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04-578Council File # O �' � �� Ordinance # Green Sheet # �� ORDINANCE OF Presented By PAUL, MINNESOTA � Z� Referred To Committee: Date An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul and the zoning maps thereof: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §462.357 and §64.400 of the Legisiative Code, Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda duly petitioned to rezone 1435 Cleveland Ave. N. being legally described as PIN 20-29-23-41-0057, Si Anthony Park North Lots 1 and Lot 2 Blk 17 from RM-1 Multiple-family Residential to B-2 Community Business, the petition having been certified by the Planning Division on March 5, 2004, as having been consented to by at least 67 percent of the owners of the area to be rezoned, and further having been consented to by at least two- thirds of the owners of the property situated within 100 feet of the total contiguous property within one year preceding the date of the petition; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 1, 2004, for the purpose of considering the rezoning petition, and pursuant to §107.03 of the Administrative Code, submitted its recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval; and 16 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the rezoning petition at its meeting heid on April 9, 2004, and 17 recommended approval to the City Council; and 18 19 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing before the City Council on said rezoning petition was duly published in the 20 official newspaper of the City on April 26, 2004, and notices were duly mailed to each owner of affecteii properly 21 and property situated wholly or partly within 350 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and Benanav BOSLYOID Harris Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified Approved b � Council �.�±, .� , 1, ��. �'. Requested by Department of: `R �- - / ��• • i ' , ��1 ' II � Approved by Financial Services By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Approved by — � p � , ,-^� W!�w�^,�^� 'By: � � � �� oy -S �4 22 WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council having been conducted on May 5, 2004, at which all 23 interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard, the Council having considered all the facts and 24 recommendations concerning the petition; now, therefore 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section T. That the zoning map of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Number 1, as incorporated by reference in §60.301 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows: That the property at 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., being more particulariy described as: ST ANTHONY PARK NORTH LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK 17 be and is hereby rezoned from RM-1 to B-2. Section 2. 41 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and 42 publication. � Green oy- s�f� Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � Departmentloffice/council: Date Initiated: I PE — P��ng&EconomicDevelopment o�-�Y-� Green Sheet NO: 3016215 ConWct Person 8 Phone• DeuaRment Sent To Person Initial/D e Patricia James � 0 lanoin & Economic Develo y 5 G Bl 6-6639 � A55ign 1 lannin & Economic Develo DireCtor Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): NumEer 2 i A orne S(Z �� I For Routing 3 a or' Office I Order 4 ouncit I I TMaI # of Signature Pages � (Clip All Locations for Signature) , Action Requested: Adopt ordinance memorializing City Council acrion approving the rezoning from RM-1 Mulriple-family Residenrial to B-2 Community Business for property at 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., SW comer at Buford. Public hearing held May 5, 2004. I, Recommendatlons: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this personfffin ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm passess a skill not normally passessed by any current city employee? I Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): The owner of the property at 1435 Cleveland Avenue wishes to open a restaurant in the building. The building is located in an RM-1 zoning dishict and is legally nonconfonviug. The owner wottld be unable to open the restaurant under the requirements of the code for legal nonconforming uses. The City Council approved the rezoning on May 5, 2004 after a public hearing. AdVantapes If ApprOVed: - i Rezoning ordinance will be adopted per City Council intent. � RECENED - ' �isadvanraaes�fAaaroved: MAY 1 4 ZOO4 None MAY i l 2ona MaYO� OFFICE ��,��p�� Disadvantages If Not Approved: City Council acrion will not be completed. Total Amount of CostlRevenue Budgeted: �p h�'��?§�I Transaction: � �Q,, ,2.Pr � Fundinp Source: ActiviN Number: � Financial Information: �� U'P '�, (Explain) � I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Martha G. Fuller, Director CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. Ke11y, Mayor April 14, 2004 Ms. Mary Erickson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Ha{I Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Ms. Erickson: 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55702 ��- Q� Te[ephone: 651-266-6700 FacsimiZe: 651-228-3220 I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2004 for the following zoning case. Zoning File Number: Applicant: Address: Purpose: Previous Action: 04-052-410 Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., SW corner at Buford Rezoning from RM-1 Multiple-family Residential to B-2 Community Business Zoning Committee Recommendation: approve, 4- 2(Alton, Morton), April 1, 2004 Planning Commission Recommendation: approve, 12 - 4(Johnson, Lonetti, McCall, Morton), April 9, 2004 I have confirmed this day with Councilmember Benanav's office. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the April 28, 2004 City Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please call me at 266-6639 if you have any questions. Sincerely, � Patricia James City Planner cc: File #: 04-052-410 Applicant: Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda Mahmoud Shahin Paul Dubruiel Wendy Lane Carol Martineau Allan Torstenson NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council will con- duct a public hearing on Wedneaday, May 5, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council cl�ambers,l7�ird Floor, city Ha11 to con- sidenthe application ofAlfred & Hoyoko Yal�anda to rezone property &;om RM-1 (Multiple-Family Residential) to B-2 Com- muxssty Business at 1435 Cleveland Ave- nue L�Torth, southwest corner at Bufoxd. DaEed: Apri122, 2004 MARY ERICKSON, � ' Assiatant City Council Secre£ary (Apii126) � " , L:Vunanda�ZOning\CCdocs\04-052-410may5-04ccm.wpd AA-ADA-PEOEmployer DEPARTMENTOFPLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Martha G. Fu[[er, Direclor � ShINT ''�, YkUii � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. Kelly, Mayor 25 Wesi FounhStree[ Saint Paul, MN55102 � `�� Telephone: 