North St. Paul Planning Commission - 08/07/2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Zoning ordinance text amendments

Setback encroachment definitions

Expansion of non-conforming structures

Regulation of pergolas and arbors

ADA-compliant ramp setback exceptions

Egress window well setbacks

Residential patio and driveway setbacks

Permanent awning encroachment rules

Permanently installed outdoor fireplaces and grills

Recreational equipment placement

Air conditioning condenser placement

Permanent standby generator regulations

Votes (2)

Adopt the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Rathy · Seconded by Commissioner Muk

Adopt meeting minutes with correction

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Weiss · Seconded by Commissioner Rathy

Notable Quotes (4)

These were generated or I worked on them in part based on the work plan that earlier this year to clarify some things especially what type of encroachments or additions should be considered or not considered encroachments into a required setback.

Ken Roberts
Zoning ordinance text amendmentsIntroducing the zoning text amendments.

I don't know that it's necessary to read them all. I'll give you a couple of highlights.

Ken Roberts
Zoning ordinance text amendmentsRegarding the extensive list of proposed ordinance changes.

I'm proposing that they [egress window wells] may encroach up to 3 ft into a required setback subject to review and approval by the building official.

Ken Roberts
Egress window wellsExplaining proposed egress window regulations.

My gut is it's where they have [no room] and so in general my... I don't know that I would say we should define everything so specific ahead of time if there's not current issues with it.

Ken Roberts
Recreational equipmentDiscussing the recreational equipment regulations.

People (7)

Ken RobertsCity Staff

Presented proposed zoning ordinance text amendments to the commission.

Chair BlleeChair

Presided over the Planning Commission meeting.

Commissioner AlvarezCommissioner

Requested correction to meeting minutes regarding a 6-1 vote.

Commissioner RathyCommissioner

Moved to adopt the agenda.

Commissioner MukCommissioner

Seconded the motion to adopt the agenda.

Commissioner WeissCommissioner

Moved to adopt meeting minutes with corrections.

Lean NorbyN/A

Present at the meeting.

Places Mentioned

North St. PaulPatio Town

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 7th, 2025 - North St. Paul Planning Commission Meeting
  • July 9th - Special Meeting
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