Compiled by Michael Rheinheimer
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission met June 3. Its next meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 17 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. For more, visit westfield.in.gov.
What happened: The commission approved Staybridge Suites, 8–0.
What it means: The plan will be passed along to the Westfield City Council with a favorable recommendation. If approved by the council, Pryam LLC can develop a hotel and related infrastructure at the southwest quadrant of U.S. 31 and 191st Street.
What happened: The commission approved Westfield High School planned unit development by an 8-0 vote.
What it means: The plan will be passed along with a favorable recommendation. If approved by the city council, the plan will create modern zoning mechanisms for development for the high school.
What happened: The council heard public comment regarding Fox Hollow planned unit development.
What it means: The floor was opened to the public at 7:12 p.m. No one spoke, so the floor was closed at 7:13 p.m. The plan will return to the Advisory Plan Commission as an agenda item. If it is approved, it will be passed along to the city council with a favorable recommendation.
What happened: The council heard public comment regarding Springmill Trails planned unit development and the Gristmill Crossing development.
What it means: The floor was opened to the public at 7:23 p.m. Among the commenters was Courtney Shelton of Westfield. She raised concerns that the proposed use of one of the lots as a car dealership would disrupt the character of Westfield.
“My husband and I moved here for the town-feel,” Shelton said. “I believe a dealership would completely change the environment over in that area.”
The plan will return as an agenda item. If it is approved, it will be passed along to the city council with a favorable recommendation.
