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Council approves ISD 833 Transition Building plan and impervious-surface variance for 7000 Jamaica Ave S
Summary
The Cottage Grove City Council approved a site-plan and variance allowing an 8,374 sq ft addition for ISD 833's Next Step program at 7000 Jamaica Ave S, permitting ~49% impervious surface (40% max) while staff said stormwater treatment and parking proposals meet requirements.
On June 4, 2025, the Cottage Grove City Council voted to approve a zoning-variance resolution and site-plan review allowing Independent School District 833 to convert the former Light the Way Church at 7000 Jamaica Avenue S into a consolidated Next Step transition program facility with an 8,374-square-foot addition.
Community Development Director Emily Schmitz described the proposal and the unique zoning request: the project would increase impervious surface coverage to about 49% where a 40% maximum typically applies. Schmitz said the applicant is meeting on-site stormwater treatment standards, proposing 65% class-1 exterior materials for a façade update, and planning landscaping that meets the city's disturbance coefficients.…
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