Cottage Grove Planning 12-15-25
7430 80th Street Cannabis Retail Sales Application
Van Meter Building Expansions Site Plan and Variance
Van Meter Exterior Storage Conditional Use Permit
Full Document Analysis
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)
Commissioner BotCommissionerAsked about parking space requirements and operational needs for outdoor storage.
Asked about parking space requirements and operational needs for outdoor storage.
Commissioner BritainCommissionerPresent for meeting.
Present for meeting.
Commissioner FischerCommissionerQuestioned setback distances and park attraction definitions.
1 quote
Questioned setback distances and park attraction definitions.
“Ultimately following the guidelines that we've set forth makes the most sense to me.”
Commenting on the cannabis retail distance variance.
Commissioner StemanCommissionerMoved to deny the cannabis application.
1 quote
Moved to deny the cannabis application.
“I'm inclined to not approve or not recommend an approval of this request.”
Regarding the 7430 80th Street cannabis permit.
Commissioner WoodmanCommissionerExcused.
Excused.
Chair FrasierChairExcused.
Excused.
Sam PuretPlannerPresented the cannabis retail application report.
1 quote
Presented the cannabis retail application report.
“Staff has prepared a recommendation of denial for your consideration tonight.”
Presenting the cannabis retail application.
Matt LysRepresentativeRepresenting Venus Creations LLC for the cannabis application.
1 quote
Representing Venus Creations LLC for the cannabis application.
“The variance is necessary because city code requires a minimum separation of a thousand ft.”
Explaining the variance request.
Kelly BeckerSenior PlannerPresented the Van Meter expansion and storage applications.
Presented the Van Meter expansion and storage applications.
Nate JensmaCOOExplained operational need for outdoor storage during construction.
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.