The Eagan Advisory Planning Commission has voted in favor of recommending a land use change for the former Thomson Reuters site to a mix of light industrial and residential use. The developer’s proposal includes 120 acres for industrial use and 59 acres for housing, including townhomes, twin homes, and single-family homes.
The proposal indicates that 35 acres at the southwest portion of the site would be marked low-density residential and could house 70 to 140 units, while the remaining 24 acres at the northwest portion of the site would be marked medium-density and house 80 to 180 units.
Some Eagan residents who attended the meeting Tuesday voiced concerns about traffic congestion and pedestrian walkways along Elrene Road, which borders the site to the west. Other concerns from residents included the preservation of oak trees, duck ponds, and green space in the area.
Commissioner Brandon Block said he supports the proposal, adding “What else could they propose? High rise apartments? Heavy industrial? … What they are proposing does seem to fit well with this chunk of land.”
Next, the proposed comprehensive guide plan amendment will be heard by the city council at the May 7 meeting.
