Zionsville public meetings in 2022

Zionsville Town Council

The Council approved the 2023 Salary Ordinance with modifications to rename the CFO and Deputy CFO roles to Director and Deputy Director of Finance. They also approved year-end appropriations to correct budget line items and moved the 2023 meeting schedule back to 7:30 a.m.

• Approved 2023 Salary Ordinance with CFO renamed to Director of Finance ($126,244) and Deputy CFO renamed to Deputy Director of Finance (4-1)
• Eliminated Procurement and Fleet Services Administrator position (4-1)
• Approved year-end additional appropriations for engineering, parks, EMS, health, and donation funds (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Public Meeting Schedule with second monthly meetings moved back to 7:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-31 to move the fee schedule from the Zoning Code to the regular fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved claims minus a $3,000 Ice Miller legal fee and duplicate Community Enrichment Grants (5-0)
• Approved memorandum of December 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved memorandum of December 7, 2022 special meeting (5-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting memoranda from November 21, 2022. No new business or old business was decided upon during the meeting.

• Approved November 21, 2022, Meeting Memoranda (4-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission re-adopted its Rules of Procedure and voted to move the start time of its meetings to 6:30 p.m. beginning February 2023. Several development petitions were either withdrawn or continued to a future meeting.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted withdrawal of Primary Plat petition for The Preserve at Fishback Creek (2022-43-PP)
• Granted continuance to January 17, 2023, for Holliday Farms replat (2022-50-RP) (7-0)
• Continued development plan for Stakkd Storage LLC/Project Whit to January 17, 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted Plan Commission Rules of Procedure with 2021 amendments (7-0)
• Approved changing meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. effective February 2023

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Commission approved claims totaling $77,666.50 and adopted the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting. Members received project updates regarding the Creekside Corporate Park and the 700 East TIF Allocation Area.

• Approved claims totaling $77,666.50 (5-0)
• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zionsville Tree Board

The board approved the minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming village beautification plans and the frequency of future meetings during off-peak seasons.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting

Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation

The Board voted to begin the legal process of terminating contracts for the golf course cart path and Overley-Worman Park due to incomplete punch list items. Other actions included approving a $2,000 alcohol excise settlement and updating the 2022-2023 fee schedule. The Board also approved several construction change orders for the Rail Trail and pickleball courts.

• Approved $2,000 settlement agreement for golf course alcohol excise violations (7-0)
• Authorized legal steps to terminate golf course cart path contract (7-0)
• Authorized legal steps to terminate Overley-Worman Park construction contract (7-0)
• Approved 2022 and 2023 fee schedules, including new Creekstomper fees (7-0)
• Approved $5,483.54 for bollards at Turkeyfoot Pathway (7-0)
• Approved water line extension and wastewater tap fee change orders (7-0)
• Tabled restroom facility change order for the Trailhead due to cost concerns
• Approved $25,979.86 in pickleball court change orders (7-0)

Zionsville Pathways Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed incomplete portions of the Bike Friendly Application to determine next steps. Discussion regarding the Pathways process and charter was tabled until 2023.

• Tabled conversation on Pathways process and charter until 2023

Zionsville Town Council

The Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-32 to establish new council districts for the 2023 election. The council selected the redistricting coordinator's plan, which split three precincts to achieve a total population deviation of 2.6%.

• Introduced Ordinance 2022-32 on first reading (6-0)
• Suspended rules to allow final reading in one meeting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-32 on final reading (6-0)

Zionsville Town Council

The Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-32 to establish new council districts for the 2023 election. The council adopted the redistricting coordinator's plan, which split three precincts to achieve a total population deviation of 2.6%.

• Introduced Ordinance 2022-32 on first reading (6-0)
• Suspended rules to allow final reading in one meeting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-32 on final reading (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance requests for three residential projects and a special exception for a new home in an agricultural district. The board also re-adopted its Rules of Procedure following their removal from the general Zoning Ordinance.

