Title
Considering the appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to allow a curb cut located within 60 feet of a residentially zoned property to remain.
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Zoning File: # DSIAPP-000690-2026 (Appeal of Zoning File # DSIBZA-000625-2026)
File Name: 649 Snelling Avenue North
Appellant: Thielen & Green - Kris Thielen
Applicant: Kris Thielen
Address: 649 Snelling Avenue North
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to allow a curb cut located within 60 feet of a residentially zoned property to remain.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
District Council Recommendation: None
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request via a 4-0 vote based upon findings 1 and 3.
Support: 1 person spoke, 0 letter received
Opposition: 2 people spoke, 7 letters received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? September 25, 2026
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? November 24, 2026
Key Staff Contact
Kaozouapang (Pang) Yang (651-266-9057, kaozouapang.yang@ci.stpaul.mn.us)