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LaVergne Couchville Pike rezoning

At a glance

  • What: BL2026-1511 rezones 5.01 acres at 4465 LaVergne Couchville Pike, about 97 feet south of Rockland Trail, from RS10 to R10 (Proposal 2026Z-002PR-001).
  • Where it stands: Deferred on September 1, 2026 after a public hearing with one speaker in opposition, then passed second reading on the September 15 consent agenda (33 yes, 0 no).
  • Next: Third reading and any further Planning and Zoning Committee review; not in these minutes.
  • Proposer: Council Member Harrell

Details

September 1, 2026

Harrell requested the public hearing on the previously advertised bill. A citizen was heard in opposition. Harrell moved passage on second reading (properly seconded); after discussion he moved to defer the bill, approved by voice vote.

First reading (August 4, 2026)

The Planning Commission approved the bill. It passed first reading on motion, to be considered at the next available public hearing.

September 15, 2026

The bill returned on the consent agenda for second reading and passed with the rest of the consent items, 33 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Sources

Log

2026-09-15 - Metropolitan Council

Passed second reading on consent, 33-0.

2026-09-01 - Metropolitan Council

Public hearing with one citizen in opposition; after discussion, deferred by voice vote.

2026-08-04 - Metropolitan Council

BL2026-1511 passed first reading after Planning Commission approval.