In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a proposal for a smoke shop at 6913 Indiana Avenue, located within a neighborhood commercial zone. The request, identified as Zone Case 1067 gs, garnered mixed community feedback, with 47 notifications sent out, resulting in one response in favor and four in opposition.

The property, situated east of Indiana Avenue and north of South Loop 289, is part of an existing commercial strip center surrounded by various commercial and residential areas. The current zoning classification is neighborhood commercial, with adjacent properties featuring auto urban commercial to the south and mixed residential to the west.

City staff indicated that the proposed smoke shop aligns with the zoning ordinance and is suitable for the area, which is characterized by commercial land uses. They emphasized that the establishment would not alter the character of the existing development. The location is also deemed appropriate due to its proximity to major thoroughfares, including Indiana Avenue, a principal arterial road.

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with a significant condition: the specific use must be limited to one smoke shop on the parcel. This recommendation passed with a vote of 7 to 1, reflecting a cautious approach to the introduction of such businesses in the neighborhood.