Planning Commission February 23 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Approval of minutes from January 26th meeting
Concept plan review for Pleasant Valley Farms development
Areas of Interest (5)
- Developer proposes 375-unit Pleasant Valley Farms project on 160 acres of agricultural land in Ninja Township.
- Proposed housing mix includes 309 single-family homes and 66 townhomes with price points ranging from $400k to $1M.
- Project requires annexation of land from Ninja Township into the city of Hastings.
- Mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) will be required due to the scale of the proposed subdivision.
- Concerns raised regarding road connectivity to existing neighborhood stubs and park dedication phasing.
Notable Quotes (2)
We're not interested in necessarily the speed of getting through a development. We're interested in what the end product is and it's a quality product.
Development timelineExplaining the timeline expectations and philosophy regarding the 375-unit buildout.
In today's world that's some way to get to a price point that's more affordable than a detached home.
Housing affordabilityDiscussing the inclusion of townhomes as a means to reach more affordable price points.
People (6)
Todd StutzVice President of DevelopmentPresented the concept plan for Pleasant Valley Farms and responded to commissioner questions regarding density and timing.
Presented the concept plan for Pleasant Valley Farms and responded to commissioner questions regarding density and timing.
Sam EnbecRepresentativeAttended the commission meeting alongside Todd Stutz.
Attended the commission meeting alongside Todd Stutz.
JohnCity StaffPresented the Pleasant Valley Farms site overview and regulatory process.
Presented the Pleasant Valley Farms site overview and regulatory process.
Commissioner McGrathCommissionerInquired about housing unit breakdown and development timeline.
Inquired about housing unit breakdown and development timeline.
Commissioner BoseCommissionerSuggested adding a road connection to the east.
Suggested adding a road connection to the east.
Commissioner MontgomeryCommissionerAsked about the phasing of the park development.
Asked about the phasing of the park development.
Places Mentioned
Pleasant Valley Farms site (160 acres)Featherstone Road (140th Street)General Seven DriveCounty Road 42Lock BoulevardHastings, MNNinja TownshipSpirit of Brandon Farms (Lakeville)Cobblestone Lake (Apple Valley)
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 26th (Previous Meeting)
- Tonight, 7:00 PM (Planning Commission Meeting)
- This Wednesday (Park and Recreation Commission Meeting)