Minneapolis City Council — Transcript

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Zoning Board Grants Variance for Fremont Avenue Fence

Approval of agenda

Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Consent agenda items

Staff updates

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve minutes from February 26, 2026

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adopt consent item number five

PassedNot specified

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Grant the variance for 1424 Fremont Avenue North

Approved5 Ayes, 1 Nay

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Notable Quotes (3)

I called 311. 311 told me I could build the fence on the property line... Then I get a letter from the city saying all I had to do was move them 6 feet.

Valentin Vera
Regulatory confusionDescribing the conflicting instructions from city services.

If you are going to speak at the public hearing, please sign in on the sheet available from the clerk. And speak clearly into the microphone.

Matt Perry
ProceduralReminding meeting attendees of protocol.

If we could go back and find photos of what this neighborhood looked like back in the 1900s, fences of this character and this size were everywhere.

Brian
Variance justificationArguing for the variance based on historical context.

People (7)

Mr. OuelletteStaff Member

Presented the variance request for 1424 Fremont Avenue North.

Mr. EllisStaff/Zoning Official

Provided clarification on nonconforming rights and zoning ordinances.

Valentin VeraApplicant

Property owner of 1424 Fremont Avenue North seeking a variance for a 6-foot fence.

BrianArchitect/Resident

Resident of 1415 Emerson Avenue supporting the variance.

Phillip AlexanderResident

Resident of 1502 Fremont Avenue supporting the variance.

Aisha DavisResident

Neighbor living at 916 16th Avenue North supporting the fence.

Places Mentioned

1424 Fremont Avenue North726 Central Avenue Northeast1415 Emerson Avenue1502 Fremont Avenue916 16th Avenue NorthMinneapolis

Events & Meetings (2)

  • March 12, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting
  • February 26, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting (minutes approval)
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