657-266-6700 Facsimile: 65I -2283210 Apri123, 2004 Ms. Mary Erickson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Re: Zoning File #: 04-052-410 Applicant: Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda Address: 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., SW comer at Buford Purpose: Rezoning from RM-1 Multiple-family Residential to B-2 Community Business City Council Hearing: May 5, 2004, 5:30 p.m, City Council Chambers Staff Recommendation: District Council: Zoning Committee Recommendarion: � Support: Opposition: Planning Commission Recommendation: Staff Assigned: Attachments: Approval Denial Approval, vote: 4- 2(Alton, Morton) 0 people spoke, 0 letters were received 0 people spoke, 2letters were received Approval, vote: 12-4 (Johnson, Lonetti, McCall, Morton) Patricia James, 266-6639 Plaunang Commission resolurion Planning Commission minutes, Apri19, 2004 Zoning Committee minutes, April l, 2004 Cosespondet�ce received Staff Report packet cc: Applicant: Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda City Council Members Disirict Council: 12 Wendy Lane Larry Soderholm Allan Torstenson Peter Warner • AA-ADA-EEO Emplayet V� t i/ C� � � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 04-33 date April 9 , Zoo4 WHEREAS, Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda, File # 04-052-410, have applied for a rezoning from RM-1 Multipte-family Residential to B-2 Community Susiness under the provisions of §60.540 of the Saint Paul Leg+slative Code, on property located at 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 20-29-23-41-0057, legally described as St Anthony Park North Lots 1 and 2 Bik 17; and WHEREAS the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, on Apri! 1, 2004, held a p�.:blic hearing at which ail persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant to said applicafion in accordance with the requirements of §64.300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. The purchaser of this building wishes to open a restaurant in this building. Fie has been informed that the existing commercial uses in this structure are the kinds of uses first �ermitted in the B-1 _ - distr�ct�sb�as�fii�sf permiffec3 in B=2 �estaurant) would not be permitted. In addition, the purchaser believes that making the building conforming as to zoning would aid in keeping the storefronts occupied and wouid-reduce the cost to new businesses because they would not need to apply for nonconforming use permits. 2. Past uses of the commercial portion of the buiiding have included grocery store, photocopying, laundry, barber shop, cafeteria, and restaurant. These uses are first permitted in a variety of business districts: OS-1, B-1, and B-2. In addition, changes to the zoning code over time have also changed where uses are first permitted. For example, at one time the Kinko's copy center was considered a B-2 use. Photocopying is now first permitted in the OS-1 district. 3. The existing building is compatible with the way in which this area has developed. The west side of Cleveland has developed to provide housing and other services to the students and faculty at the university across the street. This building provides 7 residentia{ units and a variety commercial services to the university community, as well as the residentiai area to the west. The site had commercial zoning prior to 1975, and the proposed B-2 zoning is compatibie with the area. 4. The Transportation Plan classifies Cleveland Avenue as an "A" Minor Arterial, defined as main access routes to principal arterials and regional business concentrations. The Land Use Plan supports compatible mixed uses in traditional neighborhoods (policy 5.2.1). It is also identifies Cleveland as a secondary transit corridor and this area in particular as a potential site for major redevefopment. The District 12 Plan (1980) recommends improvements to this building to halt its moved by Field seconded by in favor �2 against 4(Morton, Lonetta, McCa11, Johnson) v�1-57� Zoning File # 04-052-410 Planning Commission Resolution • page 2 deterioration. It also finds that the businesses in this building ° provide valuable services to the neighborhood and the campus, and should be allowed to continue indefinitely." It recommends that the businesses be rezoned from RM-1 to B-2. 5. Uses permitted in the B-2 district not included in the OS-1 or B-1 districts inciude retail and service establishments dealing directly with consumers, private clubs, liquor licensed establishments, restaurants, theaters and assembly hails, veterinary clinics, mail order houses, health and sports clubs, food catering, brew on premises sfores, and cutrency exchange businesses. Other, more auto-oriented businesses are permitted as conditional uses. 6. The current zoning permits oniy residential uses, with the commercial uses Iegally nonconforming. The long term goai of the nonconforming regulations in the zoning code is to do away with the nonconforming uses over time so that the property can be used for conforming purposes. The curren: zoning doss no; pe; mit reasona6le use of fhis mixed use buiiding. 7. The petition was determined to be suffcient on March 5, 2004. Parcels eligible: 10; parcels required: 7; parce(s signed: 7. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Planning Commission, recommends to City Councii, that the application of Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda for a rezoning from RM-1 Multiple- family Residentiai to B-2 Community Business for property at 1435 Cleveland Ave. N. be approved.. � i � • Saint Paul Planning Commission City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West_ Minutes of Apri19, 2004 d�' �J�`l A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Sainf Paul was held Friday, Apri19, 2004, at 830 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen, Faricy, Zimmer Lonetti, McCall, Morton, Shortridge, Present: and Trevino; and Messrs. Alexaader, Coletta, Field, Fotsch, Gordon, Jolmson, Kong, Kramer, Mazdell, Mejia, and Scott. Commissioners Messrs. *Alton, *Anfang, and *Dandrea. Absent: *Excused � � Also Present: Larry Soderholm, Planning Administrator; Allan Torstenson, Allen Lovejoy, Nancy Homans, 3oel Spoonheim, Patricia James, Casey MacCallum (Intern}, and Mary Bruton, DeparEment of Planning and Economic Development staff: I. AQproval of mi��,tes of March 26, 2004 � �. MOTION: Comrrtissioner Fiedd moved approval of the minutes of March 26, 2004. Commissioner ponnelly-�ohen seconde3 the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Chair's Announcements Chair Johnson stated he received correspondence from the City Council concerning the River Corridor Zoning Task Force and said he is looking for a Planning Commissioner to volunteer to be on that task force. He reminded the Commissioners about the Millard Filimore dinner on May 13, 2004. The deadline for reservations is May 23 Platuiing Administrator's Announcements Mr. Lany Soderholm reported on City Council business. City Council business on 4/7/04: - Adoption of the new TN Zones and Reformatted Zoning Code on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Soderholm and Chair Johnson congratulated Mr. Allan Torstenson on his hazd work over the last couple of years to rewrite the Zoning Code. - Received the lawsuit by the Summit Avenue Residential Preservation Associarion (SARPA) alleging that the City's was wrong in deciding that the University of St. Thomas EAW was / ' p�{_5� � Conuiussioner Field stated District 8 recommends approvai. No one spoke in supgort. No one • spoke in opposition; 1 letter was received in opposition. The public hearing was closed. The Zoning Committee recommended approvat with condirions on a vote of 6-0. , 1l�tOTION: Commissioner Field moved the Zoning Committee's recommendation to approve the enlargement of nanconforming use and height variance. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. #04-047-129 Mazlin Brober - Rezoning from RM-2 Muifi-family Residentiai to I-1 Indusuial to provide off-street pazldng and storage of equipment and suppfies. 337 Atwater St., between Farrington & Western. (Allen Lovejoy, 651/266-6576) Commissioner Field stated that District 6 recommends approval. No one spoke in support, 1 letter was received. No one spoke in opposition. The public hearing was closed. The Zoning Committee recommended approval on a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Commissioner Field moved the Zoning Cammittee's reco�izmendation to approve the rezoning. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. NEW BUSIlVESS #04048-912 R& N Coiporation (Sason Fordl - Rezoning from RT-1 Two-family Residentiai to B=3 General Business to expand existing business and add pazldng. 250 & 262 Sherbume Ave., between Farrington and Galtier. (Pat.�icia Tames, 657/266-6639) � Commissioner Field stated District 7 recommends denial. No one spoke in support; 1 letter was received. One parry spoke in opposition. The Zoning Committee recommended approvai on a vote of 6-0. MOTION: Commissioner Field moved the Zoning Committee's recommendalion to approve the rezoning. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. ' #04-032-410 Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda - Rezoning from RM-1 Multiple-family Residential to � B-2 Community Business. 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., SW corner at Buford. (Patricia James, 65I/266-6639) Commissioner Field stated District 12 recommends denial. No one spoke in support. No one spoke in opposition; 2 letters were received. The public hearing was closed. The Zoning Couunittee recommended approval on a vote of 4-2 (Morton, Alton). MOTION: Comrrtissioner Field moved the Zoning Committee's recornmerzdation to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Morton stated she voted in opposition to this because she thinks it is spot zoning. She said this one strip will be B-2 and there isn't any other B-2 in that azea. � �1��- �� • Recorded and prepazed by Mary Bruton, Planning Commission Secretary Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Saint Paul Respectfully submitted, � c-�� Larry S rholm Planning Admuvstrator PED�Bruton�Miautes�Apri19, 2004 Approved ��`�� % �i �///u3` � (Date) �� Sue M 1 Secretary of the Planning Commission • PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: ALSO PRESENT: MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, Ap�il 1, 2004 - 3:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 3rd Ploor City Hal1 and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Alton, Faricy, Field, Kramer, Mejia, and Morton A�fang and Gordon Patricia James, Mary Bruton, Ailen Torstenson and Peter Wamer Commissioner Johnson L�i �� { The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. R& N Corporation (Saxon Ford) - 04-048-912 - Rezoning from RT-1 Two-family Residential to B3 General Business to expand existing business and add parking. 250 & 262 Sherburne Ave., between Farrington and Galtier. Patricia James presented the staff report with a recommendation of approval for the Rezoning. She noted District 7 had some pros and cons about their approval of this but the committee voted to recommend approval of the rezoning to B-3. One letter was received in support. Mr. James Saxon, 13 Fenlea Circle, passed around a rendering of the sites' development. Mr. Saxon stated they have severaf lots that used to be residential, behind the main showroom, that are now zoned commercial. He said they are good neighbors and maintain their facility. Mr. Saxon stated that if it was rezoned to P-1 it would be enseiess just io paric there; they wouid want to have the fiexibility to have the same zoning that they have for the rest their real estate. They are in a predicament where they are competing wifh suburban stores that have double the acreage that Saxon Ford has. They are surviving on about 5 acres that aren't even contiguous, having 2 streets they have to cross in order to do business. Mr. Saxon stated they would implement this plan within the next 12-24 months. Mr. Tate Danielson, District 7, 689 N. Dale Street spoke in opposition. Mr. Danielson stated there was a District 7 meetina on MarCh 23rd where a arpup of residents vo#ed to apr�rnv� the rQ�nnin�, HP �?�,� ca,�� Fnrri hwg hcon u good neighbor and the neighborhood feels very good about their business and would hate to see them leave or struggle. _ He stated that after the meeting the Board of Directors Executive Committee for District 7 reviewed the application, and because of the recommendation of the District 7 plan and because of the complexity of this issue as far as changing from residential to commercial use, the Executive Committee's recommendation is to deny this application, have Saxon Ford apply for the P-1, and then approve a Special Condition Use Permit allowing them to put all their commercial vehicles in that lot while they are doing business there, and when they Ieave and that use is eliminated, whatever business goes in there next has to go under the guidelines of P-1. Mr. James Saxon stated they don't want to be restricted to the use of the lot under P-1. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Faricy moved approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Morton seconded the motion. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Drafted by: Carol Martin u (Mary B� Recording Secretary Submitted by: � Patricia Jame Zoning Section Approved by: �� . -, � `1" '�� D ZONING COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT • FILE # 04-052-410 1. APPLICANT: Alfred & Hoyoko Yahanda HEARING DATE: April 1, 2004 2. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Rezoning 3. LOCATION: 1435 Cleveland Ave. N., SW corner at Buford 4. PIN & LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 20-29-23-41-0057; St Anthony Park North Lots 1 and 2 Blk 17 5. PLANNING DISTRtCT: 12 EXISTlNG ZONING: RM-1 6. ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §60.540; §64.400(b) 7. STAFF REPORT DATE: March 25, 2004 8. DATE RECEIVED: February 9, 2004 BY: Patricia James DEADLINE FOR ACTION: April 9, 2004 A. PURPOSE: Rezoning from 12M-1 Multiple-family Residentiai to S-2 Community Business B. PARCEL SIZE: 100 ft. (Cleveland) x 150 ft. (Buford) = 15,000 sq. ft. C. EXISTING LAND USE: Mixed commercial-residential structure with 5 storefronts and 7 dwelling units D. SURROUNDING LAND USE: Nocth: church and multi-family residentiat (RM-1) East: University of Minnesota, Saint Paul Campus (Falcon Heights) South: mixed density residential and institutionai uses (RM-1) West: low density residential (R-3) � E. ZONING CODE CITATION: §60.540 lists the uses permitted in the B-2 zoning district; §64.40�(b) provides for changes to the zoning of property initiated by the property owner. F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: The entire block was zoned Commercial prior to 1975, when the entire block was reclassified as RM-1, making this building nonconforming. In 1991 a change of nonconforming use permit (Zoning Fite # 91-075) was approved for a sandwich shop in the space currently occupied by Lori's Coffee House. This use was never established, and in 1992 a change of nonconforming use permit was approved for Lori's (Z.F. # 92-249). G. DISTRICT COUNCII RECOMMENDATION: District 12 recommends denial of the rezoning. H. FINDINGS: 1. The purchaser of this building wishes to open a restaurant in this building. He has been informed that the existing commercial uses in this structure are the kinds of uses first permitted in the B-1 district, so a use first permitted in the B-2 district (restaurant) wouid not be permitted. In addition, the purchaser believes that making the building confonning as to zoning would aid in keeping the storefronts occupied and would reduce the cost to new businesses because they would not need to apply for nonconforming use permits. 2. Past uses of the commercia! portion of the building have incfuded grocery store, photocopying, laundry, barber shop, cafeteria, and restaurant. These uses are first permitted in a variety of business districts: OS-1, B-1, and B-2. In addition, changes to the zoning code over time have also changed where uses are first permitted. For example, at one time the Kinko's copy center was considered a B-2 use. Photocopying is now first permitted in the OS- 1 district. 3. The existing buitding is compatibte witfi the way in which this area has developed. Tfie west • side of Cieveland has developed to provide housing and other services to the students and faculty at the university across the street. This building provides 7 residential units and a 0�-5 Zoning File # 04-052-410 Zoning Committee Staff Report page 2 variety commercial services to the university community, as well as the residential area to the west. The site had commerciaf zoning prior to 1975, and the proposed B-2 zoning is compatible with the area. 4. The Transportation Plan classifies Cleveland Avenue as an "A" Minor Arterial, defined as main access routes to principal arterials and regional business concentrations. The Land Use Plan supports compatible mixed uses in traditional neighborhoods (policy 5.2.1). It is also ident�es Cleveland as a secondary transit corridor and this area in particutar as a potenfiaf site for major redevelopment. The District 12 Plan (1980) recommends improvements to this building to halt its deterioration. It also finds that the businesses in this building "provide valuable services to the neighborhood and the campus, and should be allowed to continue indefinitely.° It recommends that the businesses be rezoned from RM-1 to B-2. 5. Uses permitted in the B-2 district not included in the OS-1 or B-9 districts inG�de retai! and service establishments dealing directly with consumers, private clubs, liquor licensed establishments, restaurants, theaters and assembly halis, veterinary clinics, mail order houses, health and sports clubs, food catering, brew on premises stores, and currency exchange businesses. Other, more auto-oriented businesses are permitted as conditional uses. 6. The current zoning permits only residential uses, with the commercial uses legally nonconforming. The long term goal of the nonconforming regulations in the zoning code is to do away with the nonconforming uses over time so that Yhe property can be used for conforming purposes. The current zoning does not permit reasonable use of this mixed use building. 7. The peti6on was determined to be sufficient on March 5, 2004. Parcels eligible: 10; parcels required: 7; parcels signed: 7. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above findings, staff recommends approval of the Rezoning from RM-1 Multiple-family Residential to B-2 Community Business. � r �J ��' �� SR1Ni PqUL _� PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE Depardnent of Planning and Economic Development Zoning Section I400 City HaU Annex 25 West Fourth Street SaintPaul, MN55102-I634 (65I) 266-6589 APPLICANT City f ��. St. �.� Zip � w + Z 1 � 7�! AddressJLocation 1�-1��"�Y-1N-6� GL�V��!'�i�9� R�f� fai 5�,��1i�� YL��}� PROPER7Y g p i� ��j (' L#��- L� �� '�� 1 �T �"�� 6Uy ��C12� ��' i � LOCATION Le al Descri tion �v�'��"� �� .� ��r ��7 � .�,�� i� Curreni Zoning ��" � (attach additional sheet it necessary) � , � �, �i , ��,-� TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Pursuant to Section 64A00 of the Saint Paul Zoning Ordinance and to Section 482.357(5) of Minnesota Statues, ` �1 ��1 ��I •}�t !�')��._�1��,�, owner of land proposed for rezoning, hereby petitions you to ezone the ahove descri6ed proQerty from a�" �.. zoning district to a�� zoning district, for the purpose of: �� .�C�}�� C SS�c�v�� P �� i � �,'°� (attach additionai sheet(s) if necessary) Attachments as required: ❑ Site Plan Subscribed and sworn to before me this . ts� day of �v.��...4�..., .206�_. • / Notary Public '�Affidavit Fee Owner of Property Titie: t ��" srU�'�� JOSH FERREIRA � Commtssion # 1A40212 ,� -» ' NoTary Public — Calitomip� Santa Ctara County - MlyCOmm. E�q?ires�P 79 2pp7 � Consent Petition Page 1 of _ ��-5?B ��;a �as� far �2eza;�ing Tlus building (pin 202923.41.0057) has been a commercial build'mg for the past 100 years. At diuerent times r co_n_taaned a bu�c�er suop, a dry cleaner, a caieteria, a barber shop, a pizza place, a coop, a laundry mat, a kinko`s, and always had some land of grocery store. At tfiis time the bulding contains ei�'nt apart� as?d fivs store fronts. '£he stores are: Lori's Coffee House, Tasha's Eclectic Gothing and Furnishings, Laundry Mat ('m nxn- down condition}, empty space formeriy used as a Barber Shop, and the space thai we seeic to open as a restatuant. � I have owned Lori's Coffee House for the past seven years and purchased the building, where I currently reside with my wife and dau;hter, three years ago from the Ya,handa's by a contract of deed. I believe this property has great potential to serve the neighborhood and U of M-St. Paul Campus oaly by ama°ting the right businesses. For any business to