Town of Cedar Lake
Town Council Meeting Packet
April 7, 2026

Claims and Payroll Summary — April 7, 2026

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Tag Day Request — American Legion Auxiliary Post 261

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Form: Tag Day Request — Application Form
Issuing Office: Town of Cedar Lake, Office of the Town Manager, 7408 Constitution Ave — PO Box 707 — Cedar Lake, IN 46303, Tel (219) 374-7400 — Fax (219) 374-8588

Name of Organization

American Legion Auxiliary 261

Address

13050 Washington Street, Cedar Lake, IN

Phone

[Redacted in public packet]

Fax

N/A (zip code noted: 46313)

Contact Person — Name

Annette DeVries

Contact Person — Phone

[Redacted in public packet]

Contact Person — Email

(illegible)

Date of Tag Day Request (1st Choice)

4/18/26 (April 18, 2026)

Date of Tag Day Request (2nd Choice)

4/14/26 (April 14, 2026)

Nature of Tag Day

Poppy Day

List Locations of Tag Day

Hwy 41 & 133rd; Parrish & 133rd; d Coleman Corner[s]

On a separate sheet of paper, the applicant is required to list the individuals participating in the solicitation. Per form instructions: solicitation activities are permitted to start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and finish in four (4) consecutive hours; solicitation activities will be completed by 1:00 p.m. on the approved date, regardless of the time of commencement. The organization is required to provide a small token to donors once a donation is received as a token of appreciation. Proof of insurance must be submitted; incomplete requests will be returned.

Signature of Contact Person: [Redacted in public packet]    Date: 3-10-26 (March 10, 2026)

For Office Use Only

Date Received

(blank)

Received by (Name/Title)

(blank)

Date Approved by Town Council

(blank)

Date Contact Person Notified of Approval

(blank)

Certificate of Liability Insurance — American Legion Auxiliary

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Certificate Date

03/09/2026

Producer

Premier Group Insurance, 829 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356
Contact: Mike Peterson
Phone: 219-695-3037 | Fax: 219-696-6038
Email: mpeterson@premiergrplns.com

Insured

Cedar Lake #261 of the American Legion Inc., American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion
13050 Washington St., Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Insurer A

Auto Owners Insurance Company

Coverage Summary

Description of Operations / Locations: Cedar Lake, Indiana, A Municipal Corporation is listed as additional insured.

Certificate Holder: Town of Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.

Authorized Representative: [Signed]

© 1988–2018 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD.

Cash Bond Agreement — CWK IN Cedar Lake LLC (Jet's Pizza & Wingstop)

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Parties

This Cash Bond Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the date set forth on the signature page, by and between:

• CWK IN CEDAR LAKE LLC, d/b/a Jet's Pizza and Wing Stop, an Indiana limited liability company, with a principal address at 7949 W. 79th Street, Unit 2, Bridgeview, IL 60455 ("Jet's"); and
• Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, a Municipal Corporation, with a principal address at 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 ("Town").

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Cash Bond Agreement as of the dates set forth below, effective on the date of the last signature to this Agreement.

Ordinance — Friary Farms Zone Map Reclassification (R-2 to PUD)

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TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR ZONING PURPOSES, AND AMENDING TOWN ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1402, BEING: "THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA", PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THE _____ DAY OF _______________, 2026, AND ALL AMENDMENTS PASSED SUBSEQUENT THERETO.

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, pursuant to the provisions of I.C. §36-7-4-600, et seq., did, on the 2nd day of March, 2022, adopt a Zoning Ordinance Text Replacement Ordinance for the Town designated as Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council likewise, on the aforesaid date, adopted the Replacement Zone Map of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, has been petitioned by the Owners of certain real property located in the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, to reclassify said real property, located at what is addressed as 12921 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303, for zoning purposes from R-2 Single Family Zoning District Classification to Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District Classification; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission did, on the 15th of October, 2025, pursuant to published notice as required by applicable law, hold a Public Hearing in Plan Commission Public Meetings on said dates on the advisability and necessity of rezoning said property; further, the aforesaid public hearing was continued to its conclusion, leaving open substantive terms for identification and inclusion of appropriate and agreed upon terms and conditions for said Zoning Ordinance and Text terms Amendment completion, pursuant to applicable law; and

WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, after due notice and publication in conformance with applicable law, and the public hearing being concluded pursuant to applicable law to consider the petition for the proposed amendment to the Town Zone Map, has recommended approval of the same by Favorable Recommendation Certification, which Certification was made dated November 5, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has been informed and advised that the recommended Amendatory Zone Map Ordinance amends the current Town Zone Map, and conforms to applicable Indiana State Statute and Town Ordinances for such approvals; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, having reviewed the proposed Amended Town Zone Map Ordinance, as well as the Favorable Recommendation Certification of the Plan Commission pertaining to the same, now concurs that it is advisable, appropriate, and in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Cedar Lake and Petitioner herein that the current Town Zone Map be amended as requested, and as certified by Favorable Recommendation of the Town Plan Commission, by adoption of this Zone Map Amendatory Ordinance.

Enacting Clauses

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA:

SECTION ONE: That Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402, all amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1402 passed subsequent thereto, and the Town of Cedar Lake Zoning Map, are all amended by changing the zoning district classification of the following described parcels of real property, all lying within the Municipal Corporate limits of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, from R-2 Zoning District Classification to Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District Classification, as set forth and depicted hereinafter, namely, to wit:

See Attached Exhibit "A" (Legal Description)

The Town Zone Map and Zoning District Classification Amendment granted hereby is expressly contingent upon conformance to and compliance with the following terms and conditions, namely:

• (A) The Planning Approval Application(s) for the Applicant/Owner, BSC Real Estate, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, dated the 6th day of June, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit "H" hereto, and is incorporated herein.
• (B) The approved PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN and timeline are attached as Exhibit "B & F" hereto, and is incorporated herein. The approved PUD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GUIDELINES AGREEMENT, dated February 27, 2026, as presented by the Owner/Petitioner, and approved by each of the Town Plan Commission and Town Council, is attached as Exhibit "D" hereto, and is incorporated herein.
• (C) All other terms and conditions of the BSC Real Estate Subdivision Site Plan Approval and PUD Ordinance and Development Agreements by the Town Plan Commission. (A copy of the Friary Farm's Subdivision Site Plan, with copy of approved minutes of the public meeting held on November 5, 2025, of the Cedar Lake Plan Commission at which terms and conditions for each of the Zone Map and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendatory Ordinance and Friary Farm's Subdivision Plat Approval were made and issued, are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "E".)
• (D) Compliance by the Owner/Petitioner with all of the rules, regulations, and requirements for Project Development in the Town of Cedar Lake, as well as all Town Ordinances, as same are all amended from time to time.
• (E) This Planned Unit Development Zoning District Classification Zone Map Amendment is expressly contingent upon payment by the Owner/Petitioner of all fees, costs, and charges incurred by the Town related to this Application, including engineering, legal, and all related.
• (F) Any and all development of this project shall comply with any and all required Town engineering review.
• (G) Compliance by the Developer with all representations and conditions agreed upon in any Public Meeting of the Town Plan Commission with the Owner/Petitioner, as evidenced by the term set forth in approved Plan Commission Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2025, and November 5, 2025, which approved Meeting Minutes, when approved, are attached hereto as Exhibit "E".

That hereafter, upon approval and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, the Zoning District Classification of the subject parcel shall be identified as Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District Classification. This subject parcel may also be known as the "Friary Farm's Planned Use Zoning District" for Town Zone Map purposes. The designation identified shall be inserted onto the Town Zoning Map, as well as any parcel identification for the subject parcel of real estate described herein, as well as the Zone Map Amendatory Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) Ordinance adopted hereby.

SECTION TWO: That this Town Zoning Ordinance Amendatory Text and Zone Map Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, in compliance with all approval conditions aforestated, and in conformance with applicable law as exercised by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, pursuant to the provisions of I.C. §36-7-4 et seq., as amended.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THIS _____ DAY OF _______________, 2026.

