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Considering the appeal of Muna Ali to a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying zoning variance requests to exceed the maximum 20 square foot enclosed entrance size allowed by 48 square feet and to exceed the maximum allowable open covered porch projection by 8.3’ at 664 Blair Avenue. (Public hearing closed May 4, 2022)
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The appellant, Muna Ali, applied for variances of two requirements: 1) Enclosed entrances cannot exceed a maximum size of 20 square feet when projecting into a required front yard. The applicant was proposing to add an enclosed entrance that would project 48 square feet beyond the permitted 20 square foot limit. 2) Open covered porches may project 6' into the required front yard. The proposed steps project 8.3' further into the required front yard than the maximum allowable projection. A public hearing was held on March 21, 2022. Staff recommended denial of the variance requests. At the public hearing and after hearing testimony, the BZA denied both variance requests. See the attached resolution.
Required Background Information
An addition was recently added to the front of this home.
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule? Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? April 28, 2022
Has an extension been granted? Yes
If so, to what date? June 27, 2022
Key Staff Contact
David Eide (651-266-9088 / david.eide@stpaul.gov)