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Commission approves waiver, tax abatements and continuances; several items continued for more review
Summary
At its March 5 meeting the Metropolitan Development Commission waived a 12-month refiling rule for a rezoning petition, approved two tax-abatement resolutions and several no-appeal petitions, and granted continuances on two zoning items and a Hickory Road petition; one bid was opened for a Central State Adaptive Reuse RFP.
The Metropolitan Development Commission on March 5 handled multiple procedural and approval items: it waived a 12-month refiling restriction for a rezoning petition, approved two tax-abatement resolutions and multiple no-appeal petitions, and granted continuances on two zoning cases and an infrastructure-related petition. Staff also opened a bid for a Central State adaptive reuse RFP; one bid was received.
Waiver of 12-month refiling rule (2852 East County Line Road) The commission voted to waive its 12-month refiling rule for a rezoning petition at 2852 East County Line Road (case 2025 ZON016), allowing a new developer to file after a previous petition by another proposer had been defeated. Joe Calderon, attorney for the petitioner TWG Development, described the new project as focused on affordable housing and said tax-credit application timing created urgency. Staff recommended approval, noting the new proposal is substantially different from the previously denied self-storage request and that the CS zoning development statement effectively limited development without amendment.
Commissioner Murphy moved to approve the waiver; Commissioner Robinson seconded. The roll call included recorded yes votes; the commission minutes state the waiver "passes 6 to 2." The record does not name all opposing votes.
Zoning continuance: 2155 Kessler Boulevard West Drive (2024 ZON073 / ZON073B) Staff recommended a continuance to the commission’s March 19 hearing to review recent filings and a revised site plan. Greg Zubek, an attorney representing remonstrators, opposed the continuance and said a new site plan reduced lots from 43 to 35 and "I don't think the change is so substantial that a continuance is warranted and we would object to it and respectfully request that the matter be heard today." The commission granted the continuance to March 19.
Zoning continuance: 6669-08 Hickory Road (2024 ZON115) Staff requested additional time to coordinate infrastructure commitments between city staff and the petitioner; the petitioner’s attorney, Joe Calderon, said the petitioner supported the continuance so the voluntary contribution amount could be defined. Commissioner Lyle moved and Commissioner Hergett seconded; the commission continued the item to the April 16 hearing.
Bid opening: RFP 13 DMD 2024 Z Central State Adaptive Reuse Staff opened bids for the Central State adaptive reuse RFP and recorded a single bid from eWay Global Media Development Division. Staff said it will evaluate the bid and return recommendations to the commission.
Tax abatement and amendments - 20 25 A-011 (Monon Trail project): Staff presented that Monon 21 LLC and Onyx and East LLC will invest more than $17.4 million to develop 53 residential townhomes and four single-family homes at 2060 Yandy Street. The project commits 13% (seven townhomes) as affordable at 60% Area Median Income under Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority rent limits for a 10-year period, and includes about $1.5 million in public infrastructure to connect Alvord Street to Yandy Street. The commission approved the 10-year real property tax abatement (roll call recorded; passed 8 to 0).
- 20 25 A-012 (Stanley Eppler LLC amendment to 2022 abatement): Staff presented an amendment to extend the job schedule dates for a previously approved 2022 abatement for Stanley Eppler LLC (Molto Properties). The commission approved the amendment (roll call recorded; passed 8 to 0).
No-appeal petitions The commission read three petitions of no appeal (addresses and case numbers read into the record) and took them as a group; the commission approved the no-appeal docket as presented.
Votes summary (at-a-glance) - 2025 ZON016 (2852 E County Line Rd): Waiver of 12-month refiling rule approved; tally reported 6-2 (specific no votes not named in roll call). - 2024 ZON073 / ZON073B (2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr): Continued to March 19, 2025 (continuance approved). - 2024 ZON115 (6669-08 Hickory Rd): Continued to April 16, 2025 (continuance approved 8-0). - 20 25 A-011 (Monon 21 LLC / Onyx and East LLC, 2060 Yandy St): 10-year real property tax abatement approved (passed 8-0). - 20 25 A-012 (Stanley Eppler LLC amendment): Amendment approved (passed 8-0). - Petitions of no appeal (three cases): Approved as read (passed 8-0). - Bid opening RFP 13 DMD 2024 Z Central State Adaptive Reuse: One bid received (eWay Global Media Development Division); evaluation pending.
Several speakers emphasized process and the need for clear infrastructure cost commitments. Staff repeatedly advised the commission it was important to have fixed contribution numbers from Public Works before approving certain site rezonings.
The meeting concluded with the commission taking the advertised actions, scheduling the continued items for later hearings and directing staff to return with additional analyses or fixed contribution amounts where requested.
