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Considering the appeal of Mark Schwartz to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to establish a 22-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 438 Daly Street.
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Zoning File: #25-038208 (Appeal of Zoning File #25-020339)
File Name: 438 Daly Street - Mark Schwartz
Appellant: Mark Schwartz
Applicant: Mark Schwartz
Address: 438 Daly Street
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to establish a 22-resident supportive housing facility. 1.) The zoning code states that supportive housing facilities shall be a minimum distance of 1,320 feet from specified congregate living facilities with more than six (6) adult residents; this facility is 1,044 feet from another congregate living facility with more than six (6) adult residents, for a zoning variance of 276 feet. 2.) In the B2 zoning district, the facility must serve sixteen (16) or fewer facility residents; 22 are proposed, for a variance of 6 residents. A public hearing was held on April 14, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Denial, based upon findings 3, 4, and 6.
District Council Recommendation: No recommendation was received from District 9 - West 7th Street / Fort Road Federation.
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request via a 5-0 vote based upon findings 3, 4, and 6.
Support: 0 people spoke, 0 letters received
Opposition: 0 people spoke, 1 letters received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? May 16, 2025
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? July 15, 2025
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088, david.eide@stpaul.gov)