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Plainfield public meetings in 2022

60 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on Stanley Terrace rezone, opioid settlement funds, vehicle purchases

The Plainfield Town Council will consider consent agenda items including vehicle purchases, a contract for engineering services, and water shutoff suspension. They will also hold readings on ordinances establishing opioid settlement funds, a zoning amendment for Stanley Terrace, and other policies. The meeting includes a resolution for fund transfers and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts capital asset and public fund investment policies

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.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on $2.6M Camby Road/Quaker Blvd project and other contracts

The Plainfield Town Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and approvals, including final amounts for road projects, engineering services, and a town-wide trash collection program. They will also hold readings on several ordinances, including a zoning change for Stanley Terrace and a rezone for Plainfield Logistics Park.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves multiple infrastructure contracts and zoning changes

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.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Plainfield BZA meets Dec. 5, 2022; no hearings or business scheduled

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA adopts negative findings for GOA 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.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider Stanley Terrace PUD modification and Scooter's Coffee drive-through

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions: a modification to the Stanley Terrace Planned Unit Development to add land and dedicate portions back to the town, and an architectural and site design approval for a drive-through Scooter's Coffee with material waivers. The commission will also accept the withdrawal of a previously submitted PUD and FDP for the Family Promise Resource and Cultural Center.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Stanley Terrace expansion and Scooter's Coffee

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.

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Mon Nov 28, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider tax abatement, annexation, and 2023 salary adjustments

The Plainfield Town Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including 2023 employee salary adjustments, vehicle purchases, and various contracts. Public hearings will address establishing a Town Controller and a tax abatement for Six Points Company. The council will also consider resolutions on tax abatement and fire territory levy, and ordinances on zoning, sign regulations, and annexation.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves tax abatement for Six Points Company

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.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezoning for Family Promise Resource Center

The Plainfield Plan Commission is holding a special meeting with one public hearing. The commission will consider a zone map amendment and final detailed plan approval for the Family Promise Resource Center and Cultural Center at 1331 Section Street. The request would change the zoning from Religious Use to a Planned Unit Development.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission sends Family Promise zoning request to Town Council without recommendation

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.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council to vote on roundabout, road projects, and rezonings

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including a $5.59 million final contract for the Hadley-Moon Roundabout, a $964,334.94 engineering contract for the Airtech Parkway Extension, and a $54,284.55 purchase of ballistic shields. The council will also hold a public hearing on a park bond, consider a bid for the Vandalia Trail Extension, and take up several resolutions and ordinances, including rezonings for the Plainfield Logistics Park and other properties.

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✓ Decided: Town Council awards $3.27M contract for Vandalia Trail extension

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.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider rezone for Plainfield Logistics Park

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone and plat for the Plainfield Logistics Park, and continue discussion of proposed sign regulation changes. They will also discuss accessory uses and structures, and consider appointments to fill vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Design Review Committee.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Commission to vote on tax abatement for Six Points Company LLC

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission is meeting to consider several updates and new business items. Key actions include a potential tax abatement for Six Points Company LLC on Reeves Rd and Columbia Rd, and a memorandum of understanding for a parking structure with GM Development. The commission will also receive updates on downtown projects, the CDC, the Drinkard Property, and the South of 70/Nature Park.

✓ Decided: Commission approves tax abatement for Reeves Road spec building

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.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on $300K CDC grant, annexation, and 2023 budget

The Plainfield Town Council will consider consent agenda items including a $300,000 grant to the Plainfield CDC for property acquisition on Avon Ave., a $188,860 contract for aerator replacement, and several equipment purchases. Public hearings will be held on additional appropriations, an annexation at 2699 S. SR 267, and a park bond. The council will also take readings on ordinances including the 2023 appropriations and tax rates, a zoning master plan amendment, and a rezone.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts 2023 appropriations and tax rates

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.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Variance of Use for GAO Distribution Facility in General Commercial District

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.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on 2023 budget, zoning changes, and $164K arts center change order

The Plainfield Town Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous expenditures and contracts, hold a public hearing on additional appropriations, and vote on several ordinances including the 2023 budget, zoning amendments, and councilmanic districts. The meeting includes both routine approvals and significant policy decisions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 appropriations, rezones, and consent agenda items

The Plainfield Town Council approved the 2023 appropriations and tax rates (Ordinance 44-2022) on second reading, adopted councilmanic districts (Ordinance 41-2022) and a Vandalia PUD amendment for Cabin Coffee (Ordinance 42-2022) on third reading, and passed a land-use matrix amendment (Ordinance 36-2022) after bringing it off the table. The council also approved first readings for a master plan district, Hobbs Station PUD amendment, and Winding Way rezone, plus a 17-item consent agenda including a $164,339 change order for the Government Center and a $121,298 truck purchase.