Exhibit A — Legal Description

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LOT NUMBERED 1 IN FRANCISCAN FRIARS ABVM LOURDES FRIARY ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 2012, IN RECORD 105, PAGE 41 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2012-008584, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA.

Tax Key Number(s): 45-15-22-301-002.000-014

Friary Farms PUD Development Agreement — BSC Real Estate, LLC

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Parties

THIS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this _____ day of _______________, 2026, (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

• Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, an Indiana Municipal Corporation ("Town"); and
• BSC Real Estate, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company ("Developer"). Developer and Town shall be referred to hereinafter as the Parties.

Recitals (WITNESETH)

WHEREAS, the Developer is the owner of that certain parcel of real estate commonly known as 12921 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303, which contains approximately 60 acres (the "Subject Property") (Exhibit A), and it seeks to improve and develop the Subject Property into a two (2) lot subdivision (collectively, the "Lots" (the interior lot shall be referred to as "Lot 1" and the exterior lot shall be referred to as "Lot 2")), to be known as Friary Farm's PUD (the "Subdivision") (Exhibit H — Planning Approval Application); and

WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this Agreement, consistent with requirements of Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402, as amended, to clearly set forth the understanding and agreement of the Parties concerning the matters contained herein and to guarantee completion according to the items herein; and

WHEREAS, the Developer has sought the Town's approval to develop the Subject Property, and the Town Council of the Town has adopted Town Zone Map Amendatory Ordinance No. _____, with underlying Agricultural, R-2, B-1, B-2 zoning and resort style zoning (all as specified within the PUD Ordinance); and

WHEREAS, the Developer has submitted a formal proposal for a Planned Unit Development Zoning District Classification to be located on the Subject Property, which includes (a) the Site Plat of Friary Farm's Real Estate, approved by the Plan Commission on November 5, 2025 (the "Primary Plat"), a copy of which is included and attached as Exhibit B; (b) a copy of the Friary Farm's Planned Unit Development (PUD) Guidelines ("PUD Guidelines"), a copy of which is attached and included herein as Exhibit D; and the applicable Town of Cedar Lake Plan Commission Meeting Minutes (Exhibit E) wherein public meeting actions were had and taken, and further wherein approval conditions and representations were made and given by the Developer, and its duly authorized representatives; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held, as required by applicable law, on November 5, 2025, and whereby thereafter at the conclusion of said public hearing, the Town of Cedar Lake Plan Commission, November 5, 2025 by a vote of 7 in favor 0 opposed, favorably recommended the rezoning of the Real Estate from Chapter 6.2 R-2 Zoning to Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District Classification; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter the "Town Council"), concurred in the favorable recommendation certified by the Town of Cedar Lake Plan Commission of the Zone Map Amendatory Ordinance and Friary Farm's PUD at the Town Council Public meeting held April 7, 2026, subject to the Town and Developer entering into this Agreement as required in Section I of Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Classification; and

WHEREAS, Developer is willing and able to enter into this Agreement, as required by the terms in Section I of Chapter 9 — Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District Classification, of Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402, as amended from time to time.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

Covenants

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town and Developer have entered into and executed this Agreement or caused the same to be properly executed as of the date hereinabove set forth.

Exhibit D — Friary Farm's PUD Guidelines

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Table of Contents

Appendices: A. Friary Farm's ALTA Survey & Legal Descriptions (Exhibits A)  |  B. Planned Unit Development Plan (Exhibit B)

The terms and provisions set forth herein shall be supplemented Project parameters and guidelines for the Friary Farm's Planned Unit Development Project as follows, namely:

Section 1 — Applicability of Ordinance

Development of the Friary Farm's PUD shall be governed by (i) the provisions of the Town Zone Map Amendatory Ordinance for the Project applied for (the "PUD Ordinance"), and its Exhibits, and (ii) the provisions of Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402, as amended, and as made applicable to a Planned Unit Development District, except as modified, revised, supplemented or expressly made inapplicable by the PUD Ordinance. All provisions and representations of Town Zoning Ordinance No. 1402, as amended, that conflict with the provisions of this PUD Ordinance are hereby made inapplicable to the Real Estate, and shall be superseded by the terms of this PUD Ordinance.

