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Boone, Rachel M.
From: Boone, Rachel M
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10.23 AM
To: Blanchard, Jim E, Campbell, Kristyn; Conn, Angelina V, Donahue-Wold, Alexia K; Hancock,
Ramona B; Hollibaugh, Mike P; Keeling, Adrienne M, Littlejohn, David W, Martin, Candy;
Mindham, Daren; Stewart, Lisa M, Tingley, Connie S
Cc: 'sts @siteenhancementservices corn', 'jreid @GHA-Architects.com', 'jdegagne @darden.com';
'kairheart @GHA-Architects.com'
Subject: Docket No Assignment: (DSV)Olive Garden (#12070007-11 V)
Attachments: BZA Public Notice Sign Procedure pdf
I have updated the file I have contacted the petitioner and issued the necessary Docket Numbers for(V) Olive Garden.
They will be the following.
Docket No 12070007 V $1,177.00 Development Standards Variance fee
Docket No. 12070008 V $556 00 Development Standards Variance additional fee
Docket No. 12070009 V $556 00 Development Standards Variance additional fee
Docket No 12070010 V $556.00 Development Standards Variance additional fee
Docket No. 12070011 V $556.00 Development Standards Variance additional fee
Total Fee: $3,401.00
(V) Olive Garden
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
DockO_No:1207000.7_ Ch. 2�0.9_E Roof-mateciaL(CLa tale proposed)
pocket No. 12070008 V Ch-25.07.02-08 b) Total number_of signnss (proposed, 2 allowed)
(Docket No. 12070009 V Ch. 25.07.02-08 b) Signs not facing public ROW sout�i (2 proposed, 0 allowed)
[Docket No. 12070010 V Ch. 25.07.02-08 b) Number of signs facing ROW east(2 proposed, 1 allowed)
Docke, t No�1207_QO.7 LV Ch,_25.07.02-08 c), Total square footage 1`85.10 proposed, 80 sq. ft.
allowed)
The site is located at 10206 N Michigan Rd. It is zoned I-1.
Signage variance filed by Shawn Smith of Site Enhancement Services on behalf of GMRI, Inc.
Building variance filed by Janet Reid of GHA Architecture/Development on behalf of Jack DeGagne for GMRI, Inc.
Petitioner, please note the.following:
1. This Item will not be on an agenda of the Technical Advisory Committee.
2. Mailed and Published Public Notice needs to occur no later than Thursday, August 2nd. Published notice is
required within the Indianapolis Star. Note: the placement of a public hearing sign on the property is
also required by the BZA Rules of Procedure, Article VI, Section 6(see attached PDF)
3 The Proof of Notice will need to be received by this Department no later than noon, Friday, August 24th
Failure to submit Proof of Notice by this time will result in the tabling of the petition
4. The Filing Fee and Nine(9) Informational Packets must be delivered to BZA Secretary Connie Tingley no
later than NOON, Friday, August 17th. Failure to submit Informational Packets by this time will result in the
automatic tabling of the petition to the September 24th, 2012 agenda of the BZA.
5. • This Item will appear on the August 27th, 2012 agenda of the Board of Zoning Appeals under Public
Hearings
6. The petitioner will need to provide a fully filled-out Findings-of-Fact sheet for each petition the night of the
meeting for the Board's use (Sheet 8). On Ballot sheets, only fill out docket number, petitioner, and date
(Sheet 7). Ballot sheets must be collated
7. Either the Petitioner or someone representing the Petitioner must be present at the meeting for the item to be
heard If no one appears, it will be tabled to the September 24th, 2012 meeting.
8 Plan Commission approval is set for Tuesday, July 17th, 2012
9. Sign permit applications will also be required after all approvals are granted.
10. PETITIONER: refer to your instruction sheet for more details.
Mr. Smith can be contacted at 574-232-4370.
Ms. Reid can be contacted at 972-239-8884.
