Saint Paul Planning Commission Meeting - August 20, 2026

Note: This summary is based solely on the agenda, as minutes and transcript were not available. The agenda listed the meeting date as August 28, 2026, conflicting with the specified date of August 20, 2026; the latter is used here.

The meeting included roll call, approval of previous minutes, public hearings, new business, and announcements.

Public Hearings

• 2315 Highland Parkway & 706 Mississippi River Boulevard – Site Plan Appeal: An appeal of a zoning administrator's decision to approve a site plan for the Mississippi River Residences, a new multifamily development in RM3 zoning, District Council 15, Ward 3. Staff contact: Tia Anderson.
• 1400 University Avenue – Conditional Use Permit (CUP): A request to operate a 76,292-square-foot indoor family entertainment and recreation facility in the former Herberger's building at Midway Marketplace, including modification of the 40,000-square-foot floor-area condition under Zoning Code § 65.652. T4 zoning, District Council 13, Ward 1. Staff contact: Kady Dadlez.

New Business

• Minor Text Amendments Zoning Study: Initiation, release for public review, and setting of a public hearing date for proposed minor text amendments to the zoning code. Staff contact: Bill Dermody.

Site Plan Review

• A list of current site plan review applications was presented for public hearing and decision. Staff contact: David Eide.

Announcements

• Remarks by the Planning Commission Chair and Planning Director.

No votes, decisions, or public testimony are recorded due to the absence of minutes and transcript.