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CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
(V) 3rd Shot Pickleball, Sign Variance.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for an additional sign:
16. Docket No. PZ-2024-00182 V UDO Section 5.39(I)(2)(a)(i)(1): One (1) Awning, Canopy,
Projecting, or Wall Sign per Street Frontage; Two (2) requested. The 7.66-acre site is located at 4400
W. 96th Street (Mayflower Park subdivision, Lot 1). It is zoned I1/Industrial. Filed by Chris Badger of
Badger Engineering on behalf of Performance Services Real Estate LLC., owners.
General Info:
• The Petitioner proposes a wall sign on the West elevation and a canopy sign on the East side.
• Mayflower Park Dr. to the west is a private street, and 96th Street to the south is a public street.
• The variance approval the Petitioner seeks is signs not facing a public street frontage. Two signs are
requested (one to face west and one to face east). Regarding the west-facing sign, Mayflower Park Drive is a
private street. And regarding the east-facing sign, it will not face any street, just the east property line.
• The Plan Commission Committee just approved Docket No. PZ-2024-00162 ADLS Amend, for site and
minor exterior building modifications.
• The site is in Mayflower Park subdivision, and an Owner’s Association (OA) exists.
• Surrounding this site are commercial and industrial uses.
• Please see the Petitioner’s info packet for more detail on the variance request.
Variance Requested:
Signs Not Facing a Public Street -
• The UDO requires signage to face a public street right of way. Mayflower Park Drive is a private street.
• The UDO also allows only 1 sign per public street frontage. This site only has 1 street frontage that is a
public street right of way (96th Street to the south). The other street is a private street (Mayflower Park Dr.).
And, 2 signs are requested.
• Petitioner proposes to install 1 internally illuminated wall sign on the west facade (to face a private street).
• The new entry vestibule on the east side of the building will also have a small canopy sign on it, and it will
face the east property line (not towards any street).
• Other (exempt) signs that will be installed include traffic directional signs and window graphics.
• Most of the vehicle parking areas will be located just west of the building, just east of the building, and with
some located just south of the building, too.
• The site does not have a driveway off 96th Street; there is a driveway off Mayflower Park Dr.
Remaining Review Comments:
• If possible, please provide an approval letter or support letter from the Mayflower Park Owners Association.
Final Comments:
• The Planning Dept. supports the sign variance request. Even though Mayflower Park Drive is a private street,
it still acts as a public street when it comes to signage for a site/building.
• The number of bicycle parking racks is being adjusted to comply, so that a variance is not needed.
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 the variance request with
the condition of the Petitioner providing a copy of the Owners Association approval to DOCS before the
Sign Permits can be issued, and with adoption of the Findings of Facts submitted by the Petitioner.