Compiled by Anna Skinner
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission held its first plan commission meeting of the month at 7 p.m. April 4 at city hall.
What happened: The Village Farms Neighborhood Plan was sent to city council with a positive recommendation from the commission.
What it means: The Village Farms Home Owners’ Association discussed concerns in relation to nearby intersections such as Oak Ridge Road and Greyhound Pass and drivers cutting through the neighborhoods. Representatives said the neighborhood hoped to get more involved with the city and make their desires known. The plan was formalized as a proposal for an amendment into the comprehensive plan.
What happened: The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, at the northwest corner of U.S. 31 and 161st Street, held a public hearing. The congregation will appear before the commission at the next meeting. No action was taken.
What it means: The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation proposed to postpone the construction of a trail that would assist with connection to the Monon. The congregation proposed the trail construction wait until they begin phase two of their construction.
What happened: Northview Christian Life Church, at the southeast corner of 186th Street and Casey Road, held a public hearing and will appear at the next APC meeting.
What it means: The commission expressed concerns over the architecture and landscaping of the building. A matching facility was recently built on the east side of Fishers, and the commission believed that to appear to be too commercial. The developers are going to look at additional masonry designs and landscape and present again at the next meeting.
What happened: The Westfield Business Centre, 17001 Oak Ridge Rd., presented plans for their building and held a public hearing. No action was taken and the proposal will appear again at the next APC meeting.
What it means: Currently, the Westfield Business Centre has no tenants, but the space could be used as a gymnastics facility or space for startup or small businesses. Construction has not started. “They seem confident they can lease the space, but they have no tenants at this time. It’s a big building and a very flexible space,” said Steve Hoover, APC and city council member.
What happened: Circle K presented a proposal for a new building at 1821 E. 151st St. and held a public hearing.
What it means: Resident Mic Mead spoke at the public hearing, expressing concerns over the plainness of the architecture. Members of the APC agreed. “We would like to see it spruced up architecturally before it moves forward,” Hoover said. “We will see what they come back with at the next meeting, what they’ll do, and whether it will get support or not.” Circle K has proposed to tear down the current Shell gas station at 151st Street and U.S. 31 and construct a new convenience store and gas station that will host 20 pumps instead of the current 12.
The next APC meeting is set for 7 p.m. April 18 at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St. To view the agenda, visit www.westfield.in.gov/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov.
