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Council approves planned unit development for 122 homes in Mezzanbrink subdivision
Summary
The council voted to approve a planned unit development that will allow 122 slab‑on‑grade dwellings in the Mezzanbrink subdivision; staff noted shoreland rules constrain placement and the proposal meets planning commission recommendations.
The Mankato City Council on May 11 approved a planned unit development for Lots 1 and 2 in the Mezzanbrink subdivision to construct 122 slab‑on‑grade dwellings, following a staff report describing shoreland restrictions and site layout.
Staff overview: Community Development Director Kans told the council the project combines detached and attached single‑family units — with 34 detached homes on the north side and the remainder (88) as attached units — and that shoreland rules limit how close homes can be placed to the unnamed lake on the north‑east corner. The applicant proposed no phasing and will construct private drives connecting to Hoffman Road, with turning‑movement checks confirming emergency and service vehicles can access the site.
Why it matters: The project will increase residential supply and must comply with shoreland provisions and municipal code to protect the nearby waterbody. Kans said the site covers about 60 acres overall and the resulting density is roughly two units per acre after shoreland constraints are applied.
Council action: Council Member McLaughlin moved to approve the PUD and Council Member Metler seconded; a roll call recorded unanimous approval.
Next steps: Final engineering and any required shoreland permitting must be completed before construction, and the applicant will be responsible for required infrastructure improvements.
