The Lakeville Planning Commission approved two development requests during its May 22 meeting, including a garage variance for a Dr. Horton home and preliminary approval for a 48-lot subdivision.

Commissioners unanimously approved a variance request for a home at 4824 171st Street West in the Brookshire development. The attached garage measures 481 square feet with a 20-foot width, falling short of the city's required 540 square feet and 22-foot width for homes without basements. City staff discovered the error after the home was constructed and sold to homeowners in March, according to planning staff.

The commission also approved the Reserve at Cedar Creek preliminary plat, a 48-lot single-family subdivision proposed by Brandle Anderson Homes. The development will be located north of County Road 50/202nd Street and west of the existing Cedar Creek Villas development. The approval includes vacation of public roadway, drainage and utility easements over the property.

Developer John Anderson told commissioners the company plans to begin grading and construction this summer, with building permits ready by fall. The development will include two storm water ponds and preserve creek areas in outlots to be deeded to the city. A recent FEMA map revision removed floodway restrictions from portions of the property.

Both items will proceed to the June 2 City Council meeting for final approval. The commission's next scheduled meeting on June 5 has been canceled due to lack of agenda items.