Council approves rezoning of two Delaware Parkway lots for commercial use

The Crown Point City Council voted to rezone two parcels at 10935 and 11005 Delaware Parkway from I-1 (industrial) to B-3 (general business) on second reading. Connor Ritz, representing KB Solutions and RTS Development, told the council the owners prefer either retail or a restaurant to create a buffer between new development on Route 109 and the adjacent industrial park. "Owners would love to see, either a retail location there or another restaurant user, kind of creating a buffer between the new development and the industrial park," Ritz said. Nut graf: The rezoning was presented as an update to align land use with recent development patterns along 109th Avenue. Councilors noted a typographical correction in the ordinance language during the meeting. Discussion and correction: A council member pointed out a typographical error in section 1 of the ordinance concerning zoning classification language; the council confirmed the change was a template error and proceeded. No substantive opposition was recorded at the hearing. Action: The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-06-17 (rezoning to B-3) following a motion and second. Roll-call votes were recorded in the meeting transcript; the ordinance passed on second reading. Next steps: With the zoning change in place, developers can pursue site plans and prospective tenants consistent with B-3 standards. The council did not appropriate funds or set additional conditions at the meeting.