Ms. Vannice pointed to the original stage on the drawing which this would replace.

Mr. Carroll stated that he had been to a few concerts at this location and that they did not interfere with school hours and that this structure would improve the property and be an opportunity for more events. He stated that there were not many neighbors nearby and did not feel it would be an issue.

Mr. Wyatt pointed to the area on the grounds where they have their flags and stated that the building would be close to that space.

Mr. Brand asked if Mr. Borchers had any concerns with drainage.

Mr. Borchers stated no. He stated that there was a large that collected all of the water and that the building would not be that big. He stated that it would be similar to events held at Crestview and believed it would be a nice addition to the area.

Ms. Swackhamer stated for clarification, that the area being used currently was zoned Community Business and that they were just extending it slightly.

No one appeared in opposition.

Mr. Brand made a motion for a favorable recommendation. Mr. Carroll seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Mr. Brand, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Dishman, Mr. Ivy, Mr. Lachat, Mr. Landess, Ms. Sipe, and Mr. Smith. Voting against: None. Motion carried, a favorable recommendation for MPC 02-26Z will be forwarded to the County Commissioners for their March 16, 2026 regular meeting.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

Ms. Swackhamer reported that MPC 01-26Z a rezoning request filed by the Hunter Family Irrevocable Grantor Trust & Honey Rock Farms from the split zoning of Farming Zone and R-3 Residence Zone to the F-Farming Zone had been adopted by the County Commissioners on February 16, 2026.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Ms. Swackhamer reported that she had provided the Board with the numbers for permits, inspections, complaints, variances, rezonings, site reviews, and plats for the year to date. She stated that the UPWP document, which is the document that lays out how planning funds are spent, was sent to INDOT and Federal Highway for review. She stated that the PL distribution funds for 2027 will be $251,859.72 and are the funds used to reimbursements to the county for planning activities. She stated that the State of Our Community presentation that morning was given by Mayor Ridenour and Commissioner Brand and that several staff had been able to attend. She stated that they discussed a lot of good things happening the city and in the county such as population and job growth. She stated that it should be available online since it was livestreamed for anyone who missed that and would like to view that presentation. She reminded everyone that Mr. Smith had his presentation on March 20, 2026 and that registration was required. She stated that there were a few conferences upcoming; the IDEA Conference is March 7^th and the American Planning Association (APA) Indiana Conference was March 13^th and that several staff were planning to attend those sessions.