The Lakeville Planning Commission unanimously approved three residential development projects during its March 20 meeting, adding a combined 57 new housing units to the city.

The commission approved Spirit of Branch and Farms 25th Edition, a seven-unit detached townhome development by Tradition Development. The project represents the final developable land owned by Tradition Companies within the nearly 600-acre Spirit of Branch and Farms development. The townhomes will be located in the farmstead preservation area north of 170th Street and west of Draft Horse Boulevard.

Commissioners also approved Lord of Life Town Homes, a 24-unit twin home development by Frisbee Properties LLC on 5.74 acres south of Lord of Life Church. The project includes a variance for a cul-de-sac length of 638 feet, exceeding the maximum 600-foot requirement by 38 feet. The development will feature shared amenities including pickle ball courts and pavilions maintained by a homeowners association.

The third approved project, Pumpkin Creek, involves 26 single-family lots on 20 acres south of 185th Street. Developer Peter Penabi received approval for both the preliminary plat and a zoning change from RS2 to RS3 single family residential district. The development will connect to the existing Preserve development through an extension of Exonia Avenue.

All three projects will advance to the April 7 City Council meeting for final approval. The commission cancelled its April 3 meeting due to a lack of agenda items.