Excerpt from the November 6, 2025
Case Analysis from the
Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan
Plan Commission Meeting
MPC 18-25Z Ann Fruit, Rene Warner VanFleet, and Cynthia Parker
Description & Location:
4917 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
Parcels:
07-29-451-001-000
Streets:
N Wheeling Ave and W Riggin Rd are both classified as Secondary Arterial Roads with an 80 ft ROW according to the Official Thoroughfare Plan Map.
Land Use:
This parcel is currently being farmed.
Zoning:
This parcel is zoned as R-2 Residence Zone. The other three parcels at this intersection consist of BV Variety Business Zone, MT Major Trading Zone, and BL Limited Business Zone. In the general area, there is a mix of commercial zoning, industrial zoning, and residential zoning, as shown in the map below.
Request:
The request is for a change of zoning from the R-2 Residence Zone to the BV Variety Business Zone.
Additional Information:
The owner intends to sell this property if rezoned to permit the development of a convenience store/gas station. They do not believe at this time variances will be necessary, but they understand that during the site plan review process, adjustments may need to be made to the site plan and variances may need to be needed at that time.
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Map Details & Surrounding Zoning Context:
- Subject Property: Parcel 0729451001000 at 4917 N Wheeling Ave, currently designated R-2 Residence Zone.
- Intersection context: The map shows the subject parcel at the intersection of N Wheeling Ave and W Riggin Rd.
- Nearby zones: The other parcels at the intersection include BV Variety Business Zone, MT Major Trading Zone, and BL Limited Business Zone.
- Residential area: Nearby parcels (0729451003000, 0729451002000) are zoned R-2 Residence Zone.
- Industrial area: The general area includes II Intense Industrial Zone.