Mon Oct 3, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to review Winding Way PUD and senior living project

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a rezoning and plat for the Winding Way Planned Unit Development, and architectural/site design approval for an 83,000-square-foot senior living facility. The commission will also consider continuances for sign regulation and master plan district text amendments, and discuss a remanded land use matrix amendment.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Winding Way PUD, senior living facility

The Plan Commission approved three related petitions for the Winding Way Planned Unit Development, a 30-townhome and 6-duplex residential project on Smith Road, with a favorable recommendation to the Town Council. It also approved a PUD amendment and final detailed plan for an 83,000-square-foot senior living and memory care facility at Hobbs Station. Additionally, the commission granted a continuance for sign regulation revisions and gave favorable recommendations for zoning code amendments on the Master Plan process and the Land Use Matrix.

Mon Sep 26, 2022

Town Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023 budget first reading, consent agenda with 15 items

The Plainfield Town Council approved the first reading of the 2023 budget ordinance and adopted a 15-item consent agenda including contracts for ambulance remount, park projects, and sewer work. The council also passed resolutions for EDIT fund transfer and annexation policy, and approved zoning amendments for the Vandalia PUD (Cabin Coffee).

Mon Sep 19, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

BZA considers variance requests for GAO Distribution and Scooter’s Coffee

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.

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✓ Decided: Scooter's Coffee drive-thru variances approved at 1805 E. Main St.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances for a Scooter's Coffee drive-thru kiosk at 1805 E. Main Street. The first variance allows drive-thru and bailout lanes to encroach into front yard setbacks from Main Street, Elm Drive, and Locust Drive. The second reduces the drive aisle for 45-degree parking from 15 feet to 14 feet. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0).

Mon Sep 12, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on $660K street reimbursement, sewer repairs, annexations

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and expenditures, including a $90,000 leadership program, a $26,430 SeeClickFix Pro addition, and a $462,500 emergency sewer repair. They will also hold public hearings on redistricting and an additional appropriation, and vote on several ordinances including annexations and a zoning amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, bid awards, and multiple ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, awarded a $176,500 bid for lightning protection systems, and passed several ordinances including annexations and zoning changes. They also tabled Ordinance No. 36 for further review and declared an emergency for sewer repairs.

Thu Sep 8, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider two drive-through coffee shop proposals

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions for drive-through coffee establishments. The first is a request to amend the Vandalia Planned Unit Development to allow a drive-through restaurant and approve a final detailed plan for Cabin Coffee at the northeast corner of Vandalia Boulevard and West Main Street. The second is a request for architectural and site design approval for 7Brew Coffee, which requires a development incentive. The commission will also discuss a land use matrix text amendment remanded for revisions.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Vandalia PUD amendment for Cabin Coffee drive-through

The Plan Commission approved a PUD amendment and final detailed plan for a Cabin Coffee drive-through restaurant at the northeast corner of Vandalia Boulevard and West Main Street. The commission also approved a development incentive and architectural/site design review for a 7 Brew Coffee drive-through at 2501 East Main Street. Discussion on accessory dwelling units and other housing text amendments was continued to a future meeting.

Mon Aug 22, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider annexations, rezone, and $39,848 vehicle purchase

The Plainfield Town Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a $39,848.25 Toyota Camry Hybrid purchase, a $61,700 lightning protection design contract, and a $27,000 chemical feed line installation. The council will also hold second readings on several annexation and zoning ordinances, and consider a resolution to set a public hearing for another annexation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $698K road maintenance contract, multiple ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved a $698,343.80 contract for the 2022 Road Maintenance Improvement Program to Baumgartner and Company, and a $79,000 contract for tree removal to D & S Tree Service. The council also approved second readings of several ordinances, including annexations for Redbird Group Phase 2 and the Smith Rd/Bradford Rd corner, and adopted Ordinance No. 35-2022 authorizing financing for economic development facilities at Hobbs Station. A settlement agreement in the Awale cases was approved, and a consent agenda with 15 items, including a $39,848.25 vehicle purchase and a $61,700 lightning protection design contract, was adopted unanimously.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on $20K police HQ study, $94K slide project, and more

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and expenditures, including a $20,000 police headquarters renovation assessment, a $94,272 Splash Island slide re-painting project, and a $78,000 dry weather screening contract. They will also hold public hearings on an additional appropriation and open bids for road maintenance and tree removal. Several ordinances are scheduled for first reading, including annexations and a zoning amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts redistricting guidelines, approves consent agenda with 16 items

