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Metropolitan Development Commission Public Meeting - May 3, 2023

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, May 3, 2023
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, May 3, 2023
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0:00

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

0:02

Welcome to the Metropolitan Development Commission public meeting of May 3rd of 2023.

0:10

Today on our diocese, we have a new member.

0:14

Please welcome Brian Murphy as a new commissioner for the uh Metropolitan Development Commission.

0:20

Brian, welcome.

0:25

If you could all stand uh and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with me, I'd appreciate it.

0:51

Thank you very much.

0:52

Members of the Commission, you have previously been supplied with the minutes of April 19th, 2023, last Thursday for your review.

1:03

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

1:09

Hearing none, Mr.

1:10

Murphy, we will recuse you from a vote on the minutes as you were not present.

1:15

Commissioner Westert, can I get a motion to approve?

1:19

Thank you.

1:19

Commissioner Garber, can I get a second?

1:22

Second.

1:22

Thank you.

1:23

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

1:26

Aye.

1:27

Any opposed?

1:29

Seeing none.

1:30

Moving forward.

1:31

Nancy, let's go to the business policy and resolutions piece of our meeting.

1:37

Would you please read all four of the resolutions into the minutes?

1:41

I'm sorry, five.

1:44

Thank you, President Dillon.

1:46

2023 R008 Metropolitan Development Commission authorizes DMD to add $550,000 to a contract with the Indianapolis Marion County Building Authority for maintenance and support of city-owned properties for a not to exceed amount of $3,370, 120 through 2023.

2:11

2023 R012.

2:14

Contract agreement with Taft Stettenis and Hollister, LLP for legal services relative to ongoing litigation at the town and terrace housing complex.

2:53

Located at 7750 Zinesville Road, Council District 1, Pike Township.

2:58

Recommend approval of six years personal property tax abatement.

3:03

And lastly, 2023 A020.

3:16

Located at 4605 Decatur Boulevard and 4410 Coleman Road, Council District 22, Decatur Township, recommend approval of five years real property tax abatement.

3:29

This ends the reading of the resolution.

3:31

Thank you, Madam Secretary.

3:33

I'm going to take 2023 R008, 2023 R012, 2023 E015, and 2023 A020, together in a group.

3:49

Commissioner Ash, may I get a motion to approve those four resolutions?

3:53

So moved.

3:54

Commissioner Blackburn, can I get a second?

3:57

Second.

3:57

Let me call the roll.

3:59

Ash.

3:59

Ash, yes.

4:00

Blackburn.

4:01

Blackburn, yes.

4:02

Garver.

4:03

Garver, yes.

4:04

James.

4:05

James, yes.

4:06

Murphy.

4:07

Murphy, yes.

4:07

Robinson.

4:08

Robinson, yes.

4:09

Schumacher.

4:10

Schumacher, yes.

4:11

Westrick.

4:12

Westrick, yes.

4:13

Dylan is a yes.

4:15

Those four passed 9 to 0.

4:18

Moving forward for our first public hearing is resolution number 2023A19, which is the final economic revitalization area resolution for GENIFS.

4:34

I mispronounced that every time.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use██████████████████████████████30%
Economic Development████████████████16%
Parks and Recreation███████████11%
Affordable Housing███████████11%
Procedural██████████10%
Land Use Regulation████████8%
Pending Litigation███████7%
Public Engagement███████7%
Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Public Meeting - May 3, 2023

The Metropolitan Development Commission held its public meeting on May 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included the swearing-in of new Commissioner Brian Murphy, approval of minutes, adoption of resolutions, continuances of several petitions, approval of a non-appeals docket, and a public hearing on a rezoning petition. All votes were unanimous (9-0) unless otherwise noted.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of April 19, 2023: Approved (Commissioner Murphy recused as he was not present).
  • Resolutions (2023 R008, 2023 R012, 2023 E015, 2023 A020): Approved as a group. These included adding $550,000 to a contract with the Indianapolis Marion County Building Authority for property maintenance, legal services for ongoing litigation at the Town and Terrace housing complex, a six-year personal property tax abatement, and a five-year real property tax abatement.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were made on the general agenda. During a continuance request, a remonstrator (Tom Jackson) expressed no objection to the continuance but requested to see proposed site plan changes.