I. Definitions

Section 1.01 — "Property"

Any real estate subject to the terms of these Restrictive Covenants.

Section 1.02 — "Contractor"

Any individual, entity, business or corporation which performs work, repairs, or construction on any lot, property, or unit located within the PUD.

Section 1.03 — "Developer"

BSC Real Estate, an Indiana domestic Limited Liability Company, and its successors and assigns.

Section 1.04 — "Development Area"

The real estate described on Appendix A hereto, with all improvements thereon.

Section 1.05 — "Lot"

A part of the Submitted Parcel, the size and dimensions of which are shown on the Plat and Appendix A. SM2

Section 1.06 — "Mortgage"

Shall include a deed of trust, as well as a mortgage.

Section 1.07 — "Mortgagee"

Shall include a beneficiary or holder of a deed or trust, as well as a mortgagee.

Section 1.08 — "Mortgagor"

Shall include the trustor of a deed of trust, as well as a mortgagor.

Section 1.09 — "Municipality"

The Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, whichever shall apply.

Section 1.10 — "Owner"

One (1) or more persons or entities who hold the record title to any Lot, but excluding in all cases any party holding an interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. If a Unit is sold under a recorded contract of sale, the Purchaser (rather than the fee owner) will be considered the Owner.

Section 1.11 — "Person"

A natural person, a corporation, a partnership, trustee or other legal entity.

Section 1.12 — "Plat"

The Friary Farm's PUD Development plat, which is to be created hereinafter, in accordance with all terms as found in this PUD, and with the consent and approval of the Cedar Lake Plan Commission.

II. Use and Bulk Regulations

2.1 Landscape Plan: Landscape shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Zoning Ordinance No. 1402.

2.2 Signage: Signage shall be created and installed in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Zoning Ordinance No. 1402.

2.3 Lighting Plan: Lighting shall be created and installed in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Town of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Zoning Ordinance No. 1402.

III. Purpose of Declaration and Property Subjected to Declaration

3.1 To develop and construct a two-lot subdivision with quality mixed use development. Lot 1, the interior portion, is anticipated to be developed with allowed uses found pursuant to B-1 and B-2 uses as outlined in Town Code (Tobacco/Vape shop shall be prohibited), R-2 zoning as outlined herein (R-2 use may only be applied to the existing three-story building located on the premises for purposes of use as a single family residential structure), and all of those other items as reasonably found in Section 4.1. The exterior allowed uses, known as Lot 2, may be a mixture of recreational park areas, agricultural areas, and all other uses as reasonably found or related to those within Paragraph 4.2.

The Developer seeks to provide upon the Property, through its planning and layout, the harmonious development of a mixed-use development by the imposition of restrictions and easements for the benefit of the Property and the Municipality. Any modifications beyond the attached site plan, for development not identified, shall require further Plan Commission review and approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The attached site plan is subject to development by qualified engineering personnel and subject to approval by Town Engineer staff and Building Department to meet the standards of this PUD and applicable Town Code.

The Property shall be bifurcated into two (2) controlled areas in a two-lot subdivision — the "Exterior Area" (Lot 2) and the "Interior Area" (Lot 1). This application for a two-lot subdivision shall be made, conforming to all PUD guidelines and applicable Town Code, on or before October 15, 2026, subject to Town Engineering and Plan Commission approval.

