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APC reviews second amendment to West Lafayette Downtown Plan amid New Chauncey concerns
Summary
APC staff reviewed proposed updates to the West Lafayette Downtown Plan on May 6; staff said most public comments came from New Chauncey residents along Fowler Avenue, and the amendment will be presented to the full APC on May 20, 2026.
APC staff reviewed the second amendment to the West Lafayette Downtown Plan during the May 6 Ordinance & Bylaw Committee meeting, describing updates to transportation prescriptions, building-height mapping, and land-use recommendations while retaining the plan's original 2020 vision, goals and implementation strategies.
"Most of the comments were from New Chauncey residents along Fowler Avenue," Ryan O'Gara said, summarizing public input collected via meetings, emails and public meetings. Staff modified proposed prescriptions in response and factored in already-approved planned developments.
Chad Spitznagle, West Lafayette Housing Director, said the areas modified after public comment were appropriate and that recently built complexes such as 4UP and Sullivan are six stories and fit within the plan's prescriptions. Gary Schroeder emphasized a goal of reasonable density paired with parking, arguing that density can support affordability.
During the public-comment period, local residents raised preservation and traffic concerns. Nick Schenkel urged more historic preservation, green space and parking and expressed concerns about emergency and city services. Liz O'Neil said she worried increased traffic could depress property values and reduce owner-occupancy.
Staff noted next steps: the amendment will be presented at the full APC meeting on May 20, 2026, for further consideration and public review.
