Noblesville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Noblesville councils weigh $1M BioLife loan, annexations, police HQ funding

The most consequential item on recent Noblesville agendas is a proposed $1 million forgivable loan to Sexton Biotechnologies, Inc., a BioLife Solutions subsidiary, for its relocation to Washington Business Park. The loan, which would support a $16 million capital investment and 30 jobs with an average salary of $85,000, was considered by the Economic Development Commission on Aug. 14 and the Council Finance Committee on Aug. 20. No votes have been recorded yet; minutes have not been published for any of the meetings below.

Economic Development Commission (Aug. 14)

The commission held a public hearing and considered Resolution 2026-01, which would approve the $1,000,000 forgivable loan to Sexton Biotechnologies for its facility at 15583 North Pointe Blvd. The project is expected to create or retain 30 jobs. The commission also elected officers for the year.

Council Finance Committee (Aug. 20)

The committee reviewed a proposed ordinance authorizing a taxable economic development revenue note of up to $1,000,000 for the same BioLife project. It also received the annual opioid settlement report, required by Aug. 31, and discussed 2027 budget preparation. The committee reviewed the claims docket and noted that second readings of ordinances #42-08-26 and #43-08-26 (police headquarters appropriations) were postponed due to a DLGF portal glitch.

Common Council (Aug. 11)

The council’s agenda included public hearings and ordinances to annex two planned developments: Encore at Linden Walk (about 59 acres at 15000-15400 E 156th St.) and Parks at Crossroads (about 60 acres at 11500-11800 E 181st St.). It also considered a rezoning of 18.7 acres at 1715 Division St. from I2/LB/R4/FH to DT-FH, and additional appropriations for the police headquarters project. A presentation covered a proposed Wawa fuel center at 10113 E 191st St. (Millers Crossing).

Board of Public Works & Safety (Aug. 11)

The board opened quotes for the Wellington Parkway storm sewer replacement and considered a consent agenda including sewer service agreements, a replat for the Hamilton County Judicial Center, a PILOT agreement with Calvary Apostolic Church of Noblesville, and temporary closures of an alley between 5th and 10th Streets, Olio Road near 156th Street, and Covered Bridge Way at Allisonville Road.

Plan Commission (Aug. 17)

This meeting was cancelled because no applications were filed.

Coming up

• **Board of Public Works & Safety (Aug. 25):** Bids for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Project, plus routine plats, easements, and bond releases. Also temporary closures for a 5th Street Bistro birthday party, a VFW event, a block party, and the Noblesville High School homecoming parade.
• **Common Council (Aug. 25):** Public hearings and votes on annexations totaling about 159 acres (Encore at Linden Walk and Parks at Crossroads), additional appropriations for the police headquarters project, a park fund transfer for Finch Creek Park pedestrian improvements, vacating an alley right-of-way, and authorizing the BioLife revenue note.

Noblesville boards weigh 300-home rezoning, carousel move, and Habitat variances

Noblesville's Common Council, Board of Public Works and Safety, and Board of Zoning Appeals all met in the past two weeks, but none have published minutes yet, so no official decisions are known. The most consequential item on the agendas was a proposed rezoning of roughly 130 acres for a 300-home planned development.

Common Council (July 28)

The council considered ordinances that would authorize sewage works revenue bonds for sewer system improvements and pledge general revenues to lease rental bonds of the Noblesville Building Corporation. It also took up a major rezoning: Ordinance #37-07-26 would change about 130 acres in the 14300–14800 block of East 156th Street from A2 Agricultural to R3 Moderate-to-High Density Single-Family Residential. A companion ordinance, #38-07-26, would rezone the same land to R2/PD Residential Planned Development for the Woodcroft project, which calls for 300 residential lots.

Also on the agenda were a resolution approving financing for a public safety facility, annual tax abatement compliance forms, and authorization to demolish a structure at 1523 Conner Street.

