Development: Dairy Queen, 940 Tournament Trail
What it means: Dairy Queen was displaced as part of the U.S. 31 construction. The 0.94-acre restaurant will be behind the proposed McDonald’s on Ind. 32 and entrances off Wheeler Road and Tournament Trail. The 3,450-square-foot building will include a 1,295-square-foot pergola and a 950-square –foot patio area to provide outdoor seating.
Dairy Queen representatives described the proposed location as “the premiere Dairy Queen in the Midwest.” The primary building materials will be varied texture and include brick and cultured stone. However, like the recently approved McDonald’s, the initial design plans are not providing the community with a “wow factor.”
“I do not see this building as foresight. It’s very uninteresting, not what we want on that corner,” resident Mic Mead said.
“I think they can do better. I’m very happy they want to come, I just wish it was in a little different form,” Cindy Spoljaric, city councilor, said.
What’s next? The plan will return to the commission on April 21 when it will be up for approval.
Development: Speedway, 704 E. Ind. 32
What it means: The proposal is for the primary platting of two commercial lots on 6.759 acres on the northern portion on the northwest corner of Ind. 32 and Oak Ridge Road. Plans include right-of-way for the western portion of the Oak Ridge Road northern extension, a segment of the Tournament Trail frontage road, internal ingress/egress easements between lots, and the Ind. 32 trail corridor. The primary plat shows potential access points on Ind. 32. These access points are still under review by the city and INDOT.
What’s next? The plan will return to the commission on April 21 when it will be up for approval.
Development: The Lakes of Westfield
What it means: The 139.7-acre site is on the south side of the future 186th Street between Grassy Branch and Shady Nook roads. The request is for primary plat and development plan of 199 single-family lots and one 2.06-acre block. The property received previous approval in 2004 but the new plans provide a lower overall density and larger lots of 90-feet and 100-feet. One parcel is planned as a future day care center for the neighborhood.
What’s next? The development was unanimously approved.
Development: Enclave at Village Farms
What it means: The 14.5-acres are at the northwest corner of Greyhound Pass and Oak Ridge Road. The property is currently used for agriculture. The development is for 19 single-family residences, which requires rezoning. The development is proposed by Platinum Properties and will be constructed by Drees Builders.
What’s next? The plan will return to the commission on April 21 when it will be up for approval.