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IHPC Quick Hits, October 19th
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission staff reports usually make for interesting viewing for people interested in urban infill proposals coming through the city. The latest one features at least 3 projects of interest to Urban Indy. Ransom Place: A reprisal of the development that I reported on during our last IHPC quick hits post, the proposal …
IHPC Quick Hits, October 8th
It has been about 2 years since the last quick hits post, but infill keeps happening, so here’s some of the proposals that Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission has been hearing recently: The biggest news recently was the approval of the Fire Fighter’s Credit Union Proposal. Fortunately, they have downsized the proposed parking lot to make …
MDC Quick Hits 9/27/2012
There are a number of interesting projects to be mentioned from last month’s Metropolitan Development Commission Report. The building at 24th and Meridian applied for a variance to allow for a Drive-Thru. Â The variance was recommended to be declined by the staff. Tortas Guicho Dominguez y el Cubano on Virginia in Fletcher Place applied for …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits 12/14/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) filings as of 12/14/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. BZA II 12/13/11 and Plat Committee 12/14/11 – As previously reported, the Broad Ripple Village Parking Garage is up for zoning variances and vacation of …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 12/7/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) filings as of 12/7/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. IHPC 12/7/11 – Harry & Izzy’s proposes an all-seasons outdoor seating area adjacent to the recently completed Georgia St. pedestrian walkway. They want to get …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 11/17/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) filings as of 11/17/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC 11/16/11 – Business Resolution NO. 2011-R-027: Authorizes the DMD to convey the former Winona Hospital Site properties located at W. 33rd Street and 3232 …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 11/8/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) filings as of 11/8/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC Hearing Examiner 11/10/11 – The previously reported plan to put a gas station at 324 W Morris (SE of the I-70 West/Missouri exit downtown) …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 11/1/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) filings as of 11/1/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC 11/2/11: A plan by Milhaus Development for apartments on the west side of the Monon Trail between 20th and 21st is being continued all …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 10/24/11
It’s been a while since I posted a Quick Hits so we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission filings as of 10/24/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. Board of Zoning Appeals 10/11/11 – As previously …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 10/3/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission filings as of 10/3/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC 10/5/11 – A developer proposes another project in the suddenly booming Martindale-Brightwood area, this one a senior living apartment building at 23rd St. and Dr. Andrew …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 9/26/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission filings as of 9/26/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC Hearing Examiner 9/29/11 – A developer requests rezoning of 101 S Harding for a multi-unit residential project. The building in question is the Solotken Building, a …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 9/20/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in Metropolitan Development Commission and Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission filings as of 9/20/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. IHPC 9/7/11 – Updating a previous posting on this topic, the commission voted to deny the proposed gas station proposal at 10th/DMLK and continue the 16th/Central proposal …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 9/15/11
Here’s what I’ve come across in City filings as of 9/15/11 (click links to read staff reports on these cases): 1. MDC Hearing Examiner 9/15/11 – a developer requests rezoning of land at 1450 N Pennsylvania (former Payton Wells body shop) for a multifamily residential project. No details are provided at this time. This site …
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 9/7/11
In the past, I’ve dabbled in attempting to comprehensively cover the City regulatory approval process for new projects. Unfortunately that’s proved to be an impossibly large job. Instead, whenever I come across things in regulatory filings that interest me, I’m going to post just a little bit of info in this “Quick Hits” post with …
The Chatham Arch Question, Part II: What Are the Consequences of Low Density Just a Mile from the Heart of Downtown?
In the first half of this two-part series I looked at the prevailing mentality articulated by some of the most influential members of the Chatham Arch neighborhood, evidenced by the Chatham Arch Neighborhood Association (CANA) and its near-unanimous opposition to the redevelopment of a long-vacant charter school site at 9th and East Streets, into a mix …
10th and Park’s 4th Phase Swaps Flats for Condos
In a partial follow-up to a post from April of 2015, Milhaus has applied to switch the final phase of its project at 10th and Park from flats to condominiums. They will match the style on the northern end of the unit: This is intriguing as it represents fewer units overall for the project. It will …
Red Cross HQ Redesign
The Red Cross has downsized their proposed headquarters, and have released a couple of renderings, which have been posted in the most recent Department of Metropolitan Development’s Regional Center(page 69)Â staff report. It appears to fit in relatively well with the other structures that are further north on Meridian Street. It will take up a smaller …