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Public hearing held on zoning change request to allow Cups and Cheers to stay open until 2 a.m.; council lays item over
Summary
Saint Paul City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 25‑36 on a proposed zoning amendment at 1624/1626 White Bear Avenue North and a request by the business Cups and Cheers to operate until 2 a.m.
Saint Paul City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 25‑36 on a proposed zoning amendment to create an additional commercial development district at 1624/1626 White Bear Avenue North and to allow extended late‑night operation for the business at that location.
The applicants and business operators spoke in favor. "In order for us to stay in business, that's why we asked to change the zoning so we could open till 2AM," said Nufu Chang, who identified themself as a co‑owner of Cups and Cheers. Chang described revenue losses from the pandemic and nearby construction and said extending hours is one of the few ways the business can remain viable without raising prices for…
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