By VICTOR McCARTY
For The Reporter
Editor’s note: The Westfield Advisory Planning Commission reviewed several projects that area residents will see in the near future. Commission member Victor McCarty shared his comments and highlights from the board’s most recent meeting, which you can read below.
Portillo’s
After a few months delay, Portillo’s was back in front of us tonight for recommendation. The project was given a favorable recommendation, 7-2. I had several concerns when it was first presented, but most of them were addressed, which is why I voted favorably. As iron sharpens iron, when two entities work together a better project is the result. I look forward to hearing the City Council’s thoughts and the possibility of Portillo’s coming to Westfield on the corner of Wheeler Road and State Road 32 (next to the Monon bridge). Some changes made include:
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Rendering provided
Upgrade to 56 percent brick from 35 percent
- Added safety to the parking lot
- Raised the Ioft four feet and added additional screening to the roof
- Turned trash into a compactor so that it is always covered
- Personal touches of local aesthetics
Consent agenda
We approved the Harmony Shoppes next to CVS at Ditch Road and 146th Street; Belle Tire, who went above and beyond to upgrade their building at Austrian Pine Way and State Road 32; and an addition to Thrive Church on Towne Road.
Public hearings
There were three public hearings, one of which was a new Culver’s at Gray Road and 146th Street. Thoughts shared concern the necessity of a fast food restaurant in the area, but overall there was a positive reception.