HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept ReportCARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER: DEPARTMENT REPORT
Sept. 26, 2005
3d. Carmel/Clay Schools, Shelborne Rd Campus
The applicant seeks the following developmem standards variance:
Docket No. 05080026 V ZO Chapter 25.07.02-05.b number of institutional signs
The site is located at 12415 Sh¢lbome Rd. and is zoned S-I/Residence.
Filed by William Payne of Fanning~owcy & Associates for Cannel/Clay Schools.
General Info:
The petitioner is seeking
variance approvals for the
number of' institutional signs on
the property (the Shelborne Rd
& 126th St Campus). There are
currently 2 signs that identify
each school on the site. Two
more signs are proposed, for a
total of` 4 signs on the site.
Analysis'.
The educational campus has
become very large, where
additional signage is necessary
to help with the traffic flow and
to help visitors identify the site.
The signs will be landscaped. A
sign permit is required.
Findings of Fact:
1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals,
and general welfare of the community because: additional institutional signs will aid in
identifying the site & directing traffic on such a large educational campus.
2.)
3.)
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:
additional institutional signs will aid in identifying the site & directing traffic on such a large
educational campus.
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:
lack of school identification ground signage may cause a hardship on patrons or visitors trying
to identifying/visiting the site.
Recommendation:
The department recommends positive consideration of Docket No. 05080026 V.