Title
Consider the appeal of the West 7th/Fort Road Federation to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan review for a public works yard or maintenance facility including development of a compressed natural gas garbage truck filling facility, truck fleet storage, and off-street parking at 560 Randolph Avenue.
Body
See attached PC Resolution 25-17 dated May 2, 2025, and background information included in the staff report.
Zoning File #: 25-032-097
Appellant: West 7th/Fort Road Federation
Address: 560 Randolph Avenue
Applicant: David Knaeble, Civil Site Group, on behalf of FCC Environmental Services
Purpose: Appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve a site plan for a public works yard or maintenance facility including development of a compressed natural gas garbage truck filling facility, truck fleet storage, and off-street parking at 560 Randolph Avenue.
On April 24, 2025, the Zoning Committee held a public hearing where all parties were afforded an opportunity to be heard.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
District Council: Denial
Zoning Committee: Recommended Approval with conditions, vote: 5 - 0
Support: 0 people spoke, 1 letter received
Opposition: 11 person spoke, 25 letter received
Planning Commission: Approval with conditions, vote: unanimous in favor
Required Background Information
Deadline for action: May 28, 2025
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
Has an extension been granted? Yes. The original 60-day expiration of March 29, 2025, was extended on behalf of the Zoning Administrator to May 28, 2025. No further staff extensions are permitted.
Key Staff Contact
Tia Anderson, 651.266.9086, Tia.Anderson@ci.stpaul.mn.us