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Plan Commission recommends annexation and rezoning of 12340 Lincoln Way East to council
Summary
The Mishawaka Plan Commission voted unanimously to forward petition 26-15 — a request to annex and rezone 3.79 acres at 12340 Lincoln Way East to C‑1 and I‑1 — to the city council with a favorable recommendation after the petitioner outlined a flex-space/light industrial concept and staff reported positively.
The Mishawaka Plan Commission on July 14 voted to forward petition 26‑15 to the City Council with a favorable recommendation after hearing from the petitioner and staff.
The petition, submitted by Karen Fulmer and Eva Snyder, seeks annexation and rezoning of 3.79 acres at 12340 Lincoln Way East to C‑1 (General Commercial) and I‑1 (Light Industrial). Consultant Chris Kalewski of Abbot Marsh Consultants told the commission the property meets contiguity requirements for annexation and that staff issued a positive report. Broker John Pericini (Coldwell Banker) described the site as a former car lot with aging buildings and debris that the owners have begun cleaning up; he said utilities are nearby and will be extended to serve the proposed development, and that a rear‑setback variance will be requested at the later site‑plan stage.
Why it matters: Annexation and rezoning will allow the property to be served by city utilities and be developed for commercial and light industrial uses. The commission’s favorable recommendation sends the proposal to the City Council, which must act on the formal annexation and rezoning ordinance.
Commission discussion focused on infrastructure and readiness. Commissioner Curl asked about the nearest hookups; Pericini said water is close, while sewer may require tapping or crossing the street to connect. Pericini said the concept envisions flex‑space buildings on the south portion of the site and C‑1 uses on the north, and that a site plan will follow later this summer or early fall.
The commission made a motion to forward the petition with a favorable recommendation; the motion was seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote. The chair announced that petition 26‑15 will move to the City Council with a favorable rating.
Next steps: The petition will be scheduled for City Council consideration where annexation and rezoning ordinances will be introduced and voted on. Any required variances will be handled during the subsequent site‑plan and variance review process.
