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Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - April 15, 2026

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, April 15, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, April 15, 2026
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0:13

Ladies and gentlemen, let me call to order the April 15th, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission.

0:22

Will everybody rise and join me with the Pledge of Allegiance?

0:43

Thank you.

0:44

Members of the Commission, you received the minutes of the April 1st meeting last Thursday.

0:51

Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes?

0:55

Mr.

0:56

President, no addition, but I'll need to recuse myself.

0:59

Understood.

1:00

Thank you, Commissioner Hergett.

1:03

Everybody else is good.

1:05

Uh you have before us the minutes of April 1st.

1:09

Commissioner Garver, can I get a motion to approve?

1:12

So moved.

1:13

Commissioner Lyle, can I get a second?

1:15

Second.

1:16

Let me call the roll.

1:17

Garver.

1:18

Garver, yes.

1:19

Lyle.

1:20

Lyle, yes.

1:21

More erity.

1:22

Moyerity, yes.

1:23

Murphy.

1:23

Murphy, yes.

1:24

Robinson.

1:24

Robinson, yes.

1:25

Schumacher.

1:26

Schumacher, yes.

1:27

West.

1:28

West, yes.

1:29

Dylan is a yes.

1:30

The minutes pass.

1:31

Eight to zero to one recusal of Commissioner Hergett.

1:36

Moving forward, are there any special request?

1:41

Continuances, withdrawals.

1:43

Kathleen.

1:44

Yes.

1:44

You're staring at me.

1:46

I am.

1:46

Thank you, President Dylan.

1:47

Members of the Commission staff would draw your attention to item number four.

1:59

This will need to be continued to the May 6th hearing pending receipt of executed commitments.

2:05

And I reminded the petitioner's representative today that they need to get those in to us.

2:12

Thank you.

2:12

Um Kathleen and I think Bryce is going to be talking to everybody about we're going to firm up on these lack of commitments and lack of response from participants of petitioners.

2:24

So we have before us a request for continuance of 2025 ZON 110 as amended.

2:32

Is there anyone else here who would like to comment on that request for a continuance?

2:37

Any questions from members of the commission?

2:40

Hearing none.

2:50

So moved.

2:51

Thank you.

2:52

Commissioner Murphy, can I get a second?

2:54

Second.

2:54

Let me call the roll.

2:55

Garver.

2:56

Garver, yes.

2:57

Hergett.

2:58

Hergitt, yes.

2:59

Lyle.

3:00

Lyle, yes.

3:01

Mority.

3:02

Moyerity, yes.

3:03

Murphy.

3:03

Murphy, yes.

3:04

Robinson.

3:05

Robinson, yes.

3:05

Schumacher.

3:06

Schumacher, yes.

3:07

West.

3:08

West, yes.

3:09

Dillon is a yes by a vote of eight, excuse me, nine to zero.

3:14

It moves to May 6th.

3:17

Any other requests for continuances?

3:19

Sir Prison Dillard, members of the board, Secretary.

3:22

Attention to item number five, petition 2026 Z01012 located at 2946.

3:28

2950, 2954, McPherson Street.

3:32

This petition will need to be continued to the May 6, 2026 hearing in uh for receipt of completed commitments as well.

3:39

Is there anyone else here who wants to comment about the request for continuance of 2026 ZON 010?

3:48

Any questions from members of the Commission?

3:52

Hearing none.

3:53

I'll accept a motion from Commissioner Schumacher to move 20.

3:59

Excuse me, 2026 Z O N O one two to May 6th.

4:05

So moved.

4:06

Thank you.

4:07

Commissioner West.

4:07

Can I get a second?

4:09

Second.

4:09

Let me call the roll.

4:10

Garver.

4:11

Garver, yes.

4:12

Hergett.

4:13

Herle.

4:15

Lyle, yes.

4:16

More.

4:17

Murphy.

4:18

Murphy, yes.

4:18

Robinson.

4:19

Robinson, yes.

4:20

Schumacher.

4:21

Schumacher, yes.

4:22

West.

