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Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - September 19, 2024

Metropolitan Development Commission — Thursday, September 19, 2024
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateThursday, September 19, 2024
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0:00

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

0:01

Let the record show it's September 18, 2024, as I call to order the Metropolitan Development Commission meeting.

0:10

Mr.

0:11

Tuy, thank you for agreeing to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:16

Please stand.

0:20

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:26

One nation under God, indivisible, is liberty and justice for all.

0:32

Thank you.

0:35

Thank you, Councillor.

0:36

Members of the Commission, you had delivered to you last Thursday the minutes of the September 4th Commission meeting.

0:46

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

0:51

Hearing none.

0:52

Commissioner James, I'll take a motion to approve.

0:55

So thank you.

0:56

Commissioner Morerity, I'll take a second.

0:58

Second.

0:59

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

1:03

Aye.

1:04

Those opposed.

1:07

Minutes passed.

1:08

Six to zero.

1:09

Nancy, moving forward.

1:11

We have two resolutions.

1:12

Would you please read them into the record?

1:21

Thank you, President Dillon and Commissioners.

1:24

2024 R017 authorizes DMD to transfer real estate to facilitate redevelopment along the Monon Trail.

1:35

2024 A029 for public hearing.

1:40

Final economic revitalization area resolution for OMR North America Incorporated.

1:46

Located at 4755 Gilman Street, Council District 16.

1:51

Wayne Township.

1:52

Recommend approval of six years personal property tax abatement.

1:56

This ends the reading of the resolutions.

2:05

Thank you, Nancy.

2:06

We have before us 2024 R017.

2:11

Authorizes DMD to transfer real estate to facilitate redevelopment along the Monon Trail.

2:17

It is not for public hearing.

2:20

Executive Director, are you here?

2:23

Thought I saw you.

2:24

You have comments on this resolution, please.

2:29

Hi, good afternoon.

2:30

For the record, Megan Bukasich, Director for DMD.

2:33

Staff is supportive of this resolution.

2:35

This will allow for redevelopment along the Monon Trail for Project Monon 32.

2:41

Happy to answer any questions that you may have.

2:43

Questions for the executive director.

2:47

Hearing none, we have before us 2024 R017.

2:53

Commissioner Blackburn, can I get a motion to approve?

2:56

I move to approve.

2:58

Commissioner Garver, can I get a second?

3:00

Second.

3:00

I'll call the roll.

3:02

Blackburn.

3:03

Blackburn, yes.

3:04

Garver.

3:05

Garver, yes.

3:06

James.

3:06

James, yes.

3:07

More Eric.

3:08

More, yes.

3:09

Murphy.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural███████10%
Economic Development████6%
Transportation███5%
Real Estate███4%
Community Engagement██3%
Commercial Use Regulation██3%
Transportation Safety█2%
Public Works█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - September 19, 2024

The Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) met on September 19, 2024, to consider resolutions, continuances, petitions of no appeal, and public hearings. The meeting included actions on two resolutions, two continuances, 11 petitions of no appeal, one denial for missed appeal deadline, and three public hearings. Votes were recorded for each item.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The minutes of the September 4, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously (6-0).
  • Resolution 2024 R017: Authorized DMD to transfer real estate for redevelopment along the Monon Trail (Project Monon 32). Passed 7-0.
  • Resolution 2024A029: Final economic revitalization area resolution for OMR North America, Inc., located at 4755 Gilman Street, with a 6-year personal property tax abatement. The project will invest $10 million, create 45 new jobs with an average salary of $25.50/hour, and set aside $30,000 for workforce training. Passed 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were made outside of the formal public hearings. During the public hearings, the following testimony was given:
    • MOD011 (Gas Station Modification): Petitioner Tyler Oaks (Bose McKinney & Evans) argued for removal of the fueling station prohibition, citing property vacancy, $2 million investment, and neighborhood support. Remonstrator Greg Zubek (for Mike Singh and Indy Food Mart) opposed, citing a 2016 commitment, the comprehensive plan's village mixed-use designation, and the presence of five other gas stations within 0.8 miles. Staff recommended denial, noting the site's village mixed-use typology excludes automotive uses and drive-throughs. The petitioner offered commitments to move the dumpster, dedicate right-of-way, and maintain cleanliness. The petition was denied 4-3.
    • CVC828 (Vacation of Right-of-Way): Petitioner Adam DeHart (Keeler Webb Associates) requested vacation of a portion of Drover Street for a restaurant redevelopment. Staff supported the waiver of assessment of benefits because the vacated area was never improved. Passed 6-0 with one recusal.
    • ZON081 (Rezoning): Petitioner Brian Tuey (Lennar Homes of Indiana) requested rezoning of 30.85 acres to allow 51 single-family homes with 21 acres of open space. Staff supported the density (1.65 units/acre) as consistent with the 38th Street Corridor Plan. Passed 7-0.

