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Staff said the building—a three‑story structure that formerly housed a funeral home and other uses—had been the subject of repeated calls for service, including incidents after 3 a.m., underage‑party allegations, reports of a fight and at least one intoxication arrest. Assistant Chief Norman Raiford told the board officers viewed body‑cam footage showing dense crowds, parked vehicles blocking roadway traffic, and that officers were denied entry to the premises while trying to investigate. “He actually stated that they were gonna come off of the Eleventh Street Side into the main establishment. For him to sit up and put this on his mom is pretty sad. He told me that he had planned on starting these parties after 3AM,” Raiford said during testimony. He told the board APD opposed granting the special exception as presented.

Architect Jesse Wilkerson and applicant James Wilson said the back of the building contains a discrete meeting/event area and argued conditions (hours, parking control, security) could produce a lawful operation. Wilson said his mother occupies the front living quarters and denied that the back function space was the source of the reported incidents. After discussion, staff and police recommended withdrawal or continuance to allow the applicant to submit a detailed operations plan, obtain building and fire review, and meet with APD; the applicant withdrew the petition and staff offered a waiver of the re‑filing fee if the applicant re‑submits with the requested documentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Anderson City Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - 07-02-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Petition 10‑25 to allow a private event center at 200 E. 11th St. was withdrawn after the Anderson Police Department presented multiple incident reports alleging after‑hours large gatherings, parking blocking streets and refusals to allow officers entry; staff and police recommended the applicant withdraw and refile with detailed operations, security and building plans.","taxTitle","Anderson City, Madison County, Indiana","taxId",65228,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":44,"_47":79,"_49":50,"_51":80,"_53":81,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":82,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":83,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749797,"Board approves Iron Brook ground‑floor variance to add 186 homes; developer says product will expand attainable housing",0,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449367-145df1ea413bedc948c89881c8970ea2&start=3696&end=3696","/articles/6749797/Anderson-City/Madison-County/Indiana/Board-approves-Iron-Brook-groundfloor-variance-to-add-186-homes-developer-says-product-will-expand-attainable-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749797-afc4a3ebc2c57077233393eb92f02157/orig.mp4?Expires=1770677941&Signature=d7ACsVgRZwvdjVF3Ido5ewBdS8~~ZHLFNsy7ibyg-~kkKR~UwhK0u6r33vm7stzkpd20r5V-YFI9zY8OHc-d7HhgUpVkK0wU0VsjBYq~LkXC9IPLoJ7kpQjgnHwBvsrr4G6vU~aB8HgHv~KEJYGpDFAi3RHyg3J-KZpoGEKOesCz68PKlFLaWsyREX~ZB0qmdy8rgJDgGKiP5~E7vM4YxuCxrW7TSf~cTFOTr1E~0AwKP0SX7knzemXNJT5oNbFive1yNlU0Fag0QfcXNrnwhwWMgf04vlHMCK0JpqNQb6nozxbLS-lU9f0vlcFqTAUfTYacvcO4a0dQMz9ku26wnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Anderson City Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4–0 to approve petition 9‑25, a variance from the city’s minimum ground‑floor area that will allow Arbor Homes to construct a mix of multi‑level single‑family homes on a proposed 186‑lot subdivision called Iron Brook.

Staff explained the city has a shortage of available buildable lots and recommended the variance so the developer could offer a range of floor plans at lower price points. Tony Begato of Arbor Homes said the development will include two product lines—Arbor and Arrival—with lot widths of roughly 50 feet and a total of 12 Arbor floor plans and several elevations to reduce monotony. Begato said the typical Arbor first floor is about 562 square feet; one plan includes conditioned but unfinished storage that, depending on counting convention, could raise the finished first‑floor area. Arbor’s entry product is intended to be an attainable home priced in the low‑to‑mid $200,000s; its larger Arbor series is targeted in the low‑to‑mid $300,000s.

Neighbors asked about drainage and stormwater. Leon Filburn, a nearby farmer, requested assurance that the developer’s drainage and detention design would not increase runoff onto adjacent farmland; staff and the city engineer’s representative said that drainage calculations and detention design will be required during permitting and before construction.

After testimony, the board voted 4–0 to grant the variance. The petitioner must still submit a primary plat, drainage plan and construction documents and obtain building, fire and engineering approvals during the planning and permitting process.","The board granted petition 9‑25 allowing Arbor Homes to build homes with smaller first‑floor footprints in a proposed 186‑lot subdivision called Iron Brook; staff recommended approval to increase available buildable lots and housing options.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749802,"Board allows limited livestock on 14‑acre Anderson lot, denies cows and sets numerical caps",2060,752000,2812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449367-145df1ea413bedc948c89881c8970ea2&start=752&end=2812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449367-145df1ea413bedc948c89881c8970ea2/thumbnail_752000.jpg","/articles/6749802/Anderson-City/Madison-County/Indiana/Board-allows-limited-livestock-on-14acre-Anderson-lot-denies-cows-and-sets-numerical-caps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749802-23f997c01c5128392dcd73d3fd1d47a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770677941&Signature=L2JBSntlR-oGkDAbVsp~o0YzmFTuCX0uMKMSpJfr-XyZmYT6Cf-aCVvQd1uTDun8y7Q2KhzipwtIg6bc0yuydTBHeboFcBU-j7lb9vqZzD-yg7HyjWGmb2I4B7u2lc8Hs-EsMkaDuwiP9ihcLuxTHTrLZ9Xvq1Fw5PVK3KVW3qRRiNa~AH3lRpR8GoqfEZRg13fwa8XRsqyO4PPyTcTkOTngKt~E9ZMU~AWaEpCiQzGBpkkfDKH~J41FiyG2k5nidzGETnyJHYhkPP99LfapawEnLlYmnZj6VJt5My67qkaHIyyCVoJUf77LhUaHEpBVmFgSZSCgujA3x9Bh6nlbKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Anderson City Board of Zoning Appeals approved petition 8‑25 with conditions to allow limited livestock at 3510 West 5030 after neighbor complaints, staff inspection and extended public testimony. The vote to grant a variance from the city’s livestock prohibition was 3–1.

Staff presented the case and recommended denial, noting the city ordinance explicitly prohibits bovine, equine, porcine, caprine or avian species within city limits. City staff said certified mail notices were sent and that the city received a complaint in May prompting inspection. Micah (city staff) reported seeing a small number of animals on a site visit but did not observe odor at that time.

Petitioner Domingo Hernandez Cruz, with interpreter Grace Reyes, told the board he bought the 14‑acre property believing he could have animals. Cruz described plans to keep animals for home use — eggs, milk and cheese — and said he was willing to relocate a rooster to address crowing complaints. He said language barriers and confusion with county vs. city zoning partially explain his situation.

Neighbor remonstrances were extensive. Resident Adam Gualtney said the existing, unpermitted livestock operation already “demonstrates the real world consequences we fear,” adding that “manure accumulation is unmanaged creating a risk of storm water contamination and ground water pollution.” Neighbors cited increased flies, coyote sightings, alleged noise and odor impacts, concerns about well‑water contamination because many nearby houses use private wells, and potential impacts on property values.

During deliberations the board discussed precedent and the unusual acreage of the parcel; some members said they were open to a limited variance rather than denial. Board Member Spencer moved to approve the variance with restrictions; the motion as recorded allowed no cattle, a maximum of 10 goats, a maximum of 10 chickens (hens only; no roosters), and a maximum of 2 pigs. The motion attached the petitioner’s findings of fact and directed staff to work with the petitioner on a divestiture timetable for existing animals. The board voted 3–1 (Grubbs yes, Spencer yes, Mrs. Williams no, Mr. Williams yes).

Staff instructed the petitioner to coordinate with municipal development to obtain permits and to show tangible progress removing excess animals; the board indicated enforcement would be complaint‑driven and would consider the petitioner’s cooperation in implementation.","The Anderson board granted petition 8‑25 by Domingo Hernandez Cruz to allow some livestock on a 14‑acre property but limited the animals: no cattle, up to 10 goats, up to 10 hens (no roosters), and up to 2 pigs. The vote was 3–1; staff had recommended denial citing city ordinance that prohibits livestock inside the city.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749806,"Board approves 85‑foot Racetrack interstate sign after petitioner cites visibility needs",639,86000,725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449367-145df1ea413bedc948c89881c8970ea2&start=86&end=725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449367-145df1ea413bedc948c89881c8970ea2/thumbnail_86000.jpg","/articles/6749806/Anderson-City/Madison-County/Indiana/Board-approves-85foot-Racetrack-interstate-sign-after-petitioner-cites-visibility-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749806-abdb2e95004ba28dc932baa8b65fad2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770677941&Signature=KVwWyAt1LbPd-~kRS-OHJUh-QIv7knOKW-6hk2Bz4E5buvzqQd6NAubvkLLYoa~KgLZ~P1drGTHv0rMyNr6Sd0p3JR2aXBYjj2urQET3hrpg-kiGN1bSUfRwDr4fH8ONHW1Nefj9No3W~W6TqFD5GuNhaTbWTV9TeHDS54JZNtE4Mxg9ZpU1U9lX4tg8k0DDIPAIJ3oVvMU9ehcZapZ0c3SD09kmtRBhzfgJUf6lg-smvDxH8TrIxE0EU-ma2jvSn25uEsxw2d6yHPrjuB2hr~4Ti~Ur7lBCJUSjnqLRI~QJu0E3TR63hcLao5NMYDTYV93oZp~vlctAbCFoc~GRUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anderson City’s Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve petition 7‑25, permitting Racetrack to install an interstate‑oriented multi‑tenant sign up to 85 feet tall near the Interstate 69 interchange.

Staff recommended approval, saying the proposed location—at the northwestern corner of the Racetrack development adjacent to I‑69—should not create visibility or safety problems. “We don't feel like where it's gonna be located. It's not gonna cause any kind of vision issues or any other problems,” staff member Mitchell said during the meeting.

Joe Sikos, a land‑use consultant with Clark Quinn Law, presented the application and said the developer plans a sign that will include LED fuel pricing, Racetrack branding and two tenant panels for future occupants. Zach Sim of Racetrack said the company tested sightlines with a drone and concluded an 85‑foot sign is the minimum height needed for southbound drivers to see the sign in time to exit safely. “85 foot is that tall as we can go. Anything below 85, when we flew the drone up there, you cannot see it from the interstate,” Sim said.

Board members discussed local precedents for tall highway signs; staff and the petitioner cited nearby examples the city has previously approved. After brief discussion, Board Member Grubbs moved to approve the petition, the motion was seconded and the board voted 4–0 to grant the variance. Staff instructed the applicant to see the planning department for required permits.

The approval allows the developer to construct a highway‑oriented, up‑to‑85‑foot‑tall, multi‑tenant sign with LED pricing indicators. Any future exterior signage not included in this petition will require separate permitting.

Planning staff and the applicant indicated the sign will be sited and engineered to meet applicable sight‑distance and safety standards; no further changes to the board’s motion were recorded.","The Anderson City Board of Zoning Appeals approved petition 7‑25 to allow Racetrack to erect an interstate‑oriented, multi‑tenant sign up to 85 feet tall near I‑69 after staff recommended approval and the petitioner presented drone and sightline analyses.","actionData","errors"]

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