Indiana Record
Lake County
ApprovedRezone

Ordinance No. 2602 – Johnson Sunnybrook Farm / Dinwiddie Holdings (data center site)

Description

Farmland rezoned from agricultural to light industrial (M-1) for a likely data center, despite a split 5-3 no-recommendation from the Plan Commission. A special exception with public hearings still comes next.

Impact summary

Opens the door to a data center in southern Lake County, with residents warning of emissions, water use, noise and lost farmland.

Applicant

Name
Dinwiddie Holdings, LLC (petitioner); Johnson Sunnybrook Farm, LLC, The Land Trust Company Trust No. 4928, and Barnabas Foundation Properties, LLC (owners)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · County Council

Approved6–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

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