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Record of Proceedings

Evansville-Vanderburgh Area Plan Commission Meeting: July 2, 2026

City Council — Thursday, July 2, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, July 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Up to the left or any one up.

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There's a big vent there in a wall.

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That's where all the water will pump down.

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Gotcha.

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I love that stadium, man.

0:18

I played in it.

0:19

It was.

0:20

I remember sitting sitting in smoke, a layer of smoke, but just smoke over the that was the only stadium I could dunk in.

0:34

We needed to get it.

0:37

I mean it's a monster.

0:38

It's bigger than a meeting.

0:39

It's bigger than a poll bar.

0:41

I mean, it's not like a tree house.

0:44

This meeting is being transcribed and summarized.

0:48

Okay.

0:49

I'll send it to you.

0:52

If they got the permit, to the or can be located.

0:58

I bet you they're inside that.

1:01

Oh, I don't know what that property is.

1:03

Yeah.

1:05

Yeah.

1:06

Well, they've got to know they've got to know what's coming.

1:09

Because it's just obnoxious.

1:12

Okay, we ready?

1:13

No, I'm not wide.

1:14

Not quite.

1:16

Are you ready, Cassie?

1:18

When it rolls over, we'll get going.

1:21

On the minute.

1:38

Okay, three o'clock.

1:40

You ready to go?

1:41

Okay.

1:42

We've got spirit.

1:43

I don't know if anybody's out there enjoying our spirit, but we've got it.

1:47

Uh oh.

1:49

Is that me?

1:51

Oh yeah.

1:53

My phone's on silent for the record, but evidently my computer is not.

1:56

Okay, so sorry about that.

1:57

I'd like to call the July 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Area Plan Commission of Evansville and Vandenberg County to order.

2:03

Will the Secretary please call the roll?

2:06

Ms.

2:07

Cabell?

2:08

Here.

2:08

Ms.

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Freeman?

2:10

Mr.

2:10

Hieronymus?

2:12

Mr.

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Hooper?

2:14

Here.

2:15

Mr.

2:15

Nix?

2:16

Here.

2:17

Mr.

2:17

Pecky?

2:18

Here.

2:19

Mr.

2:19

Shetler?

2:20

Here.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████████████████████26%
Zoning Variance█████████████████████████25%
Economic Development███████████████15%
Procedural█████████████13%
Active Transportation███████████11%
Affordable Housing████████8%
Historic Preservation█1%
Environmental Protection█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Evansville-Vanderburgh Area Plan Commission Meeting: July 2, 2026

The Area Plan Commission of Evansville and Vanderburgh County met on July 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. The meeting addressed two rezoning petitions and two subdivision plats, including associated sidewalk waiver requests. Key decisions included recommendations for approval on both rezonings and approvals on both subdivisions, with a partial sidewalk waiver for Greystone Estates.

Consent Calendar

  • June Memorandum: Approved unanimously by roll call vote (8 yes, 0 no).

Rezoning Petitions

REZ-2026-015 – 1307 & 1311 Henning Avenue (Brent Jackson)

  • Petitioner: Brent Jackson (1401 Henning Avenue) requested to rezone two lots from R2 to AG with an updated Use and Development Commitment (UDC) to legally establish personal agricultural uses (crop farming and up to 5 hens, no roosters). The property had been used without permits, resulting in citations and a jury trial that ruled in favor of the APC.
  • Position: Jackson stated the use is strictly personal, not commercial, and presented a petition signed by 20+ abutting and nearby neighbors supporting the rezone.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve the rezoning with the amended UDC. Vote: 7 yes (Freeman, Hooper, Pecky, Shetler, Walters, Cabill, Stevens) and 1 no (Nix). The petition will move to City Council with a recommendation for approval.

REZ-2026-017 – 2828 Mount Vernon Avenue (Larry Rogers)

  • Petitioner: R. Layman (Sun Consulting) on behalf of Larry Rogers requested to rezone from C4 to M2 with a UDC for a woodworking shop (carpentry, manufacturing of wood products, and retail sales). The property has been vacant since 2013.
  • Remonstrator: Wade Flake (417 North Barker Avenue) raised concerns about noise, dust, air quality, traffic, and future uses. He questioned consistency with the comprehensive plan and requested buffers.
  • Petitioner Responses: Layman and Rogers stated the operation is small-scale, uses dust collection, sound insulation (spray foam), and the UDC limits future uses. Rogers noted no competitors with big-box stores.
  • Commission Comments: Members expressed support, noting the improvement over a vacant lot and the creative/artisan nature of the business.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve the rezoning with the UDC. Vote: 8 yes (all present) and 0 no. Petition moves to City Council with recommendation for approval.