• Approved variances for pervious patios at 40 S. Second Street (3-0)
• Approved variances for a replacement deck at 43 Balmoral Court (3-0)
• Approved special exception for a new single-family dwelling at 2201 S. US Highway 421 (3-0)
• Approved variance for lot width to depth ratio at 2201 S. US Highway 421 (3-0)
• Re-adopted BZA Rules of Procedure with 2021 amendments (3-0)
• Approved use of First Class Mail for notices (3-0)
• Continued variance request for 10703 Barrington Way indefinitely (3-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022, meeting minutes (3-0)

Zionsville Town Council

The Council approved an ordinance to vacate two drainage easements in the Holliday Farms subdivision. They also introduced a non-DLGF budget amendment and a fee schedule relocation on first reading. The meeting included significant discussion regarding the resignation of the CFO and the structure of the finance department.

• Approved vacation of two 10-foot drainage easements at Holliday Farms (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-30 amending 2023 Non-DLGF Budget on first reading (5-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-31 relocating planning fees to the rural fee schedule on first reading (7-0)
• Approved memorandum of November 21, 2022 Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Approved memorandum of November 16, 2022 Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 claims (7-0)

Zionsville Use of Force Board

The Zionsville Use of Force Board will hold an executive session closed to the public to discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees, as permitted by state law. No decisions or public business are on the agenda.

• Executive session held under Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9) for employee performance evaluation
• Meeting not open to the public
• Location: Room 205, Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville

Zionsville Town Council

The Council established a process and timeline for redistricting town districts and approved several zoning ordinance housekeeping amendments. They also authorized a $70,000 purchase for tornado siren upgrades and approved the 2023 salary ordinance on first reading.

• Approved Resolution 2022-21 adopting legislative redistricting guidelines (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 single source purchase for Sentry Siren STAR system and replacement siren (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-23 amending the 2022 Salary Ordinance (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-24 establishing 2023 official and employee compensation on first reading (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 for year-end appropriation transfers (7-0)
• Approved request to vacate two drainage easements in Holliday Farms (7-0)
• Approved Ordinances 2022-25, 2022-26, and 2022-27 to move BZA rules, Plan Commission rules, and fee schedules out of the Zoning Ordinance (7-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-28 aligning Plan Commission filing deadlines with meeting schedules (7-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. Chief Spears reported that the Zionsville Police Department obtained CALEA accreditation on November 19, 2022. The Board also received an update on the police recruiting process.

• Approved October 17, 2022 Meeting Memoranda (5-0)

Plan Commission (PC)

The Zionsville Plan Commission will vote on two replats in Holliday Farms, a development plan amendment for Hecker's Fitness, and consider continuance of a primary plat for The Preserve at Fishback Creek. The meeting also includes an election for secretary and a status update on the Form Based Code.

• Replat to merge two lots into one at 10651 Pete Dye Ridge in Holliday Farms
• Replat to relocate property line between Clubhouse lot and Lot J8 at 3983 Club Ridge Estates
• Minor Development Plan Amendment for Hecker's Fitness at 6828 W. Stonegate Drive
• Continuance request for primary plat of 8 single-family lots at The Preserve at Fishback Creek (7798 E. 500 South)
• Re-adoption of Plan Commission Rules of Procedure (pending Town Council approval)

The Plan Commission approved a replat to merge two lots into one in the Holliday Farms PUD. Two other replat petitions were continued to December 19, 2022. The commission also readopted its Rules of Procedure as a standalone document.

• Approved replat to merge Lots F32 and F33 in Holliday Farms (7-0)
• Continued The Preserve at Fishback Creek primary plat petition to Dec 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued replat of Lot J8 and Clubhouse Lot in Holliday Farms to Dec 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Readopted Plan Commission Rules of Procedure as a standalone document (7-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Zionsville Town Council

The Town Council met in a closed executive session to discuss the initiation, pending, or threatened litigation. No official action was taken and no recommendations were made.

Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation

The Board approved a contract for a pollinator restoration project at the Zionsville Golf Course and accepted the transfer of the Turkeyfoot Road right-of-way from the county. Members also ratified the Magical Park Digital Playground agreement and approved several maintenance equipment purchases. The October meeting was cancelled.

• Approved contract with EcoLogic for golf course pollinator project not to exceed $10,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution to accept Turkeyfoot Road Right-of-Way from the county (6-0)
• Ratified agreement to continue Magical Park Digital Playground (6-0)
• Approved $3,557 change order for water line at Mulberry Fields pickleball courts (6-0)
• Approved $8,299 purchase of a Buffalo Blower for maintenance (6-0)
• Approved $4,000 for Carpenter Nature Preserve appraisal (6-0)
• Approved adding a $50 deposit to shelter reservations in the fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville (6-0)

Zionsville Pathways Committee Meeting

The committee updated the Zionsville Pathways Master List with approved and budgeted 2023 projects. Members assigned tasks to complete the Bike Friendly application and discussed potential 2023 promotions. No formal votes were recorded.

