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Council sustains BZA on Highland Bridge variances after tied votes deny appeals
Summary
The St. Paul City Council failed to overturn Board of Zoning Appeals denials of several variances requested by Ryan Companies for Highland Bridge Block 2B and 2C; motions to grant the appeals tied 3-3 and failed, leaving the BZA denials in place.
The St. Paul City Council on Feb. 19 considered appeals by Ryan Companies challenging Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denials of variances for mixed-use development at Highland Bridge Block 2B and Block 2C. After extended debate and roll-call votes, motions to grant the appeals ended in 3-3 ties and failed, leaving the BZA decisions intact.
The BZA had met three times on the applications and denied variances related to floor-area ratio and building height for certain parcels, finding that required legal findings (including consistency with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and a showing of practical difficulties) were not met. City planning staff and the Highland District Council had recommended approval; the city council’s role on appeal was limited to determining whether the BZA erred in…
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