Domino's Is Building a 75,000 Sq Ft Distribution Center in Lakevill
TLDR
Lakeville's planning commission unanimously approved a 75,000 sq ft Domino's Supply distribution center at Interstate South Logistics Park.
The facility will supply every Domino's restaurant in Minnesota.
Ground-breaking is planned for this summer with a goal of being enclosed before winter.
Room for a 25,000 sq ft future expansion is built into the site plan.
If you've ever ordered a Domino's pizza in Minnesota, the ingredients are about to start coming from a lot closer to home. Lakeville's Planning Commission on May 7 unanimously approved a 75,000 square foot distribution facility for Domino's Supply — and it's going up fast.
What's Being Built
The project is the fourth edition of Interstate South Logistics Park, a massive industrial development by Scannell Properties near I-35 and County Road 70. This phase creates two new lots and one outlot from what was previously undeveloped land in the park.
The Domino's building will sit south of 215th Street and east of Jacquard Avenue, with two access points off 217th Street. It's an office, warehouse, production, and distribution facility all rolled into one — a built-to-suit designed specifically for Domino's Supply's operations.
Here's what the site includes: 19 dock doors on the east side of the building, 60 trailer parking spaces for trucks coming and going regularly, 142 standard parking spaces for employees, on-site stormwater ponding, and a future expansion area of about 25,000 square feet on the north end.
Why the Extra Parking?
Lakeville requires a conditional use permit for any development that wants more than 125% of the minimum required parking. The Domino's building needs 95 spaces but proposes 142 — that's 150% of the requirement.
But staff pointed out there's a good reason. When you factor in the future 25,000 square foot expansion, the parking requirement jumps to an estimated 118 spaces. At that point, 142 spaces is only 120% — well within the 125% cap. Building the parking now means Domino's won't have to tear up the lot later when they expand.
Commissioner Swenson praised the approach. He noted that many warehouse projects come through maxed out on day one with no room to grow, which forces businesses to relocate eventually.
The Building Itself
The facility uses precast concrete panels with a medium texture and four different colors to create visual interest — no plain gray box here. The building stands 43-44 feet tall, under the 50-foot maximum for the I-1 zoning district. Landscaping includes trees along the north side of the trailer parking to screen headlights, plus additional trees near mechanical equipment for screening.
Timeline and What's Next
Scannell's rep Jake Kurt didn't mince words about the schedule. The goal is to break ground as soon as city entitlements and infrastructure improvements are complete — and be weathertight before winter. For a facility that includes freezer and cooler components, that timeline matters. Kurt noted that cold-storage buildings are extremely expensive to construct, and the average freezer-cooler warehouse on the market today is about 50 years old. Moving isn't really an option once you're in.
The project goes to the Lakeville City Council on May 18 for final approval. No one spoke against it at the public hearing.
Interstate South Logistics Park has been a major driver of industrial development in Lakeville for over a decade. The park already houses tenants like Amazon and is part of a broader industrial growth trend in the south metro. And if you're keeping track of what's still getting built during Lakeville's housing moratorium — commercial and industrial projects like this one aren't affected.
The Bottom Line
Lakeville is about to become the logistics backbone for Domino's pizza across the entire state. The facility brings jobs, tax base, and continued momentum to one of the south metro's biggest industrial parks. City council vote is May 18.
FAQ
What exactly will this facility do?
It's a production and distribution center for Domino's Supply. Think dough, sauce, cheese, and other ingredients — produced or stored here, then shipped to every Domino's restaurant in Minnesota.
Where is Interstate South Logistics Park?
It's south of County Road 70 (215th Street) and east of I-35, near the intersection of Jacquard Avenue and 217th Street in southern Lakeville.
How many jobs will this create?
The applicant didn't give a specific number at the meeting, but the facility will have full office and production operations, and the 142 parking spaces give you a rough idea of the workforce size.
Will there be a lot of truck traffic?
Yes — the site includes 19 dock doors and 60 trailer parking spaces. Trucks will access the site from 217th Street, not directly from County Road 70.
Is this related to the data center controversy near ISLP?
No. The Olam Lakeville Industrial data center project is on separate land nearby. This is a standard industrial warehouse and distribution use — exactly what the I-1 zoning district is designed for.
