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Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - June 17, 2026

Metropolitan Development Commission — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BodyIndianapolis, Indiana
SessionMetropolitan Development Commission
DateWednesday, June 17, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:07

Good afternoon.

0:08

The June 17th, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission will now come to order.

0:15

Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:41

I am uh Commissioner Murphy.

0:44

I am the acting commission president for today's meeting.

0:50

First on today's agenda is the adoption of minutes for the June 3rd, 2026 Commission meeting.

0:58

Do any commissioners have questions, comments, or changes to the minutes?

1:05

Hearing none, can I get a motion to adopt the June 3rd, 2026 meeting minutes from Commissioner Robinson?

1:15

So moved.

1:16

Can I get a second from Commissioner Lyle?

1:18

Second.

1:19

I will now call the roll.

1:21

Hergut.

1:22

Hurry, yes.

1:24

Lyle.

1:24

Lyle, yes.

1:25

Moriarty.

1:26

Moriarty, yes.

1:27

Robinson.

1:28

Robinson, yes.

1:29

Schumacher, Schumacher, yes.

1:31

West.

1:32

West, yes.

1:33

And Murphy is a yes.

1:35

Minutes have been approved.

1:37

We will now move to special requests.

1:41

Are there any requests for continuances, withdrawals, or special requests?

1:58

Thank you, Acting President Murphy.

2:00

Members of the Commission staff will draw your attention to item number eighteen, petition 2026 ZON023, located at 5436 Brookville Road.

2:10

The petitioner did submit a letter this morning requesting that this petition be withdrawn.

2:14

This would just require the commission's acknowledgement.

2:18

So acknowledged.

2:20

Thank you.

2:21

Commissioner Murphy, members of the commission, staff, draw your attention to item 18.

2:26

This excuse me, item 12.

2:29

This petition was approved by this body uh two weeks ago, June 3rd, and it was inadvertently put on this docket.

2:37

So it just acknowledge that this is removed from the docket.

2:40

Acknowledged.

2:41

Thank you.

2:45

Any other requests, special requests, continuances, withdrawals.

2:51

Do you have yours?

2:55

Yeah.

2:57

Yeah.

2:58

Uh we will now move on to our policy resolutions.

3:01

There are six policy resolutions on the agenda today.

3:05

None of the resolutions are set for public hearing.

3:07

Nancy, will you please read the policy resolutions into the record?

3:12

Uh yes.

3:12

Thank you.

3:13

Acting President Murphy.

3:15

2026 R 013 authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to extend contract number 19105 with Stevenson Legal Group to December 31st, 2027, and add $20,000 to the contract.

3:34

2026 R 018 authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to cooperate with the Indianapolis Fire Department to acquire and facilitate redevelopment of the property at 834 East Westfield Boulevard, AKA 6330 Guilford Avenue.

3:55

2026 R019 authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to modify or enter into a new agreement for development of the Drake property at 3060 North Meridian Street.

4:10

2026 R020 authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to convey title or an option to purchase title of property to transferree as approved by vacant to vibrant review committee for the purpose of providing development that will best serve the interest of the city.

4:31

2026 A 026, preliminary Economic revitalization area, C C B C C Operations, LLC, located at 5000 West 25th Street, Council District 11, Wayne Township.

4:48

Recommend approval of four years personal property tax abatement.

4:53

2026 A027 Preliminary Economic Revitalization Area Olson Custom Designs LLC located at 6803 Kaufman Road Council District 6 Pike Township recommend approval of five years personal property tax abatement.

5:15

This ends the reading of the resolutions.

5:19

Thank you.

5:20

I move to continue 2026 R018 to the July 1st hearing.

5:29

Can I get a second from Commissioner Hergett?

5:32

Second.

5:34

I'll call the roll.

5:37

Hergett, yes.

5:39

Lyle.

5:40

Lyle, yes.

5:40

Moriarty.

5:41

Moriarty, yes.

5:42

Robinson.

5:43

Robinson, yes.

5:44

Schumacher, Schumacher, yes.

5:46

West, West, yes.

5:48

Murphy's a yes.

5:49

That has been continued.

5:53

We have now five policy resolutions.

5:56

None are scheduled for a public hearing.

5:58

Those are 2026 R017, 2026, R019, 2026 R020, 2026 A 026, and 2026 A 027.

6:14

Is there any discussion or questions from the commissioners on these resolutions?