succeed in this building it must depend on walk-in-traffic from the campus and residential as well as co�merciai neighborhood. This community of more than I5,000 people has no restaurant, laundry mat, coffee shop, or gift shop to frequent within walking distance except in my buiiding. This observation became clear to me when I saw both the coop and Quick Pick Grocery go out of business because customers need to drive for goceries. Dri�;ng was, and is not an option because students abuse the I hour parking ]imit on the streets surrounding the bu�ding and the police only enforce this rule once a week at most. Du:ir.g this time Lcri's Ceffee Hcuse succeeded, and continues to do so, due to walk-in traffic. . My plan for the building is to keep Lori's Coffee House unchanged, Tasha's unchanged and add a restausart that would se_rve fast, affordabie, a�d quality food. The laundry mat will be removed to the empty space once occupied by the Barber Shop with new machines. The cunent zoning prohibits the itnplementation of £nis plan, and in fact it ali the current and previous businesses are non-conforming uses of the property. The uses 6� this buiiding are atl compatible with the B-2 zoning, I am peritioning for, not with the RM-1 zoning cunently in place. Our neighbors were surprised to be asked their permission for rezoring, mo�� of them thougt��t the zoning allows for a restaurant because of ali the previaus commercial nses. Mahmoud Y. Shahin 1435 Cleveland Ave. North St. Paul �1?�T 5510& � CITI` �F S�IN'I' P.��'I, • CONSE'�TT OF AD70�.'�'II�,'G pROPER'I'Y OW':�ERS FOR A REZ01�'I'!TG �� ` r�'8 r L2 ��IlC.°.I}?�.E�, Gl:i7B;5 Cf DrOPC,.I' h'iL?tiil i�Q ;eet ef tha t .'.t2� CO*u[ie Ct1S 3esc�pticn ef *eal esiate owned, p��.chase�, or se:d �v TI-.� PE'j'��p?��R z�iEhin ene year pre�eu;ng the dzte c�: t7is p�r,tion ��,eu:ed�e 4,at we have been g;esen:eu wi�h the .oltoa v�L; 1. A coey o`ehe peti:ien ef ce rezone the prnp located 2i of frorc z�.'�J�—�z�R:�g districC to a � , �2onin� disr,ict; 2nd � �v� �1. s5lU�, 1� L �C 1"j S t>'f S j �u�d Z- L. A copy of sections �- (' through ^� � 5y {�� inctucive of the Saint Pau! Zonsg Co�e. �Z'e ackno•a; iedee t:a! u e are a•�, a*� of a.. of the uses peilrut:ed ;n a� a`�.. are a��zre tha*. a�y cf :hese u,es cai; �e estab2ished Lnon Citt Council apFrov� ef :t:e Rezg;�ingn `;'c i � censer.i to the rezor.ing of tbe property in the pecition of � F��-�R�7 t�! �- Hc�-tG,��; f�'�-_��_An, ] � � (na.�r,e of peiitionerj ' a -'s"---"=— Z�r�n �istrict. i'ro'e conse3�t ta the appro��at of this reaoning as it xas ex�lained ta us br ehe apQlica�tt ur his,'her representatfve. � T:l �s pe;;tion s:;�;:. nc�c ez cor.s;dered ac p flt°c: ll?'i.! :h� lapse oi se��en (i; ti�C'tilf;� d a; s a:ter it is re o� !:e P:anr;ing ;'i :�n} signaior o; this pettt:�n ms} wi:?;dr2•„ !�is;her r.ame ;he, `c .-4ll2$i �n';.}::.^, }1�i Ii?.^.�. ` . A'JuY.ESS GPc Piti Rc^C7Rll r.u'�sr. __ __ . 0� -51�' C�T�` �F' � ��7!'T PA�I. CO;�SE?sfT C3F �I>7��\TI1TG PROPERTY t3� :��:RS �C�IZ A RLQ.�17 «'e. LI:E liRCl2rS1aLC3, O:�'P.2:5 O: Fr�P�� `�"-Fn�� 1U� {eEj pf L ie [�yrg� �CpCle Q*.15 '�2SC: i L1C�T1 Cf *eai estate ck�:,e:�, purchasfl �r sold �ti' THE PE'I'�I'Ip�IER ,�•Ir� ,,: g in one yea: prece„u�g the 3a:z of :nis ��eci?i^a aciv taa: we ia<<e been presented wic� :he foi?owin�: � f. A co� y of the pe;ition of �o rezona tne gropert f located ai � fro,� a�S�' � zor.i:cg dis�rict to a�_� - tionina 3istricr, and �� I�LjC 1'j IU'�`; '� a„d Z '_' ,�1 copy of sec?ions t�, �i.� th:ough"'` � �} ��*�clusive of the Sai�t Pzu! Zcr.;r.g C�.��. 5�-� acicnv'u le3ge t}at we are au•aze of ait oi che uses pert*titted in a�' r� � aze a n-are. that any ci d;ese uses :.an be estab!ished upaa Ci!q Ccuncii approvzi oi the�Re2a� �, E} � J consent �o t�:e rezoning c�f che property i.^. :he petition of �k1-�tZE"a r�1 +- }�c�t��kp �,� ��trv�l� 2 lr.ame of pet;ttcner} '•Q a � zoning disuict. '4i'e tonseni to the approval of this rezoning as it was exgiainest to us bz• ihe apalicaht or his/her rep=esentative. � fZ6 � �ay+y,� �+GIS t Ctlit0;1 Sf72�i not be cor.sice-ed as cffici:.?ly fi!e i1�2�11 !�7C I3C5� 6FS�L'2R_ ('� ti'O:K'.;1� �d� s• rec�i:•e4 6y :h� Fiar.ning D�vuior,_ � v s afr_- iz :s . Si'�;:3t07 J. �'il$ �2ili;vP, P?3�' llllhi:[3l'r h15 `i?2I aa.,ie ;h�«�-�..- �� u*ii-en reqnest uit�i!r. ihat i:rr,e. � �'vRE55 Gi Piti RFrncn n�.�,«� CITY OF SAINT PAUL u CONSENT OF AD70Ii�TING PROPERTY OWI�TERS FOR A REZONING *.o:ezone the prepe;ty!oca*ed at frcm a�1�— � zoning district tc a�? '� zoning district; and • 2 We, the undersigned, owners of property within 1D0 feet of ttie total contiosous description of reai estate owned, purchased or sold by 'I'HE pg'i'TTTpT.�g u,yrt ��e �� ,r��z��g ihe date of tnis petition acicnowieage that we have been presented with the following: 1. A copy of the petition of M, LIC 1'"J lo"C� ( and Z 2. A copy of sections � through z�� inclusive of thP Sairt Pzul Zor.ing Code. We acknowledge that we aze awaze of all of the uses permitted in a�' c� aze aware that any cf these uses can be established upon City Council approval of che Rezo ai_ng, c We he et y consent to the rezoning of the property in the petition of �L�1�� N1- r } M ��i�iV a ' � to a �' �. zar,ing districi. (name of petitioner) We consent to the approval of this rezoning as fit was exglained to u� by the appticani or hls/her representative. ADDRESS GR PiN ��T�� ``=8� i y3b t�yvHUr�� tnta�� ` �`�• � 3 � I � �e .�'�?�r- �-3-! � l �j �--J �(�.u�.� RECORD OWNER � �I�t� �l,z��i,,c t,��,;�.4 SIGNATUFZE DATE ;�--; t� � 'i c'r�r+� c; w " ' 5 S�� .� ..� I « G G C�� > � i ��j �`%� c'c^''f �'`'°' c. _ i l r � [,/� `� ; L�6Y - � K �� .\ ''-�" � �--^ (i `<' t.i i� U('yr` . , `�f .^ V ,. 'r � ! i �.i Vv� � 'o� �'/� , U t f This petition shall not be considered as officially filed until the lapse of seven (7) working days after it is received by the Planning Division. Any signator of this petition may withdraw his/her name therefrom by written request within that time. io-oi 0��5Z 8 ��TI' C�'F S�iY��T PA€;L, CO'v'SENT OF �1770IIv�NG PROPER�Y O�^_tiERS FOR A REZfJNIl�G R'e, che unders; e:ced. ev.ners o: pronertr wichm ?�0 f'ee: of zhe tccai centi�uous descripcion oi rea: estate cwned. perchase�, or ;-�id b} TfLE PETTTiQ'_�tER within one �ear �recz�u'�� the d2;e of tnis geution �c;v��wledee [ra� we ha�:; xen presen[ed with [he foil_ovr*_ng: l. A copy o; :he pecitien of �� L� ! v 1 • � �/�.' }� (}�e �(� /V� ��} � �' g��y , :o :ezone t:�e propetiy lo�z?e� at � �L1C ��7 �t�•t�� { rx�d Z • fror3 a�.� � 2�ning dist;icF to a '� zoaing d>scrict; ar.d r 2. A ccpy oi Seciicns �"' }• through '` �`>y inc}LSive of Ihe Saint Pzu! Zen:rg Ccde. �S`e acl�ao;t le3ge inac we ere av; are c: ali of tne uses pzrmicted in a� Zeniee d;sczicc, and u e are aware cha. anp ef rhese uses can be sscablished upon City Council approval cf che Reza�:�.g. �{'e heieb � consenc ;o the rezoaing of the pro�erty ir. che oecit:on of �Ct�r2�, Tj r�1 *'" 1� c�� GkG F� -`�A H A r.� � 1� ,o a i'� - 2 -. �on;n� ct:;t<icc. (r.zme of petitsoaeri �'�'e cons�nt Lo the agprova] af this rezoning as it ��aa explained to as b: the applicani ar his/'her representatiFe. r� � � � � � This peuuor, s�a;i eot be consdere� as cPfi�i�lli fil�d vntil :he lapce of <e�zn �;;} �-�,king days s:.es i:'ss � :eCc;iVEC'�Y CR2 P] 2P.P.in� Di':: Slvtt. .�II;' S;y 2tvC Cf S�:S �BIi:70,*, T:3; `.til[�:.7f3:L hIS r.ame c�:,eirc::, b'� w;i:cen ra:ue�: v.i:^_r tti3t �;me � .yDDRESS OR Piti RE;_6.� O�t�';�Ek. S'.G'��aTt,'f2E p,aTE � a � � � .1� � k� ,� � _ .�----- �,�� a�� i �� .� —� w �� — �, C�ii � r � c � i� _ f p8 Z b � `�- 't ,� � � � `� � '� ,� 1 { �� .�---- � �� '� �' s� �� _ �� Q �! � � E� � � � � � � � � '6� � � � - - --- �._.. . . . _ . . _ -�-- � �� m� _ , .--�--�_— __---- -- � �_—_____.—_ -� �. � � S __. _._,..._---� I � � :__ � � _ J v � � � � � `�` o m i �: , � �. m _ ,� � � � _�, �_._. _.__..�._.� _.._ ,_ � � __ a..� � \� � � � --_� . � �^ ~ �� - . � 1 �� - �'� � -� w � G -�' � � N � � � � ---- __ _ ___ _ �_ , � 1� � � "�- - � � _ r �Page 1 of l Mary Erickson - File 04-052-410 From: "Elizabeth LightFoot" <ELIGH7F0@che.umn.edu> To: <patricia.james@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: SJ3/2004 4:27 PM Subject: Rle 04-052-430 Greetings, I am writing to support tfie change in zoning to aliow for a restaurant on the comer of Cleveland and Buford, in the same building as Lori's Coffee Shop. I am both a resident of the St. Anthony Park neighborhood, and an employee at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus. As a neighborhood resident, I am e�dted to have a new option for dining with my family within walking distance. While we love Milton Square and the the other shops on Como, and Abu Nadir down the street, we believe this location is a prime location for another restaurant in the neighborhood As a faculty on the university, I am even MORE excited to have another option near campus to meet with students and colleagues. I can see of no down- sides to the zoning change, and imagine that there will be little impact on the parking situation as m�t customers will already be on-campus at the U. Sincerely, Liz Lightfoot 2334 Brewster St. Pau1, MN 55108 file://C:�Documents%20and%20Settingslmarye�L.oca1%20Settings\Temp\GW}OOOOS.HTM 5/4/2004 �� zo�v��v� ��z�� RM-1 (MULTIPLE FAMIL,Y f TO S-2 (C01�titilERCL4L,} AT 7435-1441 CLEYELAND AVE iV, g1 FESRUARY 27, 2004 N-� ►� ADD#�ESS �,t3 .� • ��, .� e , , � ��,,».� �- ��,�_ 5-F. 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Iiowever, the St. Anthony Park Coxn�muuity Council supports Mahmoud Shahin in his e�f'orts co open his restaurant. If you have any questions with regards to this resolu[ion, piease contact me at 651-649-5992. Sincerely, � ��s(�� Mehssa Mathews �� Executi�e ASrector C: Counciimember Jay Benanav, City of St. Paul Shezzn Eagles, Chair of Land Use Committee � 890 Cromwetl Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 �.+ 651 /649-5992 voice =r 651 /649-5993 fax D`t�5�'8 Page 1 of 3 Patricia James -1441 Cleveland Avenue Rezoning �Yom: "Eric Galatz" <ehgalatz@comcast.neU • To: <patriciajames@ci.stpaui.mn.us> Date: 3/9/2004 L•27 AM Subject: 1441 Cleveland Avenue Rezoning CC: <jane.prince@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <attorneyatlaw@att.net>, <joel.spoonheim@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <bbneus@comcast.ttet>, "Lisa Tiegel" <lrtiegel@comcast.net>, <colanriic@hortyelving.com>, <sherman.eagles@medtrottic.com>, "Alain Baudry" <baudryQa pclink.com>, <allan.torsYenson@cistpaul.mn.us>, <ella.thayer@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <ay.benanau@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Eric Galatz 1472 Raymond Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Ms. Patricia James St. Paul Plamiiug Commission Departmenf of Planning & Economic Development 1400 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 55102-1634 Re: Rezoning of Cleveland and Buford Dear Ms. James: I received a copy of your March 8 email regarding "Cleveland and Buford Rezoning" and Mr. Shakin's application for rezoning of his property to pexmit re-establishment of a sit-down restaurant in the existing commercial building at 1441 Cleveland Avenue, on the southwest comer of Cleveland and Buford. I am writing to state my continued objection to the rezoning, my suppozt for a nonconforming use pemut that will permit Mr. Shahin to proceed with his restaurant, and my disagreement with your concluszon that the nonconfornung use pernut is not available fo Mr. Shahin. I oppose rezoning the properry to B-2 because B-2 zoning would create a right to develop a substantially lazger new structure on the property. Spacifically, rezoning to B-2 would allow a three story structure with zero setbacks and underground parking. This would allow a developer to replace what is now by necessity a small, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood retail center with a building that is two or three times larger and automobila oriented. This is too radical a change to make without fitrther study and withouY a speci&c development proposat to consider. This radical course of action is especially objectionable when Mr. Shahin himself reports that he is not interested in anything other than opening a restaurant in the existing building. I continue to snpport a nonconforming use pernut in lieu of the rezoning and I disagree with your conclusion that the nonconforming use pernut is not available, for the reasons stated below. 1. Section 62.102 provides Uzat nonconforming uses in e�sting structures may be continued, reestablished, changed, and expanded under circumstances that apply to 1441 Cleveland Avenue, as described below. � u file://C:�Documents% 3/9/2004 Page 2 of 3 C/ ��'�� i 2. Section 62.102 (b) provides that "[a] use will be presumed legally nonconfonuing if it can be demonstrated by cleaz and convincing evidence that prior to October 25, 1975, the use was established, converted, or enlarged and occupied pursuant to building permits issued by the City of Saint Paul ...." An Italian restaurant lmown as Spallacci's (I am not posirive about the spelling) existed in the building in 1980, when we moved into our home. I am certain it was a sit down restaurant with more than 12 seats, and I believe it served 3.2 beer. City records should disclose whether that or another restaurant e�sted in October 25, 1975. If a restaurant existed in the building before October 25, 1975, then a restaurant can be reestablished unless nonconfoiming use rights were lost under Section 62.102( fl. 3. Section 62.102 (� provides generally that nonconfomvng uses may continue. Section 62.102 ( fl also establishes conditions on wbich nonconfonning uses may be expanded, changed or abandoned, including the following: (2) A nonconfornvng use may be changed to a use permitted in the district in which it is located or to a new nonconforniing use if the new nonconfortning use is also listed in the same clause of the code as the nonconforming use. A nonconforniing use may be changed to a use pernutted in the district in which the nonconforming use is first ailowed, or a principie use permitted in a district that is more restrictive than the district in which the nonconfornung use is first allowed, provided the plumiug commission approves a permit for the change as set forth in clause (i)(3). The existing district is RM-1, Multi-family residential, which allows only residential uses. The most recent use of the space Mr. Shahin wants to use as a restaurant was as a self-service laundry, a use not allowed in the RM-1 district. The least restrictive district in which a self-service laundry is pernutted is OS-2. Under Section 62.102 ( fl(2), Mr. Shahin is pezmitted to establish any use that is permitted in the � OS-2 or any more restrictive district. Under Section 60.522 (4), pemutted uses in the OS-2 district include "Eating and liquor-licensed establislunents, except drive-in or fast-food restaurants." 