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Clarksville Plan Commission Meeting - May 6, 2026

Town Council & Commissions — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BodyClarksville, Indiana
SessionTown Council & Commissions
DateWednesday, May 6, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:39

Mr.

0:40

Stamley.

0:40

Today is May 6th, 2026 at 7 p.m.

0:43

Uh, we're gonna start by saying the Pledge of Legions.

0:45

So if you will kindly join me, I appreciate it.

0:55

And to the Republic for which it stands one nation, indivisible I appreciate you all.

1:07

Thank you very much.

1:12

Uh Neil, if you'll do us a roll call, we'd appreciate it.

1:14

All right.

1:15

Uh uh, I'm sure we have smears on it.

1:22

All right, uh, Commissioner Stimley.

1:25

Here.

1:25

All right.

1:26

Commissioner Fisher.

1:27

Here.

1:27

Commissioner Sloan.

1:28

Here.

1:28

President Moiner.

1:29

Here.

1:29

Vice President Munich.

1:30

Here.

1:31

Commissioner Smith is absent.

1:33

And Commissioner Ryborn.

1:34

Here.

1:35

Thank you very much.

1:35

We'll go ahead and start with approval of the minutes from April 1st, 2026 regular session.

1:41

Had a chance to look over the minutes.

1:43

I'm looking for a motion.

1:45

I'll make a motion to approve the minutes.

1:47

I have a motion on the floor from uh Mr.

1:49

Munich.

1:49

Do I have a second, please?

1:52

I have a second from uh Adam Wright.

1:55

Ray Bourne.

1:56

Gotcha.

1:58

All those in favor signify saying aye.

2:01

Up post like sign?

2:02

It passes.

2:02

If you'll pass that down, it'd be great.

2:07

Is this better?

2:10

Okay, I'll talk real loud, I promise.

2:13

Real loud.

2:14

I love having all these people here.

2:15

Let me just tell you, it just makes my heart swell because we don't see this many people hardly ever.

2:20

So thank you for being here.

2:21

Thanks.

2:22

That's a little loud.

2:24

Too loud, too loud.

2:26

We'll find that middle point.

2:27

We'll find the happy point.

2:28

Okay.

2:28

We're gonna start with old business first, which is DP 2020 26002, the development plan for flex space on Apple Leaf Lane, and Nathan Grimes will be presenting.

2:45

Will you tell me your the address of the address of our business is 117 South Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg?

2:52

Welcome.

2:53

Thank you, ma'am.

2:54

We'll let you go ahead and you want them to go first, Neil, or do you want to?

2:59

Uh we'll let the staff report go first.

3:01

Okay, we'll let the staff go first and then you can follow up.

3:03

Yes, ma'am.

3:05

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning Variance███████████████████████████████████████39%
Procedural███████████████████19%
Environmental Protection███████████11%
Community Engagement██████████10%
Public Safety██████6%
Public Engagement█████5%
Transportation Safety████4%
Economic Development████4%
Affordable Housing██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Clarksville Plan Commission Meeting - May 6, 2026

The Clarksville Plan Commission met on May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Town Municipal Building. The meeting covered several zoning and development items, including a controversial rezoning request on Taylor Drive that drew substantial public opposition. The commission also approved a flex space development plan, a rezoning on Cornell Avenue, a rezoning and subdivision on Vaxter Street, and a resolution regarding police and fire capital expenditures. All items with favorable recommendations will be forwarded to the Town Council.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 1, 2026 regular session were approved unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • REZ-26-0001 (3165 Taylor Drive): Numerous residents from Taylor Drive, Victory Court, Beach Lawn Drive, Nashwood Drive, and surrounding streets spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning from R1 to R3. Key concerns included: traffic congestion on a narrow, half-mile dead-end street; inadequate emergency vehicle access; lack of sidewalks; drainage and flooding issues; loss of wildlife habitat; potential decrease in property values; increased crime risk; and the absence of a secondary exit. Residents presented a petition with signatures and urged the commission to deny the rezoning, emphasizing that the character of the quiet, single-family neighborhood would be fundamentally altered. A few residents also noted that the public notice sign was hidden behind a woodpile and that mailed notices arrived late. One resident questioned the applicant's initial representation of only six additional units versus the later mention of 27.

