HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact CARMEL/CLAY ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
FINDINGS OF FACT - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
Docket No.: 12030006 V & 12030007 V
Petitioner: Our Lady of Mt . Carmel
1. The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community because:
the effect of the approval will be to enhance the health,! safety and
general welfare of those visiting the OLMC campus. The sign size is
proportional to the number of destinations on the 15+ acre site. It is
necessary to have lettering large enough to be quickly read in order to
direct visitors to the appropriate building location on the site with
minimal interior vehicular circulation.
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 signs are internally located on the site and not directed toward
adjacent uses. Residences to the south are shielded from the signs by
campus buildings. Residences to the north are shielded from the signs
by dista (approximately feet of 'g -way, 146th Street) and
privacy fencing andsig significant evergreen growth on HOA property
located between the right-of-way and the residential parcels north of —
146th Street.
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:
if required to meet the regulatory size for exempt directional signs, the
effect will be to reduce the effectiveness of the signac,e while increasing
the number of signs substantially. Fewer signs of the requested size will be
safer, will more efficiently direct on-site traffic and will be more
aesthetically pleasing than a greater number of signs of the permitted,
exempt size..
DECISION
IT I S 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 mad��,,�,
eapaart hereof.
Adopted this A /�"r_ day of ' , 20
CHAIRPERSON, Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals
SECRETARY, Carmel/Clay Bo-a/of fining Appeals
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Conditions of the Board are listed on back. Petitioner or representative to sign.
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