2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Suburban Edge Residential Though often immediately adjacent to small lot residential subdivision development, topography, other natural features and lack of access to a centralized sewer limit development in this area to larger lot residential subdivisions. The existing development pattern is typified by long curvilinear streets with cul-de-sacs and large detached single- family homes set back from the public right-of-way. This area includes golf course communities near Stonebrooke Golf Club, lakefront homes near O’Dowd Lake, Thole Lake, Schneider Lake and other large-lot subdivisions developed around ravines and wooded lots near the tops of the bluff ridge. This area is not anticipated to be serviced through the MUSA, as such, development is anticipated to be limited to larger lot residential development under the three dwelling units per acre.

RECOMMENDATIONS » » Protect wetlands and lagoons » » Preserve public access to the water » » Preserve scenic vistas and views from the water’s edge as well as from the water » » Cluster development to preserve open space » » Encourage road connectivity and reduce cul-de-sacs » » Accommodate trails along Townline Avenue and W 150th Street to complete a regional bike/ped network

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