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Developer seeks feedback on 162‑unit Ridge Road subdivision concept in Cottage Grove
Summary
LAR presented a concept for a 68‑acre, 162‑home development off Ridge Road with two parks, naturalized storm basins and a walking trail envisioned to link to a regional trail; trustees asked for traffic, stormwater and lift‑station studies and requested neighborhood meetings before any formal platting.
LAR, a national homebuilder, gave a concept presentation to the Cottage Grove Village Board on May 18 for a proposed 162‑unit single‑family neighborhood on a 68‑acre site bisected by Ridge Road. Company representatives said the plan would include two park sites, naturalized detention basins and a walking trail that they hope will connect to the regional trail network.
The firm introduced Reed Bayanucci and land planner Zach Lukes and described a product mix with ranch homes on the south side of Ridge Road and two‑story homes to the north. LAR said it has internal mortgage and incentive programs and suggested model homes could be ready within about a year if approvals proceed.
Residents and trustees pressed the developer on several technical and neighborhood issues. Trustee Renee asked about the company’s track record and “what additional due diligence could be expected,” listing stormwater engineering, grading plans, inspection and potential long‑term taxpayer exposure. The LAR representative replied that state and village stormwater standards apply, and that “we hire nothing but the best consulting engineers” and typically provide letters of credit to secure improvements.
Trustees and residents also raised traffic and connectivity concerns for the Arrowwood neighborhood, where there is no second outlet. Staff and the developer said a traffic study will be required with platting, and staff noted existing planning work on a regional lift‑station that would be needed to serve new development. Cameron (staff) explained the village has adopted impact‑fee policies and that any earlier construction of the lift station would be subject to a reimbursement agreement with a developer.
Board members asked for neighborhood meetings and asked staff to investigate a northern roadway connection. Trustee Paula said she preferred a plan that includes a secondary access point in the application, citing safety and quality‑of‑life concerns. Trustee Cindy said she is open to a planned unit development (PUD) to allow smaller lots but emphasized the need for traffic studies and alignment with village code.
Next steps: staff told the developer the subdivision will require a neighborhood meeting, and the preliminary plat and planned unit development processes were explained as the formal route for approvals. The presentation was for feedback only and no action was taken.
Provenance: Concept presentation and board Q&A (transcript SEG 232–369 and SEG 370–648).
