Evansville-Vanderburgh County Area Plan Commission Meeting - June 4, 2026
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Area Plan Commission Meeting - June 4, 2026
The Area Plan Commission of Evansville and Vanderburgh County met on June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. The meeting lasted approximately 43 minutes. The commission considered three rezoning petitions and two subdivision plats, including sidewalk waiver requests. Three other rezoning petitions were continued to the July 2, 2026 meeting. All rezoning petitions were recommended for approval. The two subdivisions were approved, but a sidewalk waiver for The NEST subdivision was not recommended (2-5 vote) and will be decided by the Vanderburgh County Commissioners. One partial sidewalk waiver for River Valley 4 was recommended for approval and will also go to the Board of Public Works.
Consent Calendar
- The May memorandum (meeting minutes) was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Patrick Minahan (3200 Kensington Avenue) testified against the sidewalk waiver for The NEST subdivision, arguing that sidewalks would improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic, and that the claim that sidewalks would serve no purpose was false given observed pedestrian traffic.
- Danielle Martin Jack (120 North Red Bank Road) testified against the same waiver, stating her property is adjacent to the development. She presented photographs showing pedestrians walking on the road and a well-worn path in front of her house, emphasizing that new development should include sidewalks to improve safety and align with the comprehensive plan.
Discussion Items
- REZ-2026-013 – Memorial Town Houses LLC: Petition to rezone 501–503 and 511 East Walnut Street from R5 to C2 with a use and development commitment (UDC) to allow mixed commercial office and residential use. Petitioner Jim Morley Jr. (4800 Rose Bud Lane) explained the change would allow a small commercial use in an existing accessory building. He noted the Rescue Mission had no objections. No remonstrators. The commission recommended approval.
- REZ-2026-014 – OBH Properties LLC: Petition to rezone 4919 Ode Boonville Highway from R1 to C4 with a UDC to allow sale and storage of trailers for Lyle's Trailer Sales. Petitioner Joe Harrison (One Main Street, Suite 600) described the long history of the business and the applicant's efforts to clean up the area. A letter of support from Mel Greer (Greer's Flooring) was submitted. Commissioners noted the area has become commercial despite the comprehensive plan's residential designation. No remonstrators. The commission recommended approval.
- REZ-2026-016 – Memorial Community Development Corp.: Petition to downzone 1514 South Morton Avenue from C2 to R2 to construct a single-family residence. Petitioner Jim Morley Jr. described the small lot and surrounding R2 zoning. No remonstrators. The commission recommended approval.
- MAJ-2026-003 & WAV-2026-007 (The NEST): Subdivision replat of Marion Heights, combining lots into one. Petitioner Don Grease (19 East 925 Upstart) provided brief remarks. The subdivision itself was approved. The sidewalk waiver was debated; commissioners expressed mixed views. The waiver was requested because connecting sidewalks would not connect to existing ones. Staff reports noted county surveyor and EVSC had no objection, but the Building Commission and Evansville MPO opposed. The vote on the waiver resulted in 2 in favor and 5 opposed, meaning the recommendation to the county commissioners is to deny the waiver.
- MAJ-2026-004 & WAV-2026-010 (River Valley 4): Replat of Lot 3 in River Valley subdivision to extend Road 1 to the east. Petitioner Jim Morley Jr. explained the purpose is to create access to a large farm field. Conditions included completing the sidewalk waiver statement and documenting a center point transmission line crossing. Subdivision approved unanimously. The partial sidewalk waiver (requiring sidewalks on Galaxy Drive and south side of Road 1, waiving only the north side) was recommended for approval unanimously. This will go to the Board of Public Works.
Key Outcomes
- REZ-2026-013 – Recommended for approval (6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention: Ms. Cabill abstained).
- REZ-2026-014 – Recommended for approval (7 yes, 0 no).
- REZ-2026-016 – Recommended for approval (6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention: Ms. Cabill abstained).
- MAJ-2026-003 (The NEST) – Subdivision approved (7 yes, 0 no). Sidewalk waiver not recommended (2 yes, 5 no). Final decision by Vanderburgh County Commissioners.
- MAJ-2026-004 (River Valley 4) – Subdivision approved (7 yes, 0 no). Partial sidewalk waiver recommended for approval (7 yes, 0 no). Final decision by Board of Public Works.
- Continuances: Docket numbers REZ-2026-003 (2713 Jeanette Ave), REZ-2026-004 (2708 & 2712 Jeanette Ave), and REZ-2026-015 (1307 & 1311 Henning Ave) were continued to the July 2, 2026 meeting.
- The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Meeting Transcript
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