6:20

Hearing none.

6:28

So moved.

6:29

Is there a second by Commissioner Morriarty?

6:32

Second.

6:32

I'll now call the roll.

6:34

Herget, yes.

6:36

Lyle.

6:36

Lyle, yes.

6:37

Moriarty.

6:38

Moyerty yes.

6:39

Schumacher.

6:41

Yes.

6:42

West, yes.

6:44

Murphy is a yes.

6:47

Robinson's a yes.

6:49

Oh, sorry.

6:50

Robinson is a yes.

6:55

Thank you.

6:57

We will now move on to zoning petitions.

7:03

There are 11 zoning petitions of no appeal.

7:07

Recommended for approval.

7:08

Nancy, would you please read them into the record?

7:12

12345.

7:17

789.

7:19

Thank you.

7:21

Acting President Murphy.

7:24

I believe there are 10.

7:25

We removed one.

7:26

I'm going to read those now.

7:28

These are petitions of no appeal recommended for approval.

7:32

2026 APP 008 at 7979 Shadeland Avenue, Lawrence Township, Council District 3.

7:42

2026 APP 009 at 8401 Harcourt Road, Washington Township, Council District 2.

7:51

2026 ZON 002 at 456 South Emerson Avenue Center Township Council District 14.

8:00

2026 ZON 025 at 1719 Roosevelt Avenue Center Township Council District 8.

8:08

2026 ZON 033 at 4200 South Harding Street Perry Township Council District 22.

8:19

We announced it's going to item 13 2026 ZON013 at 23 Woodland Drive Center Township Council District 18.

8:32

2026 CAP 811 at 1258 Windsor Street Center Township Council District 13.

8:42

2026 CZN 817 at 2504 through 2542 Even 2511 through 2543 odd Walker Place Center Township Council District 19.

8:58

2026 CAP 818 at 1440 East County Line Road, Perry Township, Council District 23.

9:07

2026 CZN 819 at 5849 Crittenden Avenue Washington Township Council District 7.

9:16

This ends the reading of the no appeal stocket recommended for approval.

9:37

26 C2026 ZON 037.

9:45

I have 23 Woodland Drive, Senator Township, Council District 18.

9:50

Is that correct?

9:51

That's correct.

9:52

Thank you.

9:54

Thank you, Nancy.

9:55

The following ten zoning petitions are recommended for approval.

9:59

I will call for a vote to adopt the recommendations as a group.

10:03

Is there a motion to do so by Commissioner Schumacher?

10:06

So moved.

10:07

Is there a second by Commissioner Hergett?

10:10

Second.

10:15

Do I read each of these?

10:18

No, just so we will adopt these as a group and take a vote.

10:23

I'll call the roll.

10:38

Let the record show that Commissioner Hurdett recused on 2026 CZN eight one nine.

10:45

Is that correct?

10:46

And is a yes on the others.

10:48

I'm sorry, item eleven two zero two six Z O N 033.

11:00

Twenty twenty-six Z O N 033 at 4200 South Harding Street, your recusal.

11:05

Correct.

11:06

And your uh yes on the others.

11:07

Correct.

11:08

Thank you.

11:13

Commissioner Lyle.

11:16

Please show me recused on numbers eleven and twelve.

11:19

That would be 2026 ZON033 and 2026 ZON 036.

11:26

The remainder of them, yes.

11:29

So just as a matter of note, item 12, 2026, ZON 036 was dropped from the agenda and is not uh what we're hearing today.

11:41

Okay.

11:42

Commissioner Moriarty.

11:44

Yes.

11:45

Commissioner Robinson.

11:47

Robinson, yes.

11:48

Commissioner Schumacher.

11:49

Schumacher, yes.

11:50

Commissioner West.

11:53

I'm a yes to all except number 15, 2026, CZM 817, for which I'd like to recuse myself, please.

12:07

Records shall reflect that.

12:10

Murphy is a yes to all with the exception of 2026 ZZN 819 at 5849 Crittenden Avenue, to which I recuse myself.

12:25

The others are a yes.

12:31

All have been approved and adopted.

12:40

Doesn't wrap up.

12:41

Yeah.

12:42

There are no zoning petitions for public hearing today.

12:46

I will entertain a motion to adjourn.

12:50

So moved.

12:51

Thank you.