4:22

West, yes.

4:24

Dylan is a yes.

4:26

2026 ZON 012.

4:29

Moves to May 6th by a count of 920.

4:35

You have a dovetail.

4:37

Yes, thank you, President Dillard.

4:39

Members of the board.

4:40

The item number six, just after this one, separate property 2024 ZON13.

4:46

Located at 2910 McPherson Street.

4:49

This would need to be continued to the May 6, 2026 hearing as well for receipt of completed commitments.

4:55

Thank you.

4:55

Does anybody else have a comment on this one?

4:58

Members of the Commission, any questions?

5:01

Hearing none.

5:02

2026 ZON 013 for a lack of commitments has been asked to move till May 6th.

5:09

Commissioner Murphy, can I get a motion to approve?

5:12

So moved.

5:12

Commissioner Robinson, can I get a second?

5:14

Second.

5:15

Call the roll.

5:16

Garver.

5:16

Garver, yes.

5:17

Hergett.

5:18

Hergitt, yes.

5:18

Lyle.

5:19

Lyle, yes.

5:20

More erity.

5:20

Mority, yes.

5:21

Murphy.

5:22

Murphy, yes.

5:22

Robinson.

5:23

Robinson, yes.

5:23

Schumacher.

5:24

Schumacher, yes.

5:25

West.

5:26

West, yes.

5:27

Dylan is a yes by a count of nine to zero.

5:32

It also moves 2026 ZON 013 90 to May 6th.

5:39

Any other continuances?

5:43

Special requests.

5:45

Withdrawals.

5:48

Kathleen withdraws are going to get real popular pretty soon starting on these commitment situations.

5:55

All right.

5:56

Nancy, can you read the resolutions into the minutes?

6:00

Thank you, President Dillon and Commissioners.

6:03

2026 R012 authorizes the reacquisition of property and subsequent resale through vacant to vibrant.

6:13

This ends the reading of the resolutions.

6:17

Thank you.

6:18

This does not stand for a public hearing.

6:20

Are there any questions from the commission?

6:22

Although we heard about this in the pre-meeting.

6:25

Uh on this resolution.

6:28

Seeing none, we have before us 2026 R012.

6:33

Commissioner Lyle, can I get a motion to approve?

6:36

So moved.

6:37

Commissioner Hergett, can I get a second?

6:39

Second.

6:40

Call the roll.

6:41

Garver.

6:41

Garver, yes.

6:42

Hergett.

6:43

Hergitt, yes.

6:44

Lyle.

6:44

Lyle, yes.

6:45

More erity.

6:47

Murphy.

6:47

Murphy, yes.

6:48

Robinson.

6:49

Robinson, yes.

6:49

Schumacher.

6:50

Schumacher, yes.

6:51

West.

6:52

West, yes.

6:53

Dylan is a yes.

6:54

2026 R012 passes.

6:58

920.

7:00

Nancy, that leaves us with five zoning petitions of no appeal.

7:05

Can you read those into the minutes, please?

7:08

Yes.

7:08

Thank you again, President Dillon and Commissioners.

7:11

2026 APP 004 at 3502 North White River Parkway West Drive.

7:18

Center Township Council District 12.

7:22

2025 MOD 026 at 4201 Muller Road.

7:29

Pike Township Council District 5.

7:34

2026 ZON 014 at 10020 East 30th Street, Warren Township, Council District 15.

7:44

2026 ZON 017 at 1622 Heartland Street, Center Township, Council District 19.

7:53

And 2025 CZN 864 at 9220 Crawfordsville Road Town.

8:01

I'm not sure what township that is.

8:04

Um Mr.

8:05

Tui, can you help me?

8:06

Wayne.

8:07

Wayne Township, Council District 11.

8:11

This ends the reading of the no appeals docket.

8:14

Thank you, Nancy.

8:15

Members of the Commission, we have before us five petitions of no appeal that have been read into the record.

8:23

None of these stand for public hearing.

8:25

We have 2026 APP 004, 2025 MOD 026, 2026 ZON 014, 2026 ZON 017, 2026 CN 864.

