The Fishers Plan Commission voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council for the proposed 80,000 square foot Meijer grocery at Southeastern Parkway and Cyntheanne Road.

Local developer Corby Thompson provided some history on that plot of land where Meijer wants to locate the store, with the bottom line that this land was considered commercial going back to 2006 when Fishers was a town.

There were 9 speakers during the public hearing, with 7 voicing opposition to the proposal, 2 expressing support.  City Councilors Pete Peterson and Selina Stoller, both also members of the Plan Commission, argued that this land has been considered commercial for some time, agreeing with Mr. Thompson’s analysis.  Concerns raised by nearby residents about additional traffic is something that always comes with development, according to Peterson.

7 of the 11 Plan Commission members were present for the Wednesday night session.  All 7 present voted for the favorable recommendation to the Council.

One speaker during the public hearing said the HyVee Grocery planned for Fishers was not going to happen.  City Councilor Brad DeReamer, also a Plan Commission member, said HyVee still plans to construct a grocery in Fishers.