Council decides on supportive housing variance appeal

Saint Paul file ABZA 25-3, before the Saint Paul City Council. Did not pass as of 2026-07-22.

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What it does

24 people could gain access to supportive housing If the appeal is approved, up to 24 residents will have access to supportive housing services at 418 Sherburne Avenue, contingent on the facility meeting all operational and staffing requirements.

The bigger picture

Shapes city's approach to supportive housing zoning The council's decision will set precedent for how the city handles future variance requests for supportive housing in residential or mixed-use zones, affecting both housing providers and neighborhood zoning patterns.

What to watch

Neighbors raised concerns during the public hearing The Board of Zoning Appeals originally denied the variance, and neighbors' objections during the closed public hearing (July 9, 2025) remain part of the record that council will weigh in its decision.

Read the official record for ABZA 25-3

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