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November 1, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Planning commission
The St. Louis Park planning commission is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005
Minnetonka Blvd. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person.
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Agenda
1.Discussion of expanding neighborhood housing options
Future scheduled meeting/event dates:
November 15, 2023 - planning commission regular meeting
December 6, 2023 – planning commission regular meeting
December 20, 2023 – planning commission regular meeting
January 3, 2024 – planning commission regular meeting
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Planning commission: Study session
Meeting date: November 1, 2023
Agenda item: 1
1 Discussion of zoning code update
Executive summary
Recommended action: No action at this time. The purpose of the meeting is to continue our
discussion of the zoning map.
Background: At the September 20, 2023 planning commission meeting, staff presented two
draft zoning map options for the planning commission to review. The two options were the four
district corridor approach or the three district commercial node approach. At that meeting, the
planning commission expressed preference for the four district corridor approach that shows
low-rise housing (1-3 stories) along major transportation corridors.
As a continuation of that discussion, staff would like to review in more detail areas that staff
thought needed additional attention and planning commission input and direction. Staff will
present some property characteristics that may influence zoning policy decisions.
Four district, corridor approach:
The four district corridor approach generally consolidates the current five residential zoning
districts into four neighborhood districts as illustrated in the table below.
Current zoning districts
Proposed four districts:
corridor approach
R-1 single-family residence N-1 neighborhood low rise
N-2 neighborhood low rise
R-2 single-family residence
R-3 two-family residence
R-4 multiple-family residence N-3 neighborhood mid-rise
R-C high-density multiple-
family residence N-4 neighborhood high-rise
A breakdown of the housing types, and which district they are proposed is attached. As
previously discussed with the planning commission in past study sessions, each housing type
will have dimensional and other standards that will further guide where within the district the
housing type may locate. Those standards may include factors such as corner lots, alley access,
minimum lot sizes, etc.
Next steps: Staff has scheduled a study session with the city council on November 13, 2023 to
discuss the draft housing types table and zoning map.
Attachments: Draft housing type table
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, zoning administrator
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director
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Study session of November 1, 2023 (Item No. 1)
Title: Discussion of zoning code update
Four district, corridor approach
Housing type: N-1 N-2 N-3 N-4
House scale
Single-unit X X
Detached cottage/bungalows X X
Two-unit X X
Manufacture home park X X
Low-rise scale:
Three-unit X X X
Four-unit X X
Small townhouse (3 to 4 units) X X
Low-rise apartment/condo (3 stories) X X
Mid-rise scale
Large townhouse (5 to 8 units) X X
Mid-rise apartment/condo (4-6 stories) X X
High-rise scale
High-rise apartment/condo (7+ stories) X
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