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Department's Review Comments; petitioner, please complete the following:
1. Make sure the public notice meeting time to the newspaper and neighbors reads 6.00 PM. It is suggested to send
the notice to the Indianapolis Star newspaper by Noon, two days prior to the printing deadline (317-444-7163 or
email:publicnotices @indystar.com)
2 Please make checks payable to the City of Carmel
3. Please provide filled out and notarized placement of public notice sign affidavit.
4. Please provide proof of notice from the Indy Star.
5. Please provide green signed return receipts
Thank you
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Sign Permit Specialist
City of Carmel
Department of Community Services
3rd Floor
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
317.571.2417
317.571 2426 fax
http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/services/communitvservice.html
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CITY OF CARMEL - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
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FEES. Single Family(Primary Residence) $297 for the first variance, plus $91 50 for each additional section,of the 1
ordinance being varied All Other $1,177 for the first variance, plus $556 for each additiona section°of Hie,
ordinance being varied Or see Hearing Officer Option& Fees �'`� ` ';:= '�',.
DOCKET NO ZO 1 C D ~ t \ V DATE RECEIVED.
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1) Applicant: GMRI, Inc ' ' �>. .PC, y '3 2 012 .
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1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837oF ',�
Address: \, `' =f it
2) Project Name Olive Garden 907'-2--. . 5 /'
Phone: ,
Engineer/Architect: The Roberts Group Phone: 859-276-2006
Attorney: Phone:
Contact Person: Shawn Smith Phone 800-599-7696
Email' sts @siteenhancementservices com
3) Applicant's Status. (Check the appropriate response)
(a) The applicant's name is on the deed to the property X (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:
Owner's address Phone:
5) Record of Ownership
Deed Book No./Instrument No.
Page. Purchase date Tan
6) Common address of the property involved 10206 North Michigan Road
Parcel 1-a part of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 7, Township
Legal description: 17 North, Range 3 East in Hamilton County, IN Parcel 2-Lot 1, Block 4 in Mayflower Park
Secondary Final Plat for Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Block 4
Tax Map Parcel No 17-13-07-00-00-022 001 and 17-13-07-00-08-001 001
7) 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)
Chapter 10, Section 25 07 02-07(b) (c) (d) )e)
Seek relief for the number of signs allowed per property, square footage allowed and possible setback
=let for the treestanaing sign
8) State reasons supporting the Development Standards Variance (Additionally, complete the attached question
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sheet entitled "Findings of Fact-Development Standards Variance"). Please see attached Findings of Fact
9) Present zoning classification of the property I-1 (Industrial with Michigan Road Overlay
10) Size of lot/parcel in question: 3 63 acres
11) Present use of the property. Vacant
12) Describe the proposed use of the property' Restaurant (Olive Garden)
13) Is the property. Owner occupied Renter occupied Other Vacant
14) 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, instrument no , decision rendered and pertinent explanation. No
15) Has work for which this application is being filed already started? If answer is yes, give details:
Building Permit Number: No
Builder N/A
16) If proposed appeal is granted, when will the work commence?
October 22, 2012
17) If the proposed variance is granted, who will operate and/or use the proposed improvement for which this
application has been filed?
Olive Garden/ GMRI, Inc
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 )
REALIZE THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR ALL NOTICES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT
The applicant understands that docket numbers will not be assigned until all supporting information has been
submitted to the Department of Community Services.j
Applicant Signature Date 7/11/2012
The applicant certifies by signing this application that he/she has been advised that all representations of the Department of
Community Services are advisory only and that the applicant should rely on appropriate subdivision and zoning ordinance and/or
the legal advice of his/her attorney
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SITE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES,INC.
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July 11,2012
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Darden
1000 Darden Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 245-5216
Subject Olive Garden—10206 North Michigan Road, Cannel,Indiana
Whom It May Concern:
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(Owner)
gives consent to Site Enhancement Services to pursue and obtain any and all necessary sign
variance paperwork/approval process,including representation of the application at the
above referenced location.
