February 24, 2025 Planning Commission

Monday, February 24, 2025

Approval of February 10, 2025, Minutes

Consent Agenda Organization

Zoning Code Text Amendment (Item 4)

63 Saint Anthony Parkway, Ward 1 - Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Variances (Item 5)

2318 Logan Avenue North, Ward 5 (Item 6)

819, 825 2nd Avenue South, Ward 7 (Item 8)

Areas of Interest (5)

Proposed expansion of commercial vehicle storage and parking at 63 Saint Anthony Parkway triggers conflict with City zoning/landscaping codes.
City staff recommends denying multiple variance requests for industrial property bordering the Grand Rounds parkway system.
Property owner argues 100-space cap on parking is economically unfeasible for commercial logistics operations.
Lack of EV charging infrastructure in commercial development plan cited as point of contention between city policy and owner intent.
Commission concerns regarding increased heavy truck traffic on the historic Grand Rounds corridor.

Votes (3)

Adopt the minutes of February 10, 2025

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt the meeting agenda

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt the consent agenda (Items 4, 6, 8)

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

Quite frankly, it's a hazard if you have an aisle right in the middle of a truck parking area. So from our standpoint, it would be a hindrance as far as the trucks themselves moving the semis back and forth.
— Rick Barton

Variance for drive aisle widthAddressing the requirement for drive aisle widths.

As the Park Board commissioner sitting on this body, that's my largest concern... I am just concerned that this would bring even more heavy traffic to that area.
— Commissioner Thompson

Traffic impactsDiscussing the impact of the project on the nearby parkway.

People (5)

Chris MeyerChair

Presiding over the Minneapolis Planning Commission meeting.

AlexStaff Member

Presented the staff report and recommendations for 63 Saint Anthony Parkway.

Commissioner ThompsonCommissioner

Raised concerns regarding truck traffic impact on the parkway.

Rob BinderLandscape Architect

Representing the owner of 63 Saint Anthony Parkway.

Rick BartonCo-Chief Manager

Co-chief manager of the investment group owning 63 Saint Anthony Parkway.

Places Mentioned

63 Saint Anthony Parkway (Ward 1)2318 Logan Avenue North (Ward 5)819, 825 2nd Avenue South (Ward 7)Marshall StreetMinneapolis, MN

Events & Meetings (1)

Regular Meeting of the Minneapolis Planning Commission, February 2025

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