1360 Lone Oak Road townhome development
Summary
A proposal to change 1360 Lone Oak Road from low to medium density for 27 townhomes has split the neighborhood. Supporters say Eagan needs single-level housing for empty nesters; opponents cite traffic, lake pollution, trees and lost single-family character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors worry about property values; the city notes it cannot gauge value impacts.
Empty nesters and seniors seeking single-level maintenance-free townhomes in Eagan.
Nearby single-family homeowners on Poplar Lane, Lone Oak Road and Tower View Road say the project conflicts with the character they bought into.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Aug 3, 2026
Developers want to change six acres from low to medium density for 27 single-level townhomes near Lemay Lake. Neighbors fear traffic, tree loss, lake pollution and eroding the large-lot character of their neighborhood; the council sent the land-use question to the Met Council 4-1 with warnings about the eventual site plan.
Advisory Planning Commission - Jul 28, 2026
A proposal to change 1360 Lone Oak Road from low to medium density for 27 townhomes has split the neighborhood. Supporters say Eagan needs single-level housing for empty nesters; opponents cite traffic, lake pollution, trees and lost single-family character.
Council (Special) - Jun 9, 2026
A developer wants to reguide lakeside land from low to medium density for 34 townhomes after an apartment plan was dropped amid neighbor opposition. Council likes the walkout concept but worries about density, flooding history, and sewer capacity.
Related development
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment – 1360 Lone Oak Road
The change would allow townhomes next to single-family homes; wetland, bluff, tree and site plan reviews still lie ahead, with final city action needed after Met Council review.
1360 Lone Oak Road Concept Plan / Comprehensive Guide Amendment
If it moves forward, the lakefront site could gain single-level walkout townhomes, but density, wetland delineation, DNR limits and sewer capacity all still need to be worked out.
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