HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER DEPARTMENT REPORT
MARCH 26, 2012
1-2. (V) Our Lady of Mount Cannel-Signage.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 12030006 V Ch.25.07.01-03 E/Ch.3 Definition of"Sign/Traffic Directional"-Directional sign
size (17.33 sq. ft. proposed,3 sq.ft. allowed)
Docket No. 12030007 V Ch.25.07.01-03 E/Ch. 3 Definition of"Sign/Traffic Directional"-Directional sign
height(5'3"proposed,3' allowed). The site is located at 14598 Oak Ridge Rd. and is zoned S-2/Residence. It is not
located within any Overlay Zone. Filed by Kevin Buchheit of Krieg DeVault LLP on behalf of Our Lady of Mt. Cannel.
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°' �- .,,.. -- The Petitioner requests directional
tk; S,ii, i -�" -4 6`r".,,St. 1 ,_,.E signage that is taller in height and
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Sign Ordinance requires.
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,,.....- " 4,..1-1_, .. ' _ •x -_, g Four new directional signs are
�-' - oe r'- - : Y -` -1 i proposed. These •signs will be placed
k�' t� _; ��s±�1'' a .. E around the new entrance to the
5 k ti' 4' '-i- Matthew 25 Center. They will be
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° '�' 9 _ .�' 17.33 sq. ft.,which is larger than the 3
,'.;' ��. ., _ - a ,, 1 ' sq. ft. allowed.They will be 5'3"tall,
y ~1' ,. ,, g d` ! which is larger than the 3' allowed.
,.-, � 1 The signs will have multiple locations
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r• ' 1 t to�,,L1' ' (4 ;g� �; � - listed to aid patrons in finding their
t ' ; -: way around the new addition to the
;t yr ' e Church campus.
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Findings of Fact
1. The approval of these variances 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 distance (approx. 170'),privacy fencing,and significant evergreen growth on HOA
property located between the right-of-way and the residential parcels north of 146th St.
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 signage 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 sign.
Recommendation: After all comments and concerns have been addressed,the Dept. of Community Services
recommends positive consideration of Docket Nos. 12030006 V and 12030007 V.
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