Lakeville Planning Commission Meeting 5-22-25

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Variance request for garage size at 4824 171st Street West

Preliminary plat approval for the Reserve at Cedar Creek subdivision

Vacation of public roadway, drainage, and utility easements at Cedar Creek

Areas of Interest (3)

  • City staff error led to construction of non-conforming garage at Brookshire development, requiring retroactive variance.
  • Proposed 48-lot residential subdivision 'Reserve at Cedar Creek' moves forward despite local tree preservation concerns.
  • City planning commission grapples with liability of developer errors after homes are already conveyed to owners.

Votes (2)

Approval of variance for garage size at 4824 171st Street West

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approval of Reserve at Cedar Creek preliminary plat and easement vacation

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Kuza · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

In an effort to ensure that the homeowners have a home that is, legal and conforming, we brought forward this variance after the fact.

— Jensen
Garage varianceExplaining the necessity of the variance request.

There won't be any HOA for the neighborhood, but there will be covenants recorded against the lots, but no association dues.

— John Anderson
Reserve at Cedar CreekClarifying homeowners association status.

People (4)

ZimmerChair

Presiding over the meeting and public hearings.

JensenCity Staff

Presented variance and subdivision reports on behalf of the city.

1 quote

“The home or the garage as it was constructed has an interior area of 481 square feet and a width of 20 ft.”

Explaining the variance request for Dr. Horton.

John AndersonRepresentative

Representing Brandle Anderson Homes for the Reserve at Cedar Creek project.

Julie ClugResident

Expressed concern regarding property lines and drainage for the garage variance.

Places Mentioned

4824 171st Street WestBrookshire Development17229 Durham DriveReserve at Cedar Creek202nd Street (County Road 50)200th Street

Events & Meetings (3)

  • May 22nd, Planning Commission Meeting
  • June 2nd, Tentative item progression date
  • June 5th, Next Planning Commission meeting (cancelled)
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Lakeville Planning Commission Meeting 5-22-25 - Lakeville Recorder