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Commissioners said Dave, absent for the meeting, has been leading the wayfinding sign work and asked residents to send artwork or design ideas to him. The commission discussed banner-style signs and asked the public for input on artwork and cost considerations.

Residents highlighted Lambert Park as an asset and suggested adding amenities such as a shelter, public restroom and a finished trailhead to support low‑crowd, family-oriented use. One resident noted Lambert Park already has strong Google reviews and that improved signage would help visitors find the park. Commissioners suggested using visuals and public input tools — sketches or interactive online layouts — to let residents try design options and vote on preferences.

Decorative lighting also came up. One speaker said nearby communities have string lights across streets and that AMO had Duke Energy assist with installation in a neighboring town; “they offered their services for free,” the transcript records. Commissioners said the town has discussed installing historic-style lampposts in the historic district and exploring partner assistance for string-light programs.

Why it matters: wayfinding, park amenities and streetscape lighting shape visitor experience, influence small-business viability and contribute to the town’s sense of place. Commissioners positioned these projects as components of a broader comprehensive-plan effort to preserve character while planning for measured growth.

What’s next: the commission asked members and residents to collect ideas, and staff to continue investigating costs and partners; no formal budget or procurement actions were taken at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 1, 2025 Planning Commission and BZA meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission discussed wayfinding signs, Lambert Park amenities, decorative historic-style lighting and community outreach ideas to preserve Clayton’s small‑town character while planning for growth.","taxTitle","Town of Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana","taxId",55574,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094677,"Residents, commissioners discuss potential Plainfield annexation and ‘donut’ concerns; legal limits noted",186,1077000,1263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842211-8a0d8730f7564a11c2c19092362a2755&start=1077&end=1263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842211-8a0d8730f7564a11c2c19092362a2755/thumbnail_1077000.jpg","/articles/6094677/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Residents-commissioners-discuss-potential-Plainfield-annexation-and-donut-concerns-legal-limits-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094677-d405c9cd45d7bdb7773531b4adb72c2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146310&Signature=XHa5GGJuTKRfM5UWYwnZSlCKudTOUly6fKgzMo7D95C4PBL2BCNvUgZLBALaoYIxCIEiF97Rq2kajVqfXfMRow~H-ytKNZj~NXo9LT37U2nT5gE43ROVJX0DugzeVo271v51glN7CWbkmyK4QmngUdPF9a5IX~sMvaJj613850yzqj68W3Ii7ys72Tpd5y3kEexvuWHQFEb2Kmnuuvd-ju0ykRD4FTEqFUALn-cdfB1k6NqJ1NvtQfH4GlW0p2kr~v09STJwmcBJlO8G~ClDXKeCx3QSzLzVNceeD~NfJqjbkMqUN8iLrtVDnFjiNK0LYoWDwhaHe8xwPw2O3KVTeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Town of Clayton Planning Commission meeting, commissioners and residents discussed concerns about potential annexation activity by the neighboring town of Plainfield and how a pending state-level change could permit noncontiguous annexations.

Doug, a Planning Commission member, explained the current legal baseline as it was described in the meeting: in Indiana, he said, “you cannot annex unless you have a 1 8 contiguous property line,” and that the bill discussed would allow Plainfield to annex a subdivision that is not contiguous with its corporate limits, creating a connecting right-of-way or “tether.” Doug said the specific legislative reference mentioned in the meeting was spoken as “house bill 14 70 72 or 3. 70 2,” but the commission did not record a formal citation in the transcript and participants did not identify the exact bill text.

Residents and commissioners raised local concerns about how such a noncontiguous annexation might function in practice, whether the tether would include only rights-of-way or properties adjacent to the road, and whether annexation of outlying areas could leave a “donut” of unannexed territory such as Belleville. A resident pointed out that Belleville is not a municipality and that Clayton is the only municipality in Liberty Township, clarifying that Clayton itself cannot be annexed because it is an incorporated municipality.

