A proposed new Fishers development targeting car enthusiasts will not move forward as designed following a unanimous vote June 4 by the city’s Planned Unit Development Committee.

The proposed site for Torque Motor Suites was 8545 Sunlight Dr., near Paige’s Music and the Round Room. Developer AL Neyer’s plans called for 12 all-metal buildings with 71 units. Plans included landscaping, patios and pergolas.

Before the vote, the project’s civil engineer Eric Gleissner told the committee that the area is zoned for commercial and industrial use, not residential, and all the utilities needed for its proposed use are in place. Matt Blankenship from Neyer added that the concept is geared toward people who really love cars.

“(It’s) for those that have real interest to have a piece of property whe

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