Council approves preliminary plat and PUD for 119‑unit townhome project with conditions and 12‑month final‑plat window

The Inver Grove Heights City Council on motion approved the preliminary plat and preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for a 119‑unit townhome rental project (North 61 Degree) on approximately 20.53 net developable acres at the southwest corner of Argenta Boulevard and 60th Street.

The council’s approval includes conditions listed in the resolution and a modification negotiated during the meeting that sets a 12‑month timeline for the developer to submit and obtain approval of a final plat. Council also directed staff to work with the developer to evaluate additional screening and fencing along the project’s southern property line and to review access/turning‑movement options on the roadway network, including the feasibility of a right‑turn only movement to limit cut‑through traffic onto the adjacent neighborhood.

Why it matters: The development will add 119 rental townhome units in a part of the city guided for residential growth under the Northwest area plan and Shoreland Overlay. The council’s decision balances the developer’s request for PUD flexibilities with neighborhood concerns about tree clearing, traffic, buffering and stormwater.

Project details and staff findings The site comprises two parcels totaling roughly 23.9 acres gross and about 20.53 acres net after excluding right of way and wetlands. Staff reported the proposal would provide 7.97 acres (about 39%) of open space where 20% is required…