4. The building at 1441 Cleveland Avenue has not lost its nonconformuig use rights under Section 62.102 ( fl(3), which provides "[w]hen a nonconforming use changes to a use pernutted in the district or in a more restrictive district, the nonconforming use shall not thereafter be resumed." None of the nonresidential uses in the building aze permitted in the zoning district. As stated above, the leasb restrictive district in which a self-service laundry is permitted is OS-2. 5. Mr. Shahin can use any part of the existing building at 1441 Cleveland Avenue for a restaurant, or any other use pemutted in the OS-2 or a more restricrive district, under Secrion 62.102 (fl (4), which provides, "[a] nonconfomvng use may be extended throughout any parts of a shucture that were manifestly arranged or designed for the use, but it shall not be extended to occupy any land or a larger area of land outside the structure ° 6. The city has authority to grant a nonconforming use permit under Secrion 62.102 ( fl(7), which provides, "When a nonconforming use is discontinued or ceases to exist for a continuous period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days, the building, or building and land in combinafion, shall thereafter be used in conformance with the regulations of the district in which it is located, unless the planning commission approves a pernut to reestablish the nonconforming use as set forth in clause (i)(5)." 7. If the city can make the findings required for rezoning, the city can make the findings required to grant a nonconfornung use permit under Section 62.102 ( fl(i)(5), which provides: � Reestablishment of nonconforming use. When a nonconforming use of a structure, or structure and land in combination, is discontinued or ceases to exist for a continuous period of three file://C:�Documents%20and%20SettingsUames�I.oca1%20Settings\Temp\GW}00004.HTM 3/9/2004 oy-5I� Page 3 of 3 hundred sixty-five (365) days, the plauning commission may permit the reestablishtnent of a nonconforming use if the comnussion makes the foilowing findings: • a. The structure, or shvcture and land in combination, cannot reasonably or economically be used for a confornung purpose; b. The proposed use is eqnally appropriate or more appropriate to the district than the previous nonconfornung use; c. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety, ar general welfaze; d. The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and e. A notarized petition of two-thirds of the property owners within otte hundred (100) feet of the properry has been submitted stating their support for the use. The application for the pernut shall include the petition, a site pian meeting the requirements of section 64.102, floor plans, and other information as required to substantiate the permit. I respectfully ask that yon reconsider your deternunation that a nonconforming use pemut is not available to Mr. Shahin. I believe the neighborhood will be supportive of an application for a nonconforming use pemlit. A nonconforming use permit would allow Mr. Shahin to proceed without opening the door to the larger scale development that rezoning would permit on the site. Very truly yours, Eric H. 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D;ST____L_!�� F,tA° .'= — o on^ tzmily a — b h.�:o family � �� A m:,i��i� r�,�,��y .__. __ � 4� �� ` � # � �_ .�� . �_: ., „ � _� � n-� or„i'— . b n comm=::�z' p ,.�.a indusL'id: V vzcz�' `�1� � ... � � r i e f f �- o� �� !� Page 1 of ] Mary Erickson - Petition support � From: "Anthony Tobias" <tobia004@umn.edu> To: <Patricia.James@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: 5/5/2004 11:02 AM Subject: Petition support Dear Patricia James: I am writing this email to add my STRONG SUPPORT to the petition of the owner of Lori's Coffee House for a license to open a restaurant adjacent to his current business. This area is in great need of additional restaurants that offer good qual"dy and reasonably priced meals. in every respect, Lori's Coffee House has fulfiiled an important niche for the neighborhood and the university community. In my opinion, the addition of a restaurant wiit be a much appreciated and long overdue enhancement to the area. Sincerely Anthony H. Tobias, BVSc, PhD Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Mediane University of Minnesota 1365 GortnerAve St Paul, MN 55108 Phone:(612)624-7428 Fax:(612)624-0751 E-mail: tobia004@umn.edu file:/IC:�Documents%20and%20Settings�narye�Loca1%20Settings\Temp\GW}OOOOS.HTM 5)5/2004 � � �� LAW OFFlCES OF DALE G, SWANSON 407 WEST BROAOWAY AVENUE FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA 55025 Apri129,2004 Zoning Office City of St. Paul Planning and Economic Development 1400 City Hall Annex 25 West 4"' Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Fi1e No.: 04-052-410 Dear Sir or Madam: �s2 7ELEPHONE4646555 ARFA CODE 651 RF� vF0 MAy � 20 04 As trustee of the Swanson Family Trust, owner of 1440 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, I wish to express my opposition to the above-referenced proposed rezoning. I enciose a copy of my previous submission detailing reasons. Sincerely yours, ,f ��Jl.vfa.v..o� Dale G. Swanson Enclosure 6�k Mazch 26, 2004 SENT BY FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL St. Paul Planning Commission Zoning Committee Planning and Economic Development 1400 City Ha11 Annex 25 West 4`" Street St. Paul, MN 55102-1634 Re: Proposed Rezoning of 1435 Cleveland Avenue North (St. Anthony Pazk) File No.: 04-052-410 Dear Sir or Madam: As Trustee of the Swanson Family Trust, owner of 1440 Raymond Avenue immediately across the alley from the proposed rezoning, I would like to indicate our opposition to the proposed rezoning. While we have no issue with the current tenant who indeed has gone to some lengths to be a good neighbor, that has not been the history of the Owner/Applicant. Our objectionprimarily azises from opening the floodgates for new, inconsistent and community- threatening uses that would be permitted after rezoning. I am awaze that