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Early plans for almost 500 new homes in Crystal Lake get favorable reviews

CalAtlantic's proposed Woodlore Estates community, with plans for 489 total living units on the northeastern edge of Crystal Lake, would include 68 townhouses. The housing market has changed since the site's first approval in 2006, so the company came back to the city with an updated design to meet the demands of today’s homebuyers. (Image provided)

CalAtlantic's proposed Woodlore Estates community, with plans for 489 total living units on the northeastern edge of Crystal Lake, would include 68 townhouses. The housing market has changed since the site's first approval in 2006, so the company came back to the city with an updated design to meet the demands of today’s homebuyers. (Image provided)

Attorney Lisa Waggoner speaks to the Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission on behalf of Woodlore Estates on Wednesday. The project includes plans for 489 homes – 317 of which are single-family units, 104 are single-family units for active seniors and 68 are townhouses. (Sarah Nader)

CalAtlantic's proposed Woodlore Estates community, with 489 total living units on the northeastern edge of Crystal Lake, features plans for 317 single-family homes and 104 single-family homes for seniors. (Image provided)

CalAtlantic Homes is looking to build 489 new houses on 310 acres in the northeast corner of Crystal Lake. About half of the development would be open space, including woods, wetlands and parks. (Image provided)