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Assisted living plans OK’d
The Zionsville Plan Commission voted 6-1 Monday, July 21, to approve the plans for an assisted living building on U.S. 421 north of State Road 334; William Ferree dissented.
The 5.7 acre, 131-bed facility called The Hearth at Zionsville, to be located at 11700 N. U.S 421, will have two wings. One would be a 30-bed Alzheimer’s wing, the other section for those needing moderate-to-intensive assistance.
At its June meeting the plan commission had concerns with the size of the 43-foot tall building, and wanted to better visualize how the structure would be viewed — especially from U.S. 421. The building would sit 120 feet from the edge of a sidewalk along the road, and the commission wanted to use as much of that land as possible to hide the building with trees, making it appear smaller.
Plan commission President Lana Funkhouser said at the June meeting she would like to see more detailed measures taken to “soften the impact” of the structure. When the attorney for the project, Jeffrey Jacob of Andreoli and Jacob, revealed a new rendering of the building at the July 21 meeting, he said to the commission “we are very, very hopeful that’s what you are looking for.” Jacob said more landscaping was added and five parking spaces were moved to the back of the building, with a total of 33 spaces in the back and 30 in the front.
Funkhouser said the developers had “put a good deal of thought into the landscaping.”
Jacob said construction should start within the year.
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Battery reported by woman
A woman reported that her estranged husband had hit her over the head with his hand, which had a ring on it, in the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 31.
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United Way sets new records
The United Way of Central Indiana in Boone County is raising the bar this year with several record highs.
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Shine on
The event raised more than $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. To donate, visit http://memorywalk10.kintera.org/indianapolis/lacyslightsamy, go to Akard True Value Hardware,
75 Boone Village Shopping Center or mail to Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter,
50 E. 91st St. Indianapolis , IN 46240. Put “Lacy's Lights” or Z’Sparkle Party and Drag Race” for the donation to count towards the event.
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PAC says yes to referendum
A group of local residents have joined forces to create a political action committee to help pass Zionsville Community Schools’ operating budget referendum.
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Logo trickles into Zionsville
Zionsville’s rebranding effort is on the move. The logo, which is now complete, is starting to pop up around town.
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Budget hammered out as public hearing nears
As the Zionsville Town Council’s budget public hearing, set for Tuesday, Sept. 7 nears, members tried to get budget questions answered and issues resolved at its agenda setting meeting Monday, Aug. 30.
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Zville man found guilty of selling cocaine
Frank Bearquiver, 32, may have exchanged $80 for decades in prison.
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Group in infancy stages of aiding Main Street
An informal group is now starting to discuss aiding Zionsville’s Main Street businesses.
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New station allows quick arrival to working fire
Fire crews were on the scene of a rural mobile home fire within four minutes of the alarm.
Zionsville fire Chief Jamie VanGorder said the firefighter’s response time was a critical factor in saving a significant portion of the home.
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Battery reported by woman
