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Airmont reviewers flag parking, sprinkler and accessibility gaps for proposed Forlee Drive place of worship
Summary
A sketch plan to convert an existing building at Forlee Drive into a freestanding place of worship under 10,000 sq. ft. drew questions on parking shortfalls, prior unpermitted work, fire‑sprinkler rough‑in and ADA access; staff asked the applicant to submit architectural plans and update the application category.
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Village of Airmont Community Design Review Committee reviewed a sketch submission from “Congregation Bias Medris of South Muncie” for a proposed residential place of worship at a property on Forlee Drive. The submission was presented as a sketch to solicit early feedback; staff said the congregation intends to use an existing building and the worship area was described as roughly 700 square feet.
Under the village parking calculation for a sanctuary of that size, staff said the property would need 12 parking spaces; the submitted plan shows seven. Committee staff and reviewers noted the congregation said most members walk to the building and that on‑street parking had not…
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