After years of debate and multiple redevelopment proposals, Lake West Development and owner Curt Fretham will present their latest vision for the Landmark Wayzata project at a public hearing before the Planning Commission on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
The project, proposed for the former TCF headquarters at 200 Lake Street East, has taken on new urgency following recent vandalism and water damage at the vacant building. As reported by Wayzata.com on March 11, the property has been subjected to break-ins, property damage, and flooding, raising concerns about its ongoing deterioration.
Latest Proposal for Landmark Wayzata
Lake West Development’s fifth attempt to redevelop the site includes:
- 50 residential units
- 23,690 square feet of ground-floor commercial space
- Underground parking
The application seeks several city approvals, including:
- Design Review
- Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan and Amendment
- Shoreland Residential PUD/Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
- Shoreland Impact Plan/CUP
A Long Road of Redevelopment Efforts
The former TCF headquarters has remained vacant since 2020, and previous redevelopment plans by Lakewest Development have struggled to gain city approval:
- 2020: Plan to convert the office building into 10 condominiums and add new residential buildings denied by the City Council.
- 2021: Two-building mixed-use project with 35 residential units withdrawn after the Planning Commission recommended denial.
- 2022: Two three-story buildings with 32 residential units and 42,000 square feet of commercial space denied by the City Council.
- 2023: A single mixed-use building with 30 residential units and a request to rezone the property denied by the City Council.
What’s Next?
With the March 24 Planning Commission hearing approaching, Lake West Development has launched a website, www.landmarkwayzata.com, to provide details and encourage public feedback.
If approved, the project will move to the City Council for review on April 15, 2025.
As vandalism, water damage and mold continue to impact the property, the upcoming public hearing will be a critical moment in determining the site’s future.
Wayzata residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the March 24 hearing at City Hall to share their views on the Landmark Wayzata proposal.
One response to “Lake West Development to Present Landmark Wayzata Plan at March 24 Public Hearing”
Excited to see this come to fruition! Thanks for the great coverage!