A proposal to build a “motor suite” complex on Sunlight Drive—just north of 96th Street and east of I-69—was unanimously rejected by the Fishers Planned Unit Development (PUD) Committee on Wednesday afternoon. The developer had pitched the project as a secure facility where car enthusiasts could store and showcase their prized vehicles.

After a presentation by city staff and the petitioner, the first sign of opposition came from Fishers Economic Development Director Megan Baumgartner, who expressed concerns about the project’s compatibility with the area. Fishers City Councilor Pete Peterson offered stronger criticism, saying the proposal was “a giant miss for me” and did not align with the city’s vision for that location. He also questioned whether the land would need to be rezoned for the intended use.

Baumgartner emphasized the high value of the parcel and questioned whether a motor suite represented the best use of the property.

The committee ultimately voted 5-0 to reject the plan.

City officials noted that the developer has two options if they wish to pursue the project further: resubmit a revised version to the PUD Committee or appeal the decision to the Fishers Plan Commission.

While the motor suite proposal was denied, two other items on the agenda received unanimous approval. The committee greenlit The Crossings, a retail and restaurant development featuring two buildings expected to house eateries near the Fishers Event Center. A proposal for a new medical office building on Jack Walker Lane—north of the Southeastern Parkway roundabout near 156th Street—was also approved.