HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication DSVCITY OF CARMEL - CLAY TOWNSHIP
HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ACTION
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST
FEE: Single Family (Primary Residence) $250.00 for the first variance, plus $75.00 for each additional section of the
ordinance being varied.
All Other $950.00 for the first variance, plus $450.00 for each additional section of the ordinance being varied.
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Applicant: Carmel Clay Schools
5201 East 131st Street, Carmel, IN 46033
Address:
2)
New Carmel Elementary School No. 11
Project Name:
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
Engineer/Architect:
David Day- Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim
Attorney:
Phone: (317) 844-4948
Phone: (317) 848-0966
Phone: (317) 773-5320
3)
Applicant's Status: (Check the appropriate response)
X (a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property
(b) The applicant is the contract purchaser of the property
(c) Other:
4)
If Item 3) (c) is checked, please complete the following:
Owner of the property involved:
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6)
7)
Owner's address: Phone:
Record of Ownership:
Deed Book No./Instrument No.
96O
Page' 4173 Purchase date'
12415 Shelborne Road, Carmel, IN 46032
Common address of the property involved:
See Attached
Legal description:
17-09-32-00-00-001.000
Tax Map Parcel No.:
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).
See Attached
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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").
See Attached
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10)
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12)
Present zoning of the property (give exact classification): S-1 Residence District
159.82 Acres
Size of lot/parcel in question:
Middle school, elementary school, and soccer fields
Present use of the property:
New elementary school adjacent to existing schools
Describe the proposed use of the property:
and soccer fields.
acres
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15)
16)
Is the property: Owner occupied Yes
Renter occupied
Other
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.
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Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: N/A
Builder:
If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
March 2005
17)
If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
Carmel Clay Schools
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)
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CITY OF CARMEL - CLAY TOWNSHIP
HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST
,
State explanation of requested Developmental Standards Variance' (State what you want to
do and cite the section number(s) of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance which applies and/or
creates the need for this request).
A,
Carmel Clay Schools as part of this Project would like to construct a building
identification sign with changeable copy in excess of the size limitations and overall
height taller than required by Section 25.7.02-5 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning
Ordinance.
B.
Directional traffic signage will also be constructed in excess of the size limitations
required by Section 25.7.01-2 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance.
C,
Carmel Clay Schools, as part of this Project, would like to construct a new facility that
exceeds the height limitation of 25 feet stated in Section 5.4.1 of the Carmel/Clay
Zoning Ordinance. The highest point on the building is approximately 48 feet.
,
State reasons supporting the Developmental Standards Variance'
A,
The proposed size of the building identification and changeable copy sign is required
to provide space appropriate to announce and inform patrons of events scheduled at
the school. The proposed size will allow the announcements to be legible by
vehicles coming to or passing the project site. The proposed size of 36 square feet
is within the total allowable area for both changeable copy and institutional signage
of 46 square feet. The changeable copy area of 24 square feet exceeds the
allowable of 16 square feet. Due to the height needed for the lettering, the overall
height of the proposed sign of 6'-2" exceeds the allowable height of 5'-0". The
overages noted are very close to the ordinance requirements, and would not
negatively impact the area, while providing legible copy for patrons.
B,
The size of the directional traffic signage is required to provide legible information to
direct patrons, visitors, buses and service vehicles to the appropriate drives, parking
areas and building access points.
C,
A full-service K-5 Elementary School includes a gymnasium and other spaces, which
require volumes in excess of 25 feet to meet program requirements.
AFFIDAVIT
I, hereby swear that I am the owner/contract purchaser of property involved in this application and that the foregoing
signatures, statements and 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.
(Pl'operty Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attor~i Date
Rollin E. Farrand, Jr.
(Please Print)
STATE OF INDIANA
County of
SS:
(County in which notarization takes place)
for
Before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
(Notary Public's county of residence)
County, State of Indiana, personally appeared
Rollin E. Farrand, Jr.
(Property Owner, Attorney, or Power of Attorney)
/ 3 day of .~
(SEAL)
and acknowledge the execution of the foregoing instrument this
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Notary Public--Signature
Notary Public--Please Print
My comm!ssion e~xpires:.
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CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
Docket No.'
Petitioner:
Carmel Clay Schools
FINDINGS OF FACT- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because'
See Attached
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:
See Attached
.
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:
See Attached
DECISION
IT IS THEREFORE the decision of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals that Development Standards Variance
Docket No. 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 day of ,20
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
Conditions of the Board are listed on the back. (Petitioner or his representative to sign).
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CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CARMEL, INDIANA
FINDINGS OF FACT- DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARDS VARIANCE
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The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the community because'
The building identification signage is required to provide identification to the project site as
well as inform patrons of events. The size of the signage is appropriate for the frontage and
overall size of the site and building. The directional traffic signage needs to be legible to
provide the important directional information ensuring safe ingress and egress of vehicles.
A full-service Elementary School is a desirable feature in this growing area, and the inclusion
of large volume spaces, such as a gymnasium, are an expected part of this type facility.
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 signage will be kept as Iow in height as practical. The overall design will be compatible
with the school building including the use of similar colors and brick material. Appropriate
landscaping will be provided at the building identification sign to further enhance the
aesthetic appeal of the site.
The design of the building includes sloping shingle roofs and differing building heights with
varying roof shapes to break down the mass of the facility and relate to the surrounding
residential neighborhoods.
,
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 size limitations of the building identification sign would prohibit the signage that is legible
from passing vehicles at a distance. There are typically multiple events scheduled at the
school that need to be announced to patrons. The strict application of the size limitations
would greatly limit the ability of the school to fully inform patrons.
The proposed heights are critical to meeting the needs for both educational and community
programming.
CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Carmel, Indiana
Docket No.:
Petitioner:
Carmel Clay Schools
FINDINGS OF FACT- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE (Ballot Sheet)
,
DATED THIS
DAY OF 20
Board Member
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New Carmel Elementary School No. 11
Legal Description:
The Northwest Quarter of Section 32, also the West Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter
of Section 32, all in Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Hamilton County, Indiana, except 40 acres
off the entire South end of said Northwest Quarter Section, and being more particularly described
as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter Section; thence South
89°20'13'' East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said Northwest Quarter Section 2648.07
feet to the Northeast corner thereof, also being the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter
Section; thence South 89o55'43'' East along the North line of said Northeast Quarter Section
663.44 feet to the Northeast corner of said Half-Half Quarter Section; thence South 00046'04''
West along the East line of said Half-Half Quarter Section 2621.74 feet to the Southeast corner
thereof; thence North 89o46'22'' West along the South line of said Northeast Quarter Section
663.78 feet to the Southwest corner thereof, also being the Southeast corner of said Northwest
Quarter Section; thence North 00046'33'' East along the East line of said Northwest Quarter
Section 656.81 feet to the Northeast corner of 40 acres off the entire South end of said Northwest
Quarter Section; thence North 89040'06'' West along the North line of said 40 acres, being parallel
with the South line of said Northwest Quarter Section, 2652.21 feet to the West line of said
Northwest Quarter Section; thence North 00o53'37'' East along said West line 1978.48 feet to the
Point of Beginning and containing 119.898 acres, more or less, in said Northwest Quarter Section
and 39.925 acres, more or less, in said Northeast Quarter Section, for a total of 159.823 acres,
more or less.
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