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Considering the appeal of GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC c/o McClay-Alton, PLLP to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request pertaining to a proposed rental storage use at 287 Sixth Street East.
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Zoning File: #24-087437 (Appeal of Zoning File #24-077286)
File Name: 287 6th Street East - GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC c/o McClay-Alton, PLLP
Appellant: GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC c/o McClay-Alton, PLLP
Applicant: GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC c/o McClay-Alton, PLLP
Address: 287 6th Street East
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to permit the conversion of eighty five (85) percent of the gross floor area of this building into rental storage. In the B5 zoning district, the zoning code permits a maximum of (15) percent of the gross floor area of a building to be rental storage. A public hearing was held on September 30, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Denial, based upon findings 1 through 4.
District Council Recommendation: Capitol River Council - District 17 submitted a letter supporting the variance request.
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request via a 4-2 vote based upon findings 1 through 4.
Support: 0 people spoke, 3 letters received
Opposition: 4 people spoke, 6 letters received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? November 4, 2024
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? January 3, 2025
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088, david.eide@stpaul.gov)