North St. Paul Planning Commission Meeting - 4/2/26

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Roll call

Commissioner introductions

Approval of March 5th meeting minutes

Conditional use permit application for 2121 Holloway Avenue East (ADU)

Variance request for 2357 7th Avenue East

Votes (4)

Adopt the agenda as written

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Weise · Seconded by Commissioner Muick

Approve March 5th meeting minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Alvarez · Seconded by Commissioner Maruchini

Recommend approval of 2121 Holloway Ave E CUP with 6 conditions including potential ordinance amendment retroactive clause

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Alvarez · Seconded by Commissioner Muick

Request staff to investigate a modification to the ADU ordinance

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Muick · Seconded by Commissioner Maruchini

Notable Quotes (2)

What harm does it do to have the whole 1258 completed there?

Ligo Mulesa
ADU ordinance restrictionsQuestioning the 900 sq ft restriction on his ADU project.

I'm glad that you applied for this because it's a good test because... there's not necessarily a right or wrong answer to the things we come up with.

Patrick Ble
ADU ordinance policyReflecting on the role of the commission in refining city ordinances.

People (6)

Pete MaruchiniCommissioner

Retired treasurer/controller, lives at the Sentinel apartments.

Veto SorroCommissioner

New commissioner with a background in construction and real estate.

ChrisStaff

Presented the staff report and regulatory background for the ADU permit.

Places Mentioned

2121 Holloway Avenue East2357 7th Avenue EastNorth St. PaulSentinel apartments, 7th Avenue EastMaryland Rice, St. Paul

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Planning Commission meeting, April 2nd, 2026
  • City Council final decision for ADU permit, April 21st, 2026

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Chapter 154.010 D2

City code regulating ADU size limits (300-900 sq ft).

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