reflective of the quality of design established within the context of its surroundings.
Committee Report 2003-0304.rtf