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Considering the appeal of Sean Ryan - Ryan Companies, US Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a commercial building on the property at 0 Cretin Avenue South (Highland Bridge Block 2C).
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Zoning File: #25-007075 (Appeal of Zoning File #24-096392)
File Name: 0 Cretin Avenue South (Highland Bridge Block 2C) - Sean Ryan, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Appellant: Sean Ryan, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Applicant: Sean Ryan, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Address: 0 Cretin Avenue South (Highland Bridge Block 2C)
Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a commercial building. The zoning code requires a minimum floor area ratio of 2.0 and a minimum building height of 40'; a floor area ratio of 0.3 and a building height of 18' is proposed. A public hearing was held on December 9, 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
District Council Recommendation: The Highland District Council's Community Development Committee submitted a resolution supporting the variance requests.
Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the requests via a 4-2 vote based upon findings 2, 3 and 4.
Support: 0 people spoke, 0 letters received
Opposition: 1 person spoke, 0 letters received
Required Background Information
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? January 16, 2025
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? March 17, 2025
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088, david.eide@stpaul.gov)