Planning commission backs final plat for Bay Haven at Bayport II, recommends conditions

The Bayport Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the final plat for Bay Haven at Bayport Second Edition, a Pratt Homes development proposing 10 single‑family villas and an outlot for a trail connection at 4703 Stagecoach Trail. City planner Dan told commissioners the annexation, PUD zoning and preliminary plat had already been approved and staff found the final plat consistent with those approvals and city subdivision standards.

The project would create 10 buildable lots and one outlot intended for a city trail connection to Barker’s Alps Park. Dan said final engineering, street, utility and stormwater plans are in place and the developer will enter a development contract obligating Pratt Homes to construct public improvements and pay required fees. Staff recommended approval subject to 18 conditions, including deed dedication of the trail outlot or a cash‑in‑lieu park dedication at the development contract phase.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the tree preservation plan and flagging on the site; the developer’s representative, Dwayne Suckow of Continuum Development, said inventory trees carry a silver tag and that several significant trees will be transplanted rather than removed. No members of the public testified at the hearing. After closing the public comment period, a commissioner moved to recommend approval subject to staff conditions; the motion carried.

The Planning Commission’s recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action; staff noted the Metropolitan Council must complete its review of the comprehensive plan amendment before the council can act on the final plat.