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TEL 1 800-276-6966 FAX 574.237.6166
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Findings of Facts
The proposed Olive Garden located at 10206 North Michigan Road, would respectfully request the
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider and grant a variance for wall signage on the front, left and right
elevations of their building due to the allowed square footage and number per code. We would propose,
due to the sites non direct access to North Michigan Road,the potential through road (Retail Parkway)
and access to Northwestern Drive additional signage is necessary to help motorist navigate this new site
and roadway configuration.This site is unique because it is a row of commercial lots separated by right
of ways and parking fields,please see attached information for your reference.
The reason for this request is to allow visibility to motorists navigating to this location and surrounding
corridor.The front elevation faces North Michigan Road (no direct access), right elevation faces future
Retail Parkway extension and left elevation faces Northwestern Drive and neighboring shopping center.
The proposed signage will be consistent with the other businesses in the immediate area. We have
reviewed the City Code and Michigan Road Overly Design Guidelines and feel this application represents
the intent of both. By providing a unique design and promoting public safety.
Per the code the Olive Garden is allowed one wall sign per road frontage not to exceed 40 SF in area and
one monument sign 40 SF in are not to exceed 6' OAH.The proposed sign program for this location
would be a total of+/- 156 SF in area; with a total number of four(4)wall signs(one begin a to-go blade
sign).The reason for this request is to allow visibility to motorists navigating to this location and
surrounding corridor and to blend in with the existing signage types in the immediate area.
After reviewing the code and surrounding area this request before you seems to be in line with the
City's design guidelines, but relief is necessary to achieve both the branding elements and City's vision.
This request is within the harmony of the existing area and provides a cohesive balance to the city.The
size of the facade signs need to be as proposed based on the overall architectural design of the
elevations as well as the distance that these signs need to be read in order to be effective.This site has a
tremendous range of visibility to the motoring public but if signage is placed on these elevations that are
not readable at the rate of traveling speed then these signs will not function properly as wayfinding
tools. In addition,this is a (4)four sided designed and this building is designed to hold the letters sets
stacked which allows for more architectural features to the building, please refer to presented packet.
The wall signage will only occupy 2.5%of the façade area on the front elevation,and 3.2%of the façade
area on the right, and 3.9%on the right elevation (including the blade sign).
The requested signage is necessary to properly notify motorists which will ensure safe traffic flow and
maneuvering.The primary responsibility for a driver is to navigate their vehicle, without adequate
signage drivers are in jeopardy of making improper traffic decisions which may result in unnecessary
harm.The proposed signage is within the intent of the ordinance and will not provide a competitive
advantage to this restaurant. Due to the restaurant setback,thoroughfare design;the additional signage
provides quality wayfinding devises for motorists trying to navigate this corridor.Though this is a
commercial corridor,this location has multiple frontages/access point and should utilize appropriate
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signage to notify the public. With the additional signage, Olive Garden will be able to place effective
wayfinding devices on this property which will help provide additional tools for navigating their vehicle.
This is the minimal request over code to ensure that this location is properly signed. In order to reduce
the visual clutter that improper signage can create, Olive Garden is not seeking any excessive signage,
but are only asking for the signs that they truly need in order to have an efficient presence in this
corridor.
Restaurants are typically impulse locations that need to be readily identifiable to those not from the
immediate area in order to prevent taxable dollars from leaving the community.Studies show that 10%
of the population is in transition,which means they are either moving in, moving out, or through the
area.This is why signage is not only important to this location, but also provides the necessary means to
properly guide traffic to and from desired destinations.
Again,Olive Garden is not requesting excessive signage,just what is necessary to identify the property
and provide quality way finding devices. The proposed is the minimum request required to adequately
identify our restaurant to the public. If the request is denied motorists traveling this commercial corridor
will not have proper way-finding devices and may make improper traffic decisions resulting in confused
and frustrated individuals