• Updated Master List with 2023 budgeted projects: Maplelawn trail, North side of Mulberry, 875 by Trailside school, and trail at 400S
• Added Midland Trace Trail to the master list
• Assigned Bike Friendly application outreach to Craig (ZPD and Lance Lantz) and Emily (Jarod)

Zionsville Town Council

The Council approved a 10-year medical equipment plan for the Fire Department and appropriated $60,000 for a redistricting project. Additional funding was approved for police equipment and fire department operations, including the purchase of a fire engine and tornado sirens.

• Introduced Ordinance 2022-23 to amend the 2022 Salary Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved single-source purchase from Stryker Medical Group for a 10-year equipment plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 appropriating $60,000 for redistricting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-18 to transfer $54,436.92 to Parks Non-Reverting Capital Reserve (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-19 for Fire Department funds, including $295,000 for a fire engine (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-20 appropriating $168,434 for Police Department equipment (7-0)
• Approved claims except for a $1,380 payment to Whitsitt & Nooning (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board approved five variances for a residential project at 1085 Starkey Road and a porch addition at 325 S. Third Street. A request for a swimming pool setback variance at 10703 Barrington Way was continued pending a decision from the neighborhood's Architectural Review Board.

• Approved enclosed porch addition at 325 S. Third Street (5-0)
• Continued swimming pool setback variance at 10703 Barrington Way (5-0)
• Approved lot coverage increase to 19% at 1085 Starkey Road (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback deviation at 1085 Starkey Road (5-0)
• Approved memorialization of 1-acre lot size at 1085 Starkey Road (5-0)
• Approved memorialization of lot width at 1085 Starkey Road (5-0)
• Approved memorialization of lot frontage at 1085 Starkey Road (5-0)
• Elected Mike Dale as Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary (5-0)

Zionsville Town Council

The Town Council approved the 2023 budget and the 2023 Non-DLGF Funds Budget. The 2023 budget was passed with amendments to remove funding for two specific studies.

• Approved 2023 Budget (Ordinance 2022-21) with amendments to remove $55,000 for fire station location study and $150,000 for public safety building study (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Non-DLGF Funds Budget (Ordinance 2022-22) on first reading (7-0)
• Suspended rules to allow immediate approval of Ordinance 2022-22 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-22 on second reading (7-0)

Zionsville Pathways Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed a Bike Friendly Application and discussed three potential pathway developments. No formal votes were taken on the proposed trails or the application.

• Received pathway development maps and documents from Evan Williams for filing with the town
• Discussed Rail Trail connection from E400S to Whitestown
• Discussed potential path from Rail Trail to Zionsville Rd along the creek
• Discussed Midland Trail extension from Westfield/Noblesville through Zionsville
• Reviewed Bike Friendly Application through section B13

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will consider a rezoning of 36.5 acres in the Creekside PUD to allow new uses and revised standards, and a primary plat for an 8-lot subdivision at The Preserve at Fishback Creek. Also on the agenda are four ordinance amendments to move rules of procedure and the fee schedule out of the zoning ordinance, plus discussion of the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Rezoning of 36.544 acres at 10814-10903 Creek Way and 5550 W 106th St to modify Creekside PUD uses and standards
• Primary plat for 8 residential lots on 39± acres at 7798 E 500 South (The Preserve at Fishback Creek)
• Ordinance amendments to remove Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission rules of procedure from zoning code
• Ordinance amendment to remove fee schedule from zoning ordinance
• Approval of minor development plan amendment for an exhaust hood at Moody's Butcher Shop, 20 E Cedar St

Plan Commission (PC)

The Zionsville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Plan Commission (PC)

The commission will review several new business items including a Hy-Vee food store, convenience store, and fuel station. Other items include a 400-unit apartment project and continued discussions regarding the Promontory residential development.