8:44

Commissioner Schumacher, can I get a motion to approve all five?

8:48

So moved.

8:49

Thank you.

8:49

Commissioner Morerity, can I get a second?

8:51

Second.

8:52

Let me call the roll.

8:53

Garver.

8:54

Garver, yes.

8:55

Hergitt.

8:57

Hergitt, yes.

8:58

Lyle.

8:59

Lyle, yes.

9:00

Morerity.

9:00

Moyerity, yes.

9:01

Murphy.

9:02

Murphy, yes.

9:02

Robinson.

9:03

Robinson, yes.

9:04

Schumacher.

9:05

Schumacher, yes.

9:06

West.

9:07

West, yes.

9:08

Dylan is a yes.

9:10

The five zoning petitions pass nine to zero.

9:16

Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes our meeting.

9:19

Can I get a motion to dismiss?

9:22

We're dismissed.

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Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - April 15, 2026

The Metropolitan Development Commission convened on April 15, 2026, to address routine approvals, continuances, a property reacquisition resolution, and zoning petitions. All actions were approved unanimously, with one recusal.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The minutes of the April 1, 2026, meeting were approved by a vote of 8-0-1, with Commissioner Hergett recused.
  • Zoning Petitions (No Appeal): Five petitions were approved in a single motion (9-0): 2026 APP 004 (3502 North White River Parkway West Drive), 2025 MOD 026 (4201 Muller Road), 2026 ZON 014 (10020 East 30th Street), 2026 ZON 017 (1622 Heartland Street), and 2025 CZN 864 (9220 Crawfordsville Road, Wayne Township).

Discussion Items

  • Continuances: Three petitions were continued to the May 6, 2026, hearing due to lack of executed commitments from petitioners. Each was voted on separately and approved 9-0:
    • Item 4: 2025 ZON 110 as amended.
    • Item 5: 2026 ZON 012 at 2946-2954 McPherson Street.
    • Item 6: 2026 ZON 013 at 2910 McPherson Street. Staff noted ongoing challenges with petitioner compliance on commitments.
  • Resolution 2026 R012: Authorized the reacquisition and subsequent resale of property through the Vacant to Vibrant program. Approved 9-0 without public hearing.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items passed unanimously (one recusal on minutes).
  • Three zoning petitions were deferred to May 6, 2026, pending completed commitments.
  • Commissioner Hergett recused himself only from the minutes vote.
  • The commission noted staff concerns about lack of responsiveness from some petitioners regarding commitments.

Meeting Transcript

Ladies and gentlemen, let me call to order the April 15th, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission. Will everybody rise and join me with the Pledge of Allegiance? Thank you. Members of the Commission, you received the minutes of the April 1st meeting last Thursday. Are there any additions or deletions to those minutes? Mr. President, no addition, but I'll need to recuse myself. Understood. Thank you, Commissioner Hergett. Everybody else is good. Uh you have before us the minutes of April 1st. Commissioner Garver, can I get a motion to approve? So moved. Commissioner Lyle, can I get a second? Second. Let me call the roll. Garver. Garver, yes. Lyle. Lyle, yes. More erity. Moyerity, yes. Murphy. Murphy, yes. Robinson. Robinson, yes. Schumacher. Schumacher, yes. West. West, yes. Dylan is a yes. The minutes pass. Eight to zero to one recusal of Commissioner Hergett. Moving forward, are there any special request? Continuances, withdrawals. Kathleen. Yes. You're staring at me. I am. Thank you, President Dylan. Members of the Commission staff would draw your attention to item number four. This will need to be continued to the May 6th hearing pending receipt of executed commitments. And I reminded the petitioner's representative today that they need to get those in to us. Thank you. Um Kathleen and I think Bryce is going to be talking to everybody about we're going to firm up on these lack of commitments and lack of response from participants of petitioners. So we have before us a request for continuance of 2025 ZON 110 as amended. Is there anyone else here who would like to comment on that request for a continuance? Any questions from members of the commission? Hearing none. So moved.

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