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Areas of Interest

  • Board overrides staff recommendation on 2754 Thomas Ave S variance based on safety improvements.
  • Zoning Board addresses the conflict between rigid garage setback code and practical alley safety.
  • Proposed fence regulation amendments delayed until late July due to staff absence.
  • Applicants continue to face challenges with non-conforming garage structures in urban neighborhood zones.

7 Topics in This Document

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting procedures

Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting agenda

Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Variance request for 2754 Thomas Avenue South

Variance request for 3730 West Bde Maka Ska Parkway

Proposed zoning text amendments regarding fence regulations

Consent agenda items (4046 Queen Ave S, 2111 Drew Ave S, 4210 Fremont Ave S)

Full Extraction
  • Board overrides staff recommendation on 2754 Thomas Ave S variance based on safety improvements.
  • Zoning Board addresses the conflict between rigid garage setback code and practical alley safety.
  • Proposed fence regulation amendments delayed until late July due to staff absence.
  • Applicants continue to face challenges with non-conforming garage structures in urban neighborhood zones.
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Staff find the applicant has not met the required criteria for finding number three. And the proposed variance could be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public.

Ben CarrierVariance 2754 Thomas Ave SStaff recommendation on 2754 Thomas Ave S.

I would argue the maneuvering they're doing now is way more dangerous to everybody around them, neighbors, pedestrians, everybody walking by.

Board member HutchkinsVariance 2754 Thomas Ave SDuring deliberation on 2754 Thomas Ave S.