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Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - June 21, 2023

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, June 21, 2023
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, June 21, 2023
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0:01

Pastor Greg, can you come to the podium, please?

0:04

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

0:06

Welcome to the June 21st, 2023 Metropolitan Development Commission meeting.

0:12

We have a special guest today, Pastor Greg.

0:14

Will you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:17

All right.

0:29

Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:38

Pastor, thank you.

0:39

Thank you.

0:41

Moving forward.

0:43

In your packets, you received the minutes of the June 7th, 2023 meeting.

0:48

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

0:53

Hearing none, I'll accept the emotion to approve.

0:56

So moved.

0:57

Thank you.

0:58

Governor.

1:00

Seconded.

1:00

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

1:03

Aye.

1:04

Aye.

1:04

Those opposed.

1:06

The next order of business is to elect the slate of officers for 2023.

1:11

We have been diligent in getting this done because of various issues running the uh attendance of the meetings.

1:19

I'll ask Commissioner Robinson.

1:21

Uh, do you have a slate?

1:23

I make a motion to present the following slate of officers.

1:26

John Dillon, President, Megan Garber, Vice President, Vincent Ash, Secretary, Brian Murphy, Acting Secretary.

1:34

Thank you.

1:34

Do I have a second?

1:35

I second.

1:37

Thank you.

1:37

Let me call the roll.

1:39

Ash.

1:40

Ash, yes.

1:42

Blackburn.

1:43

Blackburn.

1:44

Yes.

1:44

Garber.

1:45

Garver, yes.

1:47

Morarity.

1:48

Moreity, yes.

1:49

Murphy.

1:50

Murphy, yes.

1:51

Robinson.

1:52

Robinson, yes.

1:53

Dylan is a yes.

1:55

The slate of officers passed.

1:57

7-0.

1:58

Counselor, are you now happy?

2:00

Wonderful.

2:01

Always like to make the server my attorney stays happy.

2:04

Moving forward, Madam Secretary, can you read the 11 resolutions on the agenda into the minutes?

2:12

Yes, thank you, President Dillon.

2:14

2023 R018 authorizes DMD to accept proposals for purchase of vacant city owned properties as recommended by the selection committee for the vacant to vibrant program and to convey title to the selected recipients as shown and for and the for sale prices listed on exhibit A of the resolution in consideration of certain commitments to be made for the purposes of beneficial redevelopment, including creation of affordable housing.

2:45

2023 R024 authorizes DMD to enter into agreements and to take actions with respect to property at RCA Sherman Park to further beneficial redevelopment of affordable housing.

3:00

2023 R025 authorizes DMD to enter into agreements and to take actions with respect to property at RCA Sherman Park to further beneficial redevelopment of permanent supportive housing.

3:17

2023 R028 authorizes the DMD director to negotiate and execute an amendment to the lease for the Crown Plaza Union Station property 39 West Jackson Place, enabling the parties the option to extend the lease term for up to three extensions of up to five years each.

3:40

2023 R029 authorizes DMD to acquire real property interest by donation and to transfer those property interests to the Department of Public Works for permanent and temporary public right-of-way for the construction, operation, and maintenance of local public improvements in support of redevelopment in the area near 402 Kentucky Avenue.

4:08

2023 E019 authorize DMD to enter into a pre-development agreement with Keystone Realty Group and to commit an amount not to exceed $2 million in consolidated TIFF revenues.

4:26

2023A 022.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████53%
Procedural███████████████████████27%
Affordable Housing███████████13%
Economic Development██2%
Public Safety██2%
Parks and Recreation██2%
Building Code Enforcement█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - June 21, 2023

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) held its regular meeting on June 21, 2023, at approximately 6:00 PM. The meeting covered election of officers, approval of consent agenda resolutions, continuances, and public hearings for two major development petitions. All actions were taken via roll call votes.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The minutes of the June 7, 2023 meeting were approved unanimously by voice vote.
  • Officer Election: The commission elected the 2023 slate of officers: John Dillon (President), Megan Garber (Vice President), Vincent Ash (Secretary), and Brian Murphy (Acting Secretary). The vote was 7-0.
  • Resolutions: Eleven resolutions (2023-R018, 2023-R024, 2023-R025, 2023-R028, 2023-R029, 2023-E019, 2023-A022, 2023-C003, 2023-C004, 2023-P013, 2023-BB003) were read into the record and approved unanimously (7-0). These included authorizations for DMD agreements, tax abatements, supportive services contracts, and infrastructure reimbursements.

Continuances & Special Requests

  • 2023 ZON 023 / VAR 003 (Ditch Road): Requested by petitioner Brian Tuey; continued to July 19, 2023. Vote 6-0.
  • 2022 CZN 862 / CVR 862: Requested by attorney Murray Clark; continued to July 19, 2023. Vote 6-0. Remonstrators were present and encouraged to return.
  • 2023 CAP 829 / CVR 829 / CVC 829 (Eugene Street / West 30th Street): Waiver of notice (8-day waiver) granted. Vote 5-0 with Commissioner Murphy recused.
  • 2023 ZON 027 (1130 & 1134 East 19th Street): Continued to July 5, 2023. Vote 6-0.
  • 2023 CZN & CBR 831 (College Avenue): Continued to July 5, 2023. Vote 6-0.
  • Case Number Correction: Case 2023 CZN 848 corrected to 2022 CZN 848.

Petitions of No Appeal

Six petitions were considered and approved unanimously (6-0): 2023 APP 014, 2023 ZON 013, 2023 ZON 015, 2023 ZON 020, 2022 CZN 848, and 2023 CZN 817.

Public Hearing: 2023 CVR 817B (Horizon Bank)

  • Petitioner: Horizon Bank (represented by Joseph D. Cauldron) seeking two variances related to a mixed-use development at 5959 East 38th Street and surrounding properties. The project includes a bank branch and 164 affordable rental housing units (50-60% AMI). The variances appeal a denial for improvements in the 60-foot stream protection corridor and deficient interior parking lot landscaping.
  • Remonstrator: Catherine Ping (adjacent homeowner) expressed safety concerns about children accessing Pogue Run creek and requested a protective barrier. She urged the commission to require a fence and maintenance.
  • Staff: Supported approval of variances with conditions, including substantial landscaping along the stream corridor and around dumpsters, and a commitment to share the final site plan with neighbors for review.
  • Outcome: Approved 6-0 with commitments, including substantial landscaping and fence design coordination with the remonstrator.

Public Hearing: 2023 CAP 829 / CVR 829 / CVC 829 (NRP Group / Flanner House)

  • Petitioner: NRP Group (represented by Will Gooden) seeking modifications to a plan of operation, a use variance, and alley vacations to develop two multifamily residential projects (mixed-income affordability), a community grocery store, and a workforce training center. The project includes 122 multifamily units and 12,160 square feet of food supply.
  • Staff: Recommended approval with commitments, including livability space ratio standards. The petitioner agreed to most commitments but objected to the livability space ratio; they withdrew the request for a fourth alley vacation and the waiver of assessments for certain alleys.
  • Commission Discussion: Concerns raised about livability space and family unit sizes. Petitioner's representative confirmed compliance with state minimums, including a 1,075 sq. ft. three-bedroom unit requirement.
  • Outcome: Approved 5-0 with Commissioner Murphy recused. The alley vacation motion passed 5-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All votes passed with majorities; no opposition votes on any item.
  • Continuances granted to July 5 and July 19, 2023.
  • Horizon Bank variances approved with added conditions.
  • NRP Group project approved with commitments, including a reduction in alley vacations and waiver withdrawal.
  • Next meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023.

Meeting Transcript

Pastor Greg, can you come to the podium, please? Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Welcome to the June 21st, 2023 Metropolitan Development Commission meeting. We have a special guest today, Pastor Greg. Will you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance? All right. Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Pastor, thank you. Thank you. Moving forward. In your packets, you received the minutes of the June 7th, 2023 meeting. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes? Hearing none, I'll accept the emotion to approve. So moved. Thank you. Governor. Seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed. The next order of business is to elect the slate of officers for 2023. We have been diligent in getting this done because of various issues running the uh attendance of the meetings. I'll ask Commissioner Robinson. Uh, do you have a slate? I make a motion to present the following slate of officers. John Dillon, President, Megan Garber, Vice President, Vincent Ash, Secretary, Brian Murphy, Acting Secretary. Thank you. Do I have a second? I second. Thank you. Let me call the roll. Ash. Ash, yes. Blackburn. Blackburn. Yes. Garber. Garver, yes. Morarity. Moreity, yes. Murphy. Murphy, yes. Robinson. Robinson, yes. Dylan is a yes. The slate of officers passed. 7-0. Counselor, are you now happy? Wonderful.

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