Subdivision Plats

MAJ-2026-005 – Gerhart Subdivision (Replat)

  • Petitioner: Trent McPeak (Nykirk Engineering) presented a replat of lots 1 & 2 of the Jack Nanny Subdivision plus 16.6 acres into five lots on Ode Boonville Highway. A sidewalk waiver was requested.
  • Sidewalk Waiver: Staff recommended approval; the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) did not object; the Board of Public Works had already approved the waiver.
  • Outcome: Motion to approve the primary plat with conditions (including sidewalk waiver statement). Vote: 8 yes, 0 no. The sidewalk waiver was approved separately (7 yes, 1 no [Cabill]).

MAJ-2026-006 – Greystone Estates (34-lot residential subdivision)

  • Petitioners: Scott Beadle (Cash Wagner & Associates) and Aaron Miller (Greystone Investments) presented a subdivision on Covert Avenue. A sidewalk waiver was requested.
  • Discussion: Beadle explained ongoing coordination with the Drainage Board to vacate a legal drain and updated floodplain notes. Miller argued that sidewalks add ~$2,000 per house ($70,000 total), making affordable housing less attainable, and noted existing sidewalks on Seasons Ridge are disconnected.
  • Staff and Agency Comments: County Engineer, EMPO, EVSC, Sheriff, and Building Commission all recommended denial of the full sidewalk waiver, citing safety and connectivity concerns.
  • Full Waiver Vote: Failed with 2 yes (Pecky, Shetler) and 6 no (Cabill, Freeman, Hooper, Nix, Walters, Stevens).
  • Partial Waiver Vote: Motion to waive sidewalks on the north side and require sidewalks on the south side of the subdivision. Approved unanimously (8 yes, 0 no).
  • Subdivision Plat Approval: Approved with conditions (including updated floodplain note, drainage vacation, and sidewalk/ROW adjustments). Vote: 8 yes, 0 no.

Key Outcomes

  • Rezoning REZ-2026-015 recommended for approval to City Council (7-1 vote).
  • Rezoning REZ-2026-017 recommended for approval to City Council (8-0 vote).
  • Subdivision MAJ-2026-005 (Gerhart) approved; sidewalk waiver approved (7-1) and already confirmed by Board of Public Works.
  • Subdivision MAJ-2026-006 (Greystone Estates) approved (8-0); full sidewalk waiver denied (2-6); partial waiver (north side) approved (8-0).
  • Next regular APC meeting: August 6, 2026. City Council hearings for the rezonings scheduled for July 27, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Up to the left or any one up. There's a big vent there in a wall. That's where all the water will pump down. Gotcha. I love that stadium, man. I played in it. It was. I remember sitting sitting in smoke, a layer of smoke, but just smoke over the that was the only stadium I could dunk in. We needed to get it. I mean it's a monster. It's bigger than a meeting. It's bigger than a poll bar. I mean, it's not like a tree house. This meeting is being transcribed and summarized. Okay. I'll send it to you. If they got the permit, to the or can be located. I bet you they're inside that. Oh, I don't know what that property is. Yeah. Yeah. Well, they've got to know they've got to know what's coming. Because it's just obnoxious. Okay, we ready? No, I'm not wide. Not quite. Are you ready, Cassie? When it rolls over, we'll get going. On the minute. Okay, three o'clock. You ready to go? Okay. We've got spirit. I don't know if anybody's out there enjoying our spirit, but we've got it. Uh oh. Is that me? Oh yeah. My phone's on silent for the record, but evidently my computer is not. Okay, so sorry about that. I'd like to call the July 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Area Plan Commission of Evansville and Vandenberg County to order. Will the Secretary please call the roll? Ms. Cabell? Here. Ms. Freeman? Mr. Hieronymus? Mr. Hooper?

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