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Neighbors split as council keeps rezoning for 470 White Bear Ave under consideration

St. Paul City Council · November 13, 2024
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Summary

Public testimony for a proposed 53-unit Beacon Interfaith affordable housing project at 470 White Bear Ave produced both religious-organization and neighborhood supporters and opponents citing affordable housing needs and spot-zoning/child-safety concerns; the council continued the public hearing to Dec. 4.

Saint Paschal Baylon Church and Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative urged the City Council to approve rezoning at 470 White Bear Avenue North to allow construction of a mixed-income affordable housing project called the Aragon, while multiple neighbors urged caution and additional outreach.

Supporters: Father John Mitchell, pastor of St. Paschal Baylon Church, said the church owns the…

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