Discussion Items

  • Continuances: Two petitions (2024 ZON039 and 2024 ZON062) were continued to October 2, 2024, pending receipt of commitments. Both passed 7-0.
  • Petitions of No Appeal: Eleven petitions recommended for approval by the hearing examiner were approved unanimously (7-0), with Commissioner Murphy recusing on one item (2024 CAP 828) which passed 6-0. One petition (2024 ZON056) was recommended for denial due to missing the appeal deadline; the commission voted 7-0 to adopt the denial.
  • Public Hearing MOD011: The petitioner appealed the hearing examiner's denial to modify commitments to allow a fueling station at 4001 South Keystone Avenue. After extensive testimony, the commission voted to deny the petition (4-3).
  • Public Hearing CVC828: The commission approved the vacation of a portion of Drover Street with a waiver of benefits (6-0, one recusal).
  • Public Hearing ZON081: Rezoning for a 51-unit single-family residential development was approved unanimously (7-0).

Key Outcomes

  • Votes:
    • 2024 R017: Passed 7-0.
    • 2024A029: Passed 7-0.
    • Continuances (2024 ZON039, 2024 ZON062): Both passed 7-0.
    • Petitions of No Appeal: 11 approved (7-0), one recusal on CAP828 (6-0).
    • 2024 ZON056: Denied 7-0.
    • 2024 MOD011: Denied 4-3.
    • 2024 CVC828: Approved 6-0 (one recusal).
    • 2024 ZON081: Approved 7-0.
  • Next Steps: The two continued petitions will be heard on October 2, 2024. The denied modification petition (MOD011) may be subject to further appeal or alternative uses. The approved vacation and rezoning will proceed with commitments as stated.

Meeting Transcript

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Let the record show it's September 18, 2024, as I call to order the Metropolitan Development Commission meeting. Mr. Tuy, thank you for agreeing to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please stand. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, is liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you, Councillor. Members of the Commission, you had delivered to you last Thursday the minutes of the September 4th Commission meeting. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes? Hearing none. Commissioner James, I'll take a motion to approve. So thank you. Commissioner Morerity, I'll take a second. Second. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Those opposed. Minutes passed. Six to zero. Nancy, moving forward. We have two resolutions. Would you please read them into the record? Thank you, President Dillon and Commissioners. 2024 R017 authorizes DMD to transfer real estate to facilitate redevelopment along the Monon Trail. 2024 A029 for public hearing. Final economic revitalization area resolution for OMR North America Incorporated. Located at 4755 Gilman Street, Council District 16. Wayne Township. Recommend approval of six years personal property tax abatement. This ends the reading of the resolutions. Thank you, Nancy. We have before us 2024 R017. Authorizes DMD to transfer real estate to facilitate redevelopment along the Monon Trail. It is not for public hearing. Executive Director, are you here? Thought I saw you. You have comments on this resolution, please. Hi, good afternoon. For the record, Megan Bukasich, Director for DMD. Staff is supportive of this resolution. This will allow for redevelopment along the Monon Trail for Project Monon 32. Happy to answer any questions that you may have. Questions for the executive director. Hearing none, we have before us 2024 R017. Commissioner Blackburn, can I get a motion to approve? I move to approve. Commissioner Garver, can I get a second? Second.

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