Cottage Grove Planning Commission Meeting 9-28-26

The City of Cottage Grove Planning Commission held a meeting on September 28, 2026, addressing several land use and zoning matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a setback variance for a residential accessory structure at 7710 Lamar Avenue, a site plan review for Trade Home Shoes' new 165,000 square foot office and distribution center on a 13-acre industrial parcel, and a zoning map amendment, text amendments, conditional use permit, and site plan review for a new self-storage facility on 120th Street. The Trade Home Shoes project involved coordination with the Cottage Grove EDA for property acquisition and included requirements for roadway improvements and trail construction. The self-storage facility proposal included rezoning from B2 to B3, adding self-storage as a conditional use in B3, and removing a 300-foot buffer requirement from residential uses. The commission voted to approve all these applications subject to staff report conditions. Additionally, the meeting included updates on recent city council actions, capital improvement plans, and budget discussions, highlighting a 10.25% maximum levy increase and changes to the city's ambulance service. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but development agreements and infrastructure improvements related to the Trade Home Shoes project were noted.