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Steve Moed, representing petitioner Teru Patel, said the couple — who have lived at the address for more than 30 years — need a single-story bedroom addition so they can remain on the first floor. Moed described an addition that would extend 9 feet into the platted line on one side and 3 feet on the other; later, staff and petitioner referred to the new rear setback as resulting in an 11-foot clearance from the rear property line. Moed said the addition totals about 291.5 square feet.

Neighbor Jeff Niemeyer testified in opposition, saying the proposed addition would sit roughly 10 feet from his backyard and that he would see the new structure from his bedroom window. Niemeyer provided a photograph of the existing house and yard view, which he offered to add to the record.

Staff told the committee that the 20-foot line at issue is a platted setback recorded with the Liberty Creek replat (1985) and not an ordinance setback enforced by the city; the property is zoned D62, a multi‑family designation that typically does not contemplate detached single‑family homes. Staff noted a 1985 variance (85UV2105) allowed single‑family homes in this section and said that, under current ordinance dimensions for multi‑family development, a rear yard requirement would be 15 feet. Staff recommended approval, noting the requested vacation did not appear to conflict with utilities or drainage easements and that small accessory improvements already exist in many rear yards in the section.

Committee members pressed staff and the petitioner about potential precedent and about whether approving a general vacation would permit future, larger development up to property lines. To address that concern, the committee conditioned approval on a written commitment that any improvements on the site “will substantially comply with the site plan submitted to the file.” The committee read and approved language finding the vacation in the public interest, confirming declaratory resolution 2025VAC005, waiving an assessment hearing, and subjecting the vacation to public-utility rights under IC 36-7-3-16.

A roll call was taken and the motion carried. The committee advised residents that permitting and building-permit review will address stormwater and other technical requirements if and when the petitioner pursues construction and reminded parties that private covenants remain enforceable between property owners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Indianapolis, IN - Metropolitan Development Commission Plat Committee - Jun 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved a vacation of a platted 20-foot rear setback at 5713 Philadelphia Court (Liberty Creek Section 8) for an addition, subject to a written commitment that site improvements substantially comply with the submitted site plan.","taxTitle","Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",3627,"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},6635013,"Plat committee approves expedited plats, grants three-day notice waiver for one petition",461,1139000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3773912-ff0b6939d6359b9f2b04f7cfa6e71dc2&start=1139&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3773912-ff0b6939d6359b9f2b04f7cfa6e71dc2/thumbnail_1139000.jpg","/articles/6635013/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Plat-committee-approves-expedited-plats-grants-three-day-notice-waiver-for-one-petition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635013-19ecd79d67d440559a780864919a56da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140666&Signature=ZqRwlne6iB1rfUgV-xQ83w~QlcNlhIzMXVzU9hEwxHTH-XgyMsyXAiOHZI1-9uXoPWo5uQOILmGJdErFkRfPEf~kxZPu-jKr92E-ZSTyWduGBKNIl6ZuXZk9FjhUaFyLAKAASaX65uX1OX8FKrapUtiyXSeeYkiBnuNpH513OufGkxz5tV43-GoQ-DlVo~S2VhJcmrh-6Kyh9agu4mJA5DqCGkGT8fZ6h-LkujKyAYqdF7iUGjM9HITSwYOWpeoXChW5j9jcho02dMMv3QzhNhUDJRyoJEWYzns8C5Y7aso~7PcjHEAvWJQ3dSwtS-jAf3JdrPIitBTVUq9ZLFpVHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indianapolis Plat Committee on June 11 approved multiple expedited subdivision petitions and granted a three-day notice waiver for petition 2025PLT029, which the petitioner said had a late mailing of public notices.

Committee staff read a list of expedited petitions into the record, including 2025PLT014 (Henson's Elmwood Replat), 2025PLT023 (32 Hundred Arlington replat, with waivers and a vacation component), several Lazarus Development LLC plats (2025PLT024, 025, 026), Habitat for Humanity petitions (2025PLT023, 027, 028), College Flats LLC (2025PLT029), and larger plats in outlying townships (2025PLT032, 033). For 2025PLT029, Michael Weigel told the committee staff had no objection to a three-day notice waiver and a motion was made and approved. A roll-call vote was recorded for the expedited package: Hargett (yes), Rasdell (yes), Wilson (yes); the expedited portion passed.

The committee also read and separately moved a recommended finding for the vacation component associated with 2025PLT023, confirming adoption of declaratory resolution 2025 PLT 023 and waiving an assessment hearing subject to public-utility rights under IC 36-7-3-16.

Several items on the expedited list had no members of the public present to remonstrate; one item (2025VAC005) was pulled from expedited for a full hearing after a remonstrator appeared. The committee approved the expedited petitions by motion and roll call and advised petitioners and nearby property owners to consult staff reports for conditions and requirements, including any sidewalk waivers or requirements for underground utilities.","The committee approved a slate of expedited subdivision plats and granted a three-day notice waiver for petition 2025PLT029. Several petitions were read into the record and advanced without contested hearings.",{"_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},6635019,"Plat committee upholds automatic continuance for Castle Run subdivision petition",1089,79000,1168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3773912-ff0b6939d6359b9f2b04f7cfa6e71dc2&start=79&end=1168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3773912-ff0b6939d6359b9f2b04f7cfa6e71dc2/thumbnail_79000.jpg","/articles/6635019/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Plat-committee-upholds-automatic-continuance-for-Castle-Run-subdivision-petition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635019-6921342dcd8bc7bca61c38c8d8296bce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140666&Signature=gAzCm-fmXfBoHDevPcinli~Qaba~41NfVkpww46Nzv8hWReJHm-6SVPQ7iF9dr5Nb2G~6h~XP~FujBIinlegEEc1ozVAJQO2ZS2jwub645quvFo1~Wt82aNA9ZZPk82dMevO6QjZOYhLBcGxA2BfsZRRUc99mtd-ZbWuwjWlp02R0ddRKCT24qaK~5L~kJ9lfJhGfGldpxhEEN~F4sZE1fWhW7bmZ8AcZ~t9tJYxMshtzRmqH0rSZm3uRSd15dHPaOZmaKRwIxd70WIp8nEB7wC2zJcppRdhz5p9fagRrhRTZskCwrEQSAVKMdpQYejsuJWtdLNVEUsqgDP~d98l~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indianapolis Plat Committee on June 11 acknowledged an automatic continuance and deferred consideration of petition 2025PLT030, a request by Sunbeam Development Corporation to record the Castle Run Subdivision, until the committee's next meeting.

The request mattered to neighbors because the petition seeks approval of a two-lot subdivision of about 12.561 acres and a waiver of the sidewalk requirement along Center Run Road under the consolidated zoning and subdivision ordinance. Mary Jane Kaito, who identified herself as a representative of the Greater Allisonville Community Council, asked the committee to rescind the continuance and hear the case that day, saying, “We want to rescind the continuance and have it heard. Today? Today. That would be nice.”

Staff planner Jefferson Wilson told the committee that “per the rules of procedure, once we've received an automatic continuance, that can't be withdrawn after it's been filed, stamped, and accepted by our division,” and that a full staff report had not yet been published. Legal counsel Chris Steinmetz told members they have the authority to waive procedural rules but would need a motion and a vote to do so and warned the committee that proceeding without a full staff report could mean losing the benefit of staff analysis.

Petitioner representatives said they had prepared materials and could present plans immediately if the committee agreed to hear the petition. Max Mauser, representing Sunbeam Development through Studio A of Indianapolis, said he had brought a 10-copy packet including the plat and elevations.

The committee ultimately acknowledged the automatic continuance and continued the petition for one month. Staff advised the petitioner and neighborhood that the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) also hears related matters and that next MDC dates were June 18 and July 2; committee members encouraged the parties to follow up with staff or MDC for scheduling and to supply any additional materials.

The committee’s action was procedural: the continuance stands pending further staff review and any subsequent motions by the petitioner or the MDC. The staff report and any waiver recommendation remain unpublished and will be part of the record when the petition returns.","The Indianapolis Plat Committee acknowledged an automatic continuance and postponed action on petition 2025PLT030 (Castle Run Subdivision). A neighborhood representative asked to withdraw the continuance; staff and legal counsel said the committee could waive the rule only by motion and vote but lacked a full staff report.","actionData","errors"]

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