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The applicants described plans to demolish existing buildings and build two freestanding drive-thru restaurants—one proposed for Dunkin', the other for Jimmy John's—plus a third 1,200-square-foot tenant space. The site was recently designated within a flood zone area; the developers said they must raise the finished elevation by approximately four feet to comply with floodplain rules, which will add to construction costs.
Planning staff said zoning is in place and that the session was an informational briefing; developers were told to coordinate elevation, grading and access with the city and building officials. No approvals were required at this meeting; applicants will return if and when formal permits or plan reviews are necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 22, 2025 - Planning Commission - Martinsville, IN","oneSentenceSummary","Developers of 20 and 30 Bills Boulevard told the Planning Commission they intend to demolish existing structures, elevate the site to meet floodplain rules, and build two drive-thru buildings (Dunkin' and Jimmy John's) plus a small third tenant; the presentation was informational and no action was required.","taxTitle","Martinsville City, Morgan County, Indiana","taxId",63770,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160959,"Commission approves mural panels for Civic Theatre alley using Indiana Arts Commission grant",0,5427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0&start=5427&end=5427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0/thumbnail_5427000.jpg","/articles/6160959/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Commission-approves-mural-panels-for-Civic-Theatre-alley-using-Indiana-Arts-Commission-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160959-98df1f2ce67fff2ab3301ff6e62ae080/orig.mp4?Expires=1775244044&Signature=I3pT~7mhuFd~EadwhuPMLcE4jPY~w9s29AeYxV5NDhaXlzOyKr2f1WLkVYjFt0hd~aZukArVfb9EkcqS8G2KtMhn-gq04hJ6zxFrF4D0a2Ox8xnE3AW3~okCz6qsrnTqD3UbMUcJgG7vIssrdk0s-IVON4EKkl6bl6kmgwzCluSzkuEtM983eFeW0yUCr3gT8O~Rra-13Q97YuRVlfUk18mCevfVBu3uxi1SU~5VRgLFyrokT5VaF81hN7eUUStTrFHZxT3c8ZsfxDvnHE0Lm5szeq2Kx4Ho56aF0bq-SQS6AeCtqd1L879BB1sjiMTeWcQAzZMIMcex213-T8HwlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission approved a two-panel mural for the Civic Theatre alley on July 22, to be produced on removable panels and funded by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission.
Mac Porter explained the artist selection process and displayed concepts that depict a theatrical audience and stage theme; the chosen artist is based in Franklin and has regional ties. Porter said the panels will be attached to the building rather than painted directly on brick to preserve the masonry and allow removal or repainting in the future.
Porter told commissioners the project had received state arts commission funding and that the artist submitted two panels to straddle an alley downspout; he said the alley will be pedestrian only and that lighting will be reinstated to illuminate the mural. Commissioners approved the mural concepts and the use of grant funds for the work.","Planning commissioners signed off on a two-panel mural to be installed on the Civic Theatre alley wall; the artwork will be painted on removable panels funded by an Indiana Arts Commission grant, and the alley is to remain pedestrian-only.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160963,"Planning commission approves Turkish-tile paint for two Artesian Group buildings",142,5177000,5319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0&start=5177&end=5319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0/thumbnail_5177000.jpg","/articles/6160963/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-approves-Turkish-tile-paint-for-two-Artesian-Group-buildings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160963-2c906622a97fb502cde91b9a37715d88/orig.mp4?Expires=1775244044&Signature=R~7XAjjLS5AKpwnSyOkcjKeGrdbGqtrwt4nalzbCE9i~4Vnac2DBp~UFG2KqtteZW3utEsKfxmFDPSFJ-9CEyD6CEuqdh1eBsYExhcbPEssDHILQHqpz6ELn7UNrKEzyNK4prdXMQq9~hvhecYXq4bhoAyGUmItFhef078wKTGT4y0staQ8CtI5LKMSxnZZzqY7mtk8muXz75Lim4PKNRev3vxiO3LcuPIAyhBvjS-u6BC1h-TUrpNTbQBByglJ61DI2Wd704srRZ1gmWaTrjSBqw8NMirQqQyjEJVRL9-pj~1uLrypPpP8znWBSvoMTFCZIY2qE6BSqSZzMF26neQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission approved historic-district paint color changes for multiple downtown buildings owned by Artesian Group LLC on July 22, allowing a blue body color described as “Turkish tile” with white trim.
