--- ## title: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES author: City of Woodbury date: D:20260504175100 --- ## CITY OF WOODBURY ## DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 4, 2026 ## Pursuanttoduecallandnoticethereof,aregularmeetingwasheldatWoodburyCityHall,8301Valley Creek Road on Monday the 4, May 2026. ## CALL TO ORDER Chair John Kollm called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ## ROLL CALL Upon roll call the following members were present: John Kollm, Stephanie Swanson, Marcia Kennedy, Saurin Shah, Shae Seabrooks, Jim Gentile, Gisele Parnel, and Riyaan Hilowle. ## Absent member: Jacob Guzik ## Council Liaison Present: Donna Stafford ## StaffPresent:EricSearles,AssistantCommunityDevelopmentDirector/CityPlannerandGina McCormack, Senior Planner. ## DEVELOPMENT ITEMS ## ITEM 1: COTTAGE GROVE MASTER PLAN ## GinaMcCormack,SeniorPlannerstatedthatTheCityofWoodburyhaspreparedtheCottage ## GroveDriveMasterPlan.Shesaidtheintentoftheplanistodocumentexistingconditions, provideguidanceonlotandhometypes,roadwaydesignandaccessmanagement,stormwater managementapproach,parksandopenspace,andpedestrianmovements.Shesaidthe attached report provides additional information on the master plan. Ms. McCormack gave background on the Master plan saying City Council Directive 3.26 provides policy requirements and direction for the creation of master plans. She said Master plans are required: 1.Prior to opening a development phase or sub-phase. 2.Prior to the approval of a Planned Unit Development for properties with common ownership that are within the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and measure more than 100 acres. She said the Cottage Grove Drive Area Master Plan (the Plan) includes approximately 370 acres of land with varied ownership, development interests and timing. She said the master plan contains the remaining area of Sub-Phase 2D that has not been studied with a master plan, along with some areas of Phase 3 to ensure future design consistency when those phases are opened for development. Ms. McCormack gave information on public engagement saying in advance of beginning the master plan work, staff sent out a questionnaire to property owners in the area to understand the current use of their property, if development was an opportunity, and timing for future plans. She said these questionnaires led to several individual property owner meetings with staff. She said due to the variety of interests and parcel sizes within the master plan area, staff has coordinated: -Two (2) formal property owner meetings for properties within the boundary -15+ individual property owner meetings -One (1) surrounding area formal neighborhood meeting Page 2 May 4, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Ms. McCormack said the master plan report covers a variety of considerations for the project area. She said for the purposes of this staff report a summary of the report’s highlights are included in the packet provided and said for additional details that the Commission could r…

--- ## author: Beck, Megan date: D:20260501083310-05'00' --- ## Planning Commission Agenda May 4, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ## City Hall, Council Chambers The May 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting is taking place at the Woodbury City Hall in the Council Chambers. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone and accessing the virtual meeting link at woodburymn.gov/VirtualMeetings. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding this meeting can be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email planning@woodburymn.gov or by calling 651-714-3533 and leaving a voicemail message. The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full implementation of the Act to our services, programs and activities. Information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the City Administrator’s office at 651- 714-3523. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in advance of an event. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 651-714-3523 (TDD 651-714-3568) to make arrangements. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Public Input Sign-up Sheet ## 3. Roll Call ## 4. Discussion Items ## A: Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan, Project No. 2025-00604 The City of Woodbury has prepared the Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan. The intent of the plan is to document existing conditions, provide guidance on lot and home types, roadway design and access management, stormwater management approach, parks and open space, and pedestrian movements. The attached report provides additional information on the master plan. ## 5. Council Report: Councilmember Donna Stafford 6. Approval of Minutes – February 23, 2026 draft 7. Adjourn ## CITY OF WOODBURY ## PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT May 4, 2026 ## Project No. : 2025-00604 Prepared By: Gina McCormack ## Senior Planner 651-714-3531 gina.mccormack@woodburymn.gov ## Project Name: Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan Recommendation: Approval Request: Master Plan Site Size: 370 acres ## PROPOSAL The City of Woodbury has prepared the Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan. The intent of the plan is to document existing conditions, provide guidance on lot and home types, roadway design and access management, stormwater management approach, parks and open space, and pedestrian movements. The attached report provides additional information on the master plan. ## BACKGROUND City Council Directive 3.26 provides policy requirements and direction for the creation of master plans. Master plans are required: 1. Prior to opening a development phase or sub-phase. 2. Prior to the approval of a Planned Unit …