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Memorializing the City Council’s decision to deny the appeal of the Minnesota Department of Administration from the Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying a zoning variance to permit the installation of a 10-foot-tall fence between the surface parking facility and Phalen Boulevard and Barclay Street.
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WHEREAS, on December 19, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Administration (“Applicant”), applied to the Board of Zoning Appeals (“BZA”) in BZA File No. DSIBZA-000226-2025 for a variance from the strict application of the provisions of Section 63.314 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for the purpose of installing a 10 foot tall security fence at the property commonly known as 1430 Maryland Avenue East (PIN No. 272922210045) and legally described as GOFFIN'S ADDITION VAC AVE & ALLEY ADJ LOTS 1 THRU 10 BLK 2 MARYLAND ...GOFFINS ADD LOTS 1 AND 2 BLK 1 (the “Property”); AND
WHEREAS, a perimeter security fence at a height of up to 4.5 feet may be designed, constructed, renovated, equipped, and furnished “by right” under Section 63.314 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code of the City of Saint Paul (“City”) at 1430 Maryland Avenue East subject to certain design standards; AND
WHEREAS, the Property is located in a T2 traditional neighborhood zoning district; AND
WHEREAS, the height of fences constructed between off-street parking facilities and the public right-of-way is limited to 4.5 feet; AND
WHEREAS, Applicant proposed to construct a new 10’ fence around the Property and requested a variance of 5.5’ on each side in the T2 zoning district; AND
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 462.357, subd. 6, authorizes the City to grant variances from the requirements of the zoning ordinance; AND
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 462. 357, subd. 6(2) provides that variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan; AND
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 4...
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