Residents of Chanhassen, Minn., a Minneapolis suburb, voiced their concern last week over a Lennar development planned for a 188-acre former Prince estate.
The property, which once held a home occupied by Prince Rogers Nelson, is situated on wetlands adjacent to lakes Lucy and Ann, according to the Star Tribune. Residents are concerned that development could pollute the waters, clear cut forests, and cause congestion.
So far, Lennar has proposed two possible buildouts of the property. One option would subdivide 138 acres into 202 single-family lots for luxury houses, some of which would boast shore access on each adjacent lake. Another proposal creates 199 homesites over 88 acres, leaving shoreline vacant property in an effort to preserve clusters of trees.
The City Council will vote on the proposal Aug. 13. If approved, construction could begin by fall 2019.
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