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Continuances
- Petition 2025 ZON-019 (agenda item 6): Counsel Stephanie Truschen requested a continuance to the June 18 hearing; the commission approved the continuance (vote recorded during roll call). The petitioner reported the continuance request was communicated to staff May 15.
- Petition 2025 CAP-804 (agenda item 11; addresses 324 W. Morris St. and 325 Wilkins St.): Staff requested a continuance to the June 4 hearing to allow time for executed commitments to be submitted; the commission approved the continuance 8–0.

Resolutions (read into the record and approved as a group)
Nancy read three resolutions into the record and the commission took them together as a single vote:
- 2025 A-016: Preliminary economic revitalization area resolution for Kimball Electronics, Indianapolis Incorporated, 1220 S. Post Road (recommendation: six-year personal property tax abatement).
- 2025 E-012: Resolution authorizing removal of certain parcels from the consolidated Fall Creek citizens redevelopment area and creating the Oxford Row allocation area (Council District 12, Center Township).
- 2025 P-006: Resolution appointing Metropolitan Development Commissioner Brandon Herget to the Marion County Plat Committee for the period through 12/31/2025.
All three resolutions were approved 8–0.

No-appeal docket
Staff read a multi-item no-appeal docket (petitions recommended for approval by the hearing examiner). The commission took the docket as a group and approved the listed items by voice/roll call.

Other business
President Dillon recognized and welcomed new commission member Greg West, an appointee from the City-County Council. He also recognized Commissioner Brandon Herget’s recent appointment to the Marion County Plat Committee.

The meeting adjourned following these actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Indianapolis, IN - Metropolitan Development Commission - May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 21 meeting the Metropolitan Development Commission approved continuances for two petitions, three administrative resolutions (including a tax abatement for Kimball Electronics) and the no-appeal docket; the commission also welcomed new member Greg West.","taxTitle","Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",3627,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648131,"Butler University outlines Gateway Project expansion to MDC; neighborhood groups express support",183,690000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429300-cac405d57f8e94ea1703eac92538a048&start=690&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429300-cac405d57f8e94ea1703eac92538a048/thumbnail_690000.jpg","/articles/6648131/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Butler-University-outlines-Gateway-Project-expansion-to-MDC-neighborhood-groups-express-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648131-27ae725f2de1b71988d6d46d98b773b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151527&Signature=THbJFM84i4ckCeGNSY8x3Dpv9yQJEjURURbqHsZodieuiM-belvOP6zMeyC9YCgvo4p9sl5TAz0PS3JbJl8yuvMmYmD2cfp9a~Q95Q1wAbdIaTN-VcHutCdsBodV2TI3EddyJRSXIbDeVQ8gj38zUnTNJ~KMpZkKmHZh0TPiyhfsxGXZpw4u85Z6Fd1MfojV91dUlQ9kiGGtM-SqezRskuBvop86yYmQDs3F7w9Jt4xop~tz5SJxL5K7NPYcL2Vbopfa1FM0fMdsZo5RcvDJdjYWtIwHgK1r9UPWUtqgd6cBfBB1JRZTNPK~SU0o6hjPLua8kU1S3oZ99X9FxQ8hVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Butler University representatives provided an informational presentation to the Metropolitan Development Commission on May 21 about the Gateway Project, a multi-phased campus expansion that includes reuse and new construction on the former Christian Theological Seminary site.

Attorney Brian Tuohy, representing Butler University, told commissioners the project would relocate the university police department to the seminary property, build parking and construct new academic space for the proposed Founders College and the College of Education. Tuohy said the university previously purchased the 32-acre seminary site and that the plan follows earlier approvals, including reuse of Jordan Hall as a boutique hotel and construction of a presence house on Sunset Avenue.

Tuohy said neighborhood organizations had reviewed the proposal: \"The Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to support this. The Midtown Community Association voted unanimously to support this. The Christian Theological Seminary sent a letter in voting it to support it.\" President Dillon thanked Tuohy and asked to be kept updated as future petitions move through the commission.

