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From: ;Boone, Rachel M.
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 1:24 PM
To: 'Blanchard, Jim E; Conn, Angelina V; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Hancock, Ramona B;
,Hollibaugh, Mike P; Keeling, Adrienne M; 'Littlejohn, David W'; Martin, Candy; Mindham,
Daren; 'Stewart, Lisa'; Tingley, Connie S
Cc: Worthley, Matthew D; Olds, Les
Subject: !RE: Docket No. Assignment: The Center for the Performing Arts Signage (#11010002-4 V)
Please note the corrected time of 4:00 below. The notice I sent to the paper this morning had the correct time and date
on it.
Thanks,
Rachel
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Sign Permit Specialist
City of Carmel
Department of Community Services
317 571 -2417
From: Boone, Rachel M.
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:34 AM
To: Blanchard, Jim E; Conn, Angelina V; Donahue -Wold, Alexia K; Hancock, Ramona B; Hollibaugh, Mike P; Keeling,
Adrienne M; 'Littlejohn, David W'; Martin, Candy; Mindham, Daren; 'Stewart, Lisa'; Tingley, Connie S
Cc: Worthley, Matthew D; Olds, Les
Subject: Docket No. Assignment: The Center for the Performing Arts Signage #11010002 -4 V)
I have updated the file. I have contacted the petitioner and issued the necessary Docket Numbers for (V) The Center for
the Performing Arts Signage. They will be the following:
Docket •No: 11010002V $0.00 Development Standards Variance fee (waived)
Docket No. 11010003V $0.00 Development Standards Variance additional fee (waived)
Docket No. 11010004V $0.00 Development Standards Variance additional fee (waived)
Total Fee: $0.00
(V) The' Center for the Performing Arts Signage
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 11010002V Ch. 25.07.02 -11 b) Sign types
Docket No. 11010003V Ch. 25.07.02 -11 d) Ground sign height
Docket No. 11010004V Ch: 25.07.02 -11 c) Maximum sign area
The site is located at the southeast corner of City Center Dr. and 3 Ave. SW. It is zoned C -1.
Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
Petitioner, please note the following:
1. This Item will not be on an a of the Technical Advisory Committee.
2. Mailed and Published Public Notice needs to occur no later than Friday, January 7. Published notice is
required within the Indianapolis Star: Note: the placement of a public hearing sign on the property is
also required bythe BZA Rules of Procedure, Article VI, Section 6 (see attached PDF).
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3. The Proof of Notice will need to be received by this Department no later than noon, Friday, January 14.
Failure to submit Proof of Notice by this time will result in the tabling of the petition.
4 The Filing Fee and Nine (9) Informational Packets must be delivered to BZA Secretary Connie Tingley no
later than NOON, Friday, January 14. Failure to submit Informational Packets by this time will result in the
automatic tabling of the petition to the January 25, 2011 agenda of the BZA.
5. This Item will appear on the January 18, 2011 agenda of the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer
under Public Hearings.
6. The petitioner will need to provide a fully filled -out Findings -of -Fact sheet for each petition the night of the
meeting for the Board's use (Sheet 8). On Ballot sheets, only fill out docket number, petitioner, and date
(Sheet 7). Ballot sheets must be collated.
7. Either the Petitioner or someone representing the Petitioner must be present at the meeting for the item to be
heard. If no onefappears, it will be tabled to the January 25, 2011 meeting.
8. PETITIONER: refer to your instruction sheet for more details.
The Department of Community Services, applicant, may be contacted at 317.571.2417
Department's Review Comments; .petitioner, please complete the following:
1. Make sure the public notice meeting time to the newspaper and neighbors reads 4 00 PM. It is suggested to send
the notice to the Indianapolis Star newspaper by Noon, two days prior to the printing deadline (317- 444 -7163 or
email: publicnotices@indystar.com).
2. Please make checks payable to the City of Carmel.
3. Please provide filled out and notarized placement of public notice sign affidavit.
4. Please provide proof of notice from the Indy Star.
5. Please provide green signed return receipts.
Thank you.
'Rachel Boone/
Sign Permit Specialist
City of Carmel
Department of Community Services
3rd Floor
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
317.571.2417
317.571.2426 fax
http: /www.ci. carmel. in. us /services /communityservice.html
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CITY OF CARMEL CLAY TOWNSHIP
HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ACTION
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST
FEE: Single Family (Primary Residence) $289.00 for the first variance, plus $89.00 fo eachl`s ction of the
ordinance being varied. 6 All Other $1,145.00 for the first variance, plus $541.00 for each additional sectionfof th ordi b varied.
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DOCKET NO. DATE RECEIVED: a, 0 I
1) Applicant: Carmel Redevelopment Commission t CS C/
Address: 30 West Main Street, Suite 220
2) Project Name: The Center for the Performing Arts Phone: 347457-12788
Engineer /Architect: CSO Architects, Inc. Phone: 317.848.7800
Attorney: Wallack Somers Haas, P.C. Phone: 317.231.9000
Contact Person: Matt Worthley Phone: 317.571.2788
Email: mwo rthley @carmel.in.gov
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
(a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property (b) The applicant is the contract
purchaser of the property.