Commissioners and residents discussed strategy and local engagement. Some emphasized proactive visioning — showing property owners what Clayton would offer in municipal services and civic involvement — rather than framing efforts solely as blocking annexation. Planning Commission members suggested compiling information about services and benefits Clayton offers, such as town rental discounts and eligibility to serve on town boards, to present at future outreach sessions with property owners.

Why it matters: legislative changes to annexation rules can alter municipal boundaries and development patterns. Residents expressed concern about service boundaries, infrastructure, and local character should noncontiguous annexations proceed in neighboring jurisdictions.

What’s next: the commission did not take a formal vote on annexation-related policy during the meeting. Commissioners asked members to gather ideas about what information the town should provide property owners and to prepare to present that material in future outreach.","Commissioners and residents discussed a pending annexation proposal in neighboring Plainfield, the state-level contiguity requirement for annexation, and community concern that noncontiguous annexation could create a ‘donut’ around Clayton and affect nearby Belleville.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6094683,"Planner flags about 500 edits to Clayton Unified Development Ordinance; draft summary expected in May",198,641000,839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842211-8a0d8730f7564a11c2c19092362a2755&start=641&end=839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842211-8a0d8730f7564a11c2c19092362a2755/thumbnail_641000.jpg","/articles/6094683/Town-of-Clayton/Hendricks-County/Indiana/Planner-flags-about-500-edits-to-Clayton-Unified-Development-Ordinance-draft-summary-expected-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094683-fbea90cb78f5d6ad025d9b14e4f336c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146310&Signature=mVXEIS8PHnYczBszXCh491IjJ8amrCaIvkNGaLlLvuwPmeSYIhdbLm7BJNrWpxnOIRmGJDVPAUrayUy4-pQx7JHIgzf4HWODbKAMsfNfOek3g-8YDKDn97YmrdQBNcSIiOwAJZUvWXegN4By~1HwDg6970AcaHe5QRvVEiAZaHgTeYbtf2BK~T0ZDtVZVuOIyKK324FCBumI68yjrQh4oCJgYaox7p5lVeUb3id~RiERtZb~JQq0~753P0XOBEbZ9V3qzVtka0POfIMxFVA5p9RxzrmWyLTsnd3dId0xcpOglgD50fPQn09X1cBV-zTHucesvFVOjAwwQ8jwwGzJ3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Town of Clayton Planning Commission meeting, Planning Commission member Doug said Mary Stroder, a planner with Banning Engineering, had made about 500 notes on the town’s Unified Development Ordinance and was working to categorize and condense those comments for the commission to review, with a condensed package likely not ready until the May meeting.

The notes address practical inconsistencies between the UDO text and local practice, Doug said, citing examples such as a 3-by-5 sign-size limit in the ordinance that does not match existing business signs and a provision that references assisted-living facilities but not nursing homes. “She told me last week that she had made about 500 notes on our current UDO,” Doug said. “She’s trying to work on condensing those notes.”

The commission discussed how the document was created several years ago by merging the subdivision control ordinance and the building ordinance into a single Unified Development Ordinance and that the combined document contains provisions that may not fit Clayton’s current needs. Commissioners said the review will look at what rules remain appropriate for Clayton — including sign dimensions, allowed uses by zone, and building standards for downtown and residential districts.

Commissioners were told the full UDO is posted on the town website under planning (townofclayton.us) and that the condensed packet Mary Stroder is preparing will be the starting point for focused edits and discussion. Doug asked members to review the packet when it is released and bring items they want to preserve or change.

Votes at a glance: the commission approved the March meeting minutes by voice vote during the session; the meeting record shows the motion was made and seconded and the minutes were accepted, but individual tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: the UDO sets the town’s zoning rules, allowed uses in each zone, and development standards. Commissioners said updating it to match local practice and clarify ambiguous provisions could change how new development, signs and care facilities are evaluated and permitted.

What’s next: Commissioners were told to watch for the condensed UDO notes to be posted and to prepare comments for the May meeting. The planner’s categorization is intended to create manageable topics for the commission’s review and future public discussion.

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