IV. Permitted Uses (Allowed Uses)

4.1 Interior (Lot 1) Allowed Uses SM3

• (a) Any allowed use (except tobacco shop/vape shop) under Town Code 14.02 related to B-1 and B-2 zoning district use, subject to the conditions of those respective zoning districts and all regulations of this Zoning Ordinance;
• (b) Any use allowed in the Residential R-2 zoning district, subject to the conditions for that zoning district and all regulations of this Zoning Ordinance. Only one (1) R-2 home shall be allowed in this zoning district of record. (This R-2 residential structure is limited to the existing three-story building located on premises.)
• (c) Following uses, or those reasonably related thereto:
  • a. Private (not public) developments allowing the birthing, protection, or servicing of recreational boats;
  • b. Commissary facilities for the provision of food, beverages, and the like to be utilized in recreational green/blue spaces;
  • c. Private beaches, water-related recreation areas, parks, campgrounds, and walking/jogging paths (may be used for special events such as hayrides or horse-drawn carriage rides; not designed for motorized or snowmobile use);
  • d. Retail businesses which supply commodities for persons using recreational areas (blue/green spaces);
  • e. Restaurants, taverns, lounges, or clubs;
  • f. Bed and breakfast facilities or hotel spaces;
  • g. Campgrounds (educational/event related camping; overnight stays shall not exceed three (3) continuous nights);
  • h. Concert hall or similar place of assembly (interior and exterior);
  • i. Amusement establishment, such as a dancing hall, catering establishment, club, or lodge, private, fraternal or religious;
  • j. Private parking areas, event gathering locations, for family gatherings, non-profit events, corporate events, private events, craft fairs, outdoor events, food trucks, weddings, and the like;
• (d) Multiple Uses: Multiple uses as outlined above shall be allowed on any single lot, without requiring further zoning approval/variances from the Town. The location of any developments not identified on the attached Site Plan shall be subject to further site plan review and approval from the Cedar Lake Plan Commission.

Prohibited Uses (Lot 1):

• 1. Any use which emits an obnoxious odor, fumes, or sound which can be heard or smelled outside of any building. The exterior concert hall shall not be deemed prohibited so long as it complies with all Cedar Lake Town code nuisance regulations and is restricted in size as can be accommodated by installed parking lot areas approved by the Town.
• 2. Any operation used primarily as refining, smelting, or mining.
• 3. Pawnshop or auction house.
• 4. Adult Use establishments pursuant to Town Ordinances.

4.2 Exterior (Lot 2) Allowed Uses SM4

• (a) Recreational park areas;
• (b) Recreational blue space/water park areas;
• (c) Camping (educational/event related; overnight stays not to exceed three (3) continuous nights);
• (d) Parking;
• (e) Craft fairs and recreational events;
• (f) Artisanal farming;
• (g) Hobby farms;
• (h) Artisan gardening;
• (i) Hobby farms — with the following animal unit limits:
  • a. Limited to one (1) animal unit for the first two and a half (2.5) acres of land area, with one (1) additional animal unit allowed on each additional two (2) acres thereafter (total of 30 acres in Lot 2 = total 14 animal units allowed). Maximum: eight (8) cattle, six (6) horses, and one hundred fifty (150) fowl.
  • b. Enforcement as any other code enforcement matter within the Town of Cedar Lake.

• (j) Farm stand;
• (k) Farmers market;
• (l) Agri-tourism;
• (m) Corporate or other event retreat facility;
• (n) Educational retreat facility;
• (o) Working farm learning center;
• (p) Walking/jogging paths (may be used for special events such as hayrides or horse-drawn carriage rides; not designed for motorized or snowmobile use);
• (q) Winery;
• (r) Brewery;
• (s) Wine-tasting room;
• (d) Any use allowed in the residential R-2 zoning district. A cap of up to five (5) residential homes may be built in this district, subject to approval and meeting Town standards for subdivision and related subdivision control ordinances and approvals. Development of any residential home shall require an amendment and subdivision plat to the two-lot subdivision anticipated in this Ordinance.

V. Lot Form Depiction for Lots and Setbacks

All lot sizes shall be as set forth on the subdivision site plan (see Exhibit A&B), which shall reflect the legal descriptions and location of the Site Plan as attached hereto.

VI. Maximum Building Area Lot Coverage

(a) The lots shall be allowed a maximum twenty percent (20%) buildings and structures lot coverage area (exclusive of parking lot areas). The developments identified on the attached Site Plan (Except Parking Lot Three) are hereby approved by this Ordinance, subject to the development of an engineered and approved site plan submitted by the Developer to the Town Engineer and Building Department for final approval. Any modifications for additional buildings or other developments beyond the Attached Site Plan shall require Site Plan approval by the Plan Commission.

(b) Storm Sewer Design Parameters for Lots (Maximum): CN = 93 = 80% imperviousness and TC = 10 minutes.

