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Granting the application of T.V. Eklund LLC to rezone their property at 476 Minnehaha Avenue West from VP vehicular parking to I1 light industrial, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Saint Paul zoning map.
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WHEREAS, T. V. Eklund LLC, File # 16-037-270, has applied for a rezoning from VP vehicular parking to I1 light industrial under the provisions of § 61.801(b) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on property located at 476 Minnehaha Ave W, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 36.29.23.21.0209, legally described as Lots 46-47, Block 2, Smith’s Subdivision of Stinson’s Division; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on June 2, 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 property is currently split zoned I1 light industrial and VP vehicular parking. The applicant is seeking to rezone the VP vehicular parking portion of the parcel to I1 in order to establish a new impound lot. An impound lot is considered outdoor storage, which is not permitted in the VP vehicular parking zoning district.
2. The proposed zoning is consistent with the way this area has developed. The subject property has light industrial uses, and parcels to the north and east are also light industrial. The property is currently split zoned I1 light industrial and VP vehicular parking. Rezoning the VP portion of the parcel is consistent with the industrial character of the immediate area.
3. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Land-Use chapter of the comprehensive plan identifies the entire parcel as being industrial and wit...
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