Brownsburg council advances first reading for mixed I‑1/C‑2 rezoning along U.S. 136 after developer adds commitments

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — The Brownsburg Town Council on Sept. 11 moved a proposed rezoning of two parcels at 10310 and 10508 East U.S. Highway 136 to second reading after the petitioner pledged written commitments addressing height, traffic and leasing priorities.

The proposal seeks to rezone the property to a mix of I‑1 (light industrial) and C‑2 (commercial) to allow flex industrial buildings and small commercial storefronts along the U.S. 136 frontage. Planning staff and the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) both recommended an unfavorable vote, saying the town’s comprehensive plan designates the site for residential use and that industrial zoning would not complement surrounding neighborhoods or existing recreational uses.

Why it matters: The site borders the Cadence Midwest Sports Complex and residential neighborhoods. Councilors and staff warned that light‑industrial uses could generate truck traffic and create a character mismatch if the industrial portion expands beyond the commercial frontage. The rezoning would change what can be built on a site that has been vacant since 2007.

Planning staff gave the council the recommendation and a planning analysis that noted the future land‑use map calls for residential, that existing park/recreational zoning sits nearby and that wastewater utilities are outside the Brownsburg service area (Citizen Energy Group/other…