Urban Gas Stations in Historic Districts, Pt. II
Posted by Chris Corr in Neighborhoods, New Development on Apr 9th, 2012 | 14 comments
A gas station proposed in Ransom Place Conservation District at the corner of 10th St. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.?
Nixed by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC).
A gas station proposed in Herron Morton Place Historic District at the corner of 16th St. and Central Ave.?
Passed by IHPC, but neighbors sue the developer to block construction (case pending).
Gas station proposals in protected historical neighborhoods have not fared well recently. Nevertheless, another developer is proposing one in Fountain Square Historic District at 1015 Virginia Ave. Not only is this site in a...
Canal Tower Redesigned
Posted by Chris Corr in Neighborhoods on Mar 19th, 2012 | 29 comments
It’s still massive, just not skyline-altering-ultra-massive. A proposed student housing tower at 9th St and the downtown Canal Walk has been redesigned and reduced in size, whittling the original 26 story proposal down to a more palatable 10 stories. That reduction in height reduces the total capacity by about a third but still places it among the largest apartment complexes in downtown Indianapolis. Here is a rundown of the changes proposed in the developer’s MDC case to be heard March 21st:
Tower structure reduced from 26 to 10 stories
Base structure reduced from 6 stories to “4 to...
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits 12/14/11
Posted by Chris Corr in Neighborhoods on Dec 14th, 2011 | 2 comments
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 air and subterranean rights. Variances related to setbacks, parking space size and a bank drive-through were heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals II yesterday and were approved. Today, the Plat Committee will hear a case...
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 12/7/11
Posted by Chris Corr in Neighborhoods on Dec 7th, 2011 | 10 comments
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 the seating area in place in time for the Super Bowl but the structure wrapping around the NE corner of Georgia and Illinois would be permanent. Staff recommends approval.
2. IHPC 12/7/11 – A developer...
MDC and IHPC Quick Hits – 11/17/11
Posted by Chris Corr in Neighborhoods on Nov 17th, 2011 | 3 comments
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 N. Meridian Street (aka 3209 N. Illinois) to TRex Enterprises, LLC, in consideration of certain commitments being made by the redeveloper for development of a mixed use project, including residential and public space...