(c) Other: The C RC is the Master Developer and the main contact
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved: Carmel Redevelopment Commission
Owner's address: 30 West Main Street, Suite 220 Phone: 317.571.2788
5) Record of Ownership:
Deed Book No. /Instrument No. 08020123 (Palladium) 10030072 (Main Stage Theater) 09110056 (Office Building #1)
Page: Purchase date:
One Center Green (Palladium) Three Center Green (Main Stage Theater) Four Center Green (Office Building #1)
6) Common address of the property involved:
Legal description:
16- 09- 36- 00 -00- 005.021 (Palladium) 16- 09- 36- 00 -00- 005.218 (Main Stage Theater) 16- 09- 00 -00- 005.318 (Office Building #1)
Tax Map Parcel No.:
7) State explanation of requested Development Standards Variance: (State what you want to do and cite the section
number(s) of the Carmel /Clay Zoning Ordinance that applies and /or creates the need for this request).
Sign Types banners and electronic monitor displays
Sign Height banner and ground mounted information signs
Sign Area the banner signs exceeds the allowable square footage
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8) State reasons ;supporting the Development Standards Variance: (Additionally, complete the attached question
sheet entitled ",Findings of Fact Development Standards Variance
This is a public private redevelopment project by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and
the signage is necessary to properly identify all of the new performance venues as well as the commercial space.
9) Present zoning of the property (give exact classification):
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: acres
11) Present use of the property: 1,600 seat Concert Hall, 500 seat theater, 200 seat studio theater
12) Describe the proposed use of the property: same as above
13) Is the property: Owner occupied yes
Renter occupied yes
Other yes
14) Are there any, restrictions, laws, covenants, variances, special uses, or appeals filed in connection with this
property that would relate or affect its use for the specific purpose of this application? If yes, give date and docket
number, decision rendered and pertinent explanation.
10080021 ADLS Amend
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number:
Builder: Carmel Redevelopment Commission
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
immediately
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and /or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
The Center for the Performing Arts, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and the City of Carmel
NOTE: LEGAL NOTICE shall be published in the Indianapolis Star a MANDATORY twenty -five (25) days prior to the
public hearing date. The certified "Proof of Publication" affidavit for the newspaper must be available for inspection the
night of the hearing.
LEGAL NOTICE to all adjoining and abutting property owners is also MANDATORY, two methods of notice are
recommended:
1) CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED sent to adjoining property owners. (The white receipt
should be stamped by the Post Office at least twenty -five (25) days prior to the public hearing date.)
2) HAND DELIVERED to adjoining and abutting property owners (A receipt signed by the adjoining and abutting
property owner acknowledging the twenty -five (25) day notice should be kept for verification that the notice was
completed)
REALIZE THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT. AGAIN, THIS
TASK MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWENTY -FIVE (25) DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
The applicant understands that docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been submitted to
the Department of Community Services.
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AFFIDAVIT
1, hereby swear that I am the owner /contract purchaser of property involved in this application and that the foregoing
signatures, statements land answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I, the undersigned, authorize the applicant to act on my behalf with regard
to this application and subsequent hearings and testimony.
1/10/11
Signed:
(Propert •wner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney) Date
Les S. Olds AIA
(Please Print)
STATE OF INDIANA
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County of 140/#7/17 Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
(County in which notarization takes place)
for b /4) County, State of Indiana, personally appeared
(Notary Public's county of residence)
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(Property Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney)
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Notary Public Signature
(SEAL)
Notary Public Please Print
My commission expires:
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Dear BZA Members:
Here is a complete list of all the signs allowed by the Sign Ordinance and all the signs that are
being requested by the Center for the Performing Arts. The items highlighted in yellow are the
signs that require variances. I have only included a copy of these signs needing variances in your
packets. If you would like to see the complete sign package, please let me know and I will send
you a copy. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Rachel Boone
Planning Administrator
Department of Community Services
rboone @carmel.in.gov or 317 571 -2417
Signs allowed by the Sign Ordinance:
Complex ID sign: 2 at 75 sq. ft. and 6' tall because of two frontages
Directory signs: 4 at 20 sq. ft. and 5' tall because of two parking entrances
Wall signs for tenants on Parcel 7C: (frontage is west, but front of building is north)
Booth Tarkington: 1 sign at 75 sq. ft.
Studio Theatre: 1 sign at 75 sq. ft.
Office tenant (SEP 1 sign at 45 sq. ft.
Wall signs for Palladium:
North: 75 sq. ft. allowed
West: 95 sq. ft. allowed
Any signs less than 3 sq. ft. are considered exempt.
Interior signs are not governed by the Sign Ordinance.
Total square footage allowed: 595 sq. ft.
