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Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - January 21, 2026

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, January 21, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:13

I've got a somebody that has position with you guys.

0:18

Actually, I'll give you a reach out to you in a couple of days.

0:21

I've got a review or things why we're talking about higher almost all started first.

0:39

Are they done with school?

0:41

Okay.

0:42

Sometimes we have to reach them.

0:47

The the community is at IU claims.

0:58

I'll send you the scene.

1:00

Don't feel any pressure.

1:02

I'll check the find speed because there's all that.

1:09

He's a good key.

1:12

Young baseball player.

1:13

Just give it up.

1:15

Well, if nothing else, maybe there's anything that we could involve him in on the whole thing.

1:21

You know, and that's what I told him.

1:23

I said you probably want to be looking at the rules for you.

1:29

Yeah, that actually from a couple perspectives.

1:33

That might work better than that.

1:36

I'll send it over to you and then you know.

1:38

Okay.

1:40

Counselor, do you pronounce your name?

1:42

Yep.

1:43

Yeah.

1:44

Good to see you.

1:45

Good seeing you, Bruce.

1:50

How are you doing?

1:58

Going good.

2:09

Are you just focused on this little team?

2:38

Come on, Bruce.

2:47

Were you in Miami?

2:48

Is that why you're tired?

2:49

No.

2:50

Yeah.

2:50

Well, I was at Bruce's house watching the right.

3:06

Really hard.

3:07

Yeah.

3:07

You know what I mean?

3:14

But it was great to be able to find a lot of things.

3:16

Oh, for sure.

3:18

Oh, yeah.

3:19

It's probably it's amazing.

3:23

So it looks good.

3:39

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

3:40

Welcome to the January 21st, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission.

3:48

We have a quorum and I now will call the meeting to order.

3:53

Would all rise and join me with the Pledge of Allegiance?

3:58

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

4:10

With liberty and justice are all thank you.

4:17

Members of the commission, you receive the minutes of the January seventh 2026 meeting last Thursday at your homes.

4:26

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

4:31

Hearing none.

4:33

I'll accept a motion to approve.

4:37

Thank you.

4:37

Can I have a second?

4:39

Let me call the roll.

4:45

Lyle.

4:46

Lyle, yes.

4:47

Moreity.

4:48

Moreity, yes.

4:49

Murphy.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████60%
Procedural█████████12%
Economic Development████████11%
Transit-Oriented Development███4%
Affordable Housing███4%
Youth Programs██3%
Public Engagement██2%
Community Engagement██2%
Public Transit█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - January 21, 2026

The Metropolitan Development Commission met on January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider rezoning petitions, resolutions, and continuances. The commission approved minutes, several routine items, and three major rezoning cases, while continuing one tied vote to a future date.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of the January 7, 2026 meeting were approved with 7 yes, 0 no, and 1 recusal.
  • Withdrawal of petition 2025 ZON 074 (Arbor Homes, 200+ acres in Franklin Township) was acknowledged due to water easement issues.
  • Continuance of 2025 ZON 131 (1255 Roosevelt Avenue) to February 4, 2026 was approved 8-0.
  • Withdrawal of petition 2025 ZON 100 (1231 West Troy Avenue) was acknowledged.
  • Continuance of 2025 ZON 130 (Harlan Street) to February 4, 2026 was approved 8-0 over the petitioner's objection, as staff needed time to review newly submitted documents.
  • Resolutions 2026 R001 (vacant-to-vibrant land bank disposition) and 2026 C001 (agreement with Club 720 Development Corporation for housing needs analysis, up to $250,000) were approved 8-0.
  • Resolution 2026 A003 (termination of tax abatement for TWG Development at 9025 Compton Street) was approved 8-0; Glick will now pursue a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement.
  • Resolution 2026 A002 (preliminary economic revitalization area for TMC Winterton LLC at 1010 East 86th Street and Guilford Avenue) was approved 8-0, with the condition that pre-meeting discussions about design and community benefits be pursued.
  • Petitions of no appeal: 2025 APP 019, 2025 CZN 844 (amended), 2025 CZN 852 were approved 8-0; 2025 CZN 853 was approved 7-1 (Commissioner West voted no).
  • Withdrawal of petition of no appeal 2025 ZON 100 (recommended for denial) was acknowledged.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Councilor Brienne Delaney (District 2) expressed strong support for the Winterton mixed-use development in Nora, highlighting its alignment with recent investments (Nora Shopping Plaza redesign, Monon Trail Bridge funding, 86th Street Walkability Project) and community support.
  • Michael (IADI) expressed full support for the Winterton project and welcomed collaboration with the Department of Metropolitan Development.
  • Tim Pendleton (6622 Cougar Court) spoke in opposition to the Kite Realty rezoning (2025 ZON 127), arguing that the loss of the Landmark Theater—a viable business—would remove a vital community asset for families and seniors, and urged the developer to incorporate the theater into plans.
  • Councilor Jared Evans (new majority leader, District 17) spoke in opposition to 2025 ZON 126 (used car lot at 3441 West Washington Street), noting that the corridor already has over 40 used car lots and that he has never supported a used car lot in 11 years on the council. He stated that the area lacks organized neighborhood associations to remonstrate.

