Dominic Cornett

The meeting included the election of officers, with Andrew McGee confirmed as President and Phillip Snoeberger as Vice President. Key new business involved a public hearing for a Zone Map Change (PC25-073-ZMC) requested by Larry Marietta CFP to rezone property from Residential to Urban Business, which the commission recommended favorably with the condition that the site cannot be used primarily as a parking lot. The commission also reviewed and voted to approve petitions related to infrastructure funding: PC25-079-TA Zone Improvement Plan and PC25-075-TA-Road Impact Fee Ordinance, despite concerns raised by developers regarding review timelines and fee structures. Additionally, the board heard presentations on proposed Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance concerning Zoning Districts (PC25-076-TA) and Definitions (PC25-077-TA), and agreed to continue the petition for the rezoning of a Training Facility (PC25-078-ZMC). Finally, the commission reviewed and approved an expansion to the Homefield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.

The meeting commenced with the election of officers, resulting in the approval of Mark Pascarella as President, Adam Hess as Vice President, and Cheryl Hancock as Secretary. Key discussions under New Business involved the approval of legal claims invoices for Bose, and review of invoices related to construction inspection and management for roadwork on CR 575 E, including questions regarding reimbursement sources from the New City Bond agreement. The Commission also approved a reimbursement application and certification letter concerning CR 550 S / CR 575 E Padgett Commons road development. New board members were informed about a scheduled executive session to review past commitments and contracts.

The agenda for the meeting includes the opening procedures such as Call to Order and Roll Call, and the Approval of the Agenda, which involves reviewing the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. There is a scheduled Public Request to Speak section for topics not on the agenda. Old Business centers on the continued item PC25-078-ZMC, which is a request by the Town of Whitestown to rezone approximately 39 acres from Agriculture (AG) to Public Institution (PI) for a Training Facility at 7900 CR S 450 E. New Business is designated for a Public Hearing, and the agenda concludes with Announcements and Adjournment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026.

The document summarizes activities for January 2026 across three main areas: the Plan Commission (PC), the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and Code Enforcement. The Plan Commission reviewed seven petitions, including a Zone Map Change request for 307 South Bowers St. with a favorable recommendation, approval of the Zone Improvement Plan related to the Road Impact Fee Ordinance, and consideration of the 2026 Road Impact Fee Ordinance. The Plan Commission also reviewed text amendments for Chapters 2 and 12 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A Rezone request for 39 acres from AG-Agriculture to PI -- Public Institution was continued. The TIF Order Declaratory Process for the Homefield TIF district was approved. The Board of Zoning Appeals heard two petitions, granting approval for a Development Standards Variance regarding monument sign square footage for Wally's Whitestown, LLC, while another variance request was continued. Code Enforcement handled 50 total inspections, including investigations into various issues like litter, noise, and signs, alongside 11 Rental Program Inspections.

The meeting commenced with the election of officers, resulting in Ken Kingshill being nominated as BZA Chair and Andrew McGee as Vice Chair. During new business, a public hearing was held for BZA25-013-DSV, a request by Wally's Whitestown, LLC, for a Development Standards Variance to allow a pole sign; the item was continued to the next meeting to allow the petitioner to submit updated materials. Another request, BZA25-014-DSV, sought a variance to increase the square footage and height of a monument sign for Wally's, described as the "Home of the Great American Road Trip Sign"; this variance was approved as presented. Other business included a discussion regarding future signage and incorporating the project name "Whitestown" into future signage, which aligns with ongoing updates to Chapter 8 of the UDO concerning signage.