The Woodbury Planning Commission voted 4-3 to approve the Cherry Meadows Subdivision at its meeting Monday night. The subdivision would add 27 homes along Century Avenue near Kalen Drive in southwest Woodbury. Another subdivision, Cherrywood, with 177 homes, would be built across from Cherry Meadows on Century Avenue in the City of Newport.

Some commissioners expressed concerns about the impact on wildlife as well as the lack of a playground and sidewalks planned for Cherry Meadows. The commission did add a conservation easement to help protect wildlife. The developer said he would look into adding a community space but did not commit to a playground. A trail would connect Cherry Meadows to sidewalks planned for Cherrywood.

Commissioners John Kollm, Stephanie Haacke, Shannon Olsen, and Thomas Harrington voted in favor, while David Hoelzel, John Jarrett, and Stephanie Swanson voted against approval. The city council will consider the subdivision plan at its Nov. 20 council meeting.