Shelbyville, Ind. – Major investments in infrastructure and industrial development are moving forward in Shelbyville following unanimous approvals Monday evening by the City Plan Commission.
The commission gave site development plan approval for a proposed 182,677-square-foot cold storage warehouse on a 56.7-acre site at 1100 Mausoleum Road. The project, led by VTRE Development, LLC, is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs and serve as a hub for restaurant-focused cold food distribution.
The proposed site, currently used for agricultural production, lies within an area targeted for industrial development under Shelbyville’s comprehensive plan and is already zoned General Industrial (IG). Variances for wider driveways and taller accessory structures were previously granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals to support the scope of the project.
To accommodate the new development, the City of Shelbyville is partnering with developer VanTrust Real Estate and engineering firm American Structurepoint to reconstruct and widen approximately 4,000 linear feet of Mausoleum Road—from Enterprise Drive west—improving it to standard 12-foot-wide lanes with 2-foot shoulders. The infrastructure upgrade also includes a water main extension and utility coordination with Duke Energy for power line relocation.
“We’re working to fully reconstruct the roadway,” said City Engineer Tyler Comstock. “It’s not a large widening—just bringing it to a standard 12-foot lane with shoulders. These upgrades will not only support this facility but future development in the area.”
VTRE Development has also requested voluntary annexation of three adjacent parcels, totaling approximately 57.8 acres, into the city. One of the four parcels involved is already within city limits. Planning staff recommended aligning the zoning of the annexed parcels with the existing General Industrial zoning to ensure cohesive development.
While the annexation proposal and development plans received some public comment regarding drainage and utility concerns, planning staff confirmed the project includes features such as stormwater detention ponds to accommodate existing wetland areas, and rail access is being incorporated to support future transportation needs.
After discussion, the commission voted unanimously in favor of both the site development plan and the annexation request. The annexation now moves to the Shelbyville Common Council for final approval.
In other business, the Plan Commission also approved a site development plan for Lumbermen’s, Inc., a longstanding local company operating at 861 Elston Drive since 1989. The company plans to build an additional 50,000-square-foot warehouse on the 2.7-acre site, which is zoned Light Industrial. Planning staff supported the expansion with conditions, including screening review and verification of cross-access easements with neighboring properties.
A company representative said the expansion reflects steady business growth and the need for additional operational space.
These approvals represent another step forward in the City of Shelbyville’s commitment to supporting economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and providing a competitive advantage for business development.
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