A new Taco Bell on Shelbyville’s north side moved one step closer to reality Monday after plat approval and site development plan approval was granted by the Shelbyville Plan Commission.

A drainage issue and some minor landscaping issues must be addressed, and sidewalk connectivity to the neighboring Casey’s General Store must be added before the Shelbyville Common Council can green light the project.

The proposed Taco Bell will sit at 1806 N. Riley Highway near Interstate 74. The fast food restaurant will be 2,053 square feet and have a seating capacity of 40 once completed.

The restaurant will sit on .77 acres of a 2.29-acre site that has sat vacant for more than a decade.

The Interstate 74 connector on the north side of Shelbyville continues to grow as Major Health Partners is finishing construction on a new wellness center and YMCA north of the interstate.

Casey’s General Store recently opened south of the interstate at Rampart Road and a Zaxby’s restaurant is currently under construction at the same intersection.

Austin Tracey of Hamilton Designs, LLC, of Fishers, Indiana, met with the Plan Commission Monday night.

A drainage issue will need to be addressed. Plan Commission member Matt House, who serves as city engineer, offered to meet with Tracey on site to clear up any issues.

Plan Commission president Mike Evans also stressed the need for sidewalk connectivity in the area.

The site plan will need to add a sidewalk area to connect with the sidewalk put in at Casey’s General Store.

Fulfilling both requests was not considered a problem, according to Tracey.