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Plan Commission recommends Clay Street industrial rezoning with strict development‑agreement conditions
Summary
The commission voted 7‑0 to forward a favorable recommendation for part of Clay 138 LLC’s proposed M‑1 rezoning conditioned on a fully executed development agreement, utility extensions, Clay Street widening to four lanes and protections for residents, the petitioners said.
The Hobart City Plan Commission on April 2 recommended approval to the Common Council for the west portion of a proposed Clay Street industrial rezoning, conditioning its favorable recommendation on a detailed, signed development agreement and other protections for residents.
Petitioners Jason Simon and Ernie Reinstein said they had renewed outreach to neighbors and asked the commission to postpone the east‑side rezone; they told the commission they will proceed with the west side, which the Comprehensive Plan designates for M‑1. Staff zoning administrator Connor Miller said past practice favors a single, signed development agreement covering an entire development if both sides are proposed together.
Commissioner Stuart Allen moved for a favorable recommendation contingent on a fully executed development agreement and development plan; the motion included requirements discussed at a prior meeting that the developer cover the cost to widen Clay Street to four lanes with curbs, gutters and sidewalks, acquire properties as needed along Clay Street, extend water and sanitary sewer with developer responsibility for connections, and purchase a house and parcel on the west side. The motion passed 7‑0 (motion: Stuart Allen; second: Matt SeDoris).
The petitioners said they anticipate using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to help fund public‑infrastructure improvements and that a traffic study will identify any roadway improvements to include in the development agreement. The Plan Commission noted a fully developed site plan and signed agreement will be required before final site plan approval.
