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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacketCARMEL /CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS V -36 -03 V -37 -03 V -38 -03 SIGN FACE REPLACEMENT VARIANCES FIRST INDIANA BANK April 28, 2003 Steven B. Granner, AICP Zoning Consultant Bose McKinney Evans LLP 600 East 96 Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 684 -5300 RECFNED APR 10 2C63 DOCS RAPT 1 CR213 -8RD Description of Request and Statement of Reasons Supporting the Variances List of Requested Sign Face Replacements Zoning Map Area Map Site Plan Showing Sign Locations Existing Metrobank Signs New First Indiana Bank Ground Sign Face Replacement New First Indiana Bank ATM Wall Sign Face Replacement Findings of Fact 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 First Indiana Bank has purchased Metrobank and, in order to help complete the transition of Metrobank branches to First Indiana Bank branches, they must replace all of the existing signage from Metrobank to First Indiana Bank so as to provide proper identification to the public and to help prevent any confusion. V- 37 -03: A variance of Section 25.7.02 -13(b) to allow the existing sign faces of the two (2) existing identification signs to be replaced (only one identification sign permitted for a single- tenant building). There is an existing small ground sign along Rangeline Road which provides the only identification of the bank from any public street. First Indiana Bank simply requests that they be able to change the faces on this existing sign so that they can properly and reasonably identify the bank. There is an ATM existing on the south facade of the building, just west of the drive -thru window. There is a bank identification sign along the top of this ATM. There is an opening cut into the facia of the ATM to allow for the sign face and internal illumination. First Indiana Bank simply wishes to replace the Metrobank face with a First Indiana Bank face. 52149_2.DOC The requested variances are as follows: DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST FOR 20 SOUTH RANGELINE ROAD (V- 36 -03, V- 37 -03, and V- 38 -03) V- 36 -03: A variance of Section 25.7.02 -13(a) to allow the continued use of an existing ground identification sign and an existing wall sign (only suspended signs, projecting signs and porch signs permitted). V- 38 -03: A variance of Section 25.7.02 -13(e) to allow the existing ground identification sign to remain at its current location (when originally constructed, the location of the sign complied with the required setbacks; but, in the intervening years, the City of Carmel has obtained additional right -of -way along Rangeline Road which causes the sign to be located closer to the right -of -way than the minimum required setback of five feet). The Old Town Carmel sign standards in the ordinance limits signage to a projecting sign, suspended sign or a porch sign. If the bank was new construction according to the Main Street District Sub -Area Standards, or constructed in the early to mid 20 century, where it physically was an example of street store -front retail, then the allowed sign types might work. However, the bank is a typical modem small banking facility with an ATM and a drive -up window. The bank would have practical difficulties in achieving proper and reasonable identification if they are not allowed to replace the faces on the existing ground sign that has been there for a dozen years. The bank identification sign on the ATM needs to be the size it is because the aluminum facia of the ATM contains an opening that has been cut out of the facia to allow for internal illumination. It is only reasonable and proper that the replacement panel identifying First Indiana Bank is of sufficient size to cover this existing hole in the ATM facia. First Indiana Bank has purchased Metrobank and, in order to help complete the transition of Metrobank branches to First Indiana Bank branches, they must replace all of the existing signage from Metrobank to First Indiana Bank so as to provide proper identification to the public and to help prevent any confusion. There is an existing small ground sign along Rangeline Road which provides the only identification of the bank from any public street. First Indiana Bank simply requests that they be able to change the faces on this existing sign so that they can properly and reasonably identify the bank. 52075_2.000 STATEMENT OF REASONS SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCES FOR 20 SOUTH RANGELINE ROAD (V- 36 -03, V-37-03, and V- 38 -03) Square Footage of the Sign Face: 21.17 sq. ft. Total Height of the Ground Sign: Approximately 5 feet Wall Sign Number of Wall Signs: One Type of Sign: Replacement of the bank identification sign face on the ATM Dimensions of the Sign Face: 13" high by 73" wide Square Footage of the Sign Face: 6.6 sq. ft. Ground Sign Number of Ground Signs: One Type of Sign: Replacement of the sign face SIGN FACE REPLACEMENT VARIANCE REQUEST Dimensions of the Sign Face: 45.5' high the width ranges from 57" wide to 77" wide 52074_2.DOC 1 1 Docket No.: V -36 -03 Petitioner.. First Indiana Bank CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA A FINDINGS OF FACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: these signs will simply replace the sign faces of the existing identification signs for Metrobank with sign faces for First Indiana Bank. 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 site is located in the heart of Old Town.Carmel in the Main- Street Sub Area and is surrounded by similar and compatible land uses. 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 use remains the same but the ownership of the use has changed and it is imperative that it is clear to the general public what the new name is of the bank in order to avoid any confusion. The existing building is not appropri- ate for having a suspended, projecting or porch sign, which are the only sign types permitted. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. V -36 -03 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this 28th day of April PO 03 Page 8 M8 zAs W00VonnsiazA a pIications% Development Standards Vedanta Application rev. 02/04/2003 SECRETARY, CarmeVClay Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). Z:lsharedlfonnsiBZA appfcationskdevstandapp Revised 02/042003 1. Docket No.: CARMEUCLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA V -37 -03 Petitioner.. First Indiana Bank FINDINGS OF FACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of tit variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: these signs will simply replace the sign of the existing identification signs for Metrobank with sign faces for First Indiana Bank. 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 site is located in the heart of Old Town .Carmel in the Main Street Sub Area and is surrounded by similar and compatible land uses. 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 use remains the same but the ownership of the use has changed and it is imperative that it is clear to the general public what the new name is of the bank, and whose ATM it is, in order to avoid any confusion. The variance allows for the simple replacement of faces on existing signs. DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the CarmeVClay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. V -3 7 -03 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this 28th day of April 20 03 CHAIRPERSON, CanneVClay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, CarmeVCIay Board of Zoning Appeals Conditions of the Board are fisted on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). Z1sharedvoms1BZA app4oationsWevstandapp Revised 02+04/2003 page 8 of B iishsaUYam¢10ZA appfpaGonA DevAapre,M SlaMatb Valare Apprvafian rev. 02J0C2003 CARMELICLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CARMEL, INDIANA Docket No.: V -38 -03 Petitioner.. First Indiana Bank FINDINGS OF FACT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE 1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community because: this ground identification sign has been at this location for a dozen years and has not been incurious during that time. 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 site is located in the heart of Old Town .Carmel ..in the Main- Street Sub- 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: when originally constructed, the location of the sign complied with the required setbacks; but, in the intervening years, the City of Carmel has obtained additional right -of -way along Rangeline Road which causes the sign to be located closer to the right-of-way than the minimum required setback. The variance allows for the simple replacement of faces on the existing sign. Area and is surrounded by similar and compatible land uses. CHAIRPERSON, Cannel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals DECISION IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance Docket No. V -38 -03 is granted, subject to any conditions stated in the minutes of this O Board, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Adopted this 28th day of April 20 03 Conditions of the Board are fisted on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign). ZWtaredVolms\SZA appIcatonedevstardapp Revised 02/04/2003 Page a ol9— rWaedVems%BZA moralens% Development standards Variance PfpG Don rev. O2/0120W