Development project
Crystal Lake Planned Development Project
Also called: Crystal Lake Planned DevelopmentApproved: Council approval of PDP
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.
- Nov 5, 2025Planning and Development Review Board
Crystal Lake Planned Development Project
Planning board review and approval of PDP and variancesPassed 5–0 · unanimousUnder reviewApproved. 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.
- Dec 9, 2025City Council
Crystal Lake Planned Development
Council approval of PDPPassed 4–0 · unanimousApprovedSenior 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.
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