05/18/26 - Hammond Plan Commission Meeting

The City of Hammond Plan Commission held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where the primary agenda item was a petition from UESCO Industries Incorporated to rezone a property at 5009 Calumet Avenue for a new 70,000 square foot overhead bridge crane manufacturing facility. The petitioner highlighted the creation of skilled local jobs and strong employee benefits. The property, currently owned by the sanitary district and zoned partially I-2 and S-2, was proposed to be rezoned entirely to I-2 to accommodate the industrial use. Staff recommended a favorable recommendation to the City Council, which the commission unanimously approved by roll call vote. The commission also adopted the staff report as a preliminary finding of fact. No other procurement or budget matters were discussed during the meeting.