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File #: ABZA 22-3    Version: 1
Type: Appeal-BZA Status: Archived
In control: City Council
Final action: 10/19/2022
Title: Considering the appeal of Salamatu Forte to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying zoning variance requests to create off-street parking spaces in the front yard and to place the parking spaces 3 feet from the north and west property lines at 1712 Orange Avenue East.
Sponsors: Nelsie Yang
Code sections: Sec. 63.312. - Setback., Sec. 63.501. - Accessory buildings.
Attachments: 1. Appeal Application for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 2. Variance Application and Plans for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 3. Board of Zoning Appeals Staff Report for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 4. Board of Zoning Appeals Resolution for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 5. Board of Zoning Appeals September 6, 2022 Hearing Minutes, 6. Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Mailing List and Map for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 7. Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice Letter for 1712 Orange Avenue East, 8. ยง 15.99 Extension Letter for 1712 Orange Avenue East

Title

Considering the appeal of Salamatu Forte to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying zoning variance requests to create off-street parking spaces in the front yard and to place the parking spaces 3 feet from the north and west property lines at 1712 Orange Avenue East.

 

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The appellant, Salamatu Forte, applied for variances of the off-street parking placement and setback requirements in order to construct an off-street parking surface in the front yard of this property. Two variances were requested: 1.) The zoning code states that off-street parking spaces shall not be located within the front yard; the applicant is proposing to place off-street parking in the front yard, for a variance of this requirement. 2.) Parking spaces shall be a minimum of four (4) feet from all lot lines; the applicant is proposing parking 3' from the north and west property line, for a variance of this requirement. A public hearing was held on September 6, 2022.

 

Required Background Information

The home on this property has an existing front-loading garage with two parking spaces inside.

 

Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule?  Yes

 

If yes, when does the 60 days expire? October 3, 2022

 

Has an extension been granted?  Yes

 

If so, to what date? December 2, 2022

 

Key Staff Contact

 

David Eide (651-266-9088 / david.eide@stpaul.gov)

 

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