Council approves annexation for Crystal Grove parcels after resident remonstrations

The Crown Point Common Council adopted a fiscal-plan resolution and approved annexation of three parcels at 13209, 13232 and 13420 Delaware Street (the Crystal Grove petition) on March 2, 2026, after a public hearing in which multiple nearby residents remonstrated.

FSG consultant Greg Guerrettaz presented the fiscal plan and told council the analysis focuses on recurring revenues and costs; he said the analysis did not include one-time system-development or connection fees. Member Scott Evorik recused at 6:15 p.m.; the council approved Resolution No. 2026-03-01R to accept the fiscal plan by a 5-0 vote with one recusal.

Attorney Jim Wieser, representing the petitioner, and Todd Kleven, vice president of land for Lennar Homes, outlined the annexation request and emphasized that zoning and engineering issues would be addressed later if annexation were approved. During the public hearing residents Fred Oosterhoff, Jamie Lies, Joseph Valenti and Sam Kozaitis voiced objections, citing concerns about lot sizes, wildlife, impacts on police and fire services, the pace of growth and a potential loss of Crown Point's "small town feel." The public hearing was closed and the council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02-05 on a 5-0 vote with one recusal.

Why it matters: Annexation brings land into city jurisdiction and enables later zoning, infrastructure and service decisions. Residents raised service and character concerns; council members said annexation is the subject under consideration and that zoning and engineering would follow separate approvals.

What’s next: Zoning, engineering, infrastructure and any required variances will be handled in subsequent hearings and approvals if the developer pursues platting or construction.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the council record and the public hearing transcript.