The Fishers Plan Commission unanimously voted a favorable recommendation for a rezoning at 96th Street and Lantern Road, a former Marsh location. The rezoning now goes to the Fishers City Council for final approval.
Strongbox Commercial is planning to add parking and create a Vasa Fitness Center. There are also plans to construct a strip mall, but no tenants have been lined up at this time.
Only one resident commented at the public hearing asking what sorts of businesses will occupy the retail space. City Planning Director Tony Bagato responded that the usual types of tenants are likely, such as small restaurant locations.
The rezoning is needed because the Fishers City Council enacted a commercial overlay to ensure any development at former Marsh locations will be evaluated by city officials.
The city is waiving the normal fees in this project because Strongbox is cooperating with the city on technology to record vehicle license plates to assist law enforcement.