Lakeville approves 176-unit residential development near Burnsville
The Lakeville City Council unanimously approved a new mixed-residential development called Sundance Lakeville Second Edition on August 5, clearing the way for 176 townhomes and rental units near Buck Hill Road and County Road 46. The decision came after extensive discussion about traffic impacts, road maintenance, and concerns from nearby residents.
The council voted 5-0 to approve the preliminary plat and conditional use permit for the Sundance Lakeville Second Edition project, which will feature stacked townhomes and single-family rental units along with a clubhouse and private roadway. The developer emphasized that the project represents a downzoning from previous commercial zoning, which will result in lower traffic generation than originally possible on the site.
Residents and council members raised several concerns during the meeting. A key issue was the potential for future restrictions on left turns from Kendall Drive onto County Road 46, though city staff clarified that a traffic study extending to 2040 found no immediate need for such restrictions due to this development. Residents also questioned how the private roadway would be maintained, including snow removal and enforcement of parking and speeding rules.
City staff and the developer addressed these concerns by explaining that the city will be a party to the maintenance agreement for the private road, giving it enforcement rights over parking, speeding, and other violations. Staff also noted that a final agreement on the private road's maintenance and public access will be completed before the final plat is approved. The developer confirmed the clubhouse will have secured access.
The council also unanimously passed a consent agenda that included temporary liquor licenses for city events and facility development at Grand Prairie Park. Councilman Walter specifically praised city staff for effectively implementing the Rental Registration Ordinance, which helps the city manage rental housing in both multi-family and single-family neighborhoods. The meeting also included a Public Works quarterly report detailing ongoing road improvements, water system upgrades, and environmental initiatives like invasive fish removal at East Lake.
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Votes (2)
Consent Agenda
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [00:32:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:32:01]
The consent agenda included several routine items such as temporary liquor licenses for various city events and items related to the development and installation of facilities at Grand Prairie Park. Councilman Walter specifically highlighted the approved Amendment to the Rental Registration Ordinance, praising city staff for its effective implementation and responsiveness to issues.
Sundance Lakeville Second Edition Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit
Dissent: None
Moved by Councilman Burmel [01:11:50] · Seconded by Unknown [01:12:00]
The proposed development features 176 units (townhomes and single-family rentals) with a clubhouse, private roadway with public easement, and landscaping. The developer emphasized downzoning from previous commercial potential, resulting in lower traffic generation, and noted adherence to city code, including additional screening and privacy fencing. Key concerns from residents and council included the potential future restriction of left turns onto County Road 46 from Kendall Drive, the nature and maintenance of the private roadway (including snow removal and enforcement of no parking/speeding), and the impact of the development's elevation and tree removal on adjacent homes. Staff clarified that an agreement for the private road's maintenance and public access would be finalized before the final plat, and that the traffic study indicated no imminent restriction on County Road 46 access due to this project. The developer confirmed the clubhouse would have secured access.
Notable Quotes (5)
I just like to I don't want to pull up I want to highlight item I which was the uh Amendment to the uh rental registration ordinance I just want to say thanks to City's staff uh since we approve that ordinance you have a system in place we're getting registrations it's real easy to understand and then you c a uh an issue and and corrected that so I just want to uh say Kudos that's an important ordinance that will allow to uh work with our rental housing both multi- housing and Rental housing that occurs in single family neighborhoods so thank you
the private roadway with public easement I I just want to make it very clear and I'm sure it'll come up that the party the city is a party to this agreement so this isn't just something that's nice to have the city's an actual party on this agreement we are welcome to all enforcement rights that means no parking or anything the city would like to enforce this is for the benefit of not just the city but for us
the Dakota County plaque commission making the determination that that Kendall Drive could sometime in the future be restricted from its current full not full because you can't Cross County Road 46 but the ability to go make left turns primarily on from Kendall on to County Road 46 may be restricted if the county determines there's warrants in the future for doing that the traffic study went all the way out to 2040 and determined that it's not likely that there'll be enough traffic through that period of time and not with this development to require that restricted left turn movement out onto County Road 46 from um uh from Kendall
it's just the public road thing I feel like when our subdivision was developed they punched through Dupont that's a public road they let all those people come through this area so all those people are now going to be going through this private road we already have problems on Dupont with speed and actually stopping at the stop sign and so those people are going to be the same offenders through this private road so I did send you guys a handout and I got lost on the way to the new Goodwill and I encountered this Keystone Avenue which is um there's some tow houses and then some rentals and they required an 80 foot ride of way public ride of way in between that and that's that second picture and you notice when you're driving on that street it's nice and wide feels safe it doesn't feel like someone's going to come shooting out of the yard and dogs aren't going to be running across the road and it just feels a lot safer for both existing residents and the new residents If This Were to be a public road
this has been a we've reached this point it's been a couple year long process and I really like the point that we have the develop M at that the project at now but I really want to encourage and say thank you to the citizens that came and spoke at the Planning Commission meetings I I saw every one of those comments that any City Council meetings that people came up to because this is really how this gets done and and I agree the developers has been really responsive to the questions that have been asked and to the concerns that have been raised
Ordinances & Resolutions (14)
Regulates exterior signs, prohibiting placement in public right-of-way to maintain aesthetic environment.
Referenced by a citizen in argument against illegal signs; later referenced as Lakeville 2040 Comprehensive Plan by another citizen.
Sets maximum fine for misdemeanor offenses ($1,000), suggested as penalty for sign violations.
Allows for filing a Writ of Mandamus to compel city action.
Obtained for the pulled tab booth at Taste of Lakeville.
Received by the city for a water efficiency rebate program.
Received for the East Lake invasive fish removal program.
Completed grant for EAB tree removal and replanting.
Received for removal and replanting of trees in parks related to EAB.
Funded 100% of City Hall service window upgrades.
Revised change order project for County Road 70, change in dates only.
Required for the Sundance Lakeville Second Edition development.
Required for the Sundance Lakeville Second Edition development to allow multiple townhome buildings on one parcel.
Amendment to the city's ordinance regulating rental housing.
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