Rezones Bates Avenue property for traditional neighborhood development

Saint Paul file Ord 26-28, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-17.

Latest action: Passed

What it does

Allows new development project to move forward on Bates Avenue AuMer Development Group can now build on 213 Bates Avenue under T1 Traditional Neighborhood zoning rules instead of H2 Residential restrictions, enabling a mixed-use project that was previously not allowed.

The bigger picture

May add housing or commercial space near existing neighborhood T1 Traditional Neighborhood zoning typically permits ground-floor retail or office with residential units above, which could increase local housing supply or attract new businesses to that corridor.

What to watch

Nearby residents may experience increased traffic and activity Mixed-use development on Bates Avenue could generate more vehicle and foot traffic, noise, and parking demand in an area currently zoned exclusively residential.

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