Board of Public Works & Safety (July 28)

The board reviewed a consent agenda that included plat approvals and performance bonds for subdivisions. New discussion items included:

• Amendment No. 1 with American Structure Point for the Innovation Mile project
• A services agreement with Myers Construction Management, Inc. to relocate the Forest Park Allen Hershall Carousel
• A facade improvement grant for 20 North 5th Street
• A services agreement with Concrete Tailors, LLC for a concrete patio installation at Station 76
• A temporary closure of Mill Creek Road over Sly Run Creek for drainage structure replacement

Board of Zoning Appeals (August 3)

The board considered several variance requests. One sought a rear-yard setback reduction at 9615 Crescent Oaks Drive (R-2 district). Another involved five variances for a Habitat for Humanity project at 719 & 731 South 5th Street, covering corner lot area, lot width reduction to 49.28 feet, front-yard setback on Walnut Street, driveway setback to 7.5 feet, and no curb/gutter on South 5th Street frontage. A third request asked to reduce the front-yard setback at 15710 Allisonville Road (R-1/FH district). The board also reviewed minutes from October 2025 through July 2026 and findings of fact for properties on Riverwood Avenue and 398 South 9th Street.

Coming up

The Noblesville Plan Commission meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, has been cancelled because no applications were received. The meeting would have been held at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at Noblesville City Hall.

All recent meeting minutes are pending publication; this article will be updated when official outcomes are released.

Finance Committee advances Police HQ financing; Council set to weigh 300-home Woodcroft rezoning

The Noblesville Finance Committee recommended approval on July 23 of a resolution to finalize financing for the new Police Headquarters, the only item from the past two weeks with a confirmed outcome from official minutes.

Police Headquarters financing advances

The Finance Committee recommended approval of three items: a resolution for Police HQ financing, a resolution confirming tax abatement compliance, and the claims docket. The financing resolution relates to a new Noblesville Police Station proposed on approximately 18.7 acres at 1715 Division Street, which the Plan Commission was scheduled to consider on July 20 for a zoning change and preliminary development plan (Application No. LEGP 0088-2026). That Plan Commission meeting's minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of the zoning request is not yet confirmed.

Common Council agenda includes Woodcroft rezoning and bond ordinances

The Common Council met July 28 with several significant items on its agenda, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda included:

• Ordinance #35-07-28 authorizing sewage works revenue bonds for sewer system improvements.
• Ordinance #36-07-28 pledging general revenues to lease rental bonds of the Noblesville Building Corporation.
• Ordinance #37-07-26: change of zoning from A2 Agricultural to R3 Moderate-to-High Density Single-Family Residential for approximately 130 acres in the 14300-14800 block of East 156th Street.
• Ordinance #38-07-26: change to R2/PD Residential Planned Development (Woodcroft) for approximately 130 acres and 300 residential lots.
• Resolution RC-31-28 approving financing matters for a public safety facility.

The Woodcroft rezoning, if approved, would shift roughly 130 acres from agricultural use to a planned development with 300 residential lots.

Plan Commission public hearings

The Plan Commission's July 20 agenda included public hearings on three items: a demolition permit for a residential accessory structure at 1523 Conner Street within the Downtown Protection Boundary; the zoning change and preliminary development plan for the police station at 1715 Division Street; and a special consideration for a 13,000-square-foot place of worship and 20,000-square-foot community building on approximately 10 acres at 9854 Cumberland Pointe Boulevard in the Corporate Campus Planned Development District. Minutes have not been published.

Board of Public Works & Safety

The Board of Public Works and Safety met July 28. Its agenda included Amendment No. 1 with American Structure Point for the Innovation Mile project, a services agreement with Myers Construction Management, Inc. for relocation of the Forest Park Allen Hershall Carousel, a facade improvement grant for 20 North 5th Street, a services agreement with Concrete Tailors, LLC for concrete patio installation at Station 76, and a temporary closure of Mill Creek Road over Sly Run Creek for drainage structure replacement. Minutes have not been published.

PACE Committee

The Parks, Arts, & Community Engagement Committee met July 24 to discuss Embrace Downtown Phase 1b and business support updates, Forest Park Crosswalk Art, Midland Trace Trail at 32/Pleasant art, and the Park Link Pass mural. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

• **August 3 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Five variance applications are on the agenda, including five development-standard variances for a Habitat for Humanity project at 719 & 731 South 5th Street (lot width reduction to 49.28 feet, front-yard setback on Walnut Street, driveway setback to 7.5 feet, and no curb/gutter on South 5th Street frontage), a rear-yard setback variance at 9615 Crescent Oaks Drive, and a front-yard setback variance at 15710 Allisonville Road.
• **August 17 — Plan Commission:** This meeting was cancelled because no applications were received or filed for consideration.