The Plainfield Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-50, setting guidelines for the once-per-decade redistricting of council districts, with a public hearing set for September 12. The council also approved a 16-item consent agenda including contracts for HVAC maintenance, a $20,000 police headquarters renovation assessment, a $78,000 dry weather screening contract, a $94,272 Splash Island slide project, and hiring three additional school resource officers. Several first-reading ordinances were approved, including annexations for Redbird Group Phase 2 and the southeast corner of Smith and Bradford Roads, and an economic development financing ordinance for Hobbs Station. Ordinance 20-2022 (annexation tied to sewer cost-sharing) was withdrawn at the petitioner's request.

Mon Aug 1, 2022

Economic Development Commission

Commission to vote on Hobbs Station bond issuance and loan plan

The Plainfield Economic Development Commission is meeting to consider approving the issuance of taxable lease rental revenue bonds for the Hobbs Station Project and to hear public comments on a plan for the Town to loan bond proceeds to the developer for improvements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a resolution for the bond issuance.

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✓ Decided: Plainfield EDC re-elects officers, reviews downtown projects and bat habitat land swap

The Plainfield Economic Development Commission approved the January 26 minutes and re-elected Nicole Kendall as President and Lori Lee as Vice President for 2022. Members reviewed progress on the MADE@Plainfield project, Performing and Fine Arts Center, Drinkard apartment complex, Prewitt Theater, and the bat habitat land acquisition south of I-70. No formal votes were taken on these projects; they were discussed as updates. The commission also discussed meeting more frequently in the future.

Mon Aug 1, 2022

Redevelopment Authority

Authority to consider lease and bond issuance for Hobbs Station Project

The Plainfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider a lease with the Plainfield Redevelopment Commission for the Hobbs Station Project and a resolution authorizing the issuance of taxable economic development lease rental revenue bonds, along with related real estate transfers. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider zoning change and 300,000 sq ft warehouse near Smith Road

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning and development requests: a zone map amendment and site design review for a 300,000-square-foot distribution facility, and a primary plat and final detailed plan for a 442-lot residential subdivision. The commission will also discuss a text amendment to the zoning ordinance's land use matrix. The agenda includes no resolutions or other discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves AllPoints Midwest 9 warehouse and Bo-Mar Estates subdivision

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved three petitions for the AllPoints Midwest 9 industrial development, including a zone map amendment, a loading space orientation incentive, and architectural/site design review for a 300,000 sq ft warehouse. It also approved the primary plat and final detailed plan for the Bo-Mar Estates residential development, creating 442 lots. Additionally, the commission certified a text amendment to the zoning ordinance (Land Use Matrix) with a favorable recommendation to the Town Council.

Mon Aug 1, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to consider Hobbs Station lease and alcohol license

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission is meeting to discuss updates on several downtown projects, including Hobbs Station, and to consider a proposed lease agreement for the Hobbs Station project. The commission will also hear a presentation from Tlahco's Mexican Restaurant regarding an alcohol license in the Riverfront District and vote on a resolution authorizing the lease.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Hobbs Station lease resolution

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. 2022-10, authorizing a lease between the Redevelopment Authority and the Commission for the Hobbs Station project, pledging special tax proceeds for lease rentals. The commission also gave consent for Tlahcos, a new Mexican restaurant, to secure an alcoholic beverage license. Updates were provided on downtown projects, including the art center, Krewson, alley enhancements, and Avon Avenue, but no other formal decisions were made.

Mon Jul 25, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on $1.23M water plant upgrade, tax abatements, annexations

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and expenditures, including a $1.23 million change order for water booster pumps and an emergency generator at the Liberty water plant. Public hearings and resolutions are scheduled for tax abatements for AllPoints Midwest buildings and annexations for Redbird Phase 2 and the southeast corner of Bradford & Smith Road. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including an emergency aerator purchase and a compensation ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, tax abatements, and emergency water plant aerator purchase

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included contracts, maintenance agreements, and a $1.23 million change order for water booster pumps. It also approved tax abatements for AllPoints Midwest buildings 9 and 16, and declared an emergency to purchase a replacement aerator for the Swinford Water Treatment Plant from Bowen at a cost of $188,860. Several resolutions were adopted, including fiscal plans for two annexation areas and educational assistance programs for DPW and Fire Territory employees.

