Spring 2020 Hometown Messenger

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

HOUSING GROWTH The City of Shakopee saw a record year in total permit volume in 2019, with much of that coming from residential developments in west Shakopee. Here's a breakdown of the numbers:

2019 Building Permits - New Residential TOTAL VALUE = $166,379,280

SINGLE FAMILY 135 $377,386/house average $50.95 million total valuation

TOWNHOMES 5 $300,000/unit average $1.5 million total valuation

MULTI FAMILY UNITS 638 $178,577/unit average $113,932,173 million total valuation

HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO 2018?

588 MULTI FAMILY UNITS

73 HOUSES

45 TOWNHOUSES

Developers eye two 17th Avenue housing developments

Shakopee's housing growth isn't likely to slow down thanks to two large residential developments proposed along 17th Avenue. Last year, Summergate Cos. submitted plans for a residential development known as Summerland Place on approximately 115 acres of farm field north of 17th Avenue and west of the Killarney Hills neighborhood. The developers are looking to build 221 single-family lots, 68 townhomes and 300 apartment units. The development would also extend Tyrone Drive and Philipp Drive. The environment assessment worksheet regarding the project's impact is currently out for comment from local and state agencies. Once accepted by the City Council, the developer would be able to submit necessary

applications to move forward on phased development. Shakopee Gravel also presented plans to the city in February for converting its gravel operation at the 17th Avenue-County Highway 83 intersection to mixed-use development. Shakopee Gravel is proposing 222 single-family lots and 116 townhomes, as well as 40 acres of commercial/industrial development. The City Council reviewed and provided feedback on the plan, which Shakopee Gravel will incorporate into its final application. If approved, the two developments would add more than 900 new housing units in the city.

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