VII. Minimum Front Yard

(a) Lot 2 shall maintain a distance of forty feet (40') from the building line and the street right of way, for building construction.

VIII. Minimum Side Yard

(a) There shall be a side yard on the lot, of a distance not less than twenty feet (20'), on Lot 2.

IX. Minimum Rear Yard

(a) There shall be a minimum rear yard on the lot, of a distance not less than twenty (20) feet, on Lot 2.

X. Height Standards

(a) The maximum height of any non-residential building within this zone, shall not exceed forty-five feet (45') in height. (See Exhibit B for maximum height and sidewall standards.)

XI. Design & Development Standards

Minimum design standards for the Friary Farm's PUD Development shall meet all design standard requirements of the Town of Cedar Lake, including standards, specifications, regulations, laws, rules, administrative regulations, and all other customary and recognized standards as set forth by the Town, County, State, and Federal laws and regulations, to foster the maintenance of an attractive, healthful, efficient and stable mixed-use environment.

a. Infrastructure:

• i. Sidewalks: Developer installed sidewalks shall not be required per Town Code along Parrish Avenue.
• ii. Curbs/Concrete Roll Design: shall not be installed along all roads and parking lots to allow for water sheeting run-off.
• iii. Streetlights: Lighting in the development area shall comply with Town of Cedar Lake Ordinance (No. 1402), or current edition.
• iv. Public and Private Utilities and Municipal Right of Way Dedication: shall include a fifteen (15') foot easement along Parrish Avenue, eastern edge of Parrish Avenue right of way, unless otherwise identified on a Final Plat, and approved by the Town. The Developer shall provide any and all required status reports and engineering related to traffic utilizing Parrish Avenue and beyond as required by Town Engineering.
• v. Any fire hydrants which are required to be installed and maintained, shall be installed by the Developer, and subsequently maintained by the Town.
• vi. Sewer/Water: the Town shall ensure sufficient capacity exists for the Development to tie into Town infrastructure. If insufficient, no construction will be permitted.

XII. Signage SM5

All signs located within the Development shall be regulated by Cedar Lake Town Zoning Ordinance requirements, and conform to the following standards:

• a) Prohibited signs: (a) Billboards, unless otherwise detailed herein; (b) Signs painted or mounted on exterior or rear wall of any principal building unless otherwise identified.
• b) Traffic control signs shall be of ornamental style and design complementing the overall theme of the Development.
• c) No sign shall be located to block or obstruct the vision of motor vehicle drivers for safe travel through parking areas and through streets.
• d) All signs located on the main entry door or adjacent thereto identifying the business name, hours of operation and address shall not exceed six (6) square feet in total area.
• e) Each business within multi-tenant buildings will be permitted one principal sign. Signs may be wall mounted with a total area not larger than sixty (60') square feet. Signs affixed to exterior of building shall be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors, and details of the building.
• f) Each Lot may possess one (1) monument sign. Each monument sign shall have a base/structure which reflects comparable materials to the structure of the building on the Lot, and the size shall not exceed one hundred (100') square feet.
• g) In cases where businesses have rear or side parking lots, additional signs notating parking and location of business shall be permitted.
• h) No sign shall be constructed or installed without proper permits and approvals granted by the Town of Cedar Lake.

XIII. Landscape Design & Maintenance Standards

The minimum landscape standards for the PUD shall meet the Town of Cedar Lake Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Control, and all other Landscape Requirements (Chapter 13), and include the following and as shown on the PUD Development Plans.

XIV. Infrastructure Elements

The PUD infrastructure shall comply with the Town Zoning Ordinance and the Town Subdivision Control Ordinance, unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission.

