Minnesota Record
Saint Paul
Monday, November 2, 2026
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United Village Block D Hotel Variances

Description

The developer appealed the zoning board's denial of variances allowing less street-facing glass (43.1% of facade length and 23.3% of area versus required 50% and 30%) on the hotel's ground floor. The council voted 7-0 on intent to grant, citing the hotel's unique layout and community support.

Impact summary

The hotel, already under construction with footings and foundation in place, can move toward completion with its proposed design intact.

Applicant

Address
1560 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
2
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 11, 2026

City Council — March 11, 2026

The developer appealed the zoning board's denial of variances allowing less street-facing glass (43.1% of facade length and 23.3% of area versus required 50% and 30%) on the hotel's ground floor. The council voted 7-0 on intent to grant, citing the hotel's unique layout and community support.

Related issues (1)

United Village hotel facade variances

A 158-room hotel next to Allianz Field wants to build with less street-facing glass than the 50%/30% rules require. Staff, the Union Park District Council, and neighbors all supported it, and the council signaled 7-0 it will grant the appeal.

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