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Summary of Proceedings

Metropolitan Development Commission Meeting - June 17, 2026

Commissioner Murphy presided as acting president. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by adoption of the June 3, 2026, meeting minutes. The commission handled special requests (withdrawals and docket corrections), voted on policy resolutions, and approved zoning petitions of no appeal. No public hearings were held.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of minutes from the June 3, 2026, meeting: Unanimously approved by roll call vote (Commissioners Hergut, Lyle, Moriarty, Robinson, Schumacher, West, Murphy all yes).

Special Requests

  • Petition 2026 ZON023 (5436 Brookville Road): Withdrawn at petitioner's request; acknowledged by the commission.
  • Item 12 (2026 ZON036): Removed from the docket as it was previously approved on June 3, 2026, and inadvertently listed.

Policy Resolutions

Six policy resolutions were read: 2026 R013, R018, R019, R020, A026, A027.

  • 2026 R018 (cooperation with IFD for property at 834 East Westfield Boulevard / 6330 Guilford Avenue): Continued to the July 1, 2026, hearing by motion (Commissioner Hergett seconded; roll call: all yes).
  • The remaining five resolutions (2026 R019, R020, A026, A027, and 2026 R017 [listed in transcript but not initially read; included as one of five]) were adopted without public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Moriarty, seconded, roll call: all yes (Hergett, Lyle, Moriarty, Robinson, Schumacher, West, Murphy).

Zoning Petitions of No Appeal

Ten zoning petitions recommended for approval were read: 2026 APP 008, 2026 APP 009, 2026 ZON 002, 2026 ZON 025, 2026 ZON 033, 2026 ZON 013, 2026 CAP 811, 2026 CZN 817, 2026 CAP 818, 2026 CZN 819. The commission voted to adopt the recommendations as a group, with the following recusals:

  • Commissioner Hergut recused on 2026 ZON 033 and 2026 CZN 819; voted yes on others.
  • Commissioner Lyle recused on 2026 ZON 033 and 2026 ZON 036 (note: 2026 ZON 036 was removed from the docket), voted yes on others.
  • Commissioner West recused on 2026 CZN 817.
  • Commissioner Murphy recused on 2026 CZN 819. All others voted yes. The group was approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved: June 3, 2026, meeting minutes adopted unanimously.
  • Withdrawal acknowledged: Petition 2026 ZON023 withdrawn.
  • Docket correction: Item 12 removed.
  • Policy Resolution continued: 2026 R018 moved to July 1, 2026.
  • Five policy resolutions approved: 2026 R019, R020, A026, A027, and 2026 R017.
  • Ten zoning petitions approved: All no-appeal petitions passed as a group with noted recusals.
  • Adjournment: Motion carried, meeting concluded.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. The June 17th, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan Development Commission will now come to order. Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I am uh Commissioner Murphy. I am the acting commission president for today's meeting. First on today's agenda is the adoption of minutes for the June 3rd, 2026 Commission meeting. Do any commissioners have questions, comments, or changes to the minutes? Hearing none, can I get a motion to adopt the June 3rd, 2026 meeting minutes from Commissioner Robinson? So moved. Can I get a second from Commissioner Lyle? Second. I will now call the roll. Hergut. Hurry, yes. Lyle. Lyle, yes. Moriarty. Moriarty, yes. Robinson. Robinson, yes. Schumacher, Schumacher, yes. West. West, yes. And Murphy is a yes. Minutes have been approved. We will now move to special requests. Are there any requests for continuances, withdrawals, or special requests? Thank you, Acting President Murphy. Members of the Commission staff will draw your attention to item number eighteen, petition 2026 ZON023, located at 5436 Brookville Road. The petitioner did submit a letter this morning requesting that this petition be withdrawn. This would just require the commission's acknowledgement. So acknowledged. Thank you. Commissioner Murphy, members of the commission, staff, draw your attention to item 18. This excuse me, item 12. This petition was approved by this body uh two weeks ago, June 3rd, and it was inadvertently put on this docket. So it just acknowledge that this is removed from the docket. Acknowledged. Thank you. Any other requests, special requests, continuances, withdrawals. Do you have yours? Yeah. Yeah. Uh we will now move on to our policy resolutions. There are six policy resolutions on the agenda today. None of the resolutions are set for public hearing. Nancy, will you please read the policy resolutions into the record? Uh yes. Thank you. Acting President Murphy.

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