Lakeville Planning Commission Meeting 3-20-25

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Approval of March 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

Spirit of Branch and Farms 25th edition (preliminary plat, PUD amendment, development stage plan)

Lord of Life Town Homes (preliminary plat, variance for cul-de-sac length, easement vacation)

Pumpkin Creek (preliminary plat, zoning map amendment from RS2 to RS3)

Areas of Interest (3)

  • Tradition Companies concludes 25-year development project at Spirit of Branch and Farms with final 7-unit townhome addition.
  • Residents raise concerns regarding traffic, environmental impact, and wetland disruption for the proposed Pumpkin Creek development.
  • Planning commission debates the transition of residential zoning from RS2 to RS3 and the implications for local traffic and wildlife.

Votes (2)

Recommend City Council approval of the Spirit of Branch and Farm 25th edition

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member

Recommend City Council approval of Lord of Life Town Homes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member

Notable Quotes (2)

It's the last outlot of developable land that Tradition Companies owns within the almost 600 acre development spirit of Branch and Farms.

— Pat Rossy
Spirit of Branch and Farms 25th editionDuring project overview

I'm a bit concerned about some of that traffic... 26 lots, two cars at least per family. I would assume 50 some cars.

— Josh Walter
Pumpkin Creek Traffic ImpactPublic hearing testimony

People (4)

Pat RossyRepresentative

Proposing seven detached townhomes at Spirit of Branch and Farms.

1 quote

“It's the last outlot of developable land that Tradition Companies owns within the almost 600 acre development spirit of Branch and Farms.”

Describing the project site.

Matt FrisbeeDeveloper

Presenting Lord of Life Town Homes project.

1 quote

“It's a beautiful infill site that's been sitting there. Everything else around us has been done for years now.”

Justifying the project location.

David CanabyCivil Engineer

Presenting Pumpkin Creek subdivision project.

Josh WalterResident

Opposing density and traffic impact of Pumpkin Creek development.

1 quote

“I'm concerned with the amount and that they're going to be close to 185th and it's going to impede kind of the way the street looks the way it is now.”

Expressing concerns regarding new housing.

Places Mentioned

16972 Branch and Farm Drive, LakevilleDraft Horse Boulevard, Lakeville170th Street, LakevilleLord of Life Church, LakevilleDodd Lane, LakevilleDodd Boulevard, Lakeville185th Street (County Road 60), Lakeville190th Street, LakevilleIonia Avenue, LakevilleLake Marian

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Spirit of Branch and Farm 25th edition

Preliminary plat, PUD amendment for detached townhome dwellings.

Lord of Life Town Homes

24-lot twin home development, cul-de-sac variance, easement vacation.

Pumpkin Creek

26-lot single-family subdivision and rezoning from RS2 to RS3.

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Lakeville Planning Commission Meeting 3-20-25 - Lakeville Recorder