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Considering the appeal of Benegas Properties, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property at 1963 Grand Avenue. (Public hearing closed and laid over from December 11, 2024)
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Zoning File: #24-086457 (Appeal of Zoning File #24-092718)
File Name: 1963 Grand Avenue - Benegas Properties, LLC
Appellant: Benegas Properties, LLC
Applicant: Benegas Properties, LLC
Address: 1963 Grand Avenue
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a new multiple family dwelling on the property. A height of 50’ and a floor area ratio of 2.27 were requested; the zoning code permits a maximum height and floor area ratio of 40’ and 2.25 respectively. A public hearing was held on October 28, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Denial, based upon findings 3 and 4.
District Council Recommendation: The Macalester-Groveland - District 14 Housing and Land Use Committee submitted a letter supporting the variance request.
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request via a 4-1 vote based upon findings 3 and 4.
Support: 1 people spoke, 0 letters received
Opposition: 2 people spoke, 10 letters received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? December 2, 2024
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? January 31, 2025
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088, david.eide@stpaul.gov)