HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket 01-24-12THE CARMEL /CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket Nos. 1 l 120019V and 11120020V
Statement of Variance
Petitioner, The Fineberg Group, LLC, seeks a variance from the Carmel Drive - Rangeline
Road Overlay Zone ordinance, specifically section 23F.13.01A, which prohibits ground signs in
the zone. It is also seeking a variance from the Sign Ordinance, specifically section 25.07.02 -
9(b), which requires that tenants share equally on ground identification signs in a Multi- Tenant
Ground Floor Building.
If the variances are granted, Petitioner will remove the existing legal non - conforming
pole sign and replace it with a multi- tenant, illuminated ground identification sign.
THE CARMEL /CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. 11120019 V and 11120020 V
Statement of Support
In support of the requested variances, The Fineberg Group, LLC notes that approval of
the variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals or general welfare of the
community as no illegal or immoral copy will be permitted on the sign. There is already an
existing illuminated pole sign on the exact site Petitioner wishes to establish a ground sign.
The use and value of adjacent property will not be affected in a substantially adverse
manner, as many, if not all, of the adjacent property owners signs and several businesses in the
surrounding area within the overlay zone, have ground signs. In fact, the removal of a pylon sign
and its replacement with an attractive ground sign will further add to the beautification of Range
line Road, thereby increasing value to adjacent properties.
If the ordinance were strictly applied, the ground sign would not be permitted, making it
more difficult for businesses within the center to safely and effectively advertise the location of
their stores. Also, the petitioner would not be able to proceed financially with the project as
much of the funding is coming from a tenant who requires a larger presence on the sign.