September 14, 2026 Town of Schererville Plan Commission Meeting and Study Session

The Town of Schererville Plan Commission held a meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing on several development and subdivision cases within commercial corridor overlay districts. Key procurement-related discussions included the secondary approval of the Brew Coffee site at 990 US41, with concerns raised about traffic congestion during promotional events and conditions imposed for traffic control management, including coordination with Home Depot for overflow parking. The commission approved the development plan with conditions for traffic management and ongoing staff review. Another significant item was the secondary approval for Coffee Cabin LLC's development plan, including public restroom installation with a condition for removal if the project does not succeed, which was approved unanimously. The commission also granted primary approval for a one-lot subdivision and stormwater waiver for Speedway Gas Station at 1950 US41, and primary approval for Anytime Fitness's development plan at 6340-6363 West Lincoln Highway, including a private sanitary sewer easement. Additionally, First Watch Restaurant received primary approval for site improvements including outdoor dining and dumpster enclosure, contingent on fire suppression system compliance. The meeting concluded with a study session on a Firestone Auto Care site plan involving minor site improvements and landscaping waivers due to easements. Throughout, motions were passed with conditions ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and staff were tasked with monitoring ongoing agreements and traffic management efforts.