Fishers could be getting another Starbucks Coffee Shop if the city council okays a text amendment allowing the business to locate on the southwest area of 116th Street and Olio Road, between Walgreen’s and Fifth Third Bank.  Several members of the council previously voiced concerns about the need for an additional traffic light along 116th Street to handle the additional vehicles a new Starbucks would draw to that area of the city.  The Fishers planning staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Planned Unit Development with a very important caveat.  According to the report,  “Staff recommends that Council first resolve the outstanding question regarding who will be responsible for paying for a second traffic light, if it is needed in the future.”  So, the traffic light issue is still unresolved.  It’s now up to the city council to decide the fate of that proposed Starbucks.

Council members will also consider a temporary requirement to obtain council approval for any developments planned for areas near the 116th Street interchange with I-69 and and the 106th Street interchange with the interstate highway, currently under construction.  This added layer of approval would last about 120 days.  City officials says that time will allow the Fishers to finalize its  2040 Comprehensive Plan and establish zoning requirements for those areas of the city.

The regular council meeting is scheduled for 7pm, Monday, May 16th.