Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DEPARTMENT REPORT June 25, 2007 6h. Greyhound Commons monument sign The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval: Docket No. 07050029 DSV PUD Z-344 One Ground Sign Permitted The site is located at US 31 North and l46th Street. and is zoned PUD/Planned Unit Development. Filed by Paul Reis of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP for Kite Greyhound, LLC. General Info: This petition is requesting the installation of a monument sign, along US 31, for Greyhound Commons. The sign would be similar to a sign existing at the site, and would measure 9.8 feet by 12 feet, or 117.6 square feet. The base would be brick, the sign area would provide room for four tenant signs, and it would be internally illuminated. Analysis: There are no other signs comparable to the proposed sign along this section of US 31. Most 0 f the buildings themselves, and their wall signs, are visible from US 31 as one Findings of Fact: 1. The approval of this variance will be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community because: there are currently no signs of this type along this section of US 31, and the sign would not be immediately adjacent to or indicate where access to the site is. 2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will be affected in a substantially adverse manner because: there are currently no signs of this type along this section of US 31, and the sign would not be immediately adjacent to or indicate where access to the site is. 3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will not result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because: there are other placement options for the sign, which would enhance visibility of existing and potential businesses and provide passers- by with a clearer indication of access to the site. Recommendation: The Dept. of Community Services recommends negative consideration of Docket No. 07050029 after all questions/concerns are addressed.