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Amending the Zoning Map of Saint Paul as recommended in the Shepard Davern Area Zoning Study.
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WHEREAS, the Highland Plan Summary, adopted as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan in 2007, requested a zoning study of the Shepard Davern area to consider mixed use zoning to replace the existing zoning and Shepard Davern overlay districts, which were adopted in 1999; and
WHEREAS, in December 2012, the Saint Paul Planning Commission initiated the Shepard Davern Area Zoning Study; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission authorized the creation of the Shepard Davern Area Task Force, which met over 13 months to advise City staff on local strategies for land use, transportation, parks and recreation, and housing, which in turn informed rezoning proposals for the area; and
WHEREAS, the Shepard Davern area is characterized by a mix of residential, retail, office and industrial uses, particularly south of West 7th Street, and this mix was identified as beneficial for community health, economic vitality, and new investment by the Shepard Davern Task Force; and
WHEREAS, in addition to input from the Task Force, community meetings were conducted and two separate notices were mailed to all property owners in the zoning study area to elicit comments on staff recommendations for property rezoning, and these comments were considered in making revisions to the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the number of real estate descriptions affected by the proposed zoning amendments renders obtaining written consent impractical; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2014, the Planning Commission, following a public hearing on October 17, 2014, recommended adoption of the rezoning recommendations contained in the Shepard Davern Area Zoning Study Report, dated November 7, 2014, with the following key conclusions/recommendations:
1. Support the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan intent for the study area as a "Mixed Use Corridor" and the Hig...
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