Plainfield public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council approved several ordinances, including the establishment of a Capital Asset Policy and a Policy for Investment of Public Funds. The council also initiated the creation of restricted and unrestricted opioid settlement funds and approved a zoning amendment for Stanley Terrace.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 54-2022 establishing a Capital Asset Policy (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 57-2022 regarding Policy for Investment of Public Funds (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 55-2022 for Stanley Terrace Rezone and PUD Amendments (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinances No. 58-2022 and 59-2022 to establish Opioid Settlement funds (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Ford F250 for $63,935 and Ford F550 for $169,900 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-71 to transfer appropriations across multiple funds (5-0)
- Approved contract for general engineering services with Veridus Group, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved suspension of water shutoffs for December 2022 (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a comprehensive consent agenda including several million dollars in road and drainage contracts. The council also adopted ordinances establishing the Office of Town Controller and the Office of Town Clerk, and approved a rezone for Plainfield Logistics Park.
- Approved $2,619,256.87 contract for Camby Road/Quaker Blvd Intersection Improvements (5-0)
- Approved $2,025,912.70 contract for Quaker Boulevard Concrete Pavement Patching (5-0)
- Approved $750,674.78 contract for Northwest Drainage Improvements Phase 3 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 53-2022 establishing the Office of Town Controller and Office of Town Clerk (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 51-2022 for Plainfield Logistics Park Rezone (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 52-2022 regarding Sign Regulations (5-0)
- Approved $184,000 contract with Planning Next for comprehensive plan update (5-0)
- Approved implementation of a Town-wide Automated Trash & Recycling Collection Program (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting but has no public hearings and no old or new business on the agenda. The only action items are approval of the October 17, 2022 minutes and adoption of negative findings for a GAO Distribution matter.
- Approval of October 17, 2022 minutes
- Adoption of negative findings for GAO Distribution
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the adoption of negative findings of fact for BZA-22-073 regarding GOA Distribution. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting.
- Adopted negative findings of fact for GOA Distribution BZA-22-073 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a land expansion and amended plan for the Stanley Terrace PUD. The commission also approved the site design and a material waiver for a new Scooter's Coffee drive-through. One project application was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Accepted withdrawal of PUD-22-801 and FDP-22-081 for Family Promise Resource and Cultural Center (7-0)
- Approved PUD-22-097 to rezone 0.236 acres at 435 N. East St. to Stanley Terrace PUD (7-0)
- Approved FDP-22-097 Amended Final Detailed Plan for Stanley Terrace (7-0)
- Approved building material waiver for Scooter's Coffee (7-0)
- Approved DP-22-094 Architectural and Site Design for Scooter's Coffee drive-through (7-0)
- Approved November 7 meeting minutes (All ayes)
Town Council
The Town Council approved a six-year real property tax abatement for Six Points Company to build an industrial facility. The council also advanced ordinances to split the Clerk-Treasurer role into separate Controller and Clerk positions and adopted a territory annexation.
- Approved 6-year tax abatement for Six Points Company (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 50-2022 for Lakhan Annexation (5-0)
- Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 53-2022 to establish Town Controller and Town Clerk roles (5-0)
- Approved $85,000 purchase of Ford F250 and Ford Ranger (5-0)
- Approved $54,831.84 contract with JAMRR Excavating for storm drain repairs (5-0)
- Approved $47,349 purchase of a submersible pump from BBC Pump and Equipment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-69 to convey Block A Roadway within Shops at Perry Crossing (5-0)
- Postponed action on PUD-22-081 zoning amendment following petitioner withdrawal
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission reviewed a request by Family Promise of Hendricks County to rezone the former Hope Presbyterian Church for a resource and cultural center. After hearing testimony from supporters and opponents, the commission declined to make a favorable or unfavorable recommendation. The matter will now be decided by the Town Council.
- Certified PUD-22-081 (Family Promise Resource Center) with no recommendation (6-1)
- Denied motion to certify PUD-22-081 with a favorable recommendation (2-5)
- Approved motion to continue FDP-22-081 (Final Detailed Plan review) (4-3)
Town Council
The Town Council awarded a construction contract to Calumet Civil Contractor for the Vandalia Trail extension. Several resolutions were adopted regarding property transfers, tax abatements, and fund appropriations. The council also approved first readings for ordinances concerning zoning and the establishment of the Town Controller and Town Clerk offices.
- Awarded $3,267,000 construction contract to Calumet Civil Contractor for Vandalia Trail extension (All ayes)
- Approved $5,588,857.79 final contract value for Hadley-Moon Roundabout Construction (All yes)
- Approved Resolution 2022-59 for tax abatement for Six Points Company, LLC (All yes)
- Approved Resolution 2022-66 to purchase real estate at 330 W. North Street (All yes)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 53-2022 establishing Town Controller and Town Clerk offices (All yes)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 51-2022 for Plainfield Logistics Park rezone (All yes)
- Adopted Ordinance 46-2022 regarding Master Plan zoning amendments (All yes)
- Approved $964,334.94 contract with WSP USA for Airtech Parkway Extension engineering (All yes)
Redevelopment Commission
The Redevelopment Commission approved a 6-year real property tax abatement for Six Points Company LLC to develop a light industrial spec building. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding for repairs to the downtown parking structure.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-11 for a 6-year real property tax abatement for Six Points Company LLC (5-0)
- Approved MOU with GM Development for repairs to downtown parking structure railings and stairs (5-0)
- Approved August 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Town Council
The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 44-2022 to authorize 2023 appropriations and tax rates. The council also approved several consent items including public safety equipment purchases and property acquisition funds. Three public hearings were held regarding appropriations, annexation, and a park bond.
- Adopted 2023 Appropriations and Tax Rates (Ordinance No. 44-2022) (5-0)
- Approved $300,000 for Plainfield CDC property acquisition along Avon Ave (5-0)
- Approved $188,860 contract with Bowen Engineering for Swinford Water Works Facility (5-0)
- Approved $30,343.89 for Motorola mobile repeater and $30,970.05 for 5 Motorola radios (5-0)
- Approved $25,525 for tree planting per 2022 Tree Management Plan (5-0)
- Approved creation of Community Engagement Manager role (5-0)
- Approved First Reading of Lakhan Annexation (Ordinance No. 50-2022) (5-0)
- Approved Transfer of Appropriations Resolution No. 2022-58 (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Joseph Calderon for a Variance of Use to allow a distribution company to operate in a General Commercial District. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Docket BZA-22-073: Variance of Use for GAO Distribution Facility in GC District
- Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022
- Discussion of 2023 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for use and development variances. The board will also address negative findings for an Amazon Concrete Batch Plant project.
- BZA-22-042: Adoption of negative findings for Amazon Concrete Batch Plant (Louder Enterprises, Inc)
- BZA-22-073: Variance of Use for GAO Distribution Facility to operate in a General Commercial District
- BZA-22-076: Variances of Development Standards for Scooter’s Coffee regarding lot line setbacks and a 14-foot drive aisle
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The board is reviewing a request for a temporary concrete batch plant and a residential garage setback variance.
- BZA-22-042: Louder Enterprises, Inc request for a temporary concrete batch plant in an I-2 Office/Warehouse Distribution District
- BZA-22-049: Joedy and Debra Graham request for a garage setback variance at 1243 Eldin Drive
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two variance requests. One item regarding an Amazon Concrete Batch Plant has been requested for continuance to July 18, 2022.
- BZA-22-042: Louder Enterprises, Inc. Amazon Concrete Batch Plant (continuance requested to July 18, 2022)
- BZA-22-049: Joedy and Debra Graham setback variance for a garage at 1243 Eldin Drive
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a special exception for alcohol service at the town parking structure. The board will also consider the adoption of negative findings of fact regarding the Farrar Barn project.
- Alcohol Service Special Exception for TLAHCOS, Inc at 125 North Center Street
- Adoption of Negative Findings of Fact for Christopher Farrar's Farrar Barn project
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests from RaceTrac Inc. regarding a proposed truck fueling station. Additionally, the board will hear a height variance request for Farrar Barn and a special exception to serve alcohol for TLAHCOS, Inc.
- RaceTrac Inc. Variance of Use: Truck Fueling Station in GC: General Commercial District
- RaceTrac Inc. Variances of Development Standards: regarding pump placement, number of pumps, canopy connection, roof design, building entrances, and canopy height
- RaceTrac Inc. Special Exception: sale of alcoholic beverages in a GC: General Commercial District
- Christopher Farrar Variance: accessory structure height exceeding the primary structure for Farrar Barn
- Mike Nix for TLAHCOS, Inc. Special Exception: to serve alcohol at Town Parking Structure
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several requests from RaceTrac Inc regarding a proposed truck fueling station. These requests include a variance of use, various development standard variances, and a special exception to sell alcoholic beverages. Additionally, the board will consider wedding facility and fueling station variances from other applicants.
- RaceTrac Inc: Variance of Use for a Truck Fueling Station in a GC: General Commercial District
- RaceTrac Inc: Multiple variances regarding fuel pump placement, canopy design, and height
- RaceTrac Inc: Special Exception to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages
- Christy and Lee Faulkner: Variance for 3 Cords Wedding Facility to allow a temporary seasonal wedding facility
- Good Oil Company: Variance of Development Standards regarding fueling station standards
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding several requests from RaceTrac Inc. These include a variance to allow a truck fueling station and a special exception for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- BZA-21-124-A: Variance of Use for a Truck Fueling Station in a General Commercial District
- BZA-21-124-B through I: Multiple variances for development standards including pump placement, pump count, canopy design, and canopy height
- BZA-21-124-J: Special Exception for the sale of alcoholic beverages in a General Commercial District
- Swearing in of new board member Dr. Mary Giesting
- Election of officers