Planning Commission Meeting - November 10, 2026

The City of Farmington, Minnesota Planning Commission’s regular meeting on November 10, 2026, included a public hearing on Lennar’s Sawyer Glen preliminary plat and planned unit development (PUD). The proposal revises an earlier plan for the 73.28-acre site to 188 single-family lots and three outlots, with requested PUD flexibility for lot area, width, building coverage, and setbacks. The commission unanimously recommended approval to the City Council, contingent on engineering requirements and construction plans for grading, stormwater, and utilities. The discussion also covered planned access connections, including a shared roadway with Lakeville and Dakota County expected to be designed in 2027 and built in 2028, and the City’s receipt of cash in lieu of park dedication. No contract award or procurement was identified.

The commission also considered the final plat for the third edition of Dakota Meadows Preserve, comprising 46 of the 134 lots previously approved in the preliminary plat. The recommendation was contingent on resolving engineering comments, executing a development contract, and paying required security fees and costs. The developer described anticipated street and utility construction in spring 2027 and discussed a possible future southern road connection. Commissioners raised concerns about railroad noise disclosure and subdivision emergency access. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval; no specific dollar amounts or procurement awards were discussed.