Mon Jul 18, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

BZA to consider concrete plant variance and residential garage setback

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA denies Amazon's temporary concrete batch plant variance

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals denied Amazon's request for a use variance to operate a temporary concrete batch plant at 1750 Smith Road. The board voted 5-0 to deny the variance, citing concerns about public health, safety, and welfare. The board also approved two variances for Joedy and Debra Graham to build a garage addition at 1243 Eldin Drive, allowing a 1-foot encroachment into the side yard and an 8-foot encroachment into the front yard.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council to consider wheel tax, surtax, and multiple contracts

The Plainfield Town Council will vote on several ordinances, including creating a wheel tax and a motor vehicle surtax, and will consider numerous consent agenda items involving contracts, hires, and agreements. A public hearing will be held on an additional appropriation for the Fire Beneficent Fund. The meeting also includes resolutions on bonds, surplus property, and tax abatements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves DPW pay raises, wheel tax, and multiple resolutions

The Plainfield Town Council approved a $1.00/hour pay increase for all hourly DPW employees and a $1.00/hour increase for CDL Class A certification (from $0.50 to $1.50) to address staffing shortages. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included contracts for window tinting, maintenance, and professional services, as well as approvals for hiring a police officer and various development-related items. Several resolutions were passed, including those for redevelopment bonds, surplus property disposal, tax abatements for AllPoints Midwest, and a property tax levy increase for the Fire Protection Territory. Ordinances were adopted for a wheel tax, a motor vehicle surtax, and a fire territory appropriation, while Ordinance 20-2022 remained tabled.

Thu Jul 7, 2022

Redevelopment Authority

Authority to consider bond financing for arts center and Hobbs Station project

The Plainfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider bond financing for the Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center and to discuss a taxable economic development lease revenue bond for the Hobbs Station Project. They will also vote on a resolution approving a lease with the Plainfield Redevelopment Commission related to the Hobbs Station Project. The agenda includes consent items and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Redevelopment Authority approves Hobbs Station lease resolution

The Plainfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-01, approving a proposed lease with the Plainfield Redevelopment Commission for the Hobbs Station project. The resolution authorizes a $23,925,000 taxable economic development lease revenue bond issue for infrastructure and development. The project, located near Smith Road and Township Line, includes mixed-use, residential, commercial, and industrial components. The lease will be considered by the Redevelopment Commission and then the Town Council, with a public hearing scheduled for August 1, 2022.

Thu Jul 7, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to discuss land use matrix definitions

The Plainfield Plan Commission is meeting to discuss the Land Use Matrix, including definitions, and to update its work plan. No public hearings or resolutions are scheduled, so the meeting is primarily a discussion and planning session.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Hobbs Station mixed-use building modifications

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved modifications to the Hobbs Station mixed-use building, as proposed by the developer to reduce construction costs. The changes reduce the parking structure footprint, pull the western facade away from Smith Road, add green space and hardscape, and reduce the unit count from 300 to 293. The commission also discussed a draft Land Use Matrix, with plans to hold a public hearing in August, but took no formal action on it.

Thu Jul 7, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Redevelopment Commission to consider tax abatements, Hobbs Station lease

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission is meeting to consider two real property tax abatements for AllPoints Midwest projects and a lease agreement related to the Hobbs Station project. The agenda also includes updates on several ongoing projects, including downtown, Prewitt Theatre, CDC, Hobbs Station, and the Drinkard Property.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Hobbs Station lease, two tax abatements

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved three resolutions: a lease with the Redevelopment Authority for the Hobbs Station project, and real property tax abatements for Browning/PLD LLC AllPoints Midwest 9 and 16. The commission also consented to a second amendment to the Hobbs Station project agreement, increasing bond proceeds from $17 million to $21 million and extending the closing date to October. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Jun 27, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider wheel tax, park impact fees, annexations

The Plainfield Town Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, resolutions, and ordinances. Key actions include second readings of ordinances creating a wheel tax and a surtax, a park impact fee ordinance with a requested third reading, and resolutions setting public hearing dates for two annexations. The consent agenda includes contracts for street work, sewer agreements, and use of ARPA funds for fuel.

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✓ Decided: Council approves wheel tax, surtax, park impact fee ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved several ordinances, including creating a wheel tax fund, a motor vehicle license excise surtax fund, and a park impact fee on new development. The council also approved resolutions setting public hearing dates for two annexations and a transfer of appropriations. Kyle Prewitt was sworn in as Police Chief, and a proclamation honored the Plainfield High School boys track team. Ordinance No. 27-2022 was tabled due to a missing publication notice.

