Residents Express Concerns – James Phillips Village Project
August 2, 2022
Northern Hendricks County
At A Glance:
The proposed 178.5 acre development
• 371 single family & 112 multi family units
• 220 student seminary school & dormitory
• Private K-12 school of up to 780 students
• Various Other Amenities
Area Residents Concerns
• Detrimental impact on area home values
• Significant departure from area’s established character and use
• Increased traffic and related issues
• Sewer / Sewage Treatment concerns
• Drainage and flooding concerns
• Various other concerns
** The ZA 499/22: JAMES PHILLIPS VILLAGE petition will be heard at a Special Plan Commission meeting on August 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Danville High School Auditorium Enter at Door #1**
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North Hendricks County residents express concerns regarding the proposed James Phillips Village project. The project is located just west the interaction of county road 1000N and 267 on the south side of the street.
The proposal is for the rezoning of 178.5 acres of farmland to:
• 371 single family detached resident units
• 112 multi-family dwelling units
• Community Center
• 220 student seminary school with a 200 person dormitory
• Private K-12 school of up to 780 students
• Green spaces – full size soccer field, tennis court, playgrounds, walking trails.
• Retention ponds and other features
This project is being proposed by the same team who attempted to build a similar design in Clermont Indiana at the former Clermont Golf Course parcel. That project was denied by the Hendricks County Commissioners in early 2021.
See News Articles regarding the prior proposal:
https://brownsburgsentinel.com/site/2021/01/12/hendricks-county-plan-commission-change-of-venue/
To review all published materials related to the current proposal:
Click HERE to be taken to the county’s google drive.
Click on the image above to be taken to Google Maps for interactive map.
Where exactly is the proposed development located?
The overall project is just west of the intersection of County Road 1000N & Hwy 267, on the south side of the street. The 178.5 acre parcel current use is agriculture. This site is approximately 4 miles north of the I-74 & Green street (Hwy 267) intersection in Brownsburg.
Residents Concerns:
At an informational meeting held July 28th at the Corinth Church (6590 E CR 1000N) residents expressed concerns:
• Detrimental impact on area home values
• Significant departure from area’s established character and use
• Increased traffic and related issues
• Sewer / Sewage Treatment concerns
• Drainage and flooding concerns
• Potential impact on area aquafers
• Various other concerns
The area residents are organized, have retained legal council, and are prepared to communicate their concerns to all parties at every step in the process. Up to and including the final action by the county where the matter is decided before the Hendricks County Commissioners.
Hendricks County Planning Staff Recommendation to the Plan Commission
Hendricks County Planning and Building Department Staff Letter, Closing Summary–
“Overall, the proposal is mixed in compliance with the growth recommendation of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and is likely outpacing the Brownsburg development area and the Town’s plans. Based on this information provided at the time of application, staff recommends the Plan Commission provide an Unfavorable Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.” — ZA 499 – James Philips Village Staff Letter — See the link below for the staff’s full report
Plan Commission Evaluation Criteria
The plan commission uses the following criteria to evaluate all proposals:
• Alignment with the 2006 Hendricks County Comprehensive Plan
• Current conditions and the character and structure and uses in each district
• Most desirable use for which the land can be adapted
• Conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction
• Responsible growth and development
To review all published materials related to the proposal:
Click HERE to be taken to the county’s google drive.
Click HERE to view a copy of the 2006 Hendricks County Comprehensive Plan
Attend the Special Plan Commission Meeting
Meeting Location – Danville Highschool Auditorium Enter at Door #1
** The ZA 499/22: JAMES PHILLIPS VILLAGE petition will be heard at a Special Plan Commission meeting on August 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Danville High School Auditorium Enter at Door #1**
Hendricks County Area Plan Commission rules for public hearings:
- During the public hearing portion of the meeting, speakers must give a name and address at the podium and speak for no more than 3 minutes, or up to 10 minutes if representing a group.
- Comments by remonstrators shall be directed to the Commission and not to the applicant or any other person.
- Discourteous, disorderly or contemptuous conduct shall be regarded as a breach of courtesy. The President may order that person expelled from the meeting.
- We ask that comments not be repeated, including reciting previously received written comments. We ask that speakers present only new information.
- Every person appearing shall abide by the directions of the President of the Plan Commission.
- Once all testimony is taken, the public portion of the hearing is closed, and no further testimony will be taken.
- The Petitioner will have the opportunity to respond to remarks made by remonstrators and answer additional questions from the Commission.
- The Commission may ask questions at any time.
If you wish to attend the hearing in person, please contact the plan commission at 317.745.9255, to ensure the maximum attendance can be safely met.
In the event you are unable to attend the meeting you can email your comments prior to the meeting to Tim Dombrosky Director Hendrick County Planning at tdombrosky@co.hendricks.in.us. Please include “RE: ZA 499/22: JAMES PHILLIPS VILLAGE petition” in your email.
How Can YOU get involved and let your voice be heard?
Email:
Your support or concerns to Tim Dombrosky Director Hendrick County Planning at tdombrosky@co.hendricks.in.us. Please include “RE: ZA 499/22: JAMES PHILLIPS VILLAGE petition” in your email.
Attend in person:
The ZA 499/22: JAMES PHILLIPS VILLAGE petition will be heard at a Special Plan Commission meeting on August 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Danville High School Auditorium Enter at Door #1.
Sigh the Petition Against:
The Remonstrators have set up a Change.org petition
STOP the Rezoning of farmland for the James Phillips Village
Where are the project materials?
To review all published materials related to the proposal:
Click HERE to be taken to the county’s google drive.
Click HERE to view a copy of the 2006 Hendricks County Comprehensive Plan
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