• Hy-Vee: Subdivision of 26.36+/- acres into six lots at 6125 S. 700 East
• Hy-Vee: Development plan for a 152,000 SF food store at 6125 S. 700 East
• Hy-Vee: Development plan for a 4,150 SF convenience store and fuel station at 6125 S. 700 East
• The Farm at Zionsville JV LLC: 400 apartment dwellings on 17.02 +/- acres at 11819 Sycamore Street
• Henke Development: Primary Plat and Development Plan for 52 single-family lots at 9825 Windy Hills Drive

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will consider several development plans, including a bank building, a vineyard/distillery, and residential lots. Several items are also up for consideration following requests for continuances to future meetings.

• Continuance request for Altum's Garden Center at 795 S. U.S. Highway 421
• Continuance request for Harris FLP / "B" Shops at Appaloosa Crossing at 3091 S. U.S. 421
• Minor plat for Squires Minor Plat at 1567 N. 1000 East, Sheridan
• Development plan for Hopwood Cellars Winery at 2055 S. U.S. Highway 421
• Replat and development plan for Chase Bank at 10701 E. 300 South

Zionsville Use of Force Board

The Town of Zionsville Use of Force Board is meeting to provide training to a new board member.

• Training for a new Use of Force Board member

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will review development plan approvals for a residential subdivision and a commercial parking expansion. The body will also address continuance requests for a minor plat and a garden center project.

• Development Plan Approval for 179 single family residences at 11281 and 11589 E. 200 South (Union Woodlands)
• Development Plan Approval for a tractor trailer, van, and automobile parking lot expansion at 10301 Bennett Parkway (FedEx)
• Continuance request for a minor plat of a 159-acre parcel at 1567 N. 1000 East
• Continuance request for a garden center development plan at 795 S. U.S. Highway 421

Plan Commission (PC)

The Zionsville Plan Commission will review a rezoning request for town-owned parcels and two development petitions. The body will also process the withdrawal of a 220-unit residential project.

• Rezoning of 36.544± acres at 10814, 10850-10903 Creek Way & 5550 W. 106th Street (Creekside PUD)
• Development Plan Amendment for Zionsville High School Soccer Field expansion at 4400 S. 875 East
• Development Plan Approval for a vineyard and distillery at 2055 S. U.S. Highway 421 (Hopwood Cellars Winery)
• Withdrawal of 220-unit residential development at Marketplace Drive (Towns and Flats at Holliday Farms)
• Withdrawal of replat for Holliday Farms, Section 7

Zionsville Use of Force Board

The Use of Force Board and the Crash Review Board will meet in a closed executive session. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss job performance evaluations for individual employees.

• Executive session regarding employee job performance evaluations

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission is reviewing a rezoning request for 40 acres and a commitment amendment for Prologis. The body will also consider development plans for an auto repair business and a restaurant expansion.

• Prologis: Rezoning of 40.0 acres from Rural General Agriculture to Rural Light Industrial at 3302 E. 55 South
• Auto Potenza: Development plan for a 3,600 square foot auto repair business at 7845 S. Indianapolis Road
• Tipsy Mermaid: Development plan amendment for building footprint expansion at 135 S. Main Street
• The Club at Holliday Farms: Replat of Lot F28 at 10571 Pete Dye Ridge to reduce front setback line
• RLL Racing: Minor amendment for parking relocation, gate access, and an RV port at 10771 Creek Way

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission will review several term sheets and letters of intent regarding the Creekside Corporate Park. Discussion includes updates on an intersection study and various lot proposals.

• A&F Engineering Intersection Study update
• Creekside Corporate Park Lots 10 & 11 term sheet with RFPDI, LLC
• Creekside Corporate Park Lots 2 & 3 term sheet with Lauth, Inc.
• Creekside Corporate Park Lot 9 letter of intent from Kendell Properties
• Creekside Corporate Park Lots 4 & 5 term sheet with TreSSS

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission is meeting to consider several development plan approvals and one zoning map change. The session includes requests to continue hearings for childcare and apartment projects, as well as discussions on single-family residential developments.

• Petition for a 220-unit apartment development (Marketplace Flats at Holliday Farms) on 16.966± acres
• Zoning map change for 321.48+/- acres at 9825 Windy Hills Drive to permit single-family residential development
• Development plan for 179 single family residences on a 160.92± acre site (Union Woodlands)
• Development plan for a childcare facility on a 1.228± acre parcel (Kiddie Academy at Holliday Farms)
• Development plan for a parking area on a 1.06+/- acre site at 151 Express Lane

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will discuss the establishment of an Economic Development Area and plan for Michigan Road. The body will also review a development plan for a food pantry and a modification to building elevations on Main Street.