Discussion Items

  • Welcome of New Commissioner: Brian Murphy was welcomed as a new commissioner.
  • Pre-meeting Comments: President Dillon expressed concern about the competitive landscape for Genesis Inc., a biotechnology startup, and requested DMD staff keep a close eye on the company's performance.
  • Continuance Requests:
    • 2022 CZN/CVR 872 (4822 East Edgewood Ave & 5820 South Emerson Ave): Continued to May 17, 2023, at the request of the petitioner (Joe Calderan) for site plan changes. The remonstrator had no objection, and staff requested this be the last continuance. The motion passed 9-0.
    • 2022 CZN/CVR 847 (2619-2627 West Washington St): Continued to June 7, 2023, at the request of the petitioner (David Kingan) for amendments. Staff supported the continuance. Commissioner Dillon noted difficulty with the petition. Passed 9-0.
    • 2023 ZON 020 (25 South Tuxedo St): Continued to May 17, 2023, due to lack of executed commitments. Passed 9-0.
    • 2022 ZON 133 (9425 East 30th St): Continued to May 17, 2023, for submission of executed commitments. Staff noted the petitioner was close to finalizing. Passed 9-0.
    • 2023 CZN 809 (2357 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St): Continued to May 17, 2023, for submission of executed commitments. Passed 9-0.
  • Non-Appeals Docket: 12 petitions were approved without opposition. Councilor Jason Larson was recognized for his work on five park projects funded by ARPA dollars to replace playground equipment. The councilor was commended for his service.
  • Public Hearing – 2023 ZON 030 (50 North Tibbs Ave): A rezoning of 12.07 acres from I2 and DP TOD to D10 TOD to allow for multifamily residential development. The site is a former INDOT garage. The petitioner, Jeff York (DMD), stated the project supports transit-oriented development with 14.5 units per acre. Developer Nick Sarak (Water Cooper Company) plans to apply for low-income housing tax credits (9% and 4%) and partner with HVAF for permanent supportive housing for veterans. No opposition was heard. Passed 9-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All five continuance motions passed unanimously (9-0) with specific future hearing dates.
  • The non-appeals docket (12 petitions) was approved unanimously (9-0).
  • The rezoning for affordable housing at 50 North Tibbs Ave was approved unanimously (9-0).
  • The next meeting on May 17, 2023, was noted as particularly important, with a request for commissioners to provide advance notice if unable to attend.

Meeting Transcript

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Welcome to the Metropolitan Development Commission public meeting of May 3rd of 2023. Today on our diocese, we have a new member. Please welcome Brian Murphy as a new commissioner for the uh Metropolitan Development Commission. Brian, welcome. If you could all stand uh and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with me, I'd appreciate it. Thank you very much. Members of the Commission, you have previously been supplied with the minutes of April 19th, 2023, last Thursday for your review. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes? Hearing none, Mr. Murphy, we will recuse you from a vote on the minutes as you were not present. Commissioner Westert, can I get a motion to approve? Thank you. Commissioner Garber, can I get a second? Second. Thank you. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Seeing none. Moving forward. Nancy, let's go to the business policy and resolutions piece of our meeting. Would you please read all four of the resolutions into the minutes? I'm sorry, five. Thank you, President Dillon. 2023 R008 Metropolitan Development Commission authorizes DMD to add $550,000 to a contract with the Indianapolis Marion County Building Authority for maintenance and support of city-owned properties for a not to exceed amount of $3,370, 120 through 2023. 2023 R012. Contract agreement with Taft Stettenis and Hollister, LLP for legal services relative to ongoing litigation at the town and terrace housing complex. Located at 7750 Zinesville Road, Council District 1, Pike Township. Recommend approval of six years personal property tax abatement. And lastly, 2023 A020. Located at 4605 Decatur Boulevard and 4410 Coleman Road, Council District 22, Decatur Township, recommend approval of five years real property tax abatement. This ends the reading of the resolution. Thank you, Madam Secretary. I'm going to take 2023 R008, 2023 R012, 2023 E015, and 2023 A020, together in a group. Commissioner Ash, may I get a motion to approve those four resolutions? So moved. Commissioner Blackburn, can I get a second? Second. Let me call the roll. Ash. Ash, yes. Blackburn. Blackburn, yes. Garver. Garver, yes. James. James, yes. Murphy. Murphy, yes.

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