South Metro Scoop

Valley Station Apartments: Planning Commission UpdateThe September 3rd Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting focused on the proposed Valley Station Apartments, a 144-unit development near the transit station on Gaslight Drive. Revisions made by Real Estate Equities include reducing unit count, increasing parking spaces, and lowering building height. Significant zoning changes are needed, but the development aligns with the city's 2040 high-density plan. The commission approved the project, which offers various community and unit amenities, though concerns about density and zoning changes persist. The project now advances to the next approval phase.0:00 Introduction to Valley Station Apartments0:19 Developer's Revised Plans and Changes0:46 Zoning Amendments and Requirements1:24 Traffic and Parking Analysis1:53 Community Concerns and Developer's Response2:14 Target Demographics and Income Requirements2:33 On-Site Management and Amenities3:19 Density Comparison and Approval3:52 Next Steps and Upcoming Meetings

Fall Festivities and Local News Roundup in South Metro

In this episode of the South Metro Scoop Podcast, host Brady Greenbush covers a range of topics including a controversial new apartment project in Apple Valley, the bustling fall festival season, and exciting trivia events for both NFL and Gilmore Girls fans. Brady also highlights family-friendly apple orchard outings, various community events from September 15th-17th, and a luxurious lakefront property for sale in Bloomington. Listeners are encouraged to share local news and events to be featured in future episodes.

00:00 Welcome to the South Metro Scoop
00:29 Fall Festivities and Apple Orchards
00:55 Controversial Valley Station Apartments
01:28 Upcoming Community Events
01:52 Trivia Nights and Creative Outings
02:40 Midweek Fun and Featured Home
03:39 Connecting the Community
03:55 Closing Remarks

Welcome to the South Metro Scoop: Introductory EpisodeIn the inaugural episode of the South Metro Scoop podcast, host Brady Greenbush introduces himself and the origins of the South Metro Scoop, which began as a local email newsletter for Lakeville and Hastings.

Now expanded to cover the entire South Metro area, the podcast aims to bring local news, events, and stories directly to residents.

Brady discusses his background in digital marketing, the podcast's relaxed and conversational format, upcoming interviews with local business owners, and encourages listener engagement through email and social media.

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https://www.instagram.com/southmetroscoop/00:00 Introduction to South Metro Scoop00:21 Origins of the South Metro Scoop00:53 Expanding the Newsletter01:40 About the Host: Brady Greenbush02:59 Podcast Format and Community Engagement03:36 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks