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Amending the Zoning Map of Saint Paul as recommended in the Saint Anthony Park Como 2030 Plan and Zoning Study.
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STATEMENT OF FINDINGS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2006, the Planning Commission, upon a request by the District 12 Saint Anthony Park Community Council, initiated a small area plan and 40-acre zoning study for property along Como Avenue and established a neighborhood task force to develop recommendations for the plan and study; and
WHEREAS, the study area includes all parcels within 150 feet of Como Avenue between Highway 280 and the University of Minnesota Transitway as well as the area of the Milton Square parking lot, for a total study area in excess of forty acres; and
WHEREAS, given the number of real estate descriptions that could be affected by amendment or alteration of the zoning ordinance, the Planning Commission determined that obtaining written consent from property owners would be impractical; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2011, following a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the St. Anthony Park Como 2030 Small Area Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan, and the rezoning of a number of parcels in the study area in accordance with and related to the objectives, strategies, and recommendations in the Saint Anthony Park Como 2030 Small Area Plan and 40-acre Zoning Study, and to the overall needs of the community as documented in the plan; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2011, following a duly noticed public hearing before the City Council where all interested parties were afforded the opportunity to be heard, the Council considered all the facts, recommendations, and testimony regarding the proposed zoning amendments, pursuant to the authority granted by and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes ยง 462.357:
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN
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That the Zoning Map of Saint Paul, incorporated by refe...
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