The Crown Point Plan Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council on petition 2537, a request to rezone about 70 acres at 2021 West 133rd Avenue from R-1A to R-1.

Developer Michael Herbers of Diamond Peak Homes told the commission the rezone would allow lot sizes of about 80 feet by 135 feet (roughly 10,800 square feet) and would let the company move forward with subdivision planning without a planned-unit development. He said the parcel was parceled off to focus on the first 70 acres of a larger tract of roughly 265–270 acres and that the project would likely be built in two to three phases over approximately four to five years. "So this evening, we're looking for a favorable recommendation to the council to rezone plus or minus 70 acres of land at the subject address 2021 West 133rd Avenue from R-1A to R-1," Herbers said.

A planning department representative summarized the background: the property was annexed in 2022 as R-1A; surrounding land includes PUD and R-1 zoning; notices were mailed and published; and the planning department recommended approval of petition 2537. The planner noted the department had received both remonstrations and expressions of support.

During Q&A commissioners questioned density calculations and utilities. A commissioner cited a density calculation of about 1.84 units per acre; the planner and developer clarified that the proposed lot dimensions fall within R-1 minimum lot-size standards and that specifics about sewer/water taps and engineering will be handled through subsequent site and subdivision review. Herbers confirmed a centrally located park is planned for the development.

During the public hearing, resident Nami Kaczmakowski, who gave a West 134th Avenue address, said she had received mailed notice and asked whether neighbors would be required to connect to city sewer and water. The chair and the developer said the city could extend utilities but that extensions often require petitions and can carry costs to property owners. The chair also read a dated letter (Nov. 21, 2025) from Robert and Judith Bakke objecting to the rezone because of concerns about density, road congestion and potential flooding of adjacent agricultural fields.

After discussion a commissioner moved to adopt findings of fact and send a favorable recommendation to City Council; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call with the commission recorded voting in the affirmative. The City Council hearing was announced for Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

Next steps: the recommendation will be considered by City Council on Dec. 1; detailed traffic, drainage and site engineering reviews will occur at subdivision/site-plan review stages where the developer must submit engineering and utility plans.