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File #: ABZA 20-4    Version: 1
Type: Appeal-BZA Status: Archived
In control: City Council
Final action: 8/5/2020
Title: Public hearing to consider the appeal of Justin Eilers for CommonBond Communities to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny a variance request of the open space lot coverage requirement at 830 Cretin Avenue.
Sponsors: Chris Tolbert
Code sections: Sec. 63.312. - Setback., Sec. 66.945 - Ford district general development standards.
Attachments: 1. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 appeal application_7-9-20 - signed, 2. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 Zoning Appeal Narrative - final, 3. 830 Cretin Ave Variance Application, 4. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 Variance Narrative, 5. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 Certified Survey Sheets, 6. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 Site Plan, 7. Ford Lot 2 Block 3 Elevations, 8. 830 Cretin Ave Staff Report, 9. 830 Cretin Ave Resolution, 10. June 29 2020 BZA General And Hearing Minutes, 11. Letters in Opposition Summary, 12. Letters in Opposition 1, 13. Letters in Opposition 2, 14. Letters in Opposition 3, 15. Letters in Opposition 4, 16. Letters in Support, 17. 15.99 Extension Letter, 18. 830 Cretin Ave ENS Notice, 19. Courtesy Copy_ Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Notice, 20. CommonBond Testimony - Council Appeal, 21. Comment rec'd by Council, 22. Staff Overview - BZA Appeal 830 Cretin Ave

Title

Public hearing to consider the appeal of Justin Eilers for CommonBond Communities to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny a variance request of the open space lot coverage requirement at 830 Cretin Avenue. 

 

Body

See attached BZA Resolution

 

Required Background Information

The applicant is proposing to construct a five-story, 60-unit senior housing building at 830 Cretin Ave. as part of the Ford Redevelopment Site. The following variances are requested: 1.) A minimum of 25% of lot coverage for open space is required; 16% is proposed, for a variance of 9%.

 

Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule?  Yes

 

If yes, when does the 60 days expire?July 24, 2020

 

Has an extension been granted?  Yes

 

If so, to what date? September 23, 2020

 

Key Staff Contact

Tia Anderson 651-266-9086 or tia.anderson@ci.stpaul.mn.us

 

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