The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken at this meeting. Tuohy said further steps on zoning and site plans are expected to return to the commission in future hearings.","Butler University representatives briefed the Metropolitan Development Commission on a multi-step Gateway Project that will add academic space, move campus police and provide parking; nearby neighborhood associations voiced unanimous support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6648133,"Metropolitan Development Commission approves rezoning for Drake Apartments site with conditions after heated debate",3000,1093000,4093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429300-cac405d57f8e94ea1703eac92538a048&start=1093&end=4093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429300-cac405d57f8e94ea1703eac92538a048/thumbnail_1093000.jpg","/articles/6648133/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Metropolitan-Development-Commission-approves-rezoning-for-Drake-Apartments-site-with-conditions-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6648133-9182a0aeec4d3bd28a91c82b5094e2ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151527&Signature=WhII-afQo1S3vQrRXODdIZQeIYdsMVt4B840s-sotgSokQP1Iilh8KbSIeSVoJUgA3l485j4i9fRpMeNrj9tkj8pjvhCeWIyBaNr-mFtguqNQYgZii2NaP4HuXAZYY~L3uP01qLRaFD6UiaiUDtY0BcnCW7~EhYIUD56JkTL7PT9g7CTI7DVh1kBR45~dU7khPXTfzgorWcNw0OjAvLeh2FH-k-rANKkZ7YYG9fqNZ5EdIpz8l7-i8s1CyZcU~l-hCK7ZnQqQLs90cIeYZe7dNiL5QVh6zRghtugqFEhlV5ahuP37SpNiqpiBtrbMd3CLofJPuJlcljCfYLOj7vQ8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Development Commission on May 21 approved two companion petitions by Alexander Construction & Landscape to rezone and modify development standards for 4.37 acres at 8800 East Raymond Street, known as the Drake Apartments site, by a 7-1 vote.

The petitions sought rezoning from C5 (commercial special) to I2 (industrial) and multiple variances of the consolidated zoning and subdivision ordinance to allow limited outdoor parking and operations for a contractor’s operational headquarters. Petitioner counsel David Rutherford and owner Justin Alexander presented the proposal and a package of commitments intended to limit impacts on nearby residences, school and church.

Commissioners and staff spent the public hearing focused on dust control, outdoor storage and the site’s narrow dimensions. The hearing examiner recommended denial; city staff recommended denial, citing proximity to single-family neighborhoods and potential dust, noise and light impacts. Rutherford said practical difficulties stem from a utility easement and the parcel’s depth and argued the amended commitments would mitigate impacts.

Key conditions accepted by the commission and included in the approved commitments:
- The rezoning (2025 CZN-809) and companion variance case (2025 CVR-809) were approved 7–1 (8 ballots cast). The commission recorded both petitions as approved.
- The petitioner withdrew one requested variance for an east-side transitional yard; the petitioner agreed to meet a 50-foot east transitional yard rather than seek a reduced yard.
- Outdoor storage was restricted: petitioner agreed to eliminate general outdoor storage and to keep equipment inside buildings; two lowboy trailers originally shown for overnight parking were required to be accommodated inside structures or covered storage added by revising the site plan.
- The petitioner agreed to hard-surface (not loose gravel) the area used for vehicle maneuvering; the petitioner initially agreed to asphalt regrind and then agreed to hard surfacing when asked by commissioners.
- The petitioner agreed to limit operating and service hours to 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Friday, and added commitments for landscaping, screening, and lighting shields to reduce visual, light and noise impacts.
- The site plan was approved contingent on a revised plan that shows a deeper building along the north line to permit the indoor storage required by the commitments.

Staff and several commissioners emphasized continued concern about dust and long-term enforcement. Shannon (DMD staff) told the commission the proposed outdoor area and multiple requested variances raised the risk of ongoing outdoor storage and dust issues and reiterated staff’s recommendation of denial. Commissioner Murphy and others pressed the petitioner to make surfacing and storage commitments that are enforceable. Rutherford said the petitioner would revise the commitments and site plan to address those concerns and pointed to letters of support from nearby residents and the Warren Township Development Association.

President Dillon cautioned the petitioner that the commission and staff will follow up on the commitments and seek enforcement if the approved conditions are not met. Justin Alexander responded at the podium that he intended to “actually exceed” the commitments.

The commission’s approval stands with the recorded vote of 7 yes, 1 no. The petitions and the full set of commitments (as amended at the hearing) will be part of the public record and enforceable through the city’s zoning compliance processes.","The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 7-1 to approve rezoning and companion variances for a 4.37-acre site at 8800 E. Raymond St. for Alexander Construction & Landscape, subject to amended commitments that limit outdoor storage, require surfacing and adjust setbacks.","actionData","errors"]

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