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Approval for Increased Building Height at 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard

Original title: CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM HEIGHT FROM 50 FEET TO 55 FEET IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONING DISTRICT - (