Council holds first reading on annexation for Kylemore subdivision after neighbor raises right-of-way concerns

The Crown Point City Council held a first reading and public hearing Aug. 3 on Ordinance 2026-07-18, a petition to annex 3.35 acres (three unincorporated lots and a small out-lot) associated with the proposed Kylemore subdivision.

Developer representative Zach Bridal described the larger project as about 60 acres with 37 low-density lots and said the three parcels being proposed for annexation are needed to accommodate a more robust entrance and site design. "We are calling Kylemore," Bridal said, and described conversations with neighboring property owners that began in April to shift the proposed entrance north to reduce encroachment on adjacent homes.

Homeowner Chris Ashley (1362 South Indiana Ave.) told the council he has maintained the cul-de-sac for nine years and is concerned that losing right-of-way will diminish his property use; he said he would consider purchasing additional land to retain access. Bridal replied that the petitioner has worked with affected neighbors and plan-commission processes and that design changes are intended to provide more buffer for Ashley and nearby residents. The council voted to read the ordinance in title only and hold it for a second reading, keeping the item in first-reading status and preserving time for further coordination with neighbors and the plan commission.