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July 9, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment

Minneapolis City CouncilFriday, July 10, 2026
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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)

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Votes (5)

Approval of meeting agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes

PassedVoice vote (Abstentions: Ingram, Hutchkins)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of items 9, 10, and 11 on consent

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Continue fence regulation text amendments to July 23, 2026

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve variance for 2754 Thomas Avenue South

Passed6-0

Moved by Board member · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

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 Carrier
Variance 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 Hutchkins
Variance 2754 Thomas Ave SDuring deliberation on 2754 Thomas Ave S.

People (4)

Matt PerryChair

Presiding over the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.

Ben CarrierCity Planner

Presented variance cases for 2754 Thomas Ave S and 3730 West Bde Maka Ska Parkway.

Megan LungquistRepresentative

Representing the Bardwash family for 2754 Thomas Avenue South variance.

Satch BardwashHomeowner

Owner of 2754 Thomas Avenue South, testifying on garage structural issues.

Places Mentioned

2754 Thomas Avenue South3730 West Bde Maka Ska Parkway3015 43rd Street West4331 Blaisdell Avenue3510 Architect Avenue4210 Fremont Avenue South4046 Queen Avenue South2111 Drew Avenue SouthBde Maka Ska Park

Events & Meetings (4)

  • July 9, 2026: Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
  • May 14, 2026: Previous Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  • July 23, 2026: Future Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  • August 10, 2026: City Planning Commission

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Item 12

Proposed zoning text amendments regarding fence regulations.

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