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Planning commission recommends allowing public parks in B6 town‑center zoning

5605888 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission unanimously recommended a code amendment to permit public parks and playgrounds in the B6 Town Center Mixed Use district, to clear the way for the planned park at 150 Thompson and similar future projects.

The West Saint Paul Planning Commission voted Aug. 19 to recommend an amendment to the zoning code that would allow public parks and playgrounds as permitted uses in the B6 Town Center Mixed Use district.

Planner Melissa (staff) told the commission that parks and playgrounds are currently permitted mainly in lower‑density residential districts and that the change would allow the city to implement its…

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