Mon Jun 20, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

BZA meeting includes requests for concrete plant and residential setbacks

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA continues two petitions to July 18 meeting

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals approved minutes from April 18, 2022, and granted continuances for two petitions. BZA-22-042 was continued to the July 18 meeting due to faulty notice to property owners, and BZA-22-049 was continued with a new hearing date to be set by the petitioner within six months due to an application amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Jun 13, 2022

Plan Commission

Plainfield Plan Commission to consider park impact fee update

The Plainfield Plan Commission is holding a public hearing to consider updating the Park Impact Fee, including a proposed ordinance and a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also take action on a zone improvement plan amendment. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves 2022 Park Impact Fee, Zone Improvement Plan

The Plainfield Plan Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-01 adopting the 2022 Zone Improvement Plan and certified the 2022 Park Impact Fee Ordinance with a favorable recommendation to the Town Council. The proposed fee increases are $2,533 for single-family homes and $1,723 per multi-family unit, up from $1,151 and $890 respectively. The commission also heard an update on the Quaker Boulevard/Avon Avenue alignment scoping study, which is due for Town Council review in about a month.

Mon Jun 13, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council to consider wheel tax, surtax, and major road contracts

The Plainfield Town Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and approvals, plus resolutions and ordinances. Key items include first readings of a wheel tax and a motor vehicle surtax, and third readings of annexations and zoning amendments. The council will also consider several large contracts for road and engineering projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 26-item consent agenda, Metropolis land deal, and multiple ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved a 26-item consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and agreements, including a $26,975 well repair, $36,792.17 spin bikes, and a $137,575 pool lighting project. It also approved a Metropolis agreement to purchase 6+ acres for $900,000 with escrowed funds for restaurant improvements, and adopted several ordinances including a park impact fee, wheel tax, and zoning changes. The council moved its insurance to Trident effective July 1, 2022, and tabled Ordinance No. 20-2022.

Mon Jun 6, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider parking expansion at 915 Airtech Parkway

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend an approved development plan to add 59 trailer stalls and 148 employee parking spaces at 915 Airtech Parkway. The commission will also discuss a potential rezone at the southwest quadrant of East Main Street and Carr Road, and review its work plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public hearing guidelines.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Gateway 6 parking expansion

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved DP-22-031, an amendment to the approved Architectural and Site Design Plan for the Gateway 6 building, adding passenger and trailer parking spaces on a 25-acre lot. The commission also discussed a potential rezone of the southwest quadrant of Carr Road and Main Street, directing staff to pursue correcting a zoning error by rezoning the area to residential, with existing uses becoming legal non-conforming. No formal action was taken on the rezone.

Mon Jun 6, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves Poag land purchase and restaurant buildout deal (4-1)

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement with Poag to purchase 6.7 acres of land for $900,000, with the funds escrowed for restaurant buildout, and to eliminate future gap payments. The motion passed 4-1, with one member voting no. The commission also approved Resolution 2022-06 regarding the pass-through of excess incremental revenue.

Mon May 23, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council to vote on annexations, zoning changes, and $55K truck purchase

The Plainfield Town Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including a $55,065 truck purchase, a $27,619 trail paving contract, and a $2,500 engineering work order. They will hold a public hearing and vote on an additional appropriation, and will take up annexations, zoning amendments, and a utility billing department move.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, declares sewer emergency, advances ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, including a $55,065 fire truck purchase and a $27,619 trail paving contract. It declared an emergency for an exposed sewer force main, approved a single-reading appropriation ordinance, and advanced several annexation and zoning ordinances. One annexation ordinance was tabled after the property owner disputed the petition.

Mon May 9, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider annexations, zoning changes, and fiscal plans

The Plainfield Town Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple ordinances, including annexations for two properties, zoning amendments for commercial lodging, parking, and Verizon Wireless, and the adoption of fiscal plans for annexed areas. The consent agenda includes contracts for HVAC maintenance, stairway tread replacement, and a school traffic study.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, zoning changes, and annexation ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for HVAC maintenance, stairway tread replacement, and a school pickup/drop-off study. The council also approved three Plan Commission recommendations for zoning amendments, including a Verizon Wireless zone map change and new commercial indoor lodging and off-street parking regulations. Additionally, the council adopted resolutions for fiscal plans for annexed areas and approved first readings of annexation ordinances for Daugherty and Saratoga HRH properties.

