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The next meeting will be held on Wednesday January 7th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the same location.

A copy of today's agenda can be found here, and includes a list of commissioners.

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Although the representatives from Boxcar are disappointed, they agreed to adjust the external design and entrance to present at the next meeting.

With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

IHPC staff suggested that the application be split into a Part A and Part B, with A approving the building variance with additional two stories. Part B would be the external design elements which would be reviewed at the January 2026 meeting.

Part A passed unanimously, and Part B is continued.

Several of the commissioners expressed disappointment in the new design, and felt the changes made the building look "flat" and lacked depth in the entrance.

After a 30-minute discussion, the commissioners agreed that they did not like the new design, and would like to see changes.

The developers asked for approval of 4 changes including an additional two stories, alterations in color of brick, architectural detailing, and a renewed variance for the additional two stories.

The site plan and footprint will not change from the previously approved plans.

Representatives from Boxcar shared that since the project was approved in 2024, several changes to the original plan are being presented. Construction issues, a better guest experience, and a taller building are the primary reasons for the alterations.

The new hotel is directly across the street from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and is being developed by Boxcar Development, LLC. Herb Simon, owner of the Fever and Indiana Pacers, controls the firm.

The project was presented to the IHPC in August 2024, and approved in September of 2024.

This new development is replacing the former CSX maintenance building, and is expected to open in late 2027. The Shinola hotel will feature ground level retail space, a 4,000-seat entertainment venue, and 170 luxury rooms.

With no existing applications to be heard, the board moves on to new applications to be heard. There is one to be considered by the commission.

The stakeholders in the hotel property at 230 S. Pennsylvania Street have requested an amendment to the previously approved design.

A request for an expedited review has been submitted by Jeremy Portillo, the homeowner at 316 N. College Ave who is adding to the home.

This request is unanimously approved by the board of commissioners.

Baker is reminded that before the Public Hearing portion begins, a request to continue review of application has been submitted by Abbey Robertson, homeowner at 656 E. Arch St.

This request is unanimously approved, and will be reconsidered at the January 2026 meeting.

A motion for review after corrections and/or changes is unanimously approved.

Vice President David Baker reminds everyone that zoning forms are available from the staff.

The Public Hearing portion of the meeting is next, and there is one proposal to review.

New business was to review the 2026 work programs. Staff had received corrections and comments from commissioners, and will make changes before January 2026 meeting.

Meeting called to order at 5:33. There are no meeting minutes to review from the last meeting, so the meeting addresses old business.

One application previously submitted for 1508 Broadway St. was reviewed for negative findings from commission. Commissioners approved those findings unanimously.

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After a brief discussion between council members regarding the details each developer shared in their presentations, a vote was taken and both 336 and 337 were approved unanimously.

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The 78 units are age-restricted, and will be partially paid for with low-income housing tax credits.

Wallis is the developer of this project, and construction is currently underway with a completion date scheduled for November 2026. This is an acquisition-rehabilitation project to keep prices low.

The proposal is unanimously approved by the counsel.

Proposal 337 addresses the approval of a PILOT for an affordable housing project known as the Walnut Ridge Apartments located at 3347 N. Emerson Ave.

The counselors had very complimentary comments about this project because of their energy policies.

Indiana is consistently ranked at, or near, the bottom when rating pollution, air, and water quality. Any development using sustainable or renewable energy is a step in the right direction.

Proposal 336 is to approve a PILOT for an affordable housing project to be financed, in part, by low-income housing tax credits. Promenade on the Square is located at 3919 Lafayette Rd., and consists of 144 affordable housing units.

Owned by Sojo Reality, these units will use sustainable energy.

This complex will be partially paid for with low-income housing tax credits. The builder, United Church Homes, is known for enhanced safety features in each apartment like smoke detectors, fire-resistant building materials, and deadbolt locks for added safety.

Proposal is unanimously approved.

Proposal 336 requests approval a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a new project known as Capitol Station apartments on the south side of the city. Located at 7826-7828 Madison Ave., this property is a 50 unit affordable housing project for those 55 years of age and up.

These are just a few of the changes that are being presented for the council to pass. Most of these enhancements are definitions and fine-tuning of current processes, but will make the process much easier for everyone.

A motion is made and the proposal unanimously passes by the council.

These changes include how proposals are received (digitally instead of by fax), permit extensions for projects, having one permit form for the contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc. instead of all separate forms, and maintaining an up-to-date contact list to streamline residential projects.

Proposal 334 address the changes made to the Code regarding the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. This changes were presented by chair Abbey Brands and bring into compliance with the state legislature's requirements.

This funding is in addition to the city budget funding, and provides a consistent dedicated funding source in the downtown area.

One guest comments that the EED also helps with violence reduction if people get what they need, and feel valued.