When you write a local news blog like mine, sometimes a story takes off when you least expect it.  In my case, it was an underestimation on my part about the popularity of Starbucks coffee shops.

I’ll admit, I have enjoyed a coffee or two there, but I am not a regular Starbucks customer.

Apparently, the area around 116th Street and Olio Road is more than ready for a new Starbucks store.

The Fishers City Council heard a first reading summary of a proposed new Starbucks close to the Walgreen’s store, near that busy intersection.  It only takes one council vote to send the proposal to the Fishers Plan Commission, where it is vetted by the staff, the subject of a public hearing where anyone is allowed to speak for or against the idea, then the commission votes.  I wrote a brief piece on this blog about it February 15th.

The staff report recommends Plan Commission members approve a favorable recommendation for the proposed Starbucks near 116th Street & Olio Road, but does mention in the report that the drive-up window needs to be looked at…staff calls for further study to “review the ability for cars to stack safely on-site, during the construction plan review process….”  The commission would then put the matter back into the hands of the Fishers City Council.

The Fishers Plan Commission is a totally advisory body, but City Council members have historically relied a great deal on that advice.

Based on the amount of readers on the story I posted February 15th, there is a lot of interest about this plan.  Many are in favor, others question whether that location will work in tandem with the other stores in that area.

If you have any thoughts on the matter, the Plan Commission Meets Tuesday, March 8th, 6:30pm, at Fishers City Hall.