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From: Boone, Rachel M.
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:41 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; Schuessler, Justin; Stewart, Lisa M; Tingley, Connie S
Cc: 'jalderon @boselaw.com'
Subject: Docket No. Assignment: Fidelity Keystone Signage #1107004 -6 V)
Attachments: BZA Public Notice Sign Procedure.pdf
I have updated the file. I have contacted the petitioner and issued the necessary Docket Numbers for (V) Fidelity
Keystone Signage.
They will be the following:
Docket No. 11070004 V $607.00 Development Standards Variance Hearing Officer fee
Docket No. 11070005 V $303.00 Development Standards Variance Hearing Officer
additional fee
Docket No. 11070006 V $303.00 Development Standards Variance Hearing Officer
additional fee
Total Fee: $1,213.00
(V) Fidelity Keystone Signage
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 11070004 V Ch.25.07.02 -10 B Number of signs (6 proposed, 4 allowed)
Docket No. 11070005 V Ch.25.07.02 -10 B Sign not facing a public right -of -way: west (1 proposed, 0
allowed)
Docket No. 11070006 V Ch.25.07.02 -10 C Three signs facing one public right -of -way: east (3 proposed, 2
allowed)
The site is located at 650 E. Carmel Dr. and is zoned B -8.
Filed by Joe Calderon of Bose McKinney Evans on behalf of Equicor Development.
Petitioner, please note the following:
1. This Item will not be on an agenda of the Technical Advisory Committee.
2. Mailed and Published Public Notice needs to occur no later than Friday, July 15. Published notice is required
within the Indianapolis Star. Note: the placement of a public hearing sign on the property is also required
by the BZA Rules of Procedure, Article VI, Section 6 (see attached PDF).
3. The Proof of Notice will need to be received by this Department no later than noon, Friday, July 22. 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, July 15. Failure to submit Informational Packets by this time will result in the automatic
tabling of the petition to the August 22, 2011 agenda of the BZA.
5. This Item will appear on the July 25, 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 one appears, it will be tabled to the August 22, 2011 meeting.
8. PETITIONER: refer to your instruction sheet for more details.
Mr. Calderon can be contacted at 317 684 -5331.
Department's Review Comments; petitioner, please complete the followinq:
1. Make sure the public notice meeting time to the newspaper and neighbors reads 5:30 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(a)indvstar.com).
2. Please make checks payable to the City of Carmel.
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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.
6. Please provide drawings of where the signs will be placed on the building.
7. Please provide specifications for what signs may be installed, i.e. face color, return and trim cap color,
25% maximum logo size, sign height, maximum size, etc. (This information will be a part of the new ADLS
Amendment, but it is good to share with the Hearing Officer as well.)
Thank you.
Eci.chei/3o0one'
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/communitvservice.html
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CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
FEE: Single Family (Primary Residence) $291.90 for the first variance, plus $89.90 for each additional section of the
ordinance being varied. All Other $1,156.50 for the first variance, plus $546.40 for each additional section of
the ordinance being varied. OR see Hearing Officer Fees
DOCKET NO. 1 of °OO l- (p V DATE RECEIVED
1) Applicant: Equicor Development at FK, LLC, GS Properties, Maz I (FK) LLC (collectively, "Fidelity Keystone
Address: 9510 North Meridian Street, Sutie 200, Indianapolis, IN 46260
2) Project Name: Fidelity Keystone Phone: (317) 660 -4440
Engineer /Architect: Phone:
Attorney: Joseph D. Calderon, Bose McKinney Evans LLP Phone: (317) 684 -5331
Contact Person: Same Phone: Same
Email: jcalderon@boselaw.com
3) Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
X (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property
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(b) The applicant is the contract purchaser of the property V\
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(c) Other: ;nQC
4) If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved: CA 6 8
Owner's address:
Phone:
5) Record of Ownership:
Deed Book No. /Instrument No.: 2010 -5823
Page: Purchase date: 6/16/06
6) Common address of the property involved: 650 East Carmel Drive
Legal description: See attached
Tax Map Parcel No.: 16- 10- 31- 00 -00- 020.000
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).
The Applicant seeks a variance of the Sign Ordinance to allow for (i) a fourth Wall Sign, but the first Wall Sign on
the West facade of the building, and (ii) a third Wall Sign (fifth total) on the East facade of the building. Section
25.07.020 -10 allows for a maximum of two signs; one for each frontage of Carmel Drive and Keystone Way.
8) State reasons supporting the Development Standards Variance: (Additionally, complete the attached question
sheet entitled "Findings of Fact Development Standards Variance
The building has three facades which can be seen from public streets, and currently has no sign oriented to
eastbound traffic on Carmel Drive, thus limiting the ability of the building to provide appropriate identification of its
Tenants. The building has a quasi retail tenant, National Bank of Indianapolis, which has two (2) Wall Signs, and
one other tenant has a Wall Sign, leaving Applicant at a competitive disadvantage with respect to recruiting new
tenants to the building.
9) Present zoning of the property (give exact classification): B -8
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10) Size of lot/parcel in question: 1.4 acres
11) Present use of the property: Office Building with Bank Branch
12) Describe the proposed use of the property: No change in use, the proposed signs are for prospective tenants.
13) Is the property: Owner occupied
Renter occupied X
Other
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.
No
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: N/A
Builder:
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
Within 60 90 days
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and /or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
The Applicant is the owner of the building and will be responsible for the signs; however, they intended to identify
prospective tenants.
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.
The applicant understands at docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been submitted to
the Department of Comm ity Serv es.) J
Applicant Signature: L CG "�r, Date 717 /1
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The applicant certifies b il
g g this application that he /she has been advised that all representations of the Department of
Community Services are advisory only and that the applicant should rely on appropriate subdivision and zoning ordinance
and /or the legal advice of his /her attorney.
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