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Considering the appeal of Stronger Sober House to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility on the property at 519 Farrington Street.
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Zoning File: #25-043745 (Appeal of Zoning File #25-033875)
File Name: 519 Farrington Street - Stronger Sober House
Appellant: Stronger Sober House
Applicant: Stronger Sober House
Address: 519 Farrington Street
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance request to establish a 11-resident supportive housing facility. The zoning code states that supportive housing facilities shall be a minimum distance of 1,320 feet from specified congregate living facilities with more than six (6) adult residents; this facility is within 1,320 feet from three supportive housing facilities with more than six (6) adult residents, the closest of which is 736 feet away, for a zoning variance of 584 feet. A public hearing was held on June 9, 2025.
Staff Recommendation: Denial, based upon findings 1, 3, 4, and 6.
District Council Recommendation: No recommendation was received from District 7 - Frogtown Neighborhood Association.
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request via a 5-0 vote based upon findings 1, 3, 4, and 6.
Support: 0 people spoke, 2 letters received
Opposition: 1 people spoke, 1 letter received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? July 7, 2025
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? September 5, 2025
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088, david.eide@stpaul.gov)