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Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - April 16, 2025

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, April 16, 2025
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, April 16, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:00

Okay.

0:31

Well, just trying to read the follow up.

0:46

I mean, there could be actually right here.

0:55

Sorry.

0:56

That's right.

0:57

For most of it, isn't there a tiny bit that's moving out there?

1:02

So what you can say.

1:09

Mr.

1:10

York, can you go to the podium, please, sir?

1:13

Can you go to the podium?

1:15

Thank you.

1:20

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

1:22

Welcome to the April 16th, 2025 meeting at the Metropolitan Development Commission.

1:29

We will now come to order and we have a quorum to proceed.

1:34

Mr.

1:35

York, would you please lead us on the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:38

Everybody rise.

1:39

Yes.

1:42

I pledge allegiance to the file.

1:58

Thank you.

2:01

Last Thursday, members of the commission received the minutes from the April 2nd, 2025 meeting.

2:08

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

2:13

Hearing none.

2:14

I'll take a motion to approve.

2:17

Thank you.

2:17

I'll take a second.

2:19

Thank you.

2:20

Let me call the roll.

2:21

Commissioner Garver recuses herself as not being present at that meeting.

2:25

Hergett.

2:26

Hergett, yes.

2:28

Lyle.

2:29

Lyle, yes.

2:30

Mority.

2:32

Murphy.

2:33

Murphy, yes.

2:33

Robinson.

2:34

Robinson, yes.

2:35

Dylan is a yes.

2:38

They pass six to zero with one recusal.

2:41

Moving forward.

2:43

Are there any withdrawals, special requests or continuances?

2:50

I'm sorry.

2:53

There are no resolutions.

2:56

Okay.

2:59

I'll ask one more time.

3:00

Is there any continuances request?

3:05

Kathleen, do you have one?

3:06

Yes, thank you, President Dillon.

3:08

Members of the commission.

3:09

Staff would draw your attention to item number one on the agenda 2024 ZON083 located at 60 1627, 1631, and 1635 Woodlawn Avenue.

3:22

Staff is requesting a continuance to the May 21st hearing pending receipt of commitments that have yet to be submitted.

3:34

Kathleen, this has been dragging out for quite some time.

3:38

Yes, it has.

3:49

Yes, it has.

4:05

Second.

4:05

Thank you, Commissioner Garver.

4:08

We have a motion and a second to dismiss 2024 Z O N O eight three.

4:18

I'll call the roll.

4:25

Lyle, yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████67%
Land Use Regulation██████████████21%
Procedural████████12%
Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - April 16, 2025

The Metropolitan Development Commission convened on April 16, 2025, with a quorum present. The meeting covered approval of prior minutes, a contested continuance request, a docket of no-appeal petitions, and a single rezoning hearing for a large mixed-use development in Franklin Township. Key decisions included denial of a continuance, approval of most no-appeal items, and unanimous approval of the rezoning after extensive discussion.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting were approved by a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Garver recused.
  • No-Appeal Petitions (except 2025 CAP 808): The following four items were approved unanimously (7-0):
    • 2025 ZON 014 (6650 Telecom Drive, Pike Township)
    • 2025 ZON 020 (3520 Washington Boulevard, Center Township)
    • 2025 ZON 021 (2102 Brookside Avenue, Center Township)
    • 2025 REG 016 (238 and 240 South Pennsylvania Street, Center Township) – Commissioner recused but vote still carried.

Discussion Items

  • Continuance Request (2024 ZON 083): Staff requested a continuance to May 21, 2025, citing pending commitments not yet submitted. Commissioner Garver expressed frustration with the delay. A motion to dismiss the continuance request passed 6-1, with Commissioner Murphy voting no.
  • 2025 CAP 808 (64360 North Keystone Avenue): This item was pulled from the no-appeal docket for individual consideration. Staff explained the petition involved temporary shipping containers for storage, which staff opposed but the hearing examiner approved. Staff noted concerns about intensifying the site use. After questions, the commission approved the petition 6-1, with Commissioner Dylan dissenting.

Rezoning Hearing (2024 ZON 115)

The only public hearing concerned 145 acres at 666902 Hickory Road, Franklin Township, proposed for rezoning from DAFF to DPFF to allow a senior community, single-family homes (189 lots of 70'x120' and 39 lots of 100'x200'), a parochial school, a daycare, and amenities.

  • Petitioner Presentation: Attorney Joseph Cauldron (representing Manny Singh) highlighted community outreach, support from the Franklin Township Civic League, and over 30 commitments including a $470,000 road impact contribution (adjustable pending updated traffic study). The owner is retaining five acres for her own homestead.
  • Commission Questions: Commissioner Murphy clarified that the senior facility (55+) could be either condominium-style or rental, limited to two stories.
  • Staff Recommendation: Staff supported the petition as consistent with the comprehensive plan’s suburban neighborhood designation and praised cooperation with DPW on traffic.
  • President Dillon’s Warning: President Dillon cautioned the petitioner that all commitments would be strictly enforced by both the civic league and commission enforcement.
  • Vote: The petition was approved 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved: 6-0-1 (Garver recused).
  • Continuance denied: 6-1 (Murphy opposed).
  • 2025 CAP 808 approved: 6-1 (Dylan opposed).
  • Four no-appeal petitions approved: 7-0.
  • 2024 ZON 115 (Franklin Township rezoning) approved: 7-0.
  • Meeting adjourned without further business.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Well, just trying to read the follow up. I mean, there could be actually right here. Sorry. That's right. For most of it, isn't there a tiny bit that's moving out there? So what you can say. Mr. York, can you go to the podium, please, sir? Can you go to the podium? Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Welcome to the April 16th, 2025 meeting at the Metropolitan Development Commission. We will now come to order and we have a quorum to proceed. Mr. York, would you please lead us on the Pledge of Allegiance? Everybody rise. Yes. I pledge allegiance to the file. Thank you. Last Thursday, members of the commission received the minutes from the April 2nd, 2025 meeting. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes? Hearing none. I'll take a motion to approve. Thank you. I'll take a second. Thank you. Let me call the roll. Commissioner Garver recuses herself as not being present at that meeting. Hergett. Hergett, yes. Lyle. Lyle, yes. Mority. Murphy. Murphy, yes. Robinson. Robinson, yes. Dylan is a yes. They pass six to zero with one recusal. Moving forward. Are there any withdrawals, special requests or continuances? I'm sorry. There are no resolutions. Okay. I'll ask one more time. Is there any continuances request? Kathleen, do you have one? Yes, thank you, President Dillon. Members of the commission.

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