July 24 Legal Update

The Hawk’s Landing legal case will soon begin moving at a much faster pace, and with it, this important issue will once again return to the spotlight.

On July 27, our attorneys will submit the complete and official record from the Brownsburg Advisory Plan Commission (APC) to the court. Shortly afterward, David Weekley Homes and Connection Pointe Church will be required to file their responses.

In August, the case will move into the briefing stage, followed by oral arguments and ultimately a decision from the court. As the legal process moves forward, it is important that our community continues to demonstrate that residents remain engaged, informed, and committed to thoughtful planning and responsible growth.

Bring Back the Hawk’s Landing Yard Signs

As this next phase begins, we are asking residents to once again display their Hawk’s Landing yard signs.

If your sign has been stored away, now is the time to bring it back out. If you need a replacement sign, please email your address to info@stophawkslanding.com as soon as possible, and our volunteers will deliver one. July 28 Update: We are out of signs! Thank you for the overwhelming support.

Every sign throughout our community serves as a visible reminder that residents remain united and that we continue to expect accountability, transparency, and adherence to the commitments made during the 2021 rezoning process.

Why We Continue to Challenge the Approval

We remain confident that the Brownsburg APC’s approval of Hawk’s Landing violated a key zoning ordinance by approving a subdivision plan that was materially different from the concept plan that served as the basis for the property’s 2021 rezoning.

The 2021 rezoning included important conditions intended to protect surrounding neighborhoods and ensure responsible development. One of the most significant commitments was the construction of a bridge over White Lick Creek, which was intended to preserve neighborhood connectivity, improve pedestrian safety, and distribute traffic more effectively.

By allowing David Weekley Homes to remove the bridge from its proposal, the APC weakened the very protections that accompanied the rezoning. The result is that nearby residents are left to bear the consequences of a decision made after a key infrastructure commitment was eliminated.

A Commitment to the Community

Connection Pointe Church has repeatedly stated that it selected David Weekley Homes because of the value the company placed on the surrounding community. Throughout this process, however, we have struggled to see evidence of those stated values.

Instead of preserving an important commitment made during the 2021 rezoning, David Weekley Homes removed a key piece of infrastructure that was intended to benefit both existing residents and future homeowners. The Town of Brownsburg then allowed that change to move forward.

This is not simply a disagreement over development. It is about whether commitments made during the zoning process should be honored and whether residents can rely on the protections that accompanied those decisions.

Residents Followed the Process

Throughout this process, residents raised concerns through the appropriate channels. We attended public meetings, submitted comments, collected and delivered more than 600 signatures to the Town of Brownsburg and Connection Pointe Church, and spoke directly before the Plan Commission.

Despite these efforts, our concerns received no meaningful consideration. Filing a Petition for Judicial Review became our only remaining option to seek accountability and ensure that the Town followed its own zoning ordinances.

The Fight for Responsible Growth Continues

Our goal has never been to oppose responsible growth. We support thoughtful planning that respects existing neighborhoods, protects community character, and ensures that development decisions are made according to the rules established by our local government.

As this legal process moves forward, we remain committed to ensuring that the voices of the many residents who have spoken out continue to be heard.

Every yard sign reinforces that our community remains engaged, united, and committed to accountability. It sends a clear message that residents expect the law to be followed and that the commitments made during the 2021 rezoning deserve to be respected.