Zionsville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plan Commission approves warehouse, church; council weighs sewer contracts

The Zionsville Plan Commission on Aug. 17 conditionally approved a 39,525-square-foot office and warehouse at 5000 W. 106th Street and a 1,600-square-foot church meeting house at 7660 W. Oak Street, among other actions. The commission also approved a resolution allowing administrative approval of street addresses and names.

Plan Commission decisions

The office/warehouse development plan and a related building materials waiver were approved 7-0. The church development plan was conditionally approved 4-3. Commissioners also approved four pathway installation agreements for DeRossi Estates and agreed to consider a text amendment on development standards variances at the Sept. 21 meeting.

Other meetings this week

Several boards met or cancelled during the week.

• The Zionsville Architectural Review Committee cancelled its Aug. 11 meeting; the next regular meeting is Sept. 8 at 8 a.m.
• The Board of Police Commissioners cancelled its Aug. 17 meeting due to a lack of agenda items; the next meeting is Sept. 21.
• The Board of Parks and Recreation met Aug. 12 to elect 2026 officers, receive an update on the Lincoln Park refresh, consider a for-profit special event request for an inflatable obstacle course at Mulberry Fields, and discuss a feasibility study RFP for a nature center at Carpenter Nature Preserve. No decisions were published.
• The Pathways Committee met Aug. 12 to introduce an application for the Stellar Pathways Program.
• The Fire Department Merit Commission held a closed executive session Aug. 17 on prospective employees and separately met to certify a paramedic hiring list.
• The Safety Board met Aug. 17 to swear in a new member and receive the Fire Department's monthly report.
• The Tree Board met Aug. 19 to review the Tree Removal Standard Operating Procedure and receive updates on ordinances, events, and grants.

The Town Council met Aug. 17 and held public hearings on several resolutions, including awarding a public-private agreement to Bowen Engineering Corporation for the 2026 Sewer Improvements Project (Resolution 2026-21), appropriating bond proceeds for the project (Resolution 2026-22), and modifying local income tax rates for public safety in Boone County (Resolution 2026-23). The council also considered appointing James VanGorder to the Boone County Emergency Advisory Council. No decisions were published.

Coming up

• **Zionsville Redevelopment Commission** – Aug. 25. Will consider creating a project allocation area for the Thompson Thrift project at Grove Pass (Res. 2026-03), approving a project agreement (Res. 2026-04), authorizing the sale of Creekside Lot 1 to Bien Ganodo (Res. 2026-05), and appropriating funds for Pop-Up Plaza design and construction (Res. 2026-06).
• **Board of Zoning Appeals** – Sept. 2, 6 p.m. Public meeting to consider a continued use variance for a winery, distillery, and event center at 2055 S US 421; an administrative appeal on deck lot coverage at 190 N Maple Street; a special exception for a 5-lot subdivision at 7860 S 850 E; development standards variances at 9840 Equestrian Way and 4823 Willow Ridge Ct; and a window signage variance at 3715 Marketplace Drive. The board also holds a closed executive session on pending litigation at 6 p.m. in Room 205 of Town Hall.

Zionsville Council Approves DPW Campus Agreement; BZA Denies Two Use Variances

The Zionsville Town Council approved a public-private agreement for the DPW Campus with Meyer Najem Development on Aug. 3, while the Board of Zoning Appeals denied two use variance requests on Aug. 5. The council also continued a zoning text amendment to its Aug. 17 meeting.

Town Council approves DPW campus agreement

The council voted 7-0 to approve Resolution 2026-19, a public-private agreement with OnPoint Realty d/b/a Meyer Najem Development for the DPW Campus. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included July 20 minutes and July/August claims, and appointed Tony Carrell to the Safety Board, both by 7-0 votes. A zoning text amendment on gasoline station setbacks (Resolution 2026-20) was continued to the Aug. 17 meeting.

BZA denies two use variances, approves two development variances

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to deny a use variance for a winery/distillery/event center at 2055 S US 421 and a use variance for a warehouse at 526 N 1200 E. The board approved development standard variances for additional signage at Zionsville Presbyterian Church and for exceeding accessory square footage at 8385 E 100 North, both by 4-0 votes. Two continuances were granted: petition 2026-19-UV and administrative appeal 2026-20-AP, both to Sept. 2. Minutes from the July 1 meeting were approved.

Other recent meetings

The Zionsville Architectural Review Committee cancelled its Aug. 11 meeting; the next regular meeting is Sept. 8 at 8 a.m.

The Board of Parks and Recreation met Aug. 12. Agenda items included election of 2026 officers, an update on the Lincoln Park refresh, a for-profit special event request for an inflatable obstacle course at Mulberry Fields, and a feasibility study RFP for a nature center at Carpenter Nature Preserve. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Pathways Committee met Aug. 12 and introduced an application for the Stellar Pathways Program. Minutes are pending.

