BROWN LINCOLN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

P. O. Box 711, Brownsburg, IN 46112-0711

Carolyn Miller, President

Telephone:  (317) 291-1802

Minutes of the December 7, 2011 Meeting

 

President Carolyn Miller opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.  Of the 16 Directors of BLTRA, six were present representing a quorum.  The meeting was held at the Fire Territory Training Building located at 470 Northfield Drive in the large conference room.

 

No minutes were prepared for November as a meeting was not held.

 

Treasurer Charmaine Miller provided the Treasurer’s report for this month.  As of November, 2011 we had a balance of $282.40.  The bank is now charging a $3.00 per month service charge on the account.  A motion was made by Bill Sibbing to approve the Treasurer’s report without any corrections or changes.  Becky Wright seconded the motion which carried. 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

 

Bill Sibbing briefly discussed the fact that there is a group of local businessmen who are working with the town on changing some of the old signage ordinances which they believe hinder their ability to do business.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

President Miller announced that the BLTRA has a continued need for volunteers to take Vice Presidential positions in BLTRA Districts V and VII. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

President Miller discussed having BLTRA participate in local parades as a means of exposure.

 

LAND USE AGENDA

 

BROWNSBURG BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

GSW/APEX ELECTRIC AND SIGN CO., INC., 201108BZA/BZDV-9-11-1086.  This petition seeks a variance from development standards to allow extra wall signs advertising the Minute Clinic services offered by the CVS located at 21West Main Street in Brownsburg.   Bill Sibbing brought to the meeting photographs depicting 16 existing signs on or around the CVS building as it exists today including signage advertising the Minute Clinic.  Based upon the number of existing signage, Doug Miller made a motion that we oppose this petition as presented.  Bill Sibbing seconded the motion which carried with a vote of 5-0-0. The BZA hearing date on this petition is December 12, 2011.

 

C. HART LANDSCAPING, BZDV-10-11-1088/2011-10BZA.  This petition seeks a development standard variance for property located at 645 North Green Street in Brownsburg.  Mr. Hart plans to operate a landscaping and nursery business at this location and seeks a variance to allow for outdoor storage of landscaping materials.  Bill Sibbing informed the members that Mr. Hart has requested a 30 day hearing delay while the landscaping plans are finalized.  Bill Sibbing made a motion to table the discussion of this petition until the January, 2012 BLTRA meeting.  Charmaine Miller seconded the motion which carried with a vote of 5-0-0.

 

SAWMILL CREEK, LLC., 2011-1113BZA/BZUV-10-11-1089.   This petition seeks a use variance for property located at 1650, 1652, 1630, and 1632 East Northfield Drive in Brownsburg to permit childcare and daycare centers within the district.  A brief discussion entailed about the businesses already in existence at this location and that childcare and daycare centers would be an excellent fit for the area.  Charmaine Miller made a motion to support the petition as presented.  Bill Sibbing seconded the motion which carried with a vote of 5-0-0.  The BZA hearing date on this petition is December 12, 2011.

 

HENDRICKS COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION

 

NANCY RARDIN AND JACK HALSEY, MRP019/11.  The co-petitioners seek a minor residential plat for property located ½ mile west of the intersection of County Road 650 East and County Road 800 North on the south side of County Road 800 North in Brown Township.  Because information on this petition was unavailable prior to the time of the meeting, Bill Sibbing made a motion that we take no position on the petition.  Doug Miller seconded the motion which carried with a vote of 5-0-0.  The HCPC hearing date on this petition is December 14, 2011.

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Jean M. Perrault

Secretary

 

Members Present:

 

Carolyn Miller

Charmaine Miller

Doug Miller

Jean Perrault

Bill Sibbing

Becky Wright.