The commission voted 7-0 to approve the Antlers Ridge Second Edition preliminary plat, which will add 26 twin homes near Lake Maran off Kendrick Avenue and Kenfield Trail. The developer has been working with a neighboring towing company to potentially expand the project onto adjacent property in the future. Staff confirmed the project complies with shoreland protection requirements that limit impervious surfaces near the lake, and the engineer verified stormwater drainage meets all city standards. One commissioner asked the developer to consider screening between the new homes and the neighboring business as the project moves forward.

The commission also unanimously approved a preliminary and final plat for the Airlake industrial park, which will create two outlots and extend 222nd Street. One outlot is intended for Dakota Electric Association's new headquarters. The utility company, which has occupied its current facility for nearly 50 years, needs more space to accommodate its growth. The project aligns with the city's comprehensive plan, though specific site development will require additional review.

In a more contentious decision, the commission denied a variance request from Midwest ENT Specialists, which sought permission for five wall signs on its new building in the Sundance Lakeville development near 162nd Street and Buck Hill Road. The medical office argued that multiple signs were necessary to help patients identify its different service lines. However, staff and commissioners determined the request did not meet the legal standard for variances—demonstrating "practical difficulty"—since the building is new construction and alternatives exist, such as combining service names into a single larger sign. Staff noted that a consolidated sign could be up to 150 square feet, which would comply with existing rules. While commissioners expressed sympathy for the applicant's branding goals, they noted state law constrains their ability to approve variances without meeting strict criteria. The commission suggested the applicant work with staff on potential future ordinance changes.