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CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
1. Docket No. 08010008 ADLS Amend: Hubler Express Collision - Signage
The applicant seeks approval for one new ground sign. The site is located at 503 W. Carmel Dr. It
is zoned I-I. Filed by Rich Williams of Sign-A-Rama Indy South.
The applicant is requesting. approval of an otI premise sign at the entrance to their site. Hubler Express
Collision is located directly behind Ritron on Carmel Dr. The two busmesses share a driveway. The sign
would be a monument that measures 5.5' tall by 10' wide. It is 55 sq. 1"1:. The Sign Ordinance permits a
sign to be 60 sq. ft. in size. The sign with be made out of High Density Urethane, a common product in
sign production. It will be white, with blue and black lettering.
Ritron, the owner of the property, has agreed to allow the applicant to place the sign on their property.
Ritron currently has a wall sign that is highly visible from Carmel Dr. They will not be allowed to be
located on the applicant's ground monument sign.
The applicant has filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals for the February 25 meeting. Its docket number
is 08010021 V. The Department is recommending positive consideration of the request due to the lack of
visibility of the applicant's location.
Note: This item also requires final approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Department of Community Services recommends the Special Studies Committee approve the
request after all comments and concerns have been addressed.