HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Report CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT REPORT
APRIL 23, 2012
8-10. (V) SePro Tower -Signage
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 12030021 V Ch.25.07.02-10 B-Number of signs (4 proposed, 3 allowed)
Docket No. 12030022 V Ch.25.07.02-10 B-Two signs facing one public right-of-way: east(2
proposed, 1 allowed)
Docket No. 12030023 V Ch.25.07.02-10 C -Total Square footage(360 proposed, 270 allowed)
The site is located at 11550 N. Meridian St. and is zoned B-6/Business within the US 31 Overlay Zone. Filed by
Cory Cline of SePro Development Company II LLC.
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1„�:�3_,y�f t �` r �a additional signs to lure possible
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T, -„ '�' i('; - : location has had a sign before and the
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install a sign in this location for a future tenant. The owner has agreed to keep the same sign package for color(ivory
faces) and size(90 sq. ft.).
Please see the petitioner's informational packet for more detail on this variance request.
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: there are other office buildings in the US 31 corridor that have more signs
than are allowed by the Sign Ordinance. The owner is asking for one additional sign,which is not excessive or
injurious.
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 sign would not face any residential area and would allow the owner
to stay competitive with other office buildings in the area.
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: there is a great amount of leasable space within the building. A
sign opportunity would help in the successful leasing of the building.
Recommendation: After all comments and concerns have been addressed,the Dept. of Community Services
recommends positive consideration of Docket Nos. 12030021 through 12030023 V.
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