Mon May 2, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to hear Verizon facility, 73-lot subdivision, hotel, zoning text changes

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on five petitions, including a Verizon switching facility, a 73-lot residential subdivision, a 33-unit hotel, and two zoning ordinance text amendments. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 7 meeting and discuss a proposed work plan.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Verizon facility, 73-lot subdivision, hotel, and zoning changes

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved three petitions for a Verizon telecommunications switching facility (rezoning, plat, and design review), a 73-lot residential subdivision called Grey Hawk Place with three waivers, and a 33-unit E-Studio Hotel with a development incentive. It also recommended approval of two zoning text amendments: one replacing hotel/motel definitions with commercial indoor lodging standards, and another eliminating mandatory parking minimums in favor of market-based parking. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Mon May 2, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Plainfield Redevelopment Commission meets May 2, 2022

The commission will review updates on several ongoing projects. These include discussions regarding Downtown Projects, CDC, Hobbs Station, and the Drinkard Property.

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✓ Decided: RDC approves consent agenda; hears updates on downtown projects

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved the consent agenda for the minutes of 04/07/2022, with President Everling abstaining. No new business, public hearings, or resolutions were on the agenda. The meeting consisted primarily of staff updates on downtown projects, including the Government Center, Prewitt Theater, parking structure restaurant lease, Hobbs Station, and Drinkard development.

Mon Apr 25, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council to consider annexations, rezonings, and $22,768 carpet contract

The Plainfield Town Council will hold public hearings on two annexations and an additional appropriation, and will vote on several consent agenda items including a $22,768 carpet replacement contract and agreements related to the Hobbs Station development. The council will also conduct second readings of ordinances establishing equitable sharing funds and two rezonings, plus a resolution to dispose of surplus property.

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✓ Decided: Plainfield Council approves consent agenda, resolutions, and ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including a $22,768 carpet replacement contract and a sewer service agreement. Three public hearings were held with no public comment. The council adopted two resolutions and five ordinances, including zoning changes for HRH-Saratoga and Bo-Mar Estates.

Mon Apr 18, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

BZA considers alcohol service exception and barn project

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves alcohol special exception for El Mexican Restaurant at 125 N Center St

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals approved BZA-22-023, a special exception allowing TLAHCOS, Inc. (doing business as El Mexican Restaurant) to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages on-site at 125 North Center Street. The approval is non-transferable and prohibits outside speakers or music devices in the patio area. The board also adopted negative findings of fact for a previously denied petition, BZA-22-022.

🏢 Building at this address: 9 m tall
Mon Apr 11, 2022

Town Council

Council to approve $160K roundabout change order and rezonings

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including change orders for road projects, police vehicles, and fire equipment. They will also hold first readings of ordinances for rezonings and equitable sharing funds, and a third reading for the Swalley Rezone.

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Thu Apr 7, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider large residential and commercial development petitions

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning and site design petitions. These items include a major residential development, a commercial rezone for Hendricks Regional Health, and an expansion for Crown Lift Truck.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves 126-acre Bo-Mar Estates PUD rezoning

The Plainfield Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve a rezoning request for the 126-acre Bo-Mar Estates Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the northwest corner of Smith Road and Township Line Road, recommending it to the Town Council. The project, proposed by Olthof Homes, would create a mixed residential community with single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, and paired villas. The Commission also approved a separate rezoning and primary plat for a commercial subdivision on U.S. 40, and an expansion of an existing distribution building.

Thu Apr 7, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Commission to approve Drinkard Property agreement with SCP

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and receive updates on several downtown projects. The main action item is approval of a project agreement with SCP for the Drinkard Property, while other items are informational updates on ongoing developments.

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Mon Mar 28, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Town Council considers new staff, utility purchases, and road contracts

The Town Council will review several personnel additions for the Police and Fire departments. The agenda also includes multiple infrastructure contracts for water mains, roadway resurfacing, and tree maintenance.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

RaceTrac Inc. requests multiple variances for a truck fueling station

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA denies variance for 2,016-sq-ft accessory structure at 901 Walton Drive

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request by Christopher Farrar to build an accessory structure taller than his principal residence at 901 Walton Drive. The denial was unanimous (3-0) after public comment raised concerns about the structure's size, potential residential use, and neighborhood impact. The board also approved withdrawal of RaceTrac applications, continued a petition due to notice issues, and adopted negative findings for a previously denied petition.

Mon Mar 14, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on rezone, annexation, and $53K audit contract

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including a $53,000 audit agreement with Plante Moran and a $19,180 lead and copper inventory. Public hearings and resolutions cover an additional appropriation and opting into the opioids settlement. The council will also hold readings on a zoning amendment (Swalley Rezone), a motel/hotel definition change, and the annexation of property at 515 Avon Ave.

