Notice is hereby given of a meeting of Metropolitan Development Commission (October 21, 2026).
Business:
Adoption of Meeting Minutes: October 7, 2026
Special Requests
Policy Resolutions:
REAL ESTATE:
Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to execute an as-needed, as-assigned contract with Ricks Legal Services LLC, for an overall not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 for outside legal services, on an as-needed basis.
Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to amend the Agreement with Raven Commercial Group LLC, to increase the total contractual not-to-exceed amount to $585,000 in order to provide repairs of the south wall and roof of the Grand Hall of Union Station.
Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Allied Logistical Services, Inc., to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $40,000 for an overall not-to-exceed amount of $1,615,000 for property preservation services.
Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to execute an agreement with Ray’s Demolition LLC, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $127,200 for the demolition of the properties.
Authorizes the Department of Metropolitan Development to convey title or an option to purchase title of Property to transferee as approved by Vacant to Vibrant Review Committee for the purpose of providing development that will best serve the interest of the City.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / INCENTIVES:
Final Economic Revitalization Area Resolution for Metrobloks, LLC, located at 2505 North Sherman Drive, Council District #8, Center Township. (IEDI recommends approval of ten (10) years real property tax abatement.)
**Request will be made for continuance to November 18, 2026
Final Economic Revitalization Area Resolution for Metrobloks, LLC, located at 2505 North Sherman Drive, Council District #8, Center Township. (IEDI recommends approval of fifteen (15) years enhanced personal property tax abatement.)
**Request will be made for continuance to November 18, 2026
Preliminary Economic Revitalization Area M22 Housing, LP, located at 2204 North Meridian Street, Council District #12, Center Township. (Recommend approval of ten (10) years real property tax abatement.)
PLANNING:
Amends a segment of the Comprehensive Plan of Marion County, Indiana. This amendment to the Marion County Land Use Plan is an update to integrate the twenty specific area plans, provide language and format updates for ease of use of the Pattern Book, and adjust existing land use typologies to meet current needs throughout Indianapolis Marion County.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
Adopts the “The Former St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Preservation Plan 46 – the Former St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (HA-46 SF)” as part of the Comprehensive Plan for Indianapolis-Marion County. The Plan provides preservation guidelines and recommendations based on the historic, architectural, and cultural significance of the Former St. Francis de Sales Church.
Zoning Petitions:
PETITIONS OF NO APPEAL (RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL):
Washington Township, Council District #13
HD-2
Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis, Inc., by Chad Mayes
Hospital District-Two Approval for the construction of a proposed 71,196 square-foot building, with sidewalks, landscaping, a 1,978 square-foot accessory structure, and parking areas with 80 total spaces. The existing building and parking area would be demolished.
**Request will be made continuance to November 18, 2026
Center Township, Council District #13
PK-2
Ralph and Donna Wagle, by David Gilman
Park District Two approval to provide for the construction of a two-family dwelling and a detached garage.
Decatur Township, Council District #19
City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, by Daniel Krzywicki
Rezoning of 27.28 acres from the D-P district to the PK-1 district to allow for use as a community park.
Center Township, Council District #18
Loree Hildebrant Living Trust, by Stephanie Truchan
Rezoning of 0.17-acre from the D-5 (TOD) district to the D-8 (TOD) district to provide for residential development.
Washington Township, Council District #2
National Veterinary Associates, by Russell Brown
Rezoning of 3.04 acres from the C-S district to the C-S district to provide for veterinarian office.
Center Township, Council District #8
UQ-1
Rock Impact, LLC, by Howard Stevenson
Rezoning of 0.24-acre from the UQ-1 district to the D-5 district to provide for residential uses.
Center Township, Council District #13
PK-2
Kroger Limited Partnership I, by Alex Barnett
Park District Two Approval to provide for one freestanding sign and one building sign on existing building.
Center Township, Council District #13
JCM Property Solutions, LLC, by Enrique Martinez
Rezoning of 0.14-acre from the I-3 district to the D-8 district to provide for residential uses.
Center Township, Council District #12
Enrique Martinez
Rezoning of 0.17-acre from the C-4 district to the D-8 district to provide to legally establish residential use.
Center Township, Council District #14
LHB Irvington, LLC, by David Gilman
Rezoning of 2.7 acres from the C-S district to the MU-2 district to provide for an artisan bakery and commercial uses.
Center Township, Council District #12
C-S (RC) (TOD)
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co., by Megan Short
Regional Center Approval to provide for a one-story bank branch, with associated surface parking, landscaping, and pedestrian connections to Meridian Street and 29th Street.
PETITIONS OF NO APPEAL (RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL):
Petitions for Public Hearing
PETITIONS FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
2026-REG-006 | 219 Koehne Street, 1437 – 1533 (odd) Saulcy Street, and 1422 – 1528 Astor Street
Center Township, Council District #18
D-8 (RC)
Brougher Developments, LLC, by Misha Rabinowitch
Regional Center Approval to provide for demolition of existing dwellings and accessory structures and for construction of a multi-family residential development, consisting of approximately 241 units, an integrated parking garage with 258 spaces, and resident amenities, including a community room, fitness area, computer center, a leasing office, a playground, dog park, and a grilling area.
2026-ZON-060 | 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue
Washington Township, Council District #7
Zinkan Enterprises, by Misha Rabinowitch
Rezoning of 1.54 acres from the D-5 district to the D-P district to provide for a mixed-use development consisting of 94 multi-family dwellings and approximately 9,000 square feet of neighborhood and service commercial uses.
**Staff request for continuance for cause to November 18, 2026
2026-CZN-841 / 2026-CVR-841 | 5935 West 56th
Pike Township, Council District #5
Exponential Equity Group, Inc., by Misha Rabinowitch
Rezoning of 10.3 acres, from the SU-1 district to the D-P district to provide for a development consisting of 34 multi-family units and 10 townhomes, and existing religious uses.
(To Be Withdrawn) Variance of Development Standards of the Consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to provide for a total of 214 parking spaces (minimum 232 parking spaces required).
Additional Business: