Planning Commission - 2026-05-29 - Planning Commission Meeting, May 29, 2026
Approves Change in non-conforming use permit at 1759 Selby Avenue, passed
What happened
The St. Paul Planning Commission approved a change in non-conforming use permit for 1759 Selby Avenue, allowing the conversion from a wood-finishing furniture shop to limited production and processing (tea brewing/bottling) plus a makerspace, on a split-zoned (H2/B2) lot in the U…
- Jurisdiction
- Saint Paul, MN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 29, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
Change in non-conforming use permit at 1759 Selby Avenue
Change in non-conforming use permit for 1759 Selby Avenue, on the corner of North Wheeler and Selby Avenue in the Union Park District Council, a split-zoned lot (north portion H2, southern two-thirds B2). Changes use from a finishing shop (wood finishing/furniture construction, in place ~20 years)...
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Meeting Summary
The St. Paul Planning Commission approved a change in non-conforming use permit for 1759 Selby Avenue, allowing the conversion from a wood-finishing furniture shop to limited production and processing (tea brewing/bottling) plus a makerspace, on a split-zoned (H2/B2) lot in the U…
Key Decisions (2)
Change in non-conforming use permit at 1759 Selby Avenue
Informational presentation on comprehensive sign code amendments
Development Activity (3)
1759 Selby Avenue tea brewing/bottling and makerspace
Commercial
389 Robert Street South site improvements for renovation
Residential
Highland Bridge Block Five senior residential
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
St. Paul's sign code is described as more restrictive and…
Commercial Demand
The Union Park District Council president advocated adding small-scale beverage…
Housing Demand
Two residential site plan applications are advancing in St. Paul:…
Who Spoke (14)
On the record: the chair, 7 commissioners, 3 staff members, the clerk, and a member of the public.
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