XV. Stormwater SM6

Minimum Storm Water Standards for the PUD shall meet Town of Cedar Lake standards as required from the Town Engineer and Plan. This shall include the following:

• (a) The storm water collection system shall be designed following the Cedar Lake Storm Water Ordinance and sized to convey the ten (10) year, twenty-four (24) hour storm event. Overland flow paths shall be provided to convey storm events in excess of the ten (10) year storm event, clogging events, and emergency events. Rainwater may be retained on site, to assist with the collection and development of onsite ponds.
• (b) The on-site storm water collection system shall be designed to respect the natural drainage patterns of the site and related properties. Inlets, catch basins, and manholes shall be generally located to collect storm water along specified areas of the property to enable the grading plan of the development.
• (c) Locations of Inlets, Catch Basins and Manholes will be positioned to avoid main pedestrian walk routes, trash enclosures and main building entrances. Detention basis shall be sized for the one hundred (100)-year, twenty-four (24) hour design storm event and compensate for any lost depressional storage displaced by the development.
• (d) Storm Sewer collection system piping shall be made of either Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Flexible pipes are not allowed within public right of ways.
• (e) Building roof drains and footing drains may be connected to underground storm sewer system piping to minimize overland runoff to outlets.
• (f) Onsite storm water holding facility with a Best Management Practice (BMP) outfall approved by the Town of Cedar Lake.

XVI. Easements SM7

Easements for public and related utilities, alongside Parrish Avenue, as is outlined herein, shall be preserved as outlined according to the areas designated by the Cedar Lake Zoning Ordinance and the Cedar Lake Subdivision Control Ordinance, and as further outlined in Appendix B and C. These easements shall be identified on the subdivision plat and approved by the Town Engineer, prior to recording of the subdivision plat.

XVII. Utility Service

All development within the PUD shall be serviced with Public Utilities from the Town of Cedar Lake. Specifically, the development will be provided with the following utilities and associated utility service providers:

(a) Sanitary Sewer Service for the development shall be serviced by connecting to an existing Sanitary Sewer Service provided by Cedar Lake. All Sanitary Sewer Service shall be platted in public utility easements, within fifteen (15') feet of the edge of Parrish Avenue, and be dedicated to the Town of Cedar Lake's Sewer Utility for ownership and maintenance. All public utility easements shall be a minimum of fifteen (15') feet in width and shall be in locations that provide the Utility immediate access for maintenance. All Sanitary Sewer Service lines (commencing at Parrish Avenue) and then subsequently connecting buildings to the Sanitary Sewer Lines shall be owned and maintained by the ownership entity of the building that it serves.

(b) Water Service for domestic and fire service for the Development area will be provided by connecting to the Town of Cedar Lake Water Utility Lines. All Water Main lines shall be platted in public utility easements and be dedicated to the Town of Cedar Lake Water Utility for ownership and maintenance. All public utility easements shall be a minimum of fifteen (15') feet in width. All water mains shall be constructed in accordance with Town of Cedar Lake Water Utility standards. Fire Hydrants shall be spaced and located in accordance with Cedar Lake Ordinances. Water Service Lines connecting buildings to the Water Main Lines shall be owned and maintained by the ownership entity of the building that it serves. The existing three-story building is currently serviced by a private well. The continued servicing of the building by this private well may be continued, provided sufficient capacity for use of the building is shown by the owner and approved by the Town Engineer.

(c) Electric and Gas Service shall be provided by NIPSCO and coordinated with said Company, or its assignee.

(d) Communication Lines — room for communication shall be maintained in general easement areas and coordinated with communication companies at the discretion of involved owners.

XVIII. Lighting

Site lighting shall be decorative in nature and consistent with the architectural design standards of buildings within the development. All site lighting within the PUD shall adhere to the following requirements for illumination of parking areas, pedestrian walkways and roadways. All site lighting shall comply with Town of Cedar Lake Light Standards Ordinance (No. 1264) and be approved by Town Engineer.

Common Requirements:

• a) All exterior lighting shall be designed and constructed to direct light away from adjacent properties.
• b) All exterior lighting shall be arranged and designed with a common light fixture type and with a variety of heights based upon system use. Vehicle and pedestrian lights shall illuminate directly below or inboard of the property such that the point source of the light is not directed viewed by pedestrian or vehicle traffic in adjacent public right of ways.
• c) Parking areas shall be adequately lighted for the safety of pedestrian and vehicle movements.
• d) Decorative wall mounted or ground mounted lighting may be used on building fronts visible to street or parking areas to illuminate buildings and architectural features.

