Commission backs comp‑plan amendment to resolve Met Council density issue for Rivera Trails

Mar 24, 2026

The commission approved a comprehensive-plan amendment to reguide a 9.3‑acre high-density pocket to medium density so the proposed Rivera Trails subdivision can meet Met Council density requirements for a sewer connection; staff said Met Council has paused the sewer permit pending the reguiding and review.

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The Cottage Grove Planning & Zoning Commission on March 23 approved a comprehensive-plan amendment (CP 2026-00003) to reguide a small high-density area within the proposed Rivera Trails development so the project complies with Met Council density requirements for sewer permitting.

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