The February public meeting of the Broad Ripple Village Association (BRVA) Land Use and Development committee was held on February 26, 2013, at Broad Ripple United Methodist Church. There were about 35 in attendance. Three items were on the agenda.

First was for the property at 1002 Broad Ripple Avenue. This was the second time that this petition was presented to the committee. The plan is to build a 3-story building on the property bounded by Broad Ripple Avenue, Winthrop Avenue, and the Monon Trail. Previously, United Package Liquor was at this location, before moving across the street into the Broad Ripple Station shopping center. The ground floor of this new building is planned for a national chain quick-service restaurant. The upper two floors would be office space. The committee voted to support this petition.

Second was for the property at 815 Main Street / 6340 Ferguson Street [E4 on map]. Audio Solutions, currently located at 6371 Guilford Avenue [E4 on map], is planning to move after renovating the structure at 6340 Ferguson Street, adding a second floor. There was a long discussion with the committee about structuring the sidewalks and parking to follow the recently approved Envision Broad Ripple plan. The committee decided to call for an automatic continuance of the Department of Metropolitan Development hearing to give more time for discussion with the petitioners.

Last was for the property at 5901 College Avenue. This agenda item was a preliminary appearance by Fox Glass for information only. As of this meeting nothing had been filed with the City of Indianapolis. The plan is for Ambrosia Ristorante to move from the current location of 915 Westfield Boulevard [G5 on map] to the middle of three spaces in the Fox Glass building at the corner of Kessler Boulevard and College Avenue. Clair Fox Acheson announced that she is planning to retire after 39 years in business. The stained glass studio may continue in business at another location under the management of current employees. Ambrosia Ristorante owner Gino Pizzi said after 34 years in the restaurant business he was looking to downsize a bit and the Fox Glass location will work well.

The next meeting of the committee is planned for March 26, 2013, at Broad Ripple United Methodist Church at 7pm.