the tenants in this matter have secured the names of a number of residents on a petition hand canied through the community, and that the petition incorparated an acknowledgment that the pertinent ordinance provisions had likewise been shared and reviewed. No copy of ordinance provisions was shared when my mother and life tenant, Dorothy Swanson, was invited to sign this petition, and it was a considerable time after I was contacted and requested those provisions that a copy was supplied. While a resident arguably waives the right to review ordinance provisions by their falsely acknowledging they have seen and considered the same, I nevertheless believe it is important for city government which likely incorporated this language in these petitions to be aware -that both the letter and spirit of this requirement appear to have been evaded in this proceeding. While now living in Forest Lake, I am imminently familiar with this location by not only growing up across the alley, but by working in the grocery store and folding papers every morning in the laundromat for my paper routes over 10 or 15 years. There have been several previous restaurant uses in these facilities which always seemed appropriately run and neverpresented �� "�J1�6 Mazch 26, 2004 Page 2 much of a nuisance for immediate neighbors or community. The parking situation in this azea now renders it only infrequently possible for visiting family members to pazk nearby, and while the tenant emphasizes walk-in customers, I submit any business success cannot help but increase parking pressure without any contribution to relieving that pressure. We accordingly support the recommendation of the District Council not to place St. Anthony Park on the slippery slope of becoming another Dinkytown. If applicant should seek a zoning amendment to create the desired use as a conditional or special use within the existing zone, I would support that effort, but not an amendment to permit inconsistent and obnoxious uses witnin a still traditional resicieniial neignbornood. Sincerely yours, t Dal� . S anson � S 2 6� Page � Mary Erickson - Fwd: S- S-i� From: Chad Burgess <burg0128@umn.edu> To: <patricia.james@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: 5/5/2004 10:40 AM Subject: Fwd: CC: <burg0128@umn.edu> ��y To the honorable members of the board reviewing file number 04-052�10: My name is Chad Burgess and I have been a customer of Lori's Coffee House > for five years and have become very familiar with the clientele, employees > and owner of this business. It has come to my attention that Mahmoud has > decided to expand his business and open a restaurent in this building > opposite of where Loris now stands. I fully recommend to the city of St > Paui, as a citizen, to allow this to happen. > Lori's has become an institution in this neighborhood. Members of the local > community and the University of Minnesota community come to this little > coffee house and you pay witness to a rarity in metropolitan area, two very > diFferent communities coming together in a business where e+reryone really > does know your name. It is this reason aione I support the move to add > another business in the building. It is believed by many city > administrators that the strength of a city is dependent on the strength of > the communities that make up tfiat city. Mahmoud is a smart business man > and his desire like ali business men is to reap a profit. I sometimes > wonder if he truly sees the service he is giving to the community and how > his new venture wi�l not only expand his profit margins, but this community > service. Lori's will always be here and continue to prosper and aid in this > community service. However if you go to Lori's for lunch on any given day > you will find it is difficuR for them to serve the number of people drawn > to this place. I ask the members of the board to allow the extension of > this small business and allow for Mohamoud to build his restaurant. Not > only will you be expanding the sales tax base for the city, but by allowing > a few more chairs to gather together at this commun'ity table you will build > an even stronger neighborhood. Thank you for your time and consideration in > this matter. > > > Sincerely, > Chad Burgess file://C:�Documents%20and%ZOSettings�narye�I.ocal%20Settings\Temp\GW}OOOOS.HTM 5/5/2004 V l / � I � Page 2 of � > > "When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future." -Dian Fossey file://C:�Documents%20and%20Settings�marye�L,oca1%20SettingslTemp\GW}OOOOS.HTM 5/5/2004 o�-�� G s2 Page 1 of � Mary Erickson - Fwd: Letter 2 $ S.s From: Car1a M Donovan-BUrgess <dono0078@umn.edu> To: <patricia.james@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date; 5/5/2Q04 10:44 AM Subject: Fwd: Letter 2 > > 5-5-04 » » >> To the honorable members of the board reviewing file number 04-052-410: >> My name is Carla Donovan-BUrgess and I agree with the sentiments of my husband as follows. >> My name is Chad Burgess and I have been a customer of Lori's Coffee > House >>> for five years and have become very familiar with the clientele, > > employees >>> and owner of this business. It has come to my attention that Mahmoud > has >>> decided to expand his business and open a restaurant in this building >>> opposite of where Loris now stands. I fully recommend to the city of > St. >>> Paul, as a citizen, to aliow this to happen. » > >>> Lori's has become an institution in this neighborhood. Members of the > > local >>> community and the University of Minnesota community come to this litde >>> coffee house and you pay witness to a rarity in metropolitan area, two » very >>> different communities coming together in a business where everyone > really >>> does know your name. It is this reason alone I support the move to add >>> another business in the building. It is believed by many city >>> administrators that the strength of a city is dependent on the strength » of >>> the communities that make up that city. Mahmoud is a smart business man >>> and his desire like all business men is to reap a profit. I sometimes >>> wonder if he truly sees the service he is giving to the community and > how >>> his new venture will not only expand his profit margins, but this > > community >>> service. Lori's will always be here and continue to prosper and aid in > > this >>> community service. However if you go to Lori's for lunch on any given > day >>> you will find it is difficult for them to serve the number of people > > drawn file://C:�Documents%20and%20Settings�narye�I,oca1%20Settings\Temp\GW}OOOOS.HTM 5/5/2004 �� -5�$ Page 2 of � >>> to this place. I ask the members of the board to allow the extension of >>> this smail business and allow for Mohamoud to build his restaurant. > Not >>> only will you be e�anding the sales tax base fnr the city, but by > > allowing >>> a few more chairs to gather together at this community table you will > > build >>> an even stronger neighborhood. 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