Gary Oakes presented the requests. Commissioners voted to accept color changes for the building the Community Foundation will occupy and for adjacent properties that include the Main Street Grill, instructing painters to match substrates and ensure the two façades read consistently where buildings meet.
The action was unanimous on both docket items. Commissioners noted the change will alter currently red-painted surfaces to the approved blue with white trim and asked staff and the applicant to ensure proper surface preparation and matching where the façades join.","Members approved color-change requests for multiple downtown buildings owned by Artesian Group LLC, allowing a blue ‘Turkish tile’ body color with white trim on properties that house the Community Foundation and a restaurant on the square.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160965,"Planning commission approves Community Foundation sign after size trimmed to ordinance limit",607,4518000,5125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0&start=4518&end=5125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0/thumbnail_4518000.jpg","/articles/6160965/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-approves-Community-Foundation-sign-after-size-trimmed-to-ordinance-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160965-59ec2c40b64a6030dd9da06c5c89ca7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775244044&Signature=ZbjvQeqUKl~hXcDcm6ntJrPdU9ITyFAH9n6BptBj~LcpmAt7rClGUK3n1jG8MFok55xRMuERC6IssUa2pyqVLP~idV5Pq1CnJjmuIYTWuechkiX~treuQ87-Uh8c3D0QzDhy0Py5SUfCmgGkc08wEEUAhC4GsCpcV16-0tP~pwSc1cCbYOWRArHTa3UULCSyaa5KflFIpiEdR-dew5~FmrmsL-74iagUyuZyW8fVhUc4I5DXr5S5XVYa8YvB8lsq~RMTPd7cqFQ7UK590Mkbk4NN4Ms9qAmuRQ~xT4LFir6do35j2OLUCj4lGfVv2P8Bm1kP~rt7bR8RAo6Xpu6~gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Martinsville Planning Commission approved a historic-district sign for the Community Foundation’s planned space at 88 North Main Street on July 22, subject to a reduction in projection to comply with the district rule limiting overhangs to 36 inches.
Kim Cole, president of the Community Foundation, told the commission the organization applied to place a two-sided hanging sign on the Tom Fillory (Fenneman) building and would not manufacture the sign until the commission approved the design. Commissioner Steve Bode moved to approve the sign on condition that the projection not exceed 36 inches and that the bottom edge remain at least 8 feet above the sidewalk; the motion carried with one commissioner opposed.
Commission members noted the city’s historic sign ordinance restricts how far signs may project over sidewalks and asked staff to provide applicants a simple form showing building frontage and allowed sign area to streamline future reviews. The applicant said she would work with a local sign shop to resize the proposed sign to meet the 36-inch limit.
The commission’s motion specified the approved sign dimension was no more than 36 inches across; the applicant may select the sign height so long as the bottom clears 8 feet above the sidewalk. The applicant also said the space should be available to the Community Foundation by the end of summer.","The commission approved a hanging sign for the Community Foundation at 88 North Main Street provided the applicant reduces the projection to the historic-district limit of 36 inches; the sign must remain at least 8 feet above the sidewalk.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160967,"Martinsville planning panel approves Artesian Place preliminary plat, tables final PUD for more details",3833,309000,4142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0&start=309&end=4142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5446166-7674e466e1c788a19e1502416bec10b0/thumbnail_309000.jpg","/articles/6160967/Martinsville-City/Morgan-County/Indiana/Martinsville-planning-panel-approves-Artesian-Place-preliminary-plat-tables-final-PUD-for-more-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160967-7544446b72e79e30569021f527b1dafa/orig.mp4?Expires=1775244044&Signature=nn-YoslP05Pa2BcO9oHXXzwferICXZ4sJtBSKP64a7SBdGTTVOTYbAb0rOP9OAbnc2LAwog2QkaNlS1cQ5nAVr3dlIpYI~z~XOZMuZNByqs52XVwKCiR~mxqVnFF2tx0fGttbeMVsUQks7KbtJxEZPsF1YTRVcuOzQ9S1EBdsqeHKx2PrWx7Wds77V2a8r8SyLELMij4e8N5K3trBi5I1yjIHUB0Hec~Yb3csuxc3GywhDvZkNTTFap-zOjXxdxVZubanztjy7GepjAvB-2O1PLiORks9YS~KignJ2t83aX2hNbBP4pO1yrmzvgiQ91FgvLTFK6ils-InFXRb9NkWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Martinsville Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Artesian Place on July 22 and postponed action on the development's final planned-unit development to allow developers to return with more detailed plans.
