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Granting the application of Jamestown Homes LLLP to rezone their property at 586 Central Avenue W from RM2 Multiple-Family Residential to T2 Traditional Neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map.
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WHEREAS, Jamestown Homes LLLP, File # 16-000-819, has applied to rezone from RM2 Multiple Family Residential to T2 Traditional Neighborhood under the provisions of § 61.801(b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on property located at 586 Central Avenue W, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 36.29.23.32.0078, legally described as Mackubin and Marshalls Addition, Lots 1 Thru 14 and Lots 20 thru 30, Block 11; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on January 28, 2016, 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 Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation is planning to make substantial renovations to the interior and exterior of the property. Proposed exterior renovations include play area improvements, new landscaping, adding 4 handicapped parking spaces near 4 units that are being made fully handicap accessible, and reconfiguring the parking lots including making the nonconforming parking setback adjacent to Kent St. conforming. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from RM2 to T2 in order to reduce the amount of surface parking from 89 spaces to 63 spaces. Under RM2 zoning the property currently has a legal nonconforming parking deficiency. Under T2 zoning the minimum parking requirement is eliminated for property within ¼ mile of LRT service on University Avenue, which applies to this property. The applicant ...
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