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Developers present conceptual residential plan for West Lochte Country Club; floodplain and access raise questions
Summary
T Bird Design presented an early conceptual layout for redevelopment of the West Lochte Country Club on U.S. 52, describing up to 130–230 lots depending on zoning and noting significant floodplain constraints and uncertain access to County Road 300 West.
A representative of T Bird Design presented an early conceptual plan for redeveloping the West Lochte Country Club site on U.S. 52 to the Tippecanoe County Technical Transportation Committee.
Tim Balancie of T Bird Design said the overall site is about 120 acres with roughly 65 acres potentially buildable outside the floodplain. He told the committee the site is currently zoned agricultural and that a change of use would be required for residential development. Balancie described rough lot counts based on preliminary zoning assumptions: about 130 lots under a single-family R1 layout and up to about 230 lots under a mixed R1/R1A approach. He emphasized the plan is conceptual and that terrain, wetlands and floodplain constraints will limit developable area.
Balancie said the applicant believes the existing entrance on U.S. 52 is above the floodplain and could serve as the primary access, but that turn lanes and traffic analysis required by INDOT would determine what improvements are necessary. He said a secondary entrance to County Road 300 West would be difficult because that corridor contains floodway and floodplain and would likely require crossing private property. The team also said a secondary or emergency connection to the property to the west has been discussed; if the redevelopment can place access outside the floodplain it could help neighboring properties during flood events.
Committee members asked whether the applicant had contacted the Crawfordsville District permits team; Balancie said that was the next step. No formal action or approvals were requested; the item was presented for early feedback and will return to future meetings as the proposal advances.
Ending: Staff and applicants said the concept is at an early stage, that permit consultations with INDOT/Crawfordsville District are planned, and that the project will likely return for additional technical review and public processes if the applicant pursues rezoning or a planned development application.
