Plan Commission 2026-07-13

The Greenwood, Indiana Plan Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and development proposals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a rezoning petition for a large planned unit development (PUD) at the southeast corner of Interstate 65 and Horsville Road, proposed by CSM Management LLC affiliated with Bucky's LLC. The proposal included a $50 million capital investment for a Bucky's Travel Center with extensive retail, hospitality, and entertainment uses, along with significant roadway improvements estimated at $13 to $14 million. The commission heard extensive public testimony both in favor and against the project, with concerns raised about traffic impacts, public safety, environmental effects, and property values. The petitioner committed to conducting additional traffic studies in coordination with the local school system and mitigating any identified impacts. The Plan Commission ultimately voted to recommend approval of the rezoning with conditions related to traffic study commitments and landscaping standards, forwarding the recommendation to the Greenwood Common Council for final action. Additionally, the commission approved a minor plat subdivision rezoning approximately 11 acres from agricultural to residential large district and granted primary plat approval for an expansion of the Berean Missionary Baptist Church. The meeting included discussions on public health, environmental permits, and infrastructure maintenance related to these developments.