Coming up

Zionsville Town Council – Monday, Aug. 17. The council will hold public hearings on Resolution 2026-21 (awarding a public-private agreement to Bowen Engineering Corporation for the 2026 Sewer Improvements Project), Resolution 2026-22 (appropriating bond proceeds for the sewer project), and Resolution 2026-23 (modifying local income tax rates for public safety in Boone County). It will also consider the continued zoning text amendment and appoint James VanGorder to the Boone County Emergency Advisory Council.

Plan Commission – Monday, Aug. 17. The commission will consider continued development plans for a church meeting house at 7660 W. Oak Street and an office/warehouse building at 5000 W. 106th Street, plus a proposal to change findings for development standards variances and a discussion on assigning street address numbers.

Safety Board – Monday, Aug. 17. The board will swear in a new member, approve July 20 minutes, and hear the Fire Department's monthly report.

Fire Department Merit Commission – Monday, Aug. 17. The commission will certify a paramedic hiring list and approve minutes. A separate closed executive session on prospective employees is also scheduled.

The Board of Police Commissioners cancelled its Aug. 17 meeting; the next meeting is Sept. 21.

Zionsville council to weigh DPW Campus agreement, zoning changes; no minutes yet published

Zionsville's three most recent government meetings — the Town Council, Redevelopment Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals — all took place on schedule, but none of their minutes have been published yet. That means no decisions are officially on the record. The most consequential item on any recent agenda was a public-private agreement for the DPW Campus that the Town Council considered Aug. 3.

Town Council (Aug. 3)

The council met at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at 1100 West Oak Street. Its agenda included:

• Appointment of Tony Carrell to the Zionsville Safety Board.
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-19, a public-private agreement with OnPoint Realty D/B/A Meyer Najem Development for the DPW Campus.
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-20 to amend Chapter 194.20 of the Zionsville Planning and Zoning Ordinance, adding setback requirements for gasoline service stations and automobile filling stations.
• Approval of July 2026 payroll claims and Aug. 3, 2026 claims.

No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Redevelopment Commission (July 28)

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission met to discuss a development agreement amendment with Jaffe Realty Company for Creekside Lot 3. The commission also reviewed the TIF area report and approved the July claims register. Minutes are not yet available.

Board of Zoning Appeals (Aug. 5)

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several variance requests and one administrative appeal:

• Use variance for a veterinary clinic at 9855 E 100 South in an R-2 district.
• Use variance for a general warehouse at 526 N 1200 E in an AG district.
• Development standards variance for extra signage at 4775 W 116th Street.
• Development standards variance for increased accessory square footage at 8385 E 100 North.
• Administrative appeal regarding deck lot coverage calculations at 190 N Maple Street.

No decisions are recorded because minutes have not been published.

Coming up: Plan Commission (Aug. 17)

The Plan Commission will meet Aug. 17 to consider two continued development plans:

• A 1,600+ sq ft church meeting house with 27 parking spaces on a 0.60-acre parcel at 7660 W. Oak Street (R1 district).
• A 39,525 sq ft office/warehouse building at 5000 W. 106th Street (I-1 district), including a waiver request from building materials requirements.

The commission will also introduce a BZA proposal to change findings for development standards variances (with a public hearing to be held) and discuss granting the town authority to assign street address numbers under IC 36-7-4-405(b). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no new business or consent items.

Residents who want to follow these items can attend the Plan Commission meeting or check the town's website for minutes once they are posted.

Zionsville roundup: Council approves claims, Plan Commission weighs 14-lot subdivision and new developments

The Zionsville Town Council approved its July 6 meeting minutes and July 20 claims unanimously on July 20, 2026, both by 7-0 votes. The council also continued discussion on a zoning ordinance amendment for the Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry project, but no final vote was recorded in the available minutes.

Town Council

The council's two recorded votes on July 20 were procedural: approval of the July 6, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0) and approval of July 20, 2026, claims (7-0). Discussion of the zoning ordinance amendment for the Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry project was continued, with no outcome documented in the minutes provided.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission held a closed executive session on July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. EST in Room 203 of Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak Street, to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation. Minutes have not yet been published.

The commission's public agenda included several development proposals:

• **Walnut Run subdivision** — continued item, 14 residential lots at 5356 S. US 421, with sidewalk and design waivers.
• **Friendly Market** — continued item, convenience store and gas station at 3805 Marketplace Drive.
• **Center for Sight** — new item, 13,145 sq ft surgery center addition at 10859 Creek Way.
• **Community First Bank** — new item, 5,095 sq ft branch at 3795 S. US 421.
• **Curless Office Building** — new item, 12,500 sq ft office/warehouse at 10903 Creek Way.

A proposal to change variance findings was also introduced. Outcomes are not yet available because minutes have not been published.