✓ Decided: Council approves 30-acre rezoning for office/warehouse at Smith Road and AllPoints Parkway

The Plainfield Town Council approved a consent agenda with 14 items, including contracts for auditing, surveying, and water/sewer work. The council also approved a 30-acre rezoning from Agriculture to I-2 Office/Warehouse Distribution at the southeast corner of Smith Road and AllPoints Parkway, and adopted several ordinances, including one amending motel/hotel definitions. Resolution 2022-20 was tabled for further legal review.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Mar 7, 2022

Plan Commission

Plainfield Plan Commission to review zoning and development petitions

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests. These include a zoning code text amendment and new development plans for mixed-use and industrial projects.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves hotel/motel definition, Hobbs Station projects

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved a favorable recommendation for TA-22-011, amending the zoning code's hotel/motel definition with a 15-day limit, to be sent to the Town Council. It also approved the rezoning of 25.5 acres at Smith Road and Allpoints Parkway to I-2, the final detailed plan for a 300-unit apartment building at Hobbs Station, and the development plan for two industrial buildings, including a loading space incentive. A withdrawn rezoning petition (RZ-22-012) was accepted.

Mon Mar 7, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Plainfield Redevelopment Commission discusses downtown and property updates

The commission will receive progress updates on several downtown projects, including Hobbs Station and the Prewitt Theatre. The agenda also includes a presentation by Chris Petrelli regarding the Performing and Fine Arts Center.

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✓ Decided: RDC approves consent agenda, hears updates on downtown projects

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved the consent agenda for the February 7, 2022 minutes. No resolutions were presented. The commission received updates on downtown projects, including the Government Center (87% complete), Prewitt Theater (easement signed, demolition underway), and Hobbs Station (ancillary agreements in draft). No formal decisions were made on these items.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

Town Council

Plainfield Council considers major infrastructure contracts and tax abatements

The Town Council is reviewing several large-scale construction and engineering contracts, including the Raceway Road Relocation Project. The meeting also includes public hearings for tax abatements and resolutions regarding economic revitalization areas.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with $4.76M road contract and salary increase

The Plainfield Town Council approved a 17-item consent agenda, including a $4,760,653.24 final contract for the Raceway Road Relocation Project, a 2% salary increase for full-time employees in salary grade A, and several other contracts and agreements. The council also adopted resolutions for tax abatements for MetroAir 7 and 9, an interlocal agreement with Hendricks County, and a transfer of appropriations. Ordinances were approved for additional appropriations, compensation, administrative fees, annexation, and a zoning amendment (Awale Rezone).

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Thu Feb 24, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

RaceTrac Inc seeks multiple variances for a truck fueling station

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.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves wedding venue variance, denies gas station canopy signage

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a home occupation outdoor wedding venue at 8285 Township Line Road, subject to conditions including limited operations and a future review. The board denied a variance for canopy signage and lighting at the Good Oil gas station at 1101 West Main Street, citing lack of hardship and opportunity to bring the site into compliance. A third petition was tabled due to failure to send required notices.

Mon Feb 14, 2022

Town Council

Council to approve $560K ambulances, fire gear, and multiple contracts

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous purchases and contracts, including two ambulances for up to $560,000, fire gear, EMS equipment, and various public works and development services agreements. The council will also hold public hearings and vote on resolutions and ordinances, including tax abatements for MetroAir Business Park and an annexation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1,999,960 Quaker Boulevard paving contract

The Plainfield Town Council approved a consent agenda with 18 items, including purchases of ambulances, fire gear, and various service contracts. It awarded a $1,999,960 construction contract to Reith Riley Construction for the Quaker Boulevard Pavement Patching project. The council also approved a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees who have been employed over 90 days, and passed several resolutions and ordinance readings.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Feb 7, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to consider 378-lot subdivision and hotel/motel definition change

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a primary plat for a 378-lot subdivision on 167.3 acres southwest of Hadley Road and County Road 675 East, and a text amendment to the zoning code's definitions of 'Hotel' and 'Motel'. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and procedural guidelines for public testimony.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves 382-lot Trescott subdivision

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved the primary plat for Trescott, a 382-lot single-family residential subdivision on about 167.3 acres near Hall and Hadley roads, with conditions including compliance with town standards and obtaining drainage approvals. The commission also reviewed a proposed text amendment to clarify definitions of 'motel' and 'hotel' and discussed design trends for drive-throughs and off-street parking, but took no action on those items.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider tax abatements for MetroAir Business Park II

The Redevelopment Commission will review updates on several downtown and infrastructure projects. The body will also consider resolutions regarding real property tax abatements for two MetroAir Business Park II, LLC sites.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Drinkard project letter of intent and two tax abatements

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved three resolutions: a letter of intent with Strategic Capital Partners for the Drinkard property redevelopment, and 10-year real property tax abatements for two new spec buildings in MetroAir Business Park (Buildings 7 and 9). The commission also approved the January 3 meeting minutes with a correction, and received updates on several downtown projects, including the Government Center, parking structure, Hobbs Station, Prewitt Theater, and the Performing and Fine Arts Center, where bond closings were reported.

