HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report 04-27-09CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Hearing Officer DEPARTMENT REPORT
Apri127, 2009
4-Sd. Old Meridian Plaza - Bldg. 2 VFW -Signage
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 09030016V 25.07.02-08 (b) Number of signs
Docket No. 09030017V 25.07.02-08 (b) Two signs facing west ROW
The site is located at 12863 Old Meridian St. It is zoned Old Meridian/Mixed Use.
Filed by Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson & Frankenberger on behalf of Keystone Group, LLC.
General Info: Old Meridian Plaza Building 2 was
previously approved through both the Plan
Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The
Applicant is returning for Signage approval for the
final tenant/owner of the second building.
Analysis: The reason for the variance requests is
because the applicant would like to split up the
allowable Signage for the building. 32 sq. ft. is
allowed. Approximately 23 sq. ft. will be utilized by
the logo, located more at a pedestrian level on the
building. There will be about 9 sq, ft. left over for
the lettering which reads "VFW Post 1003"which will be located above the entrance. The Department feels the
proposed Signage fits the building well and is in support of the requests.
Findings of Fact: Number of Signs & Two Signs Facing West ROW
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the community because: the requested variance will allow appropriate identification of the
building in keeping with the intent of the Old Meridian District zone.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in
a substantially adverse manner because: the proposed Signage is located on a building which is set back
300+ ft. from Old Meridian St. It will most likely not negatively impact other businesses in the area
because of this distance.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because: the business will not be able to appropriately identify
itself. The splitting up of the two signs will allow for the VFW logo to act as wall art and the name of the
post as a sign.
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of Docket Nos. 09030016-17 V
after all concerns have been addressed.