Public Safety Boards

The Zionsville Safety Board met July 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Town Council chambers at 1100 W. Oak Street. The agenda listed approval of June 15, 2026, meeting minutes and the Fire Department monthly report. No old or new business was listed.

The Zionsville Fire Department Merit Commission met to approve May minutes and discuss the lieutenant promotion process, the only new business item on the agenda.

The Board of Police Commissioners cancelled its July 20, 2026, meeting due to a lack of agenda items. Its next regular meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

Police Pension Board

The Zionsville Police Pension Board held an executive session on July 24, 2026, under Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(7) to receive information about confidential records. A regular public meeting followed. The board was scheduled to approve February 27, 2026, minutes and discuss approval of new hires. No voting outcomes are available.

Redevelopment Commission

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission met July 28, 2026, to discuss a development agreement amendment for Creekside Lot 3 with Jaffe Realty Company. The agenda also included a TIF area report and approval of the July claims register. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Town Council — Aug. 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m. EST, Town Council Chambers, 1100 W. Oak Street.** Scheduled votes include appointing Tony Carrell to the Zionsville Safety Board, a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-19 for a public-private agreement with OnPoint Realty D/B/A Meyer Najem Development for the DPW Campus, and consideration of Resolution 2026-20 to amend Chapter 194.20 of the Zionsville Planning and Zoning Ordinance for additional setbacks for gasoline service stations and automobile filling stations.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals — Aug. 5, 2026.** Items include a use variance for a veterinary clinic at 9855 E 100 South in an R-2 district, a use variance for a general warehouse at 526 N 1200 E in an AG district, signage and accessory structure variances, and an administrative appeal regarding deck lot coverage at 190 N Maple Street.

Zionsville roundup: Council swears in five firefighters; Plan Commission set for busy July 20 docket

Town Council approves claims, swears in firefighters

The Zionsville Town Council held its July 6 meeting and swore in five new firefighters: Keenan Bower, Camden Eppert, Jonathan Neel, Davis Schlichte, and Robert Wahlman. The council approved the June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0), June 2026 payroll claims (6-0), and July 6, 2026, claims (6-0). No other substantive items were listed in the available minutes.

Park Board to weigh inflatable course at Mulberry Fields

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met July 8 to review June 2026 staff reports and consider a for-profit special event request from Tuff Nutterz to operate an inflatable course at Mulberry Fields. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decision is recorded.

Tree Board and ZCDC agendas posted

The Zionsville Tree Board met July 15 to review updates on ordinances and preservation, a Tree City designation update, and discussion of a tree removal Standard Operating Procedure. Minutes are not yet available.

The Zionsville Community Development Corporation met July 17 at Town Hall, Room 205, 1100 W Oak Street. The agenda listed basketball court resurfacing as old business, with new business consisting of committee updates from Innovation, Parking, and Grant committees, plus a CDC financial update. No minutes have been published.

ZARC meeting cancelled

The Zionsville Architectural Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 11, 2026.

Coming up

A full slate of meetings is scheduled for July 20, 2026:

• **Plan Commission (public meeting):** Will consider continued items including the Walnut Run subdivision (14 residential lots at 5356 S. US 421, with sidewalk and design waivers) and the Friendly Market convenience store and gas station (3805 Marketplace Drive). New business includes a surgery center addition for Center for Sight (13,145 sq ft, 10859 Creek Way), a Community First Bank branch (5,095 sq ft, 3795 S. US 421), and the Curless Office Building (12,500 sq ft office/warehouse, 10903 Creek Way). A proposal to change variance findings will also be introduced.
• **Plan Commission (executive session):** A closed session at 6:00 p.m. EST in Room 203, Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak Street, to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.
• **Town Council:** Will consider continued Ordinance 2026-12 amending zoning for the Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry development (Petition 2025-75-Z), second reading of Ordinance 2026-16 for the Rudolph easement vacation, and first reading of Ordinance 2026-17 establishing a Tree Board donation fund. The consent agenda includes July 20, 2026, claims and July 6, 2026, meeting minutes. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
• **Safety Board:** Meets at 8:00 a.m. in Town Council chambers, 1100 West Oak Street, to approve June 15, 2026, minutes and hear the Fire Department monthly report.
• **Fire Department Merit Commission:** Will approve May minutes and discuss the lieutenant promotion process.
• **Board of Police Commissioners:** July 20 meeting cancelled due to no agenda items. Next regular meeting is August 17, 2026.

Zionsville BZA approves South Sixth Street variance; Plan Commission set for busy July 20 agenda

The Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance of use to enlarge a legally established non-conforming use at 10 South Sixth Street, voting 4-0 on July 1. The property is in the Urban Village Residential district.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 1

The BZA approved variance petition 2026-12-UV for the South Sixth Street property in a unanimous 4-0 vote. The board also approved the June 3 meeting minutes unanimously.