Tue Jan 25, 2022

Economic Development Commission

Plainfield EDC to organize for 2022, review downtown and airport land projects

The Plainfield Economic Development Commission will hold its first meeting of 2022, including organizing for the year and approving minutes from the previous meeting. The commission will review current projects, including downtown redevelopment, acquisition of bat habitat land from the airport, and the MADE@Plainfield initiative. No new business or resolutions are listed, and the meeting is largely procedural.

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✓ Decided: EDC re-elects officers, reviews downtown projects and bat habitat land swap

The Plainfield Economic Development Commission approved the January 26 minutes and re-elected Nicole Kendall as President and Lori Lee as Vice President for 2022. Members reviewed progress on the MADE@Plainfield project, Performing and Fine Arts Center, Drinkard apartment complex, Prewitt Theater, and the bat habitat land acquisition south of I-70. No formal votes were taken on project approvals; the meeting was primarily informational.

Mon Jan 24, 2022

Town Council

Council to vote on tax abatements, purchases, and annexation

The Plainfield Town Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous equipment purchases and contracts, hold public hearings on tax abatements for Hobbs Station Industrial QOZB, LLC, and take final action on an annexation ordinance. The meeting also includes a bid opening for Quaker Boulevard pavement patching and a bid award for the Splash Island maintenance project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with $14,997 mower and $44,651 truck purchases

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, including purchases of a John Deere mower and three Ford trucks, and approved resolutions for tax abatements for Hobbs Station Industrial QOZB buildings 1 and 2. The council also approved a bid award for Splash Island maintenance to American Clean & Seal for $165,955, and adopted ordinances including a rezone first reading and annexation of Redbird properties.

Thu Jan 20, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

BZA to consider multiple variance requests from RaceTrac Inc

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.

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✓ Decided: Plainfield BZA holds procedural meeting, no zoning decisions made

The Plainfield Board of Zoning Appeals met on January 20, 2022, but took no substantive zoning actions. The board approved the minutes from November 15, 2021, and re-elected the current officers (Mr. Monnett as President, Mr. Cavanaugh as Vice President). The meeting was adjourned after noting that pending cases were automatically continued due to improper notice.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Town Council

Council to consider annexation, tax abatements, and $1.58M road contract

The Plainfield Town Council will hold a public hearing on annexing 515 Avon Avenue, consider resolutions for tax abatements at Hobbs Station Industrial, and take action on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases. They will also conduct second and third readings of ordinances for annexing Redbird properties and rezoning Saratoga Village.

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✓ Decided: Plainfield Council approves consent agenda, new positions, and ordinances

The Plainfield Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included funding for a youth athletic facility feasibility study, a new backhoe, and various contracts. The council also created two new positions: Director of Public Safety and Assistant Town Manager. Several resolutions and ordinances were passed, including tax abatements for Hobbs Station Industrial and the annexation of Redbird properties.

Mon Jan 3, 2022

Plan Commission

Plan Commission to hear rezoning and three subdivision plats

The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and three subdivision plats, including a mixed-use development and a single-family plat. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, swearing in a new member, and electing officers.

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✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Hobbs Station plats and Awale rezone

The Plainfield Plan Commission approved a favorable recommendation for the Awale rezone (RZ-21-139) with conditions, and approved three primary plats for the Hobbs Station development, including waivers and a 242-lot residential subdivision. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Mon Jan 3, 2022

Redevelopment Commission

Commission to consider tax abatements for Hobbs Station Industrial buildings

The Redevelopment Commission will review applications for real property tax abatements regarding two buildings at Hobbs Station Industrial QOZB, LLC-Terminus. The meeting also includes progress updates on several downtown and local development projects.

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✓ Decided: RDC approves two tax abatements for Hobbs Station spec buildings

The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission approved two real property tax abatement resolutions for Hobbs Station Industrial QOZB, LLC, covering Terminus Building 1 and Terminus Building 2, each with a $24.7 million investment. The commission also elected officers for 2022, approved prior meeting minutes, and received updates on downtown projects, the Drinkard property, and the Prewitt Theater. No other substantive decisions were made.