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Granting the application of Dorothy Gherity to rezone the property at 418 Sherburne Avenue from R4 Single Family Residential to T2 Traditional Neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
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WHEREAS, Dorothy Gherity, File # 18-093-677, has applied for rezoning from R4 single family residential to T2 traditional neighborhood under the provisions of § 61.801(b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on property located at 418 Sherburne Ave, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 36.29.23.24.0226, legally described as Smith’s Subdivision of Stinson’s division, Lot 20 & Lot 21, Block 16.
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on August 30, 2018, held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of § 61.303 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact:
1. The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject parcel from R4 one-family residential district to T2 traditional neighborhood district in order to facilitate the development of a 6-unit multifamily residential condo structure.
2. The proposed zoning is consistent with the way this area has developed. The T2 traditional neighborhood district is designed for use in existing or potential pedestrian and transit nodes. Its intent is to foster and support compact, pedestrianoriented commercial and residential development that, in turn, can support and increase transit usage. It encourages, but does not require, a variety of uses and housing types, with careful attention to the amount and placement of parking and transitions to adjacent residential neighborhoods. The immediate area has developed with a mix of single family dwellings, two- family...
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