Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Story
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
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approve minutes from February 26, 2026
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt consent item number five
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Grant the variance for 1424 Fremont Avenue North
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.
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.
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.
People (7)
Presiding officer of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Presented the variance request for 1424 Fremont Avenue North.
Provided clarification on nonconforming rights and zoning ordinances.
Property owner of 1424 Fremont Avenue North seeking a variance for a 6-foot fence.
Resident of 1415 Emerson Avenue supporting the variance.
Resident of 1502 Fremont Avenue supporting the variance.
Neighbor living at 916 16th Avenue North supporting the fence.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 12, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting
- February 26, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting (minutes approval)