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Crystal Lake Planned Development Project

Also called: Crystal Lake Planned DevelopmentApproved: Council approval of PDP

Mixed useApprovedConfirmed

Sources for this project: City meeting.

About this project

A 165.33-acre mixed-use with single-family, townhome, and multifamily phases plus commercial space, including a water tower dedication.

Key facts

Who is deciding
City of Freeport
Where
Approximate location. Near Black Creek Boulevard (as described in the agenda)As the agenda worded it: Black Creek Boulevard; Highway 3280

The ring marks the general area. The site itself could be anywhere near it.

Timeline

2 items, oldest first. Each links to the meeting and the original documents.

  1. Nov 5, 2025Planning and Development Review Board

    Crystal Lake Planned Development Project

    Planning board review and approval of PDP and variancesPassed 5–0 · unanimousUnder review

    Approved. The board approved the 165.33-acre mixed-use with Phase I (242 single-family lots), Phase II (158 townhomes), and Phase III (300 multifamily apartments and 90,000 square feet of commercial space). Five requests were approved for Phase I five-foot side yard reduction to 5 feet, Phase I fifteen-foot rear setback clarification (reduced to 10 feet where abutting utility ), Phase I minimum lot width at (allowing widths below 50 feet in certain configurations), Phase II side lot setback reduction to 10 feet minimum width in multifamily areas, and Phase II fifteen-foot rear setback clarification (reduced to 10 feet where abutting utility easement). The developer is dedicating 1.6 acres to the city for a water tower.

    Meeting page Agenda (Word)Minutes (PDF)

  2. Dec 9, 2025City Council

    Crystal Lake Planned Development

    Council approval of PDPPassed 4–0 · unanimousApproved

    Senior Planner introduced mixed-use for 165.33 acres on Black Creek Boulevard. Development includes 242 single-family homes and 158 townhomes (400 units total) plus 90,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. Property was formerly the old county dirt pit, now converted to a pond. Water tower planned. Two access points: one on Black Creek Boulevard and one on Highway 3280. Approved.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

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