Parcel 7A (Palladium) proposed signs:
A -01 The Center for the Performing Arts ground sign north: 33.76 sq. ft. (75 sq. ft. allowed)
B -11 Vehicular directional pole signs at 16.03 sq. ft. (exempt)
C -03, C -09, C -17 3 Vehicular directional ground signs at 1.78 sq. ft. each 5.34 sq. ft. total (each less
than 3 sq. ft. exempt)
D -10, D -13, D -19, D -20 4 Pedestrian directional ground signs at 1.17 sq. ft. each 4.68 sq. ft. total (each
less than 3 sq. ft. exempt)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ONE CIVIC SQUARE, CARMEL, IN 46032 PHONE 317.571.2417, FAX 317.571.2426
MICHAEL P. HOLLIBAUGI -T, DIRECTOR
E Pedestrian directional ground sign at 6.39 sq. ft. (20 sq. ft. each and 5' tall allowed.)
F -05, F -16, F -26 3 Electronic Media /Directory ground signs at 14.49 sq. ft. each 43.47 sq. ft. (electronic
signs not allowed per the Sign Ordinance)
G Dedication sign at 6 sq. ft.
H -07 West Entry wall sign: 1.78 sq. ft. (exempt)
H -25 East Entry wall sign: 1.26 sq. ft. (exempt)
J -04 Box Office wall sign: 1.03 sq. ft. (exempt)
1 -04 West Lobby wall sign: 1.14 sq. ft. (exempt)
J -12 South Entry wall signs: 0.81 x 3 2.43 sq. ft. (each less than 3 sq. ft. exempt)
1 -24 Gift Shop wall sign: 0.94 sq. ft. (exempt)
J -24 East Lobby wall sign: at 1.11 sq. ft. (exempt)
J -24 Cafe wall sign: 0.44 sq. ft. (exempt)
K -08, K -14, K -19, K -21 Pedestrian directory wall sign: 1.03 sq. ft. x 4 4.12 sq. ft. (each less than 3 sq. ft.
exempt)
L -06, L -22, L -23 Box Office, Gift Shop, Cafe pedestrian wall signs: 2.31 sq. ft. each x 3 6.93 sq. ft. (each
less than 3 sq. ft. exempt)
Parcel 7A total: 33.76 sq. ft. (legal), 47.23 sq. ft. (exempt), 43.47 sq. ft. (illegal) 12.39 sq. ft.
(unknown location)
Parcel 7C (Theatres) proposed signage:
Signs from October 27 packet:
Center Green ID sign: 24.5 sq. ft. and 8'1.25" tall (75 sq. ft. and 6' tall allowed)
Donor name for building complex main wall sign: 20.25 sq. ft. (75 sq. ft. allowed)
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre main wall sign: 27.5 sq. ft. (75 sq. ft. allowed)
4 Center Green Directory: 4.75 sq. ft. (exempt because each sign individually is less than 3 sq. ft.)
3 Center Green Directory: 4.75 sq. ft. (exempt because each sign individually is less than 3 sq. ft.)
4 East Center Green Directory: 4.92 sq. ft. (exempt because each sign individually is less than 3 sq. ft.)
Studio Theatre secondary wall sign: 1.59 sq. ft. (Exempt.)
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre secondary wall sign: 5 sq. ft. (Considered part of main wall sign and less
than total square footage allowed.)
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre corner wall sign: 16.77 sq. ft. (Can also consider this one part of the main
wall sign square footage)
Blade sign /banner: 39.38 sq. ft. overall x 2 75.76 sq. ft. total (not allowed by Sign Ordinance)
Signs from September 9 packet not included in October packet:
SEP wall sign: possibly 12 sq. ft. (45 sq. ft. allowed)
Civic Theatre corner sign: possibly 35 sq. ft. (Cannot have both this sign and the individual letters above
the entrance)
C -32 CPA pedestrian directional: 1.78 sq. ft. (exempt)
C -40 CPA pedestrian directional: 1.78 sq. ft. (exempt)
F -31 Electronic Media /directory: 14.49 sq. ft., 6'8.75" tall (Not allowed by Sign Ordinance)
B -34 Vehicle directional light pole sign: 16.03 sq. ft. (exempt)
1 banner at possibly 10' x 12' 120 sq. ft. (None of the banners are allowed by the Sign Ordinance.
What messages and /or images will these banners have on them
1 banner (W) at possibly 10' x 12' 120 sq. ft.
3 banners (W) at possibly 8' x 26' 208 sq. ft. each 624 sq. ft. total
1 banner (S) t possibly 8' x 32' 256 s
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3 banners (S) at possibly 8' x 18' 144 sq. ft. each 432 sq. ft. total
Parcel 7C total: 106.02 sq. ft. (legal not including exempt signs), 35.60 sq. ft. (exempt),
1,677.21 sq. ft. (illegal)
Totals for both parcels:
139.78 sq. ft. (Legal)
82.83 sq. ft. (exempt)
1720.68 sq. ft. (illegal)
12.39 sq. ft. (unknown location)
Grand total
1955.68 sq. ft. of signage