Eagan planning panel recommends approval for daycare at Thomas Center Drive

The Eagan Advisory Planning Commission voted 5-0 June 24 to recommend approval of a plan development amendment that would allow Today's Life Incorporated to convert an existing office building and adjacent vacant parcel at 1575 and 1580 Thomas Center Drive into a child day care center.

The commission's recommendation covers a proposed use on about 0.78 acres legally described as Lots 3 and 4, Safari at Eagan Fourth Edition, subject to 13 conditions in the staff report. The matter is expected to be considered by the City Council on July 1, staff said.

City planner Mr. Ellis told commissioners the site consists of two parcels: an existing office building on the northern parcel and a vacant southern parcel. The applicant proposes nine classrooms (infant through preschool), a 1,250-square-foot toddler play deck off the upper level, and a 6,500-square-foot playground on the vacant lot. Ellis said the center would…