After a lengthy public hearing at the Fishers Plan Commission with many neighbors speaking against the idea, the Fishers City Council voted 5-4 approving a rezone of 1.76 acres along 116th Street and Olio Road, nestled between the Kroger grocery store and a church.

Residents in the area objecting to the Magnolia Hair Salon went as far as showing the Plan Commission a video of a Town Council meeting where commitments were made on limiting further commercial growth in that area of the city.

Voting no on the rezone were John Weingardt, Cecilia Coble, Pete Peterson and Selina Stoller.  Peterson cited promises made long ago as the main reason for voting no.  Councilors voting yes argued the city needs to encourage small business.