Two additional variance petitions — 2026-15-UV and 2026-16-UV — were each continued to August 5, 2026, both on 4-0 votes. No details on the substance of those petitions were available in the minutes.

Town Council — July 6

The Town Council's July 6 meeting agenda included several items, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

The agenda listed a zoning ordinance amendment (Petition 2025-75-Z) related to a petition from Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry. A public hearing was scheduled for an easement vacation request (Rudolph) under Ordinance 2026-16. The agenda also included the swearing-in of firefighters and approval of June 2026 payroll and July 6 claims.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet known how the council voted on any of these items or whether the public hearing was held.

Parks and Recreation Board — July 8

The Board of Parks and Recreation was scheduled to review June 2026 staff reports and discuss a for-profit special event request: a Tuff Nutterz inflatable course at Mulberry Fields. Minutes have not been published, so no decision is confirmed.

Coming up

July 14 — Zionsville Architectural Review Committee (ZARC): Cancelled. The next regular meeting is August 11, 2026.

July 15 — Tree Board: The board will review updates on ordinances, events, and grants, including a Tree City designation update. Old business includes discussion of a tree removal Standard Operating Procedure.

July 20 — Plan Commission: A full agenda includes continued items and new business. Continued items are the Walnut Run subdivision (14 residential lots at 5356 S. US 421, with sidewalk and design waivers) and the Friendly Market convenience store and gas station at 3805 Marketplace Drive. New items include a Center for Sight surgery center addition (13,145 sq ft at 10859 Creek Way), a Community First Bank branch (5,095 sq ft at 3795 S. US 421), and the Curless Office Building (12,500 sq ft office/warehouse at 10903 Creek Way). A proposal to change variance findings will also be introduced.

July 20 — Board of Police Commissioners: Cancelled due to no agenda items. The next regular meeting is August 17, 2026.

Zionsville BZA approves South Sixth Street variance; Council to weigh Pulte zoning amendment

The Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance this month allowing a property owner at 10 South Sixth Street to enlarge a legally established non-conforming use in the Urban Village Residential district, on a 4-0 vote.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 1

The BZA approved variance petition 2026-12-UV, permitting the enlargement of the non-conforming use at 10 South Sixth Street, 4-0. The board also approved the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.

Two additional variance petitions were continued to the board's August 5 meeting: petition 2026-15-UV (4-0) and petition 2026-16-UV (4-0). No details on the substance of those petitions were included in the available minutes.

Zionsville Redevelopment Commission — June 23

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission met June 23 for its routine monthly business. The agenda included approval of April 28 meeting minutes, review of the June TIF district financial report, processing of routine vendor claims, and updates from the Finance and Executive committees. No major policy changes or public hearings were scheduled. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

The commission also held an executive session the same day, closed to the public, to interview and negotiate with industrial or commercial prospects, as allowed under Indiana law. No items or outcomes from that session were disclosed.

Coming up

Zionsville Town Council — Monday, July 6 (today): The council will review a zoning ordinance amendment, Petition 2025-75-Z, related to a request from Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Easement Vacation Ordinance 2026-16 (Rudolph), the swearing-in of firefighters, and approval of June 2026 payroll and July 6, 2026 claims.

Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation — Wednesday, July 8: The board will review June 2026 staff reports and consider a for-profit special event request from Tuff Nutterz to operate an inflatable course at Mulberry Fields.

BZA approved South Sixth Street variance; Pulte zoning amendment goes before Town Council on Monday

The Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance on July 1 to enlarge a non-conforming use at 10 South Sixth Street, the only decided item in the past two weeks. The 4-0 vote clears the way for expansion of a legally established use in the Urban Village Residential district.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board voted unanimously to approve variance of use petition 2026-12-UV for the South Sixth Street property. No details about the specific use or the size of the enlargement were included in the meeting minutes.

Two other variance petitions – 2026-15-UV and 2026-16-UV – were continued to the board’s Aug. 5 meeting, also by 4-0 votes. The board additionally approved the June 3 meeting minutes unanimously.

Redevelopment Commission

The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission met twice on June 23. An executive session, closed to the public under Indiana law, was held for interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects. Later that day, the commission held its routine monthly meeting with an agenda covering April meeting minutes, the June tax-increment finance district report, vendor claims, and committee updates. Official minutes from both meetings have not yet been published, so no decisions were reported.

Coming up

The Zionsville Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Town Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment for petition 2025-75-Z, submitted by Pulte Smith-Monsoori-Bradberry. The council will also consider an easement vacation ordinance (2026-16) for a Rudolph property, swear in firefighters, and approve June payroll and July 6 claims.

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation meets Wednesday, July 8. The board will review staff reports and discuss a for-profit special event request: an inflatable course operated by Tuff Nutterz at Mulberry Fields.