CROWN POINT — Plans for a subdivision consisting of 185 single-family rental homes are moving forward in Crown Point.
Proposed for 12510 and 12319 Delaware Parkway, the development would sit on 50 acres of land. Fourteen of those acres were zoned B-3, Business District, while the rest is R-3, Residential. During a Monday night meeting, the Crown Point City Council unanimously approved an ordinance rezoning the 14 acres, making the entire property residential. Councilman Scott Evorik, R-at large, abstained.
The rezoning received a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission in March. Councilwoman Laura Sauerman, R-4th, originally voted against the rezone during the Plan Commission meeting but said that after attending a community meeting and learning more about the project, she now supports it.
Located south of U.S. 231, Councilwoman Carol Drasga, R-5th, said it has been hard to find a good use for the land because of its unique shape and the nearby roads. Mayor David Uran said the city has been trying to develop the land for at least 14 years.
“I believe that this is a truly unique fit for that area,” Sauerman said.
In a March presentation to the Plan Commission, Watermark Residential said the leased homes cater to a wide range of residents, including empty nesters who no longer want to be responsible for home maintenance, young families saving up for a down payment and professionals who relocate for work.
Jon Van De Voorde, director of development for Watermark, said the average age of their residents is 44, and the average household income is over $176,200.
All property maintenance is handled by Watermark. The houses range in size from two bedrooms that are about 1,200 square feet to four bedrooms that are about 1,981 square feet. The average rent is about $3,000 a month.
The Crown Point development would include a dog park, an organic garden, walking trails, a community pool, a clubhouse, game lawns, a playground, a pickleball court and a multi-use barn for events.
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