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Council approves consent agenda that includes accessory-structure permit for Hadley Avenue property after discussion of metal siding variance
Summary
The Cottage Grove City Council on July 16 approved its consent agenda, which included an accessory‑structure conditional use permit and related variances for a Hadley Avenue property after debate over metal exterior materials.
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — The Cottage Grove City Council on July 16 approved its consent agenda, which included an accessory‑structure conditional use permit (CUP) and related variances for a property at 6255 Hadley Avenue. The item drew discussion after staff and the applicant detailed why the applicant seeks to use metal siding for a new accessory building and why the structure would sit in front of the principal residence.
The CUP and variances matter because city code sets a 2,000 square‑foot cap on accessory structures in the R2 zoning district; the applicant’s proposal would raise the total accessory square footage to 2,340 square feet, or 340 square feet over the limit. Planning staff said the applicant meets setback requirements but requests two…
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