Lennar seeks annexation of 112 acres in Crown Point for single‑family subdivision; council advances first reading

Lennar representatives told the Crown Point City Council on Feb. 2 that they are seeking annexation of roughly 112 acres south of Delaware Street to build a single‑family subdivision and extend city utilities.

Todd Klevin, identifying himself as the developer’s representative and a Crown Point resident, said the proposal would be all single‑family housing (no multifamily or duplexes). He described three product pods: an east “horizon” pod of about 75 homes on 75‑foot lots with an average sale price near $420,000; a central “landmark” pod of roughly 77 homes averaging about $480,000; and 21 estate lots on about 100‑foot lots that he said would likely sell above $650,000. Klevin said the plan includes two parks, retention of mature trees, and wetlands preservation.

Lennar’s entitlements manager, Luke Fricki, said the annexation would require extending water mains and sanitary service about 3,000 feet down Delaware Street and that, if annexed, the developer would seek R‑3 zoning with a zoning‑commitment letter limiting lot widths (Klevin said the firm would include architectural commitments to prevent a later “bait‑and‑switch”).

City staff said fiscal plans prepared by FSG and Commonwealth accompany the annexation record; the council was told a resolution accepting those fiscal plans will appear on the next agenda and must be acted on before final annexation action. Planner comments noted that sanitary capacity and other infrastructure questions were evaluated during the annexation committee meeting and that the fiscal review showed no immediate deficit.

Council members asked about lot depths, elevation relative to I‑65, potential berms and wetlands impacts. Klevin said the site is largely flat, that material on site could be used for a berm if desired, and that the developer intends to preserve the wetland and include wet‑bottom ponds for aesthetic purposes.

Council moved to accept Ordinance 2026‑02‑05 for first reading; the motion carried on a recorded roll call. The council will receive the fiscal‑plan resolution, and Lennar expects to pursue zoning and entitlements later this year with potential construction beginning in late 2026 and vertical development in early 2027 if approvals proceed.

Actions recorded in the meeting show the council advanced the annexation to a second‑reading track but did not adopt the annexation ordinance or zoning on final reading at this session.