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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes BZA 11-23-98 CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOVEMBER 23, 1998 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Carmel/Clay Board of Zoning Appeals was called to order by the president at approximately 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Carmel, Indiana. Members present were: Jay Dorman; Dick Klar; Earlene Plavchak; and Charles Weinkauf. Steve Engelking, Director, and Mark Monroe were present representing the Department of Community Services. John Molitor, Counsel, was also present. The minutes of the October meeting were approved as submitted. Dick Klar was recognized as a member whose term expires in 1998 and was given accolades for his years of service to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mark Monroe reported that there were Findings of Fact that need to be signed and these will be presented at the next meeting in January. H. Public Hearing: lh. Allstate Office (B-43-98) Petitioner seeks approval of a developmental standards variance of Section 27.3.2 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance to construct a parking lot without curbing. The site is located at 10640 North College Avenue. The site is zoned R- 3/residence. Filed by Kay Brunson of Allstate. Kay Brunson, 10646 College Avenue, Indianapolis, appeared before the Board requesting a variance to construct a parking lot without curbing. Conversations with Mark McCullough of the Hamilton County Highway Department and Joe Tarantino of Weihe Engineers have determined that the best way to construct the parking lot without affecting the drainage is to eliminate curbing. Mr. McCullough has submitted a letter of approval from the Hamilton County Highway Department. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed variance; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe reported that the Department had reviewed the project a few months ago as a use variance. At that time, the plan did include curbing and the Board conditioned approval upon resolution of drainage issues connected with the expansion of the parking lot. The Hamilton County Highway Department, Surveyor's Office, and the petitioner's s:ABZA\minutes\1998nov 1 engineer were not able to present a viable parking lot plan that included curbing. At this time the Department is recommending approval as presented. Dick Klar moved for the approval of V-43-98, Allstate Office, seconded by Earlene Plavchak. APPROVED 4-0. 2h. Colossus Sign (V-44-98) Petitioner seeks approval of a developmental standards variance of Section 25.7.01-4(1) of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance to allow an off premise ground sign. The site is located at 1081 Third Avenue Southwest. The site is zoned I-1/Industrial. Filed by Lee Papanikandros of Colossus. Lee Papanikandros, owner of Colossus, Inc., 1085 Third Avenue Southwest, appeared before the Board. Mr. Papanikandros'property is located almost directly behind 1081 Third Avenue Southwest and even though there is an access easement, Mr. Papanikandros is requesting an off-premise sign to better identify his business. Mr. Papanikandros specializes in used, European cars, service station and clean-up shop. The proposed sign measures 3 feet by 6 feet, and has a white background with blue letters. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed signage; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Mark Monroe reported to the Board that because the subject property is essentially "land- locked" behind another property and has no frontage on Third Avenue, signage is not allowed without coming before the Board for a variance request. The Department is recommending approval with conditions of size, total height of 4 feet, and location restrictions as proposed by the petitioner. Jay Dorman moved for the approval of Colossus Sign, V-44-98,with conditions as specified, seconded by Dick Klar. APPROVED 4-0. NOTE: Items 3h. and 4h. were heard together and voted on separately. 3h. Eaton and Lauth Office Building (SU-47-98) Petitioner seeks Special Use approval to allow a 24,000 square-foot office building within a B-3/Business zoning district. The site is located on the east sided of College Avenue just south of I-465. The site is zoned B-3/Business. Filed by Pat Taylor of Eaton and Lauth. 4h. Eaton and Lauth Office Building Sign (V-48-98) Petitioner seeks approval of a developmental standards variance of Section 25.7.01-2 of the Carmel/Clay Zoning Ordinance to allow an increase in the s:ABZA\minutes\1998nov 2 allowable logo size from 25% to 43% of the sign area. The site is located on the east side of College Avenue just south of I-465. The site is zoned B-3/Business. Filed by Pat Taylor of Eaton and Lauth. Mike Cook, attorney, 1600 Capitol Center, Indianapolis, appeared before the Board representing Metro Acquisitions, LLC, and the owner of the property, IU Health, Inc. Metro Acquisitions, LLC is one of a number of Eaton and Lauth Companies; if the Board acts favorably on the instant request, those companies would re-locate to the property at 9777 College Avenue. Also in attendance was Pat Taylor of Eaton and Lauth; Mark Harris of American Consulting Engineers; and Craig Hintner of Simmons & Assoc. The petitioner is seeking approval for the construction of a two story office building and a variance that would permit the use of a logo that is approximately 43% of the total sign area; the ordinance permits 25% of the total sign area to be used. A layout of the site was presented on the overhead. The proposed driveway entrance incorporates a 75 foot taper. The parking lot reflects 97 spaces. The building is approximately 90 X 140 feet and consists of two stories. Currently, there is a six foot, board on board fence that separates the property from the residential neighbors. The site is not heavily wooded; there are only two trees on the east property line. There are two beehives located at the rear of the property and a storm sewer located at the east end of the site that runs toward 96th Street and eventually empties into a creek. There is also electricity available at the rear of the site and a sanitary sewer at College Avenue for use on this site as well as water to the front of the site. The proposed building is two stories, brick and glass. The petitioner is willing to commit to non-opposition to annexation of the property. The petitioner also commits to installing a sidewalk on College Avenue, the full width of the property, if an when sidewalks are installed by adjoining property owners. In connection with the Special Use request, the petitioner believes it is consistent with the character and permitted land uses within the area and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The petitioner believes that the proposed use is a great transition from residential to commercial use and complements not only the commercial office neighbors but the residential use to the east as well. The land is relatively flat and without physical limitations that would require special consideration. The intensity and character of this use can be served by the existing infrastructure. At this location, College Avenue is wide enough to accommodate additional traffic generated by this development, particularly with the 75 foot wide tapers on either side. Members of the public were invited to speak in favor or opposition to the proposed use and signage; no one appeared and the public hearing was closed. s:ABZA\minutes\1998nov 3 Mark Monroe reported that the Department is recommending approval pending resolution of all Technical Advisory Committee issues. Also, the Department is recommending that the landscape plan specify two alternative species as opposed to those provided by the petitioner. There is no issue with the amount or location of landscaping, only the types. The sidewalk commitment is clarified as follows: If one or the other adjacent property owners installs a sidewalk, this particular property owner will install his sidewalk. Point of Clarification: Mr. Cook stated that the office building is actually 25,500 square feet of space. Craig Hitner of Simmons & Associates stated that the Lighting Plan indicates no lighting behind the building and no wall packs on the building. If lighting is installed, it will be low voltage to highlight the landscaping. Dick Klar moved for the approval of Eaton and Lauth Office Building, SU-47-98, conditioned upon approval of Technical Advisory Committee issues, landscaping, and sidewalks as previously stated; seconded by Earlene Plavchak. APPROVED 4-0. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. Charles W. Weinkauf, President Ramona Hancock, Secretary s:ABZA\minutes\1998nov 4