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City of Carmel
CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
THURSDA Y, NOVEMBER 1, 2007
Minutes
The Special Studies Committee of the Carmel Plan Commission met at 6:00 PM November 1,2007
in the Caucus Rooms at City HaIl, Carmel, Indiana.
Members Present: Wayne Haney, Kevin Heber, Steve Stromquist, Madeleine Torres, Susan
Westermeier.
DOCS Staff in attendance: Alexia Donahue-Wold, Rachel Boone. John Molitor, Legal Counsel
was also present.
Alexia Donahue-Wold announced that items 8 and 9, Docket No. 07070003 Z, (Rezone) 146th &
Gray Rezone (146th 5t Office Complex) and Docket No. 07070004 PP, (Primary Plat) 146th St
Office Complex were TABLED to November 29, 2007. Pro-Med Lane Holiday Tnn, Docket
07030035 DP, and 07070009 ADLS, will be heard together.
The Special Studies Committee considered the following items:
1. Docket No. 07090016 ADLS Amend: Vine and Table - Signage
The applicant seeks approval for a new ground and wall sign. The site is located at 313 E Carmel
Dr. It is zoned B-8/Business. Filed by Mike Oswald of Sign Craft Industries.
Mike Oswald, Sign Craft Industries, 8924 Corporation Drive, agent for Vine and Table appeared before
the Committee. The petitioner is proposing a new ground sign and wall sign located at Kahn's Fine
Wines, 313 East Carmel Dri ve, Carmel.
Department Comments, Rachel Boone: The ground sign will be six feet tall, 32 square feet in area,
internally illuminated.
Mike Oswald further explained that the sign will be two sides, and the sign edge will be blue. The Vine
and Table letters (changeable copy) will come through as red, the logo will also be color; the white will
show through as black.
Rachel Boone said that the wall sign will be 65 square feet in area, individual channel lit letters, and the
canopy of the store will be light brown-one consistent color. Both the Wall and the Ground Sign ftt
within the requirements of the Ordinance.
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brick. flower box A sign is being proposed at the opposite end of the property, the north entrance. where
there is currently no identity; the sign would be within the common area.
The sign would be limestone, black lettering-same logo, same configuration, except that the spikes
would be eliminated and would be much safer for children.
Department Comments, Rachel Boone: The sign Ordinance permits subdivisions to have one sign at
each entry. The sign will be retro-fitted, and the limestone with the black lettering will look good. The
sign being proposed in approximately 17 square feet and meets the requirements of the Ordinance. At
this time, the Department is recommending positive consideration. There is a sign on either side of the
entry on Clark Street, and one proposed on Garden Center. This same structure will be replicated at the
second entry.
Committee Members:
The COll1mittee suggested covering the top of the stakes on the existing sign with a black, split garden
hose for safety.
Madeleine Torres suggested changing the top of the sign to arch rather than being straight across.
Susan Westermeier made formal motion to approve Docket No. 07100015 ADLS Amend, Carmel
Station-Sign age with the top of the proposed sign arching Lo maLch the existing signs, seconded by
Madeleine Torres, APPROVED 5-0.
S. DOQketNo..071090P AP,LS Amend: CitlSmithJ3~l'n~~ - Signage
The applicant seeks approval for I new wall sign. The site is located at 800 E. 96th Sl. in
Parkwoad Crossing East. It is zoned PUD. Filed by Kay Goldsberry of Visual Sign Co.
Kay Goldsberry, Visual Sign Co., 401 South Alabama, Indianapolis 46204 appeared before the
Committee. The proposed new wall sign will be located on the east f,H.;ade of the building; the letters
will be black in the day, illuminated white at night. The size of the sign will increase to 57.64 square
feet; 60 feet is allowed. The "Citi" logo is being added.
Department Comments. Rachel Boone: Previously, a variance was granted to allow this sign at this
particular placement on the building. The new wall sign will be completely black during the day and
white at night. The sign fits within the requirements of the Ordinance and the architectural features of
the building. The sign also meets the PUD requirements. At this time, the Department is recommending
positi ve consideration.
Committee Comments:
Color: The letters will be black during the day and white at night-required by Duke as a part of the
Center. The "Citi" logo will not be red.
Madeleine Torres made formal motion to approve Docket No. 07100017 ADLS Amend., CHi Smith
Barney-Signage, seconded by Wayne Haney, APPROVED 5-0.
6. Docket No. 07100030 ADLS Amend: Cr~stal Flash - Signagc
The applicant seeks approval for a remodel of the gas station with 4 new signs.
The site is located at 545 S. Rangeline Rd. and is located in the Carmel Dr./Rangeline Rd.
overlay zone. It is zoned B- L Fi led by Michael Barnes of Rync Wood Bui Iders, [nc.
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