Plan Commission Meeting 2026-04-27

The Greenwood, Indiana Plan Commission meeting held on April 27, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and voting on four waiver requests related to landscaping and pedestrian trail requirements for the Grove at Stones Crossing Lot One development. The developer, Francis Alliance Incorporated, requested waivers from specific landscaping standards including foundation plantings, perimeter parking lot landscaping, street tree planting rates, and the installation of a 10-foot pedestrian trail along State Road 135. Staff recommended denial of all four waiver requests, citing the importance of meeting the city's landscaping and trail standards as outlined in the Unified Development Ordinance and comprehensive plan. The commission approved the waiver for foundation plantings with a 7-1 vote but denied the other three waiver requests, emphasizing the need for adequate landscaping and pedestrian infrastructure to support connectivity and aesthetic goals in the area. The discussion included considerations of site constraints, existing infrastructure, and the city's trail network plans, with a focus on balancing development needs and community standards.