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Planning staff and developer outline Lost Creek concept: up to 1,600 homes, phased infrastructure and annexation
Summary
Planning staff and developer presented a conceptual plan for the Lost Creek subdivision west of I-29, proposing mixed residential and commercial uses, phased infrastructure extensions (including about a half-mile sewer/water extension), and an estimated buildout of roughly 1,600 homes and 6,000 residents; staff stressed design, access and stormwater conditions prior to platting.
Planning staff and the applicant presented a conceptual master plan for the Lost Creek subdivision during the Fargo Planning Commission’s February 3 meeting, describing a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood about 2 miles west of I-29 and south of 52nd Avenue between 64th and 76th Avenue.
Nicole of the Planning Department said this is the first time the city is applying the growth plan adopted in 2024 to greenfield development. "This is really the first time that we're applying our growth plan since it's been adopted in '24 to greenfield development," she said, and emphasized that the concept is intended to guide infrastructure sequencing and permit later detailed platting.
Developer John Eunice (Eagle Ridge) described the location and how recent public investments make the site suitable for expanded housing and parks. He said the development team is coordinating with the Park District to integrate a central park and trail network. "You're looking at over 1,600 homes that are going to be in here and over 6,000 residents in Fargo," Eunice said.
Staff and the applicant outlined several conditions and constraints that will shape future plats: vehicular access spacing along Veterans Boulevard and 64th Avenue, drain and trail alignment linked to existing stormwater designs, collector-street connectivity (with some realignment required because of drains), and construction phasing tied to stormwater and utility work. Engineering staff said infrastructure is available to serve nearer grids (service extends to the intersection of 45th Street and 64th Avenue), but sub-grid 4 would require approximately a half-mile extension of sewer and water.
Commissioners asked whether the entire parcel will be annexed and how phasing will proceed. The applicant said a portion of the land is already inside the city while the southern half likely needs annexation; the first plat would cover the north quarter while other areas remain unplatted for future phases. On lot sizes, Eunice said proposed lot widths in the first area vary between about 50 and 75 feet.
On housing affordability, a commissioner asked how the proposal defines "affordable housing" relative to Fargo's recent housing study. Eunice said the plan emphasizes a mix of lot sizes and housing types to provide more attainable, market-driven options rather than subsidized units; a commissioner cautioned that "affordable housing" can be interpreted differently and suggested more precise labeling.
Staff emphasized that the current presentation is conceptual and that subsequent steps will include detailed plat submittals, design negotiations, potential developer agreements, and LDC-related rule clarifications. Nicole said staff will return with schematic plats and additional regulatory recommendations as the project is advanced.
No formal action or vote was taken on Lost Creek at this meeting; staff and the applicant were invited to continue refining the proposal and to return with detailed plats and regulatory materials.
