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Planners approve ISD 833 transition building and impervious‑surface variance for Jamaica Avenue site
Summary
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission approved a site plan, conditional‑use permit and variance to allow an 8,373‑square‑foot addition for ISD 833's Next Step transition program at 7000 Jamaica Avenue South, finding proposed stormwater controls and parking layouts acceptable despite raising impervious surface to about 49% on the 3.7‑acre site.
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission approved a site plan review, a conditional‑use permit and a variance to the city’s impervious‑surface limit to allow South Washington County School District ISD 833 to add an 8,373‑square‑foot transition building at 7000 Jamaica Avenue South. The vote was 7‑0 and included conditions listed in the staff report.
The Next Step program addition will provide classrooms, a cafeteria and advanced learning spaces for young adults 18 to 22 enrolled in individualized education programs. The applicant’s presentation and staff materials show the site is 3.7 acres and currently supports 88 parking stalls. The proposed plan restripes the lot and adjusts pavement to provide about 70 stalls; city code requires 20 for the proposed use.
Planning staff said the project…
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