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An outline of matters presented during the meeting arranged by a prescribed order.

Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 18, 2022 - 1:30 pm
Online Meeting
Members: Council Members Lisa Goodman (Chair), Jamal Osman (Vice-Chair), Michael Rainville, Jeremiah Ellison, Jason Chavez, and Aisha Chughtai (Quorum: 4)
Clerk: Lisa Brock, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

  1. 2 Bad Axe Throwing, 611 Hennepin Ave, (Ward 3) for an On Sale Liquor, No Live Entertainment License This link open a new window(2022-00016)
    1. Considering application for Bad Axe Throwing, 611 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bad Axe Throwing USA Inc, BLLiquor, LIC396942 for an On Sale Liquor, No Live Entertainment License, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

  1. 3 Variance appeals: Mike Higgins, on behalf of Jason and Christi Pedersen, 5550 Clinton Ave This link open a new window(2022-00017)

    1. Considering an appeal submitted by Mike Higgins, on behalf of Jason and Christ Pedersen, regarding the following decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (PLAN13715) to retain an addition constructed on erroneous information for the property located at 5550 Clinton Ave:

      1. Denying a variance to reduce the north interior side yard from 7 feet to 3 feet.
      2. Denying a variance to increase the allowed impervious coverage from 60% to 61.7%.
  2. 4 Conditional use permit appeal: Charles A. Block, 2400 Stevens Ave This link open a new window(2022-00028)

    1. Considering an appeal submitted by Charles A. Block regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission approving a conditional use permit (PLAN13559) to allow for an emergency shelter for 30 people in the OR1 Neighborhood Office Residence District located at 2400 Stevens Ave, subject to conditions. 

Consent

  1. 5 Liquor license approvals for January 18, 2022 This link open a new window(2022-00020)
    1. Spice & Tonic, 903 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by India Kitchen LLC, BLLiquor, LIC396852
    2. Ama Sushi, 5033 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Ama Sushi LLC, BLWine, LIC396733
  2. 6 Liquor license renewals for January 18, 2022 This link open a new window(2022-00018)
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  3. 7 Gambling license approvals for January 18, 2022 This link open a new window(2022-00019)
    1. Minneapolis NE Lions Club, 1928 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MINNEAPOLIS NE LIONS CLUB, BLGeneral, LIC398932
  4. 8 Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 921 20th Ave NE, owner Inigo Alonso This link open a new window(2022-00012)

    1. Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 921 20th Ave NE, formerly held by Javeed Hadi, to be held by new owner Inigo Alonso, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

  5. 9 Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 900 26th Ave NE, owner Clifton Properties, LLC This link open a new window(2022-00013)

    1. Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 900 26th Ave NE, formerly held by John Egelkrout, to be held by new owner Clifton Properties, LLC, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

  6. 10 Minneapolis Pathways Agreements This link open a new window(2022-00015)

    1. Authorizing agreements funding community-based workforce development activities that assist employers to recruit, train, and prepare Minneapolis residents to fill in-demand positions in their business: Project for Pride in Living for up to $150,000; HIRED for up to $150,000; American Indian OIC for up to $90,000; and EMERGE Community Development for up to $150,000.

  7. 11 Local historic landmark designation: Mayhew Rowhouses, 614-626 9th St S This link open a new window(2022-00033)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the local historic landmark designation (PLAN13268) of the Mayhew Rowhouses located at 614-626 9th St S.

  8. 12 Local Historic Landmark Designation: Fire Station No. 24, 4501 Hiawatha Ave This link open a new window(2022-00025)
    1. Passage of Resolution approving the landmark designation (PLAN13750) of Fire Station No. 24, located at 4501 Hiawatha Ave.
  9. 13 Street name change: Council Member Andrew Johnson, Dight Ave between 34th St E and 43rd St E This link open a new window(2022-00029)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Council Member Andrew Johnson to change the street name of Dight Ave between 34th St E and 43rd St E to Cheatham Ave.

  10. 14 Grant application to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED's) Redevelopment Grant Program This link open a new window(2022-00038)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED's) Redevelopment Grant Program for funding for the following project: Upper Harbor Terminal  -- Development Parcel No. 5.

  11. 15 Zoning maps ordinance This link open a new window(2022-00003)

    1. Referring to staff the subject matter of amendments to Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally, regarding zoning maps.

  12. 16 Rezoning: Urban Canopies, LLC, 1035 14th Ave SE This link open a new window(2022-00026)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Urban Canopies, LLC to rezone (PLAN13695) the property located at 1035 14th Ave SE from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI2 Interior 2 Built Form Overlay District and UA University Area Overlay District to remodel an existing place of assembly and add six dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  13. 17 Rezoning: Christopher Webley, 2618 Lowry Ave N This link open a new window(2022-00027)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Christopher Webley to rezone (PLAN13617) the property located at 2618 Lowry Ave N from the R4 Multiple-family District to the C1 Neighborhood Commercial District to renovate the building and site into an office.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  14. 18 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 339 Pierce St NE This link open a new window(2022-00023)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN13678) the property located at 339 Pierce St NE from the R1A Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI2 Interior 2 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new two-story multiple-family dwelling containing four dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  15. 19 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 500 Knox Ave N This link open a new window(2022-00022)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN13679) the property located at 500 Knox Ave N from the R1A Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI2 Interior 2 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new two-story multiple-family dwelling containing four dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  16. 20 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 2110 16th Ave S This link open a new window(2022-00021)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN13675) the property located at 2110 16th Ave S from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new two-story multiple-family dwelling containing four dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  17. 21 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 400 and 404 Logan Ave N This link open a new window(2022-00024)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN13674) the properties located at 400 and 404 Logan Ave N from the R1A Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI2 Interior 2 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new two-story multiple-family dwelling containing four dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  18. 22 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 2744 12th Ave S This link open a new window(2022-00043)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN12576) the property located at 2744 12th Ave S from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI3 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new three-story multiple-family dwelling containing six dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  19. 23 Rezoning: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, 2740 12th Ave S This link open a new window(2022-00044)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to rezone (PLAN13676) the property located at 2740 12th Ave S from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFI3 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District to construct a new three-story multiple-family dwelling containing six dwelling units.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  20. 24 Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments This link open a new window(2022-00014)

    1. Setting a public hearing for the February 1, 2022, Business, Inspections, Housing, and Zoning Committee to consider the following Council reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2024: Adam Hutchens, Seat 4, Ward 5; Eric Johannessen, Seat 5, Ward 12; and Richard Sandberg, Seat 6, Ward 7. 

Discussion

  1. 25 2021 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award recommendations This link open a new window(2022-00036)
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  2. 26 Preliminary Reservation of Year 2022 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (HTC) This link open a new window(2022-00040)

    1. Approving a total of $1,124,000 in Year 2022 9% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) for the Calvary Apartments project (located at 3901 Chicago Ave)

    2. Approving the return of $329,552 in Year 2022 9% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) to Minnesota Housing


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Actions referred to Council: Jan 27, 2022
Next Committee meeting: Feb 1, 2022
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