Misc Research

Key points of the plan (view full plan here)

• Comprehensive Plan Usage (Section 1 page 20)
  • "Greenwood’s Comprehensive Plan is intended as a working document to be used by elected and appointed officials to make decisions about the future growth and development of land within the jurisdiction of the Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission. It is further structured to allow for evaluations and periodic revisions. "
• Applicable Guiding Principles (Section 3 page 33)
  • "We value preserving and creating open space, protecting critical environmental areas, and enhancing natural beauty"
  • "We value making development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective"
• Freedom Park was not identified as a "future growth area". However, the SE section of I65 & County Line is designated as a "Regional Entertainment Area" as seen below. The comprehensive plan defines this area as "Entertainment Area The Entertainment Area is located at the southeast quadrant of the I-65/County Line Rd. interchange. It is anticipated that the Entertainment Area will continue to evolve in the short-term, but that the most desirable uses for this area are tourism retail, attractions and related services and amenities. This area will complement the Regional Shopping Center which is currently under redevelopment. The area is anticipated to attract large numbers of visitors whom stay overnight or for an extended period of time." (Section 5 page 56 & 57)

The City of Greenwood Comprehensive Plan calls for the Freedom Park area to be a single-family residential area surrounding the park/open space.

View Municipal Code Here

Chapter 10 discusses the zoning ordinances for the City of Greenwood. Highlights:

• Sec. 10-540. Application and Interpretation.
  • COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Any activity conducted for economic gain which is generally related to the recreational field, such as bowling alleys, roller skating rinks, miniature golf, golf driving ranges, commercial swimming pools, marinas, boat storage and dock facilities, and similar recreational activities such as pinball, electronic games, pool tables, etc.
• Sec. 10-63 ROS-Recreational Open Space.
  • The intent of Recreational Open Space (ROS) Zoning Districts is to protect and preserve open land as required to provide necessary public recreational areas, to preserve natural and cultural features of community importance, to provide areas of noncommercial recreation, and to provide necessary drainage ways and guard against water pollution, enforceable by the Indiana Department of Health. (1983 Greenwood Municipal Code, Appendix A, Art. 5, § 3)
• Sec. 10-74 C-2-Commercial-Tourist.
  • The C-2 Commercial District is intended to provide commercial lodging, recreation, personal services, restaurants, retail stores, and general businesses designed to service the traveling public as well as local residents. These districts are generally preferred to be located along a major highway or thoroughfare to best serve the purpose of the C-2 District. Development plan approval is required for all permitted uses in the C-2 zoning district. See Article 16 for development plan regulations. (1983 Greenwood Municipal Code, Appendix A, Art. 5, § 13; Ord. 99-01, § 1, 1-18-99)

Contracted by Hallett family to manage Greenwood Iceplex

According to their website:

• Currently manages 5 ice properties
• Does not currently manage any facilities with more than 2 rinks
• Website details each managed facility (rink, amenities, seating, parking spaces, etc.)

This project has been compared to Westfield's Grand Park, as a comparable sports complex. I don't think we're comparing apples to apples here: