Brownsburg APC approves removal of developed parcels from two TIF areas

The Advisory Plan Commission voted to approve two orders amending existing TIF areas, removing parcels that staff said are already developed or cannot be developed. Ethan Pierce, the town's economic development director, told the commission the Aldi site on Northfield Drive was developed without requesting TIF support and that "This amendment would remove the TIF area completely." The commission approved the APC orders by voice vote.

Pierce framed the two actions as part of the multi‑step public process for creating or amending TIF areas: the redevelopment commission has already approved declaratory resolutions, the town council is scheduled to consider related resolutions on Oct. 8, and the redevelopment commission will hold a confirmatory hearing in November. Pierce said the parcels being removed generate no TIF revenue and that removing them is a cleanup step that "would not have any impact on the town's comprehensive plan."