Board of Zoning Appeals

AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF TIPPECANOE COUNTS LAFAYETTE DIVISION January 16,2024 The City of Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Members present were: Jackson Bogan, Dave Williams, Dick Murray, Bob Metzger, and Carlynn Smith. Mr. Williams moved to elect the same officers as the previous year, second by Mr. Metzger. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Williams moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as distributed; second by Ms. Smith. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS 2024-1 MPH LAFAYETTE LLC Multiple requests for property located at 3830 SOUTH ST: 1) Variance to allow 65 SF of tenant signage in an integrated center instead of the allowed 40 SF. 2) Variance to allow a freestanding sign height of 30' instead of the allowed 24'. 3) Variance to allow a freestanding sign area of 213 SF instead of the allowed 100 SF. Mr. Williams moved to hear and approve the petition; second by Mr. Metzger. Kevin Riley, agent for the petitioner, presented the petition. Mr. Riley stated that this is an existing integrated center on South Street. The current tenants are Studio Nails, Resurrection Health, and Palm Beach Tan. This petition came about because a new tenant, Studio Nails. It was originally a single tenant building, now it has three tenants. The first variance relates to Palm Beach Tan signage which is on the building. Theat signage has been in place since 2019. We determined that the Palm Beach Tan signage is larger than the allowed 40 SF. The freestanding sign is also existing. Similarly, we are bringing the existing freestanding sign into conformance. The only new signage is the additional sign for Studio Nails on the freestanding sign. Mr. Riley also summarized the findings of fact submitted with the petition. Mr. Bogan asked for clarification on the size of the freestanding sign. Secretary Griffee confirmed that the existing sign with the additional panel for Studio Nails is 213 SF and that the existing sign is out of conformance. The Board voted by ballot: 1) 5 yes 0 no. REQUEST GRANTED 2) 5 yes 0 no. REQUEST GRANTED 3) 5 yes 0 no. REQUEST GRANTED 2024-2 7 VENTURE INC Variance to allow a total sign area of 67 SF instead of the allowed 31 SF. Property located at 3602 COUGILL LN. Mr. Williams moved to hear and approve the petition; second by Ms. Smith. Bill Baumgartner, agent for the petitioner, presented the petition. Mr. Baumgartner stated that they are requesting additional 36 SF for a pylon sign that is 16-feet in height. Secretary Griffee confirmed that there were no prior petitions for this location and explained the sign allowances as it applies to this specific project. The Board voted by ballot: 5 yes 0 no. PETITION GRANTED Secretary Griffee informed the Board that their packets include a formal notice to the Area Board of Zoning Appeals, Lafayette Division provided by the City of Lafayette Economic Development office regarding an amendment to an existing TIF District. The next meeting of the Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM. Secreta