Plan Commission Members
| Name | Position | Party | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kiepura | President | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| Jerry Wilkening | Vice President | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| Greg Parker | Secretary | I | Town Council Annual Appointment | 04/17/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| James Hunley | Member | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Pete Swick | Member | D | Town Council Appointment | 06/01/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
| Chuck Becker | Member | R | Town Council Annual Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Robert H. Carnahan | Member | R | Town Council Annual Appointment | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Tim Kubiak – Director of Operations
- Luke Sherry – Town Engineer, CBBEL
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes
- August 5, 2026 – Work Session
- August 19, 2026 – Public Meeting
Old Business
2025-45 – RHB Properties c/o Vis Law – Site Plan Approval
- Owner/Petitioner:
- RHB Properties c/o Vis Law, 13830 Alexander St., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 13418 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-29-276-011.000-014
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting Site Plan Approval to put up a 6-foot fence along the western edge of the property located at 13418 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake.
2026-20 – Dotson Farm c/o Vis Law – Concept Plan
- Owner:
- Cedar Lake Commercial, LLC, c/o Vis Law, 13830 Alexander St., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Petitioner:
- Vis Law LLC, 13830 Alexander St., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 12607 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-21-101-020.000-014
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting approval of a Concept Plan for a local family-run business (farm stand) located at 12607 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake.
New Business
2025-11 – Nathan D. Vis – Modify Development Agreement
- Owner:
- BSC Real Estate, LLC, 2743 Highway Avenue, Highland, IN 46322
- Petitioner:
- Nathan D. Vis, Vis Law, 13830 Alexander Ave., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 12921 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-22-301-002.000-014
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting to modify the Development Agreement for an additional 60 days, through November 15, 2026, due to awaiting additional information from subcontractors as to the proposed water and sewer lines.
2026-21 – Goodfellas – 11200 W. 129th Avenue – Site Plan Waiver
- Owner:
- Raenbeau Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Petitioner:
- Eric Lindenmulder, P.O. Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 11200 W. 129th Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-20-278-026.000-014
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting a Site Plan Waiver for a restaurant located at 11200 W. 129th Avenue.
2026-22 – 13955 Morse Street – Site Plan Waiver
- Owner:
- Raenbeau Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Petitioner:
- Eric Lindenmulder, P.O. Box 2010, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Vicinity:
- 13955 Morse Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-26-452-005.000-043
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting a Site Plan Waiver for a pet hospice comfort center.
2026-23 – Tallow Balm Company – Site Plan Waiver
- Owner:
- Morse Apartments LLC, 2929 Jewett Avenue
- Petitioner:
- Niko Florecki, 7544 W. Forest Preserve Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
- Vicinity:
- 14424 Morse Street, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-35-185-011.000-043
- Request:
- Petitioner is requesting a Site Plan Waiver to open a new business (Tallow Balm Co).
Letters of Credit – Updates
1. Beacon Pointe East – Unit 3 – Maintenance Letter of Credit
Amount: $42,226.69
Expiration: November 5, 2026
2. Centennial Villas, Phase 1 – Maintenance Letter of Credit
Amount: $93,460.79
Expiration: November 15, 2026
3. Birchwood Phases 1-3, 5 – Maintenance Letter of Credit
Amount: $395,168.95
Expiration: November 16, 2026
Tabled Items
- 2023-18 Bay Bridge
- 2023-19 Founders Creek
- 2023-20 Red Cedars
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Plan Commission Work Session – October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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