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Petitioner John Carroll (Land & Development) said Providence recently acquired the remaining developed and undeveloped parcels in Summer Tree and has taken over association/declarant responsibilities. The near‑term objective is to finish three lots at an existing dead‑end street and to coordinate a street extension with the neighboring builder (Altoff/Alltough) that will create six buildable lots; the developer expects to submit primary plats for those nine lots quickly.

For the larger 20‑acre parcel the petitioner proposed about 54 new single‑family lots consistent with the area’s R‑1 zoning. Engineer Trevor Murphy and the petitioner said drainage and detention capacity were reviewed with Christopher Burke Engineering and that compensatory storage/detention on the adjoining builder’s system would address flood concerns for the lots that currently sit in mapped floodplain.

Commissioners emphasized several follow‑up items: a commissioner asked why a planted berm was not installed on existing lots fronting Colorado Street and asked the petitioner to provide or install a landscape screen if required by ordinance; another commissioner noted several of the new California/Colorado lots lie in mapped floodplain and said compensatory storage must be demonstrated in engineering plans. Commissioners also requested updated HOA documents and confirmed the petitioner has engaged a professional management company and is addressing pond fountain and lighting repairs.

No formal action was required at the workshop. The petitioner said he will file preliminary plats for the nine‑lot clean‑up first and bring engineering and plat documents for the 54‑lot area in subsequent submittals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crown Point City Plan Commission - April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Providence/ Summer Tree LLC presented a follow‑up workshop proposing nine immediate lots to finish existing streets and a 20‑acre area laid out for about 54 additional single‑family lots within the Summer Tree neighborhood.","taxTitle","Crown Point City, Lake County, Indiana","taxId",56873,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6031494,"Planning commission approves Dunkin' facade update after requiring bike rack and lighting",1567,171000,1738000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479961-c5e3eafcd1cf2f10da9ec5101c9ddfaf&start=171&end=1738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479961-c5e3eafcd1cf2f10da9ec5101c9ddfaf/thumbnail_171000.jpg","/articles/6031494/Crown-Point-City/Lake-County/Indiana/Planning-commission-approves-Dunkin-facade-update-after-requiring-bike-rack-and-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031494-686d7f267e94496fe6b39c2b41e4414c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770840302&Signature=N8GvDdYmIDxpr6-PqHyikZ3l0G~vaQyjwLlc3sYltp1Q3Peeu-zA395~nXIM9393SKUT0SARuf3T4VFpvLfn3sSU9Vf1tpid5caqsxzkMlhu51sfHE0ocAtjExujMF7O3hkRK2TUiRw2nGHFz-UreUssnqSmByv-1uCwv8CP~PK~uXUiHOwkvrbGsLfPrj7F2nobzXdJ2kQqk0uIwYfVwYv9iaEtEBYD6GEUlvse5LD7cHw~3BObUMe-pcIZNHmCWtfIlOQSm5~r07ud4hBD~0L6cB39hpKverptzPFecN1Z-MuRzUraFmvaroMtj5TLjqykSAWrqLmbUvlG2z49Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crown Point Planning Commission on an unspecified date approved a site development update for the Dunkin' restaurant at 10970 Broadway, requiring the owner to install a previously required bike rack and lighting as a condition of approval.

The commission voted 4-1 to approve petition 14-06 after an extended discussion about the store's remodel, new corporate colors and a proposal to shift the drive-through menu-and-speaker position. Commissioner Mike Conquest moved approval “with the addition of the bike rack and lighting;” the motion passed on a roll call showing four yes votes and one no.

Planning staff told the commission the remodel began under permits filed this year for new signage and interior work, but that facade work had begun without a site-development update. Staff said the original site development approval dated 02/10/2024 included a required bike rack and lighting that do not appear to have been installed. The staff report recommended that any new approval include the previously required bike rack.

Architect Peter Paraskis, who identified himself at the hearing, described the changes as part of the franchise’s 10-year remodel cycle. He said, “The only thing we're doing is upgrading the 3 existing monolith towers, with some more improved material... this will all be hardy board,” and that the project also includes new digital menu boards. Petitioner Sanjay Patel, the store owner, told commissioners the menu board and speaker are being shifted “back half a parking space” and estimated a typical morning line of “about 12 to 15 cars” through the drive-through.

Several commissioners expressed reservations about the pink accent stripes corporate design requires. One commissioner said he did not oppose the signage but was “not crazy about the pinkish red striping” and asked to see color samples or a rendering; the architect said samples were available for pickup and that the pink bars would be a minimal accent. Commissioners and staff also questioned whether moving the speaker would worsen stacking onto the frontage road; the petitioner said the shift should improve processing because order preparation time is now about 90 seconds under the new menu system.

Before the vote, several commissioners made installation of the bike rack and lighting an explicit condition. The commission also confirmed the petitioner would not need to return for further approval on the same item.

Outcome: Motion to approve petition 14-06 with required addition of bike rack and lighting passed 4-1. The motion was moved by Commissioner Mike Conquest and seconded by a member of the commission; roll-call votes were recorded as Rich Day — yes; Dan Rohaley — no; Mike Conquest — yes; Chad Jeffries — yes; John Marshall — yes.

The commission’s action was limited to the site-development update as presented; staff noted facades and some flat work do not require building permits and that the Broadway Corridor design guidelines apply to facade changes.

Commissioners and staff said they would like clearer renderings before future facade changes and emphasized that the previously required elements (bike rack and lighting) must be installed as part of the approval.

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Briggs said the east parcel is about 1.75 acres and contains roughly a half‑acre of wetland that he intends to keep undisturbed; the west parcel is roughly 1.2 acres and currently has no development plans. Engineer Mara/Marsh (Valparaiso) will provide technical details to the city as part of future site plan submittals.

Commissioners welcomed the proposal as a good fit for the office/medical uses in that part of Feather Rock and encouraged preservation of the wetland; one commissioner suggested leaving the wetland to naturalize and called the location “exactly what was intended” for office and medical uses in the area. No formal action was taken at the workshop; the petitioner was advised to prepare a site plan and expected permitting for next steps.

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Lennar officials said the project is intended as a PUD so the city and developer can adopt design standards, preserve open space and lock in architecture and site standards in the ordinance. Todd Cleven, Lennar vice president of land, told the commission the company is prepared to expedite off‑site utilities and street improvements—specifically the extension of Mississippi Street and water looping to the east side of I‑65—so the subdivision can be served before a planned wastewater treatment plant is online.

Land planner Rich Olsen described a plan with three product types (larger medallion homes, mid‑size horizon homes and a narrow 30‑foot product), a roughly 8½‑acre central amenity park with pool house and trails, and 50‑foot to 30‑foot lot widths depending on product. Lennar said the development’s gross density would be about 2.78 dwelling units per acre because of the amount of retained open space.

Commissioners asked for clearer renderings and product detail and expressed several concerns. Multiple members objected to 50‑foot lots, saying they produce repetitive streetscapes; Commissioner Jared said he preferred a 60‑foot minimum. Commissioners also pressed the team for additional information about surface water and floodplain limits, compensatory storage and the project’s drainage plan; Lennar representatives said they are working with engineers and have engaged Commonwealth/Christopher Burke and Mackie Consultants to study utility routing and detention.

Lennar discussed sewer routing contingencies: the company is studying temporary lift‑station options and the possibility of routing some flow north while the new wastewater treatment plant is completed, and it said it will fund initial off‑site work and pursue recapture/fee arrangements to make the infrastructure financially viable. The developer estimated the off‑site cost of some street and sewer work could run into the millions and said upfront capital outlays would be part of negotiations with the city.

The public comment period included a nearby farmer who said his family operates an active dairy farm directly south of the project and warned of manure odor and flies; Lennar said such conditions are disclosed in buyer materials (MBIA) and will be called out to homebuyers. Commissioners noted the site’s annexation history and that the city’s comprehensive/transportation plan contemplates an extension of Mississippi Street through the property.

No action was taken at the workshop. Commissioners said the concept merits further study but asked Lennar to return with renderings, detailed engineering (drainage, flood compensation, lift station options), and clearer commitments on lot sizes, utility financing and timing for Mississippi Street.","Lennar presented a concept plan for a 160‑acre planned unit development (PUD) at the northwest corner of 120th Avenue and Iowa Street that would build about 456 single‑family homes, bring utilities to the area and extend Mississippi Street; commissioners raised issues about lot widths, density, drainage and coexisting farm operations","actionData","errors"]

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