Cottage Grove Planning Commission Meeting 6-22-26

The City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission held a meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing primarily on two public hearings regarding accessory structure variances. The first case involved a setback variance for a large detached garage at 8077 River Acres Road, which was approved unanimously due to unique lot characteristics and compliance with other development standards. The second case concerned a variance request to allow metal exterior materials on a new accessory building at 10590 Eastpoint Douglas Road, which was denied unanimously to maintain consistency with recently updated city codes prohibiting metal exteriors in residential zones. The commission also approved minutes from the April meeting and received updates on recent city council actions, including approvals of other variances and development projects. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, but the meeting included references to ongoing city planning and community events.