Discussion Items

  • 2025 ZON 126 (3441 West Washington Street) – Petitioner Edgar Gonzalez sought rezoning from I3-FF-TOD to C5-FF-TOD to operate a used car dealership on a 0.76-acre parcel. Staff recommended denial, citing that the site is within the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) secondary district, where auto sales are permitted only on parcels of 0.5 acres or less; a variance of use would be required. Staff emphasized that the Blue Line BRT corridor investment ($150 million federal) should be leveraged for walkable, mixed-use development, not auto-oriented uses. Councilor Evans opposed. The vote was tied 4-4, resulting in a continuance to February 18, 2026, under the “heart eight” rule.
  • 2025 ZON 108 and 2025 VAR 008 (1360 East 30th Street) – Monon Development LLC (Christopher White) requested rezoning of 0.98 acres from I2 to CS district and a variance of development standards for a mixed-use development including a Hyatt Place hotel, commercial retail, and entertainment. The site is part of a larger 20-acre project; $75 million has already been spent. The project has a $6 million state redevelopment tax credit commitment. Staff recommended approval with three commitments, including a 19-foot right-of-way dedication for a trail along 30th Street and a 5-foot building setback. The rezoning petition was approved 7-1, and the variance was approved 8-0. The petitioner will seek future tax increment financing (TIF).
  • 2025 ZON 127 (6051 North Rural Street and 6101 North Keystone Avenue) – Kite Realty (Joe Calderan) sought rezoning of 8.5 acres from D3 and C4 to DP (planned development) for 200 apartments and 48 townhomes (247 total units) on underutilized parking lots and the Landmark Theater parcel. The project would include 10% of units as affordable at 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Staff recommended approval with eight commitments, modified to include Indigo bus stop pull-off and shelter approval, and 10-foot sidewalks with ramps. The petitioner agreed to the commitments. Remonstrator Tim Pendleton opposed, citing loss of the theater. The petition was approved 6-1-1 (6 yes, 1 no, 1 recusal).

Key Outcomes

  • Continuances granted for 2025 ZON 131 and 2025 ZON 130 to February 4, 2026.
  • Withdrawals acknowledged for 2025 ZON 074 and 2025 ZON 100.
  • Resolutions 2026 R001, 2026 C001, 2026 A003, and 2026 A002 approved.
  • Petitions of no appeal: 2025 APP 019, 2025 CZN 844, 2025 CZN 852, and 2025 CZN 853 approved.
  • 2025 ZON 126 continued to February 18, 2026 due to tie vote.
  • 2025 ZON 108 and 2025 VAR 008 approved, allowing the Monon mixed-use development to proceed.
  • 2025 ZON 127 approved, allowing 247 residential units and redevelopment of the Landmark Theater site.

Meeting Transcript

I've got a somebody that has position with you guys. Actually, I'll give you a reach out to you in a couple of days. I've got a review or things why we're talking about higher almost all started first. Are they done with school? Okay. Sometimes we have to reach them. The the community is at IU claims. I'll send you the scene. Don't feel any pressure. I'll check the find speed because there's all that. He's a good key. Young baseball player. Just give it up. Well, if nothing else, maybe there's anything that we could involve him in on the whole thing. You know, and that's what I told him. I said you probably want to be looking at the rules for you. Yeah, that actually from a couple perspectives. That might work better than that. I'll send it over to you and then you know. Okay. Counselor, do you pronounce your name? Yep. Yeah. Good to see you. Good seeing you, Bruce. How are you doing? Going good. Are you just focused on this little team? Come on, Bruce. Were you in Miami? Is that why you're tired? No. Yeah. Well, I was at Bruce's house watching the right. Really hard. Yeah. You know what I mean? But it was great to be able to find a lot of things. Oh, for sure. Oh, yeah. It's probably it's amazing. So it looks good. Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Welcome to the January 21st, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission. We have a quorum and I now will call the meeting to order. Would all rise and join me with the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. With liberty and justice are all thank you. Members of the commission, you receive the minutes of the January seventh 2026 meeting last Thursday at your homes. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

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