Council approves site plan for ADR Axle USA production facility; staff flags utility and drainage coordination

Perry City Council approved a site plan for ADR Axle USA, Inc.'s proposed production facility within city limits following a recommendation from Planning and Zoning.

Staff told council the plan had been reviewed by planning and zoning (approved Jan. 13, 2026) and identified a handful of minor outstanding utility and entrance-location details tied to Sumis Avenue improvement plans. Staff noted the site plan shows an outlined area intended for potential future expansion and that the developer's engineer and city staff have been coordinating on utility locations and storm sewer routing.

City staff described a plan to meet with adjacent property representatives to discuss easements and to coordinate DOT reviews as part of the 90% roadway plan stage; staff said they expect to finalize plans and proceed to bid in coming months. The staff presentation emphasized that stormwater routing across Sumis Avenue will be coordinated with the city's broader Sumis Avenue project, and that an upsized storm sewer across a nearby field may require further easements.

Why it matters: the project represents new industrial investment in Perry and includes design provisions for future expansion and parking; final utility coordination will influence construction sequencing and timing.

Council approved the resolution to accept the site plan on a roll-call vote; staff said final engineering details will be resolved as Sumis Avenue design work progresses.