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Maplewood council advances O'Hare Foundry rezoning; third reading set
Summary
The council advanced a rezoning request by O'Hare Foundry to change 3423 South Big Bend Boulevard from Public Use to Heavy Manufacturing, citing growing business needs; the measure passed 1st and 2nd readings and will return for a third reading.
Maplewood's City Council on Jan. 13 advanced a rezoning request from O'Hare Foundry Corporation to reclassify 3423 South Big Bend Boulevard from Public Use to Heavy Manufacturing, a change the company says is necessary to accommodate growth and truck access.
Representative from O'Hare Foundry told the council the company's business is expanding and the parcel would allow them to build a larger facility and improve semi-truck maneuverability. "We're just business is growing and needing more space," the representative said.
Council discussion noted the site's irregular, triangular shape and an existing easement that Metro requires for access to a retaining wall adjacent to the property. Staff described the company's plans as preliminary; no building permit or final site plan was shared during the public hearing.
The council approved motions for the bill's first and second readings by voice vote. Mayor Greenberg said the bill will return for a third and final reading at the next council meeting.
Why it matters: Rezoning from public use to heavy manufacturing can change allowable land uses and may affect nearby properties, traffic patterns and permitting requirements. City staff and the petitioner indicated more detailed plans are expected in later reviews.
The council did not take a final vote on the rezoning; proponents and residents should expect the item to be on the agenda for the next meeting when a final vote will be taken.
