The Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission is holding its next meeting on a series of items that could see significant changes in specific pockets of the city. The Committee, which will not necessarily address the agenda items in the order listed, plans to determine the sequence at the start of the meeting. Among the key items up for review are plans for reestablishing a nonconforming commercial space, a conditional use permit for a shelter for battered individuals, and emergency family housing.
According to the agenda released by the committee, one of the first proposals is for General Leo's NCUP at 469 Anita Street, aiming to reestablish a general store that would revive the corner of Congress St. E and Anita Street in the heart of District Council 3, Ward 2. The proposal is associated with Chris Hong, who is reachable at 651-266-6572 for more information.
Further, the committee will hear a request from Women's Advocates for a conditional use permit that would allow them to operate a shelter serving up to 24 adult residents and their minor children at 362 Cleveland Avenue N. The request also includes a modification to the existing 1,320 minimum distance requirement, asking for a reduction of 283 feet. Kady Dadlez, who can be reached at 651-266-6619, will have more details on the project that sits within RM2, District Council 13, Ward 4.
The third major issue on the docket is put forward by Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul, which is looking to modify the use of a building at 1010 Bandana Blvd W for emergency housing. This development, aimed at assisting families in need, is situated at the Northeast corner of Energy Park Drive and Bandana Blvd. W, within B3, District Council 10, Ward 4. Josh Williams, available at 651-266-6659, is the point of contact for this conditional use permit application.
Public input is a vital component of the review process, and submissions can be made at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing. The Committee encourages citizens to include their full name and location information in the correspondence, though they may withhold their street address as long as their full name is provided. With these discussions, the Zoning Committee continues to shape the physical spaces where the narratives of Saint Paul's residents unfold.
The meeting will be concluded once all agenda items have been heard and discussed. Zoning Committee members are reminded to email [email protected] if they are unable to attend, and applicants are required to have a presence to respond to any questions. The fine print of the matters up for discussion can be found online at the direct link provided by the city's document delivery service.
