Summer 2017 Hometown Messenger

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

A new "SHAKOPEE" monument sign will be constructed north of River City Centre to welcome residents coming into the city from the Highway 101.

Downtown improvements kick off this summer Construction is scheduled to start later this summer on three downtown improvement projects. The city has been working with WSB and RJM Construction to complete final plans for bids. The project includes: • Landscaping and a new "Shakopee" sign at River City Centre to greet visitors as they come over the Highway 101 bridge. The project also includes new landscaping and paving under the existing archway and a permanent location for the Shakopee Christmas tree. • Creation of a new gateway plaza at the intersection of First Avenue and County Highway 101. Improvements include a new sign for downtown, lighting and extensive landscaping along with an electronic reader board that will announce community events. Also, new concrete crosswalks will be installed to Huber Park to aid in pedestrian access and connection to the park. • A redeveloped parking lot on Lewis Street that includes a new plaza, landscaping, surface water management and lighting. The improvements include pedestrian enhancements along Lewis Street. The City Council plans to seek bids for the project early this summer. Work should be completed by late fall 2017. Learn more about the downtown improvements on the city website.

An example of a model homes proposed for the Windermere development in west Shakopee, west of Marystown Road and 17th Avenue.

New housing options coming to Shakopee

The Shakopee City Council recently approved plans for two residential developments to bring 300 new homes to Shakopee. D.R. Horton plans to build 197 townhomes and single-family homes on 77 acres west of Marystown Road and south of Highway 169. The Windermere development will include multiple home styles including three-story townhomes, single-family homes and raised ranch homes. The houses are anticipated to range in price from $225,000 for a townhome to $325,000 and up for single family homes. Lennar Homes plans to build 104 single-family homes on 79 acres north of Scott County Highway 16 east of Ridgeview Estates and south of County Highway 21. The development consists of approximately 38 acres of open space and wetland areas. The city is in discussions with the Prior Lake – Spring Lake Watershed District to improve the outlet channel and wetland areas and develop trails and boardwalks that connect to area trails and parks. The Ridge Creek development features a variety of house plans. The family focused homes would start in the mid-to-upper $300,000 range. In addition, Lennar Homes is considering offering NextGen homes, which provide an additional suite for a family member, such as an elderly parent. Amcon Construction has also submitted an application to construct a 133- unit apartment building, behind the new Hy-Vee store. West Vierling Acres would be market-rate apartments, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The project will be on the June 8 Planning Commission agenda.

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