The Brownsburg Town Council voted 3-2 April 9 to approve a rezoning request that will allow the expansion of the Auburn Ridge subdivision, moving forward despite earlier opposition from the town’s advisory plan commission and concerns from residents.
The decision clears the way for developer M/I Homes to rezone approximately 64 acres from agricultural use to residential for a 90-home addition to the Auburn Ridge neighborhood. The proposal had previously received an unfavorable recommendation in March from the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission, which cited infrastructure concerns and the pace of growth.
The proposed expansion will be located near the intersection of C.R. 500 East and Tilden Drive in Brownsburg. The site, currently zoned for agricultural use, sits within a largely rural area characterized by open land and longstanding properties, including portions of the Scott Family Farm, which has been part of the community since 1961.
During the April 9 council meeting, multiple residents living near the proposed development voiced opposition, raising concerns about increased traffic, strain on infrastructure and the project’s fit within the area’s rural distinction. Some speakers said the existing Auburn Ridge neighborhood already contrasts with the surrounding landscape and warned that further expansion could intensify those issues…