Section 14 — Town Council Public Meeting Action

It is expressly stated that this AGREEMENT is entered into after action at a Public Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, a Municipal Corporation, on the 4th day of April, 2026, wherein by a vote of _____ in favor and _____ against, the AGREEMENT herein was directed to be made, and the President of the Town Council and the Town Clerk-Treasurer, respectively, were directed to execute and attest said AGREEMENT.

Section 15 — Plan Commission Public Meeting Action

It is expressly stated that this AGREEMENT is entered into after action at a Public Meeting of the Plan Commission of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, a Municipal Corporation, on the 5th day of November, 2025, wherein by a vote of _____ in favor and _____ against, the AGREEMENT herein was directed to be made, and the President of the Plan Commission and the Plan Commission Recording Secretary, respectively, were directed to execute and attest said AGREEMENT.

Section 16 — Corporate/Entity Authority

The undersigned Person or Persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of Corporate Parties or other legal entities to this AGREEMENT, represent and certify that they are duly elected or appointed Officers or Representatives of said corporations or entities, and are fully empowered to execute and deliver this AGREEMENT, and that all necessary corporate or entity action for the making of this AGREEMENT has been taken and done. Developer represents and acknowledges that the entity is an Indiana Limited Liability Company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Indiana, and is in good standing, as evidenced by the Certificate of Good Standing attached hereto, included herein labeled as Exhibit "G".

INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant Award Letter — 2026-1

Packet Page 59 (Page 22 in original packet)

Date

March 24, 2026

From

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
Director of Local Programs: Kathy Eaton-McKalip
100 North Senate Avenue, Room N758 — LPA, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (855) 463-6848 | Email: LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov
Governor: Mike Braun | Commissioner: Lyndsay Quist

To

Town of Cedar Lake
Ben Eldridge, Town Manager
7408 Constitution Avenue, PO Box 707
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Re

Community Crossing Matching Grant Fund 2026-1 Award Letter

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has completed the review and selection of projects for funding in the 2026-1 Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program. The Town of Cedar Lake has preliminarily been awarded the following Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds based upon its estimates:

Conditions of Award

Preliminary award amounts are contingent upon the following:

• INDOT must receive a Notification of Contractor Award Letter with all supporting documents, including a copy of the fully executed contract with a contractor or material supplier.
• Contractor/material supply contracts must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026. Failure to meet this date will result in the forfeiture of funds. No exceptions.
• The Local Public Agency (LPA) must use DocuSign to electronically sign the Local Roads and Bridges Matching Grant Agreement. The grant agreement has already been requested and the Town should receive it soon.
• Once all required documentation is received, reviewed, and contracts fully executed, INDOT will transfer the appropriate percentage amount based upon the contractor's bid amount into the Town's account.

The Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds, which are administered by INDOT, will be used for funding up to 50 percent of the construction of the project or the purchase of materials.

Questions: Contact Marcia Blansett, (219) 325-7564 or mblansett@indot.in.gov.

Notice of Award — Shades Subdivision Improvement Project (Site Services, Inc.)

Packet Page 60 (Page 23 in original packet)

EJCDC® C-510 (Rev. 1), Notice of Award. Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.

You are notified that Owner has accepted your Bid dated 03/16/2026 for the above Contract, and that you are the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for the Shades Subdivision Improvement Project — BC. The Contract Price will be paid in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Contractor's Bid Form shown in Article 5 of the Agreement.

Three (3) unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement and Contract Documents accompany this Notice of Award (or have been transmitted or made available to Bidder electronically). A set of the Drawings will be delivered separately from the other Contract Documents.

Conditions Precedent (within 10 days of Notice of Award)

1. Deliver to Owner three (3) counterparts of the Agreement, fully executed by Bidder.
2. Deliver with the executed Agreement(s) three (3) counterparts of the Contract security (e.g., performance and payment bonds) and insurance documentation as specified in the Instructions to Bidders (Article 20), General Conditions (Article 6), and Supplementary Conditions (SC-6.03.K.).
3. Other conditions precedent (if any): N/A

Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default, annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.

Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement, together with any additional copies of the Contract Documents as indicated in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.