HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-015 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Lennar RESOLUTION 26-015
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY,MINNESOTA
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
LENNAR
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2026,the Lakeville City Council met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application by Lennar for approximately 20 acres located east of Holyoke
Avenue,west of Highview Avenue,and north of Heritage Drive and,
WHEREAS, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use by the
2040 Comprehensive Plan; the applicant has applied for an amendment to the 2040 Land Use
Plan to change the guided land use to Low/Medium Density Residential;and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment may be processed as an
administrative amendment, which does not require notification of adjacent and affected
jurisdictions;and,
WHEREAS, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan provides that the Planning Commission
shall consider possible effects of the proposed amendment with its judgment to be based upon,
but not limited to,the following factors:
a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive
Plan.
Finding.• The property rs located in Planning Drstrlct No. 4 of the 2040 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan. The proposed comprehensive plan amendment will meet policies outlined
in PlannrngDistrictNo. 4. Furthermore,Envisron Lakeville establishes a set ofcommunity
values that guide development and implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
rncludingprovinghousing options forpeople ofall ages and stages oflife.
b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding.• The proposed low-medium densityresidential use is compatlble with the single
and multiple familyresidential character ofthe nerghborhood.
c) The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained in the Zoning
Ordinance and the City Code.
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Finding.• The proposed low-medium density residential land use and site improvements
illustrated on the concept plan will be required to comply with the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivrsion Ordmance, and City Code and will be evaluated as part of
necessarysubdivision and zoningapplications to develop the property.
d) The proposed use can be accommodated with eaisting public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Finding.• Thesubjectsiteis within theMUSA and will beserved bysanitarysewerand water
services. The proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. The proposed
development rs not considered premature.
e) Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding.• ThesubjectsiteisaccessedbyHolyokeAvenue,HeritageDrive, andHoltAvenue
which can serve the proposed development. The streets accessing the property have
adequate capacity to accommodate tra�cgenerated by the proposed use.
WHEREAS,the legal description of the property is in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the application at
its January 15, 2026 meeting, preceded by published and mailed notice, where the applicant was
present and the Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to
speak, closed the public hearing,and voted to recommend the City Council approve the request.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council approves the application
of Lennar to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan subject to the approval of the Metropolitan
Council and recording of a final plat for the parcels included with the amendment.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 2nd day of February 2026.
CITY OF LAI�VII,LE
BY:
John Berm 1, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann Orlofsky,City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Legal Descriptions:
Parcel A: PID No. 22-02000-84-011
South half of Southeast quarter of Southeast quarter of except commencing Southeast corner
West 475 feet North 175 feet East 475 feet South 175 feet to beginning Section 20,Township 114,
Range 20
Parcel B: PID No. 22-02000-84-012
Part of South half of Southeast quarter of Southeast quarter commencing Southeast corner West
475 feet North 175 feet East 475 feet South 175 feet to beginning Section 20,Township 114,
Range 20
Parcel C: PID No. 22-32175-00-030
Outlot C,Heritage Walk
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
2040 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
LENNAR
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
On January 15, 2026 the Lakeville Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting to
consider the application by Lennar to consider an amendment to the 2040 Land Use Plan map of the
2040 Comprehensive Plan to reguide property from Low Density Residential to Low/Medium Density
Residential. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the application preceded by
published and mailed notice. The applicant was present and the Planning Commission heard
testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak.The City Council hereby adopts the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is guided for LDR, Low Density Residential land uses in the 2040
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Lennar has applied for an amendment to the 2040
Comprehensive Land Use Plan to change the guided land use to Low-Medium Density
Residential.
2. The legal description of the property is:
See Attached
3. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan provides that the Planning Commission shall consider possible
effects of the proposed amendment with its judgment to be based upon,but not limited to,the
following factors:
a. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding.• The property is located in Planning District No. 4 of the 2040 Comprehensive
LandUsePlan. Theproposedcomprehensiveplanamendmentwillmeetpoliciesoutlined
in PlanningDistrictNo. 4.Furthermore,Envision Lakeville establishes a set ofcommunity
values that guide development and rmplementatron of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
including proving housing options for people ofall ages and stages oflrfe.
b. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the
area.
Finding.• The proposed low-medium densityresidential use is compatrble with the single
and multiple familyresidential character ofthe neighborhood.
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c. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained in the Zoning
Ordinance and the City Code.
Finding.• The proposed low-medium densityresidentialland uses and site improvements
illustrated on the conceptplan will berequired to comply with therequrrements ofthe
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and City Code and will be evaluated as part
ofnecessary subdivision and zonrng applications to develop the property.
d. The proposed use can be accommodated with ezisting public services and will not
overburden the Cit�s service capacity.
Finding.• The subject site is within the MUSA and will be served by sanitary sewer and
water services. The proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. The
proposed development is not considered premature.
e. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding.• The subject site is accessed byHolyoke Avenue, Heritage Drive, and Holt
A venue which can serve the proposed development. The streets accessing the property
have adequate capacity to accommodate tra�cgenerated by the proposed use.
5. The planning report dated January 6,2026 prepared by Heather Botten,Senior Planner is
incorporated herein.
DECISION
The City Council hereby approves the Comprehensive Plan amendment subject to the approval of
the Metropolitan Council and recording of a final plat of the parcels included in the amendment.
DATED: February 2, 2026
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
John Bermel,Actin Mayor
��:
2 Ann Orlofsky,City Clerk
Exhibit A
Legal Descriptions:
Parcel A: PID No. 22-02000-84-011
South half of Southeast quarter of Southeast quarter of except commencing Southeast corner West
475 feet North 175 feet East 475 feet South 175 feet to beginning Section 20,Township 114, Range
20
Parcel B: PID No. 22-02000-84-012
Part of South half of Southeast quarter of Southeast quarter commencing Southeast corner West 475
feet North 175 feet East 475 feet South 175 feet to beginning Section 20,Township 114, Range 20
Parcel C: PID No. 22-32175-00-030
Outlot C, Heritage Walk
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