The Fishers Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a change in the specifications for the Whelchel Springs residential development, allowing frontage requirements to be reduced from 50 feet to 40 feet in one section of the development. Three residents along Florida Road spoke during the public hearing, as they have at previous hearings, about this housing project, claiming the developer reneged on earlier promises to allow a certain amount of easement along Florida Road.  There were also arguments on the condition of Florida Road and how that road will be able to handle the additional subdivision traffic.  The change will next head to the city council for approval.

The commission voted 6-2 to change the Nickel Plate Code governing development in the heart of downtown Fishers, allowing internally illuminated lighting by businesses in some parts of the district.  The matter will now move to the Fishers City Council for consideration.

A proposed rezoning of 2 acres at the Prairie Guest House along Allisonville Road, near Conner Prairie, has been continued for the second time.  The item is now scheduled for the next Plan Commission session October 13th.