Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in development with medium priority
Pageant site Bank Street closure and access
The big Pageant development will close part of Bank Street through December 2028 to use it as a construction entrance while raising the road for a new water main. The board is requiring updated detour plans since Oak Street is also closed nearby.
riverfront RV park development
New Albany is converting an old petroleum storage site on the riverfront into a city-run RV park. It’s a new public amenity on land that was formerly contaminated, so the big question is whether cleanup and costs pencil out.
Sewer easement for large residential development
A developer's engineer wants the board to approve a sewer easement serving a housing development of several hundred units. Capacity was already certified, but the board held off until staff and the Board of Works review it.
Silver Street park soccer field renovations
The council approved a request for $250,000 in tourism bureau money toward a roughly $2 million synthetic turf soccer field project at Silver Street Park, with lacrosse striping and an auxiliary building planned.
Ma Cherie subdivision final plat
Two subdivisions totaling 81 lots — Rock Ridge and MaCherie Reserve — got the board's final plat sign-off. They still need county approval for the Mel Smith Road connection.
Padgett Development District Capacity Certification
The board was to certify sewer capacity for the Padgett Development District, a step that affects whether new development there can connect to the city's sewer system.
Four townhomes proposed for vacant lot at 325 E. Main
325 E. Main St. Property LLC sought approval to build four new townhomes on a vacant lot downtown — new housing in the historic district. The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the design.
Animal shelter relocation special exception
The relocated animal shelter at Barack Obama Way and Grant Line Road goes to the Planning Commission April 21 and the BZA May 6. The site plan includes parking, dog runs, trail access to the Monon South Freedom Trail, and landscaping.
Eastridge LLC development on Busch Place
A representative of Eastridge LLC, through Primavera & Associates, brought a matter regarding property on Busch Place before the Storm Water Board. Storm water boards typically review drainage, runoff, and inspection issues tied to development proposals, so nearby residents may have an interest in the outcome.