Noblesville Redevelopment Commission approves $1 million forgivable loan for BioLife Solutions relocation

The Noblesville Redevelopment Commission approved two resolutions granting tax abatements and a $1 million forgivable loan to BioLife Solutions for its relocation to Washington Business Park, according to a meeting summary from July 16. The commission also considered a $25,000 TIF contribution request from Hamilton Southeastern Schools for school-based mental health services. Official minutes for that meeting have not yet been published.

Redevelopment Commission — July 16

The commission took action on two economic development agreements tied to the BioLife Solutions project. Resolution 2026-05 covers an agreement with Patch Development, and Resolution 2026-06 covers an agreement with Sexton Biotechnologies. Both resolutions include tax abatements and a $1 million forgivable loan under the same terms.

The commission also reviewed a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton Southeastern Schools requesting a $25,000 contribution from the Consolidated TIF fund for behavioral health services. Financial matters included approval of June 11, 2026 claims presented by the Controller and a financial update on the commission's TIF funds. Minutes for this meeting are not yet published.

Common Council — July 14

The Common Council was scheduled to consider two annexation ordinances totaling approximately 89 acres for separate planned development projects. Ordinance #33.0728 would annex roughly 9 acres in the 18000–18400 block of East 180th Street for the Encore at Lancen Walk Planned Development. Ordinance #34.0725 would annex approximately 80 acres in the 11800–11500 block of East 161st Street for the Parks at Crossroads Planned Development. Each ordinance establishes a public hearing and fiscal plan.

The council also was set to review Ordinance #38.0728, which would authorize issuing sewage works revenue bonds to fund additions, extensions, and improvements to the municipal sewage system. Additional items included Resolution RCZ-28, approving a lease with Quattlight, and second-quarter routine appropriation transfers and grant proceeds. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Public Works & Safety — July 14

The board was scheduled to consider releasing performance bonds for Carlton Heights, Hamilton Town Dentistry, Slo Ridge, and Saxony, and accepting maintenance bonds for Milano Ponte infrastructure and Promenade Shops Boulevard/Trails.

Proposed service agreements included a patio installation at Station with Concrete Tailors, LLC; the Hinkle Creek stormwater outfall project with Atlas Excavating; Digester No. 2 binding tube repair with Central Industrial Contractors; and a Finch Creek pedestrian tunnel under Boden Road with USI Consultants. The board also discussed a temporary closure of 5th Street between Conner and Logans streets for the Heartland LM Showcase and Solara Market, and a road impact fee credit allocation for Avanza at Hyde Park. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 6

The board was scheduled to hear a conditional use application (BZNA.0057-2026) for a wireless telecommunications tower near Riverwood Avenue. Multiple variance requests were also on the agenda, including seven requests for 398 S 5th Street involving reduced setbacks, an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory structure of 1,975 square feet (against a 1,000-square-foot maximum), a height of 23 feet (against a 14-foot maximum), and encroachments. Additional variances included a 6-foot fence at 8862 Lavender Court (4-foot maximum), accessory structure height and an accessory dwelling unit at 1479 Maple Avenue, and a front yard setback reduction at 611 Mill Farm Road. Minutes are not yet published.

Finance Committee — July 9

The Finance Committee met and recorded no prior discussion items on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 a.m. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, according to official minutes.

Coming up

The Plan Commission meets today, July 20, for public hearings on three items: a demolition permit for a residential accessory structure at 1523 Conner Street within the Downtown Protection Boundary; a zoning change and preliminary development plan for a new Noblesville Police Station on approximately 18.7 acres at 1715 Division Street (Applications LEGP 0087-2026 and LEGP 0088-2026); and a special consideration for a 13,000-square-foot place of worship and 20,000-square-foot community building on approximately 10 acres at 9854 Cumberland Pointe Boulevard.