Rezoning proposed for 44th Street and Chowen Avenue

Minneapolis file 2026-01202, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-20.

Latest action: Scheduled by Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

What it does

Developer can build mixed-use projects on two sites Elliot Capital Group can now build apartments, shops, or offices on these two southwest Minneapolis parcels instead of the current zoning limits.

The bigger picture

May add housing and retail near transit corridors Rezoning both sites to allow mixed-use development could bring new apartments and small businesses to the 44th Street and Chowen Avenue area.

What to watch

Neighbors lose input if project meets zoning rules Once rezoned, the developer can build within the new zoning limits without additional neighborhood review or public hearings if the project meets all overlays and district rules.

Official summary

Approving an application submitted by Elliot Capital Group, LLC, to rezone (PLAN21415) the properties located at 3561 44th St W and 4409 Chowen Ave S to add the SZ Split Zoning Overlay District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District for both parcels, the CM2 Corridor Mixed-Use District for the 3561 44th St W parcel, and the UN3 Urban Neighborhood 3 District for the 4409 Chowen Ave S parcel.

Read the official record for 2026-01202

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