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Council approves comp-plan amendment at 9400 Highway 7; developer proposes ~233 homes, flags MnDOT access and sewer needs
Summary
The council approved a separate comprehensive-plan amendment for 68 acres at 9400 Highway 7; Brandle/Brandon Anderson Homes presented a concept for about 233 units and noted lift-station, drainage and MnDOT access issues to be resolved through neighborhood meetings and technical review.
The Minnetrista City Council approved a comprehensive-plan amendment for a 68‑acre parcel at 9400 State Highway 7 that would reguide the property from permanent agriculture to residential low/medium density and expand the metropolitan urban service area for potential future development.
Staff reported the parcel had been guided toward future urbanization in earlier plans and that the proposal meets the Metropolitan Council density target (staff and applicants referenced net densities in the 3.5–3.7 units/acre range). John Anderson, representing Brandle (Brandon) Anderson Homes, presented a concept plan showing about 233 units (approximately 110 single-family lots, 52 villa lots, 71 townhomes). He said wetland delineations and soil borings show the site is largely farm field with limited wetland impacts and that a lift station and sewer alignment will be required.
Both staff and the developer emphasized that access and safety on Highway 7 require coordination with MnDOT; Buck Lake Road upgrades and the potential for a right‑in/right‑out or future three‑quarter intersection at Hunter’s Trail were discussed. The developer said neighborhood meetings would be scheduled and that engineering, ponding and grading work remain.
Council approved the amendment and will forward it to the Metropolitan Council for review; staff and the developer said additional neighborhood outreach and technical studies (stormwater, MnDOT access and sewer) are necessary before any rezoning, preliminary plat or construction activity.
What it means: Approval is an initial comp-plan action to allow the city to submit the amendment to the Met Council. Subsequent local approvals, infrastructure agreements and MnDOT permits remain required before development may proceed. The developer estimated phased construction and early model homes could begin in the next 12–18 months depending on approvals and market conditions.
Next steps: Staff will transmit the amendment to the Met Council and the developer plans an outreach/neighborhood meeting in the coming weeks; engineering and MnDOT coordination will follow.
