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Granting the application of James Jarman and Sarah Jarman to rezone the property at 541 Selby Avenue from RM2 Multi-Family Residential to BC Community Business (Converted), and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
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WHEREAS, James Jarman and Sarah Jarman, File # 18-124-254, has applied for rezoning from RM2 multi-family residential to BC business (converted) under the provisions of § 61.801(b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on property located at 541 Selby Avenue, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 01.28.23.22.0119, legally described as Woodland Park Addition, Lot 13, Block 4.
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on December 6, 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 application is to rezone the subject parcel to BC community business (converted) in order to convert the property to retail use on the first floor and an office use on the second floor. The applicants indicate that they intend to retain the residential character of the structure and are not proposing any exterior changes at this time.
2. The proposed BC zoning is consistent with the way this area has developed. Selby Avenue has developed with a mix of commercial and residential uses of varying densities. From 1922 to 1975 Selby Avenue was zoned commercial, which permitted all residential and commercial uses. In 1975 when the modern zoning code was enacted, parcels on Selby Avenue were rezoned to a mix of zoning districts that generally corresponded to the underlying land uses of the parcels. Zoning Code § 66.413, Intent, BC community business (co...
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