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Granting the application of the Northern Star Council to rezone their property at 393 Marshall from OS Office Service to T2 Traditional Neighborhood, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
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WHEREAS, Northern Star Council BSA, File # 17-210-652, has applied for rezoning from OS office-service to T2 traditional neighborhood under the provisions of § 61.801(b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on property located at 393 Marshall Avenue, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 36.29.23.34.0011, legally described as Lot 1 except the easterly 5 feet thereof, all of lots 2-7, lot 8 except the westerly 30 feet thereof, lot 23 except the westerly 30 feet thereof, and all of lots 25-29, Block 22, Mackubin and Marshall’s Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on November 21, 2017, 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 states that the purpose of rezoning if to facilitate residential redevelopment on the site. A conceptual site plan submitted with the application shows a courtyard apartment building with structured/underground parking. The developer has indicated that the concept is for between 150-175 dwelling units, with a mix of studios, alcoves, 1BR, 2BR and potentially 3BR units.
2. The proposed zoning is consistent with the way this area has developed. T2 district dimensional standards would make it possible for the proposed multifamily development to be designed to be consistent with the scale and density of the historic surrounding development pattern....
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