02/17/26 - Hammond Plan Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Plan Commission held a meeting on February 17, 2026, primarily to consider a petition from the Hammond Redevelopment Commission for approval of a six-lot subdivision in the Orchard Park area. Key procurement-related discussions included the design and engineering of the new street, sewer, and water infrastructure, with Tanga under contract for these services. The commission addressed public concerns about drainage and utility easements, confirming that stormwater management would prevent runoff onto neighboring properties and that only one utility pole would be relocated. The commission voted unanimously to grant a waiver eliminating the requirement for sidewalks on the east side of the new Florida Avenue street and approved the subdivision plat subject to technical corrections and further approvals by the city engineer and Board of Public Works and Safety regarding street width reduction. No other procurement or budget matters were discussed.