North St. Paul Planning Commission Meeting - 4/2/26
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Adopt the agenda as written
Moved by Commissioner Weise · Seconded by Commissioner Muick
Approve March 5th meeting minutes
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
Moved by Commissioner Alvarez · Seconded by Commissioner Muick
Request staff to investigate a modification to the ADU ordinance
Moved by Commissioner Muick · Seconded by Commissioner Maruchini
Notable Quotes (2)
What harm does it do to have the whole 1258 completed there?
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.
People (6)
Patrick BleChairArchitect by profession, ~20 years of experience on planning and design commissions.
1 quote
Architect by profession, ~20 years of experience on planning and design commissions.
“I think there's not an easy answer that I know of in the short term... but I would be open to relooking at that 900 foot number.”
Addressing the applicant regarding the ADU square footage restriction.
Ligo MulesaApplicantPsychiatric nurse practitioner at Fairview; seeking approval for an ADU conversion in his garage.
1 quote
Psychiatric nurse practitioner at Fairview; seeking approval for an ADU conversion in his garage.
“It's like living in a horn in your shoes.”
Describing the frustration of having unused, unfinished space in his home.
Cameron MuickCommissionerUrban planner working for MnDOT in development review.
1 quote
Urban planner working for MnDOT in development review.
“I will so move that we request staff to make a to investigate a modification to the ADU ordinance.”
Directing staff to explore changing the ADU size ordinance.
Pete MaruchiniCommissionerRetired treasurer/controller, lives at the Sentinel apartments.
Retired treasurer/controller, lives at the Sentinel apartments.
Veto SorroCommissionerNew commissioner with a background in construction and real estate.
New commissioner with a background in construction and real estate.
ChrisStaffPresented the staff report and regulatory background for the ADU permit.
Presented the staff report and regulatory background for the ADU permit.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Planning Commission meeting, April 2nd, 2026
- City Council final decision for ADU permit, April 21st, 2026
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
City code regulating ADU size limits (300-900 sq ft).