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PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO
JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL TO AMEND PORTIONS
OF THE JEFFERSONVILL ZONING ORDINANCE 2000-OR-61
2005-OR-17
WHEREAS, the Jeffersonville Plan Commission has reviewed
proposed changes to the Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
adding a new Zoning District, IR-INAAP Redevelopment District to Article 2
(General Zoning Districts) and Article 4 (Institutional and Commercial Zoning
Districts); and
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Director has recommended sUch changes;
WHEREAS, the changes are more consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has held a public hearing in
accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-604; and
WHEREAS, notice was properly given to the public priOr to the public
hearing being held; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the Plan Commission believes that the
proposed changes should be made and that the proposed changes are in the
interests of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, morals, and general
welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED by' the
Jeffersonville Plan Commission to the Common Council of the City of
Jeffersonville, Indiana, that the following amendments and changes be made to
the Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance 2000-OR-61'
PROPOSED BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
District Intent'
The "IR" (INAAP Redevelopment) District is intended to provide a land use category for
a mixture of most office, retail, wholesale, and moderate to heavy industrial
facilities/uses. This District should be limited to the geographic area within the City that
Was formerly known as the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant (INAAP) and is currently
controlled by the River Ridge Development Authority.
The Plan Commission should strive to assist the INAAP Reuse Authority in their effort to
redevelop this District as a commerce center that will benefit the community, state and
region.
The Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals should also strive to minimize
lighting, parking lots fronting major streets, excessive use of signs, and traffic conflicts in
the "IR" District.
Buffer yards should be strictly upheld and outdoor storage is discouraged.
Development Standards
The Development Standards were developed from reviewing the standards of other
industrial parks in Jeffersonville including North Port, Clark Maritime, and Bridgeport.
In accordance with the Jeffersonville Zoning Ordinance, the folloxxfing should
be considered when reviewing a rezoning application'
a. The Comprehensive Plan; and
b. Current conditions and character of structures and uses in each
district; and
c. The most desirable use for which the land in each district is
adapted; and
d. The conservation of area values throughout the jurisdiction;
and
e, Responsible development and growth; and
f. The Jeffersonville Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
identified the INAAP property as a major source for
employment; and
g. Over 2,500 acres of land are set to be.transferred to the River
Ridge Authority over the next 10 months; and
h. A Zoning District needs to be established for the property to
ensure proper design for prospective tenants.
Recommendation by Planning Director
The area is appropriate for the IR-INAAP Redevelopment District.
This recOmmendation is being made upon a vote of a majority of the members
of the Jeffersonville Plan Commission by vote taken at its regularly scheduled
meeting On the 22nd day of February, 2005.
This ordinance' shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
SO ORDAINED this C~7 d ayofk~~ ... 2005.
COMMON
THE CITY/OF JEFF~pNVILLE,
By:~
Presiding Officer
T:
P eg~'~-i.~i~l~)
Clerk-Treasurer
~ Foresented b,y ~~s Cl.e¢-Treasurer to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville
this (TX°l day of '7 ! ~ 2005.
peggy. ~1{;1~r -
Clerk-Treasurer
This Ordinance approved and signed by me 005.
Roberl~:~aiz, Jq., Mayor