The 50-foot high, nearly 1.2 million square foot building will be surrounded by more than 730 standard parking spaces, along with nearly 250 truck docks and another 370 trailer parking spots. The new tax revenues from the project "is sorely needed down there,” Carmosino said.īecknell is petitioning to rezone about 199 acres of farmland into light industrial, according to documents filed with Marion County’s Metropolitan Development Commission. The current land is designated for agriculture, but Becknell’s proposal for industrial zoning fits within the comprehensive plan for Marion County, he said. More: Fishers plans $1.1 billion in economic development and entertainmentĭevelopers are looking for opportunities to fit with the community for industrial projects, Carmosino said. “We’re going above and beyond on this site,” Carmosino said. Blair Carmosino, Becknell's development manager, said the proposal adheres to all state, local and federal regulations. The warehouse, proposed by Becknell Industrial, is a speculative development meaning it’s conceptual in nature and plans may change as the zoning and permitting process continue. The master plan for Indy Greenways shows a trail that would eventually stretch from Fort Benjamin Harrison State park in Lawrence all the way down to Buck Creek by the Zoellers' property. Indy Greenways are trail systems throughout Marion County that let hikers and bikers enjoy natural areas. Beyond the potential flooding hazards, residents are concerned the proposed warehouse will affect wildlife habitat, increase heavy truck traffic and mar the natural views of the southernmost portion of Indianapolis’s Greenways plan.
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