Discussion Items

  • DP-26-0002, Development Plan for Flex Space, Appleleaf Lane: The applicant, Nathan Grimes, requested development plan approval for a 160x60 foot commercial building with two contractor flex space units on a vacant site. Staff reported that all TRC recommendations had been addressed, and a recorded easement for fire access was required before construction. The applicant confirmed the easement would be recorded. No public comments. The commission approved the plan 7-0 with the condition.

  • REZ-26-0001, Rezoning of 3165 Taylor Drive from R1 to R3: Randall Eadens proposed rezoning a 4.6-acre property at the end of Taylor Drive to allow a triplex conversion of the existing home (Phase 1) and up to 27 additional townhomes/patio homes (Phase 2). Staff noted that R3 zoning could theoretically allow up to 82 units under density standards, but the applicant's concept was for fewer units. Concerns about road width (measured at less than 22 feet), lack of turnaround, and infrastructure were discussed. After extensive public testimony, a motion to send an unfavorable recommendation to the Town Council was made, citing neighborhood character, inadequate road and emergency access, and insufficient detail on Phase 2. The motion passed by voice vote (all ayes).

  • REZ-26-0002, Rezoning of 208 W Cornell Ave from I1 to R1: Chris King requested rezoning to build a single-family residence next to his business. Staff reported that the surrounding area is primarily residential and that the rezoning would be consistent with the comprehensive plan. No public comments. A motion for a favorable recommendation passed 6-0-1 (one abstention).

  • REZ-26-0003 and SD-26-0005, Rezoning and Subdivision Plat for 1420 Vaxter Street: The Town of Clarksville staff requested rezoning from B2 to Veterans Parkway Corridor Zone (VPCZ) and plat approval to split the property, allowing sale of the main lot while retaining a cell tower lot. The rezoning would ensure future development aligns with surrounding area standards. No public comments. A favorable recommendation for the rezoning passed 7-0. The subdivision plat was approved 7-0, conditioned on the Town Council following the rezoning recommendation.

  • Approval of Clarksville RDC Resolution for Police and Fire Capital Expenditures: Staff presented a resolution required to amend the TIFF plan, allowing the Redevelopment Commission to use TIFF funds for police and fire capital and operating expenses. After a brief recess to provide commissioners with the full resolution, staff confirmed it complies with the comprehensive plan. The motion to approve passed with one abstention. The resolution will now go to the Town Council and then to the Redevelopment Commission for a public hearing.

Key Outcomes

  • DP-26-0002: Approved 7-0 with condition of recorded fire access easement.
  • REZ-26-0001: Unfavorable recommendation sent to Town Council (vote unanimous).
  • REZ-26-0002: Favorable recommendation sent to Town Council (6-0-1).
  • REZ-26-0003: Favorable recommendation sent to Town Council (7-0).
  • SD-26-0005: Subdivision plat approved 7-0, conditioned on Council approval of rezoning.
  • RDC Resolution: Approved with one abstention; proceeds to Town Council (May 12) and Redevelopment Commission (May 26).
  • June Meeting Date: Proposed rescheduling to June 10, 2026, pending commissioner availability; final decision to be communicated via email.

Meeting Transcript

Mr. Stamley. Today is May 6th, 2026 at 7 p.m. Uh, we're gonna start by saying the Pledge of Legions. So if you will kindly join me, I appreciate it. And to the Republic for which it stands one nation, indivisible I appreciate you all. Thank you very much. Uh Neil, if you'll do us a roll call, we'd appreciate it. All right. Uh uh, I'm sure we have smears on it. All right, uh, Commissioner Stimley. Here. All right. Commissioner Fisher. Here. Commissioner Sloan. Here. President Moiner. Here. Vice President Munich. Here. Commissioner Smith is absent. And Commissioner Ryborn. Here. Thank you very much. We'll go ahead and start with approval of the minutes from April 1st, 2026 regular session. Had a chance to look over the minutes. I'm looking for a motion. I'll make a motion to approve the minutes. I have a motion on the floor from uh Mr. Munich. Do I have a second, please? I have a second from uh Adam Wright. Ray Bourne. Gotcha. All those in favor signify saying aye. Up post like sign? It passes. If you'll pass that down, it'd be great. Is this better? Okay, I'll talk real loud, I promise. Real loud. I love having all these people here. Let me just tell you, it just makes my heart swell because we don't see this many people hardly ever. So thank you for being here. Thanks. That's a little loud. Too loud, too loud. We'll find that middle point. We'll find the happy point.

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