Cottage Grove Planning 12-15-25
Monday, December 15, 2025
7430 80th Street Cannabis Retail Sales Application
Van Meter Building Expansions Site Plan and Variance
Van Meter Exterior Storage Conditional Use Permit
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Commissioner Steman · Seconded by Commissioner Fischer
Deny CUP and variance for 7430 80th Street
Moved by Commissioner Steman · Seconded by Commissioner Fischer
Notable Quotes (2)
The plight of the applicant is not unique to this property as there are several properties in the city that cannot have a cannabis retail business.
The variance is consistent with the city of Cottage Grove's 2040 comprehensive plan.
People (10)
Asked about parking space requirements and operational needs for outdoor storage.
Present for meeting.
Questioned setback distances and park attraction definitions.
Moved to deny the cannabis application.
Excused.
Excused.
Presented the cannabis retail application report.
Representing Venus Creations LLC for the cannabis application.
Presented the Van Meter expansion and storage applications.
Explained operational need for outdoor storage during construction.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- December 15, 2025: Cottage Grove Planning Commission meeting
- January 21, 2026, 7 p.m.: City Council meeting (Agenda 6.1, 6.2, 6.3)
- February 18, 2026: City Council meeting (Agenda 6.4)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Conditional use permit and variance for cannabis retail at 7430 80th Street.
Site plan and variance for Van Meter facility expansion.