The proposed Yard culinary and entertainment complex took one step toward reality when the Fishers Plan Commission unanimously sent forward a positive recommendation that the Fishers City Council approve a rezoning request.  However, Commission President Warren Harling said he was voting yes “reluctantly.”

Harling looked back on his long history of seeing impressive, shining renderings of projects that never happen.  He expressed concern about a sunset provision.  He says the 5-year sunset provision in the current commitments from the developer are not strong enough for him.

But in the end, Harling voted yes along with other members of the commission to move the rezone forward.

A portion of the land planned for development is currently zoned as residential.  The residents of Springdale Estates have all agreed to sell their homes to make way for this culinary and entertainment center proposed by developer Thompson Thrift.  The rezone now moves forward to the Fishers City Council.

No one chose to speak during the public hearing.

In other plan commission actions:

–The commission approved a positive city council recommendation for a revised concept plan for Simpy Dental’s office on 116th Street, east of Olio Road.  Commission members added some additional provision requested by nearby residents during the public hearing.