Plan Commission approves two‑lot subdivision at 6525 Indianapolis Boulevard

The Hammond Plan Commission voted 9‑0 on June 15 to grant preliminary and final approval for CP 26‑06, a two‑lot subdivision at 6525 Indianapolis Boulevard that the petitioner says will be developed into a Dutch Brothers coffee outlet and a Chipotle restaurant.

Greg Lorig, a surveyor and engineer with DVG representing petitioner CLD Holdings, told the commission the "existing 1.46 acre property is proposed to be subdivided into a north lot and a south lot, which would serve a Dutch Brothers coffee and Chipotle restaurant, respectively." He said the plan includes demolition of the existing Petros restaurant, new pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm sewer, utilities, lighting and landscaping, and a shared central drive between the two lots.

Planning staff recommended approval with conditions. Mr. Boland said staff had circulated the plat for agency review, noted that NIPSCO and the water utility did not respond and that Astound only acknowledged receipt, and concluded "the plat meets the requirements set forth in the subdivision control ordinance and recommends that the planning commission grant preliminary and final approval" subject to technical corrections, finalization of the sale, recording of the cross‑access easement, and recording an appropriate release of encroaching easements on the Taco Bell property.

The chair opened a public hearing; no one from the public spoke in favor or opposition and the chair closed the hearing. Commissioners approved the motion by roll call (9 ayes, 0 nays). The petitioner noted the plat would not be recorded until the property sale closes, which Lorig said could occur around July 1, after which construction planning would proceed.