The commission voted to accept docket PC25016, a primary plat that subdivides roughly 10 acres into eight lots for single-family homes, rental townhomes and a future development block. The panel then tabled docket PC25017, the final PUD and site plans, until the next regular meeting to give applicants time to address questions.
The decision matters because Artesian Place would create a mixed project that pairs six Habitat for Humanity single-family lots with 34 for-rent townhomes, on-site amenities and a daycare in a portion of the development, altering plans previously shown to the commission.
Attorney Joe Calder, representing T and H Investments, presented the plats and told commissioners, “we believe that this primary plat, does meet the requirements of your Subdivision Control Ordinance.” The preliminary plat shows public right-of-way tying the new internal street to Artesian Avenue and reserves a block for future division.
Developers and multiple commissioners described changes since a February submittal: the standalone daycare that originally occupied an end lot has been moved into the clubhouse footprint, a separate townhome playground shown earlier is no longer in the current plans, and several townhome buildings have shifted closer together. Brian Donato of T and H Investments said the daycare will remain a one-story, commercially built space and that the precise square footage and capacity are still being finalized to meet new state and fire-code requirements. He told the commission the project team is “still sorting through that a little bit.”
Fire Marshal Charlie Fraker told the commission the site’s fire access raised no objections but that the daycare will have to meet commercial fire-code requirements and that staff are awaiting finalized occupancy numbers to determine specific layout and life-safety systems. Fraker said, “Outside of that, as far as the use of the land and fire apparatus access, we have no issues.”
Commissioners pressed the applicants for details the panel said are necessary before final approval: a clearly sited playground or fenced play area for daycare children; clarified square footage and expected capacity for the daycare; final clubhouse and façade materials facing Artesian Avenue; confirmation of two-car garages and masonry wainscoting promised for the Habitat homes; and explanation of reduced spacing between some townhome buildings (drawings previously showed 30-foot separations, some current details show 20 feet in places).
Donato and other project speakers said changes were driven in part by financing constraints. Donato explained that tax-credit equity for the project has become more expensive, and that bids for tax-credit investment had fallen compared with earlier expectations: “we went into this with a price close to 90¢ per dollar of tax credit investment. We now have bids for this project at 82¢,” he said, describing a funding shortfall the team said limited the scale of some amenities.
Several commissioners said the daycare and play space were important to the project’s neighborhood fit. Commissioner Jim Burkhart moved to table the final PUD; Commissioner Rich Baston seconded the motion and the commission approved tabling PC25017 until the applicants return with the requested details. Earlier, Commissioner Rick Heacock moved to accept the primary plat (PC25016); Jim Burkhart seconded and the motion passed.
The applicants indicated they have secured certain financing commitments and hope to start construction in late fall, with initial sitework and foundations to begin once final plans and building permits are in place. The developers said they expect to manage the rental portion for an initial compliance period tied to project funding and that the townhome ownership/management entity intends to retain ownership for a minimum of 15 years.
Next steps: applicants will update the PUD/site plans to show a daycare footprint and play area, provide clarified daycare capacity and building elevations for Artesian Avenue-facing facades, confirm separation distances and fire/life-safety design responses, and work with city staff on snow removal and private parking maintenance details. The commission expects revised materials at its next regular meeting.","The City of Martinsville Planning Commission on July 22 approved a preliminary plat to subdivide about 10 acres for the Artesian Place development but tabled final planned-unit development plans after commissioners raised concerns about a smaller daycare, playground loss, building spacing and fire-code details.","actionData","errors"]

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