Eagan Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Development on Former Golf Course Site

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A proposed development on the site of Eagan's Carriage Hills Golf Club has sparked controversy among Eagan residents, who are voicing their concerns and advocating against the project. The Eagan City Council will discuss recommendations from the city's planning commission on January 17, which suggest changing the comprehensive plan to allow for a 480-unit development that includes single-family homes, detached and row townhouses, senior housing and condominiums, and a nine-hole golf course.

The development process has been marred by controversy, with the city initially denying the project, only to have it approved through a lawsuit. Residents are concerned about the loss of green space, increased traffic, and the potential impact on their quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Eagan City Council will discuss recommendations from the city's planning commission on January 17 to change the comprehensive plan and allow for a 480-unit development on the site of the former Carriage Hills Golf Club.
  • The proposed development includes single-family homes, detached and row townhouses, senior housing and condominiums, and a nine-hole golf course.
  • Residents have expressed concerns about the loss of green space, increased traffic, and the potential impact on their quality of life.
  • The development process has been contentious, with the city initially denying the project and residents using a lawsuit to have it approved.
  • A golf course architect hired by the developer claims that an 18-hole course could also be viable on the site.
  • Many levels of approval still need to be obtained before the development is finalized.
  • Residents living near the proposed site are concerned about the impact on their safety and well-being, citing the potential for increased traffic and the loss of a quiet neighborhood.

Statistics:

  • 480: The number of units proposed in the development.
  • 18: The number of holes originally proposed for the golf course under the previous ownership.
  • 9: The number of holes proposed by the new developer.
  • 4-3: The vote of the city's planning commission in favor of recommending the change to the comprehensive plan.
  • 3,000: The estimated number of car trips per day that will pass by residents' houses if the development is approved.

Sources:

  • Eagan City Council meeting, December 27, 2022.
  • Planning commission meeting, December 27, 2022.
  • Minnesota newspaper article, January 10, 2023.