• Adoption of Economic Development Plan for the Michigan Road Economic Development Area (11500-12065 N. Michigan Rd)
• Development Plan approval for a 5,600+/- square foot food pantry at 4775 W. 116th Street
• Development Plan modification for building elevations at 75 N. Main Street
• Continuance request for a replat of Holliday Farms Lot F28 at 10571 Pete Dye Ridge

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission will review several items regarding the Creekside Corporate Park, including presentations for specific lots. The commission will also consider Declaratory Resolution 2022-01 for the Michigan EDA.

• Creekside Corporate Park Lots 10 & 11 presentation (Graham Rahal Performance/Rahal Ducati Indianapolis)
• Creekside Corporate Park Lots 2 & 3 presentation (Lauth, Inc.)
• Consideration of Declaratory Resolution 2022-01 (Michigan EDA)
• Creekside Marketing lot signage memo
• Update on Town Hall EDA appraisals

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will review several development plans, including a zoning map change for the Promontory Planned Unit Development. The body will also consider multi-family housing projects and a new trailhead for the Big-4 Rail Trail.

• Zoning map change of 321.48+/- acres for the Promontory Planned Unit Development at 9825 Windy Hills Drive
• Development plan for a 179-unit multi-family development at 7105 S. 700 East
• Development plan for a 220-unit apartment development at Marketplace Drive
• Development plan for a Big-4 Rail Trail trailhead at 10230 Zionsville Road
• Primary Plat Amendment for 179 residential lots at 11281 and 11589 E. 200 South

Zionsville Use of Force Board

The Zionsville Use of Force Board is meeting to introduce board members. The session will include reviews of case law and Department policy.

• Introduction of Board members
• Review of case law
• Review of Department policy

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to review the necessity of a purchase option for the Dow Option Property. The commission will also consider a developer's proposed timeline for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request regarding Pittman Farms.

• Validity and necessity of Right of First Offer/Purchase Option for Dow Option Property
• Developer's proposed timeline for Pittman Farms TIF request
• Update on the web-based presence of Creekside Corporate Park

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission is reviewing several development projects and professional services. Discussion items include a presentation on The Farm At Ziosville PUD and reviews of expenses and quotes for Creekside Corporate Park and Town Hall PUD.

• Presentation on The Farm At Zionsville PUD by Scannell & Pittman Partners
• Review of professional services expense for Creekside Corporate Park EDA
• Review of professional services quotes for Lot 2 of Town Hall EDA (Town Hall PUD)
• Approval of January 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of TIF Area Memorandum

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will review several continuance requests for residential and apartment developments. Additionally, the commission will consider a development plan for a childcare facility at Holliday Farms.

• Continuance request: Silverthorne Homes / Union Woodlands (179 residential lots)
• Continuance request: JC Hart / Marketplace Flats at Holliday Farms (220-unit apartment development)
• New Business: Kiddie Academy at Holliday Farms childcare facility petition
• January 2022 Permit Activity: 77 total permits issued

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission (ZRDC)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss projects in the Creekside Corporate Park and the 700 East TIF Allocation Area. The body will also review claims for approval and member appointments.

• Creekside Corporate Park - Lot #1: Bradley Companies term sheet
• 700 East TIF Allocation Area project update
• Review of quotes for 2022 Creekside Marketing Signage
• ZRDC Claims for approval
• 2022 ZCDC Member Appointments

Plan Commission (PC)

The Plan Commission will review a request to rezone 2.25 acres to a Rural Single Family and Two-Family Residential District. The body will also consider two residential minor plat approvals and a development plan amendment for a structure at Christ Church.

• Petition 2021-68-Z: Rezone 2.25 Acres (+/-) at 5929 S.700 East from R-1 to R-2
• Petition 2021-69-MP: Minor Plat for three-lot residential subdivision at 4075 S. 250 East
• Petition 2021-53-MP: Minor Plat for three-lot residential subdivision at 415 N. 1100 East
• Petition 2021-70-DPA: Development Plan Amendment for accessory structure at 600 N. Ford Road
• Landscapes Unlimited: Minor Façade Revision at 5155 Old W. 106th Street