Economic Development Commission

MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION September 13, 2012 RESOLUTION #EDC02-12 RESOLUTION PUBLIC MEETING RECOMMENDING RESIDENTIAL TAX 5:00 p.m. ABATEMENT FOR SCOTT AND DEE Conference Room #1 SANDERSON 120 East 8th Street Mr. Sanderson stated the area has been an eyesore Anderson, IN 46016 for a number of years. The neighbors are happy that a new home was constructed and that the MEMBERS PRESENT property is finally being taken care of. The area has Bill Nagengast, President been an eyesore for at least 10-15 years. They Pam Jones, Vice President (arrived at 5:03) have spent considerable additional monies in Gracie Suko, Secretary / Treasurer platting the property and running the necessary Larry Higgins, Member utility lines. The tax abatement off-sets some of Dr. David Markle, Member those costs. The entire parcel is 4.59 acres. At one time there was going to be a new subdivision with 20 separate lots, but it did not develop. They are STAFF PRESENT re-platting the property into two parcels. The lots Jason Childers, Attorney will be 2 to 2.5 acres. It cost approximately Greg Winkler, Director for Corporate Sales and $200,000 to construct the 3,041 sq. ft. ranch style Economic Development home. Ashley Hopper, Deputy Director April Phillips, Specialist Mrs. Sanderson stated the re-platting cost about $5,000 and the utilities cost approximately another OTHERS PRESENT $15,000. Floyd Edwards, Human Relations Director Scott and Dea Sanderson, Petitioner Mr. Childers stated there has not been any new Pam Leidig-Farmen, Petitioner growth in the area. The majority of homes were built approximately 50 years ago. There is a vacant ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF elementary school. He asked if there had been any QUORUM new development in the area. Mr. Nagengast called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present with four Mrs. Sanderson answered no. There are overgrown members in attendance. weeds everywhere. Vandals have stolen everything out of the former school. It is a haven for drugs MINUTES and rodents. Their home has been completed and Mrs. Suko moved to approve the August 16, 2012, they have moved in. minutes as received. Mr. Higgins seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mrs. Phillips stated that the application was filed before they received building permits and started Mrs. Jones arrived at the meeting. construction. BUSINESS Mr. Childers stated they qualify for in-fill housing Mr. Winkler explained there were two residential and a six year tax abatement. tax abatement resolutions before the Commission. They are six year abatement requests, because The City supports this resolution. they consist of in-fill housing. In-fill housing is when a new house is constructed in an established Mr. Higgins moved to approve Resolution #EDC02- neighborhood where a majority of the homes were 012. Mrs. Jones seconded. Motion passed built prior to 1980. In fill housing allows for a six- unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. year abatement; rather then a three-year. RESOLUTION #EDC03-12 RESOLUTION ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDING RESIDENTIAL TAX Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m. ABATEMENT FOR WILLIAM AND PAMELA LEIDIG-FARMEN Submitted by: April K. Phillips Mrs. Leidig-Farmen stated they bought this 1.49 acre parcel last summer. The lot backs up to the IMI gravel pit. They have started construction on a 1.5 story, 2,200 sq. ft. house with a garage. It should be completed in early December. It is an older community with only one newer home. The lot sat vacant for years before they bought it. The houses appear to have been built in the 1970s and early 1980s. Mrs. Hopper stated that the Municipal Development Department confirmed that the majority of the homes were built prior to 1980. Mr. Childers explained that the area has seen very little new growth. They bought an unimproved lot that may have remained vacant and overgrown. With IMI being in such close proximity, the area is not prime for future growth. The City supports this resolution. Mrs. Jones moved to approve Resolution #EDC03- 12. Mr. Higgins seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 5 yes, 0 no. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting Dates Mr. Childers explained that according to State statute, the EDC is only required to meet once a year in February for an organizational meeting; therefore, the Commission may meet on an “as needed” basis. New Project There is a new project coming to Anderson that will require annexation, zoning, platting, inclusion in the TIF district, and a TIF bond. The staff is working through the schedule. The project creates 107 jobs with almost a $10.5 million investment. It will be located in the Flagship Park area. It will be a voluntary annexation. The company wants to break ground in March 2013. Golden Corral The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a sign variance for a Golden Corral restaurant in the former Ryan’s restaurant location. Economic Development Commission (EDC): September 13, 2012 Page 2