CAP Development LLC and PulteGroup presented a concept for a large residential project on Dec. 22 that would develop a portion of a roughly 265‑acre parcel near 133rd/Grama/Grant into mixed single‑family product. The presentation was a workshop; there was no formal vote.

The proposal: Michael Herbers of Capdev LLC introduced the concept and said the team has been coordinating with the planning department and is seeking feedback on zoning and lot sizes. Eric Friedman of PulteGroup detailed a proposed Pulte portion called PreservePointe, describing three housing series: cottage homes (targeted 55+ active‑adult product), meadow homes (ranch and two‑story with basements) and estate homes (larger, higher‑priced models). Pulte said it anticipates building roughly 470 homes within its portion of the site and described architectural treatments, anti‑monotony controls and landscaping expectations.

Pricing and unit mix: Pulte gave ballpark pricing: cottage base prices in the low $400,000s (average low–mid $500,000s), meadow base prices in the high $400,000s (average high $500,000s), and estate homes starting in the high $500,000s with average sales in the low $700,000s. The full concept for the larger parcel showed roughly 602 units across 265 acres in the materials presented by the applicant, with a resulting gross density estimate in the 2.2–2.4 units/acre range depending on final loting.

Commission and public concerns: Commissioners and residents raised multiple concerns at the workshop: many objected to the smallest proposed lot widths (down to 52 feet) and urged a preferred minimum around 60 feet; speakers asked for more community amenities such as a clubhouse and pool rather than only walking trails; several commissioners urged concrete driveways rather than asphalt; and multiple members stressed the importance of robust landscape packages and enforcement of the community’s anti‑monotony rules so presented elevations match what is built. Pulte said many design choices will be governed by HOA covenants, that some age‑restricted cottage units would be regulated under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), and that the firm typically provides on‑site warranty/customer care teams for built communities.

Infrastructure and traffic: Commissioners asked about traffic and state coordination for access; the applicant said a traffic study (traps study) has been completed and they are working with INDOT on access at state road entries. Drainage, detention and stormwater management were discussed; Pulte described central detention/ponds and walking paths and said development will be engineered to meet local code.

Next steps: This was a workshop for feedback. Applicants were asked to bring detailed elevations, landscape plans, engineering, lotting alternatives and clearer amenity proposals to future meetings. No zoning decision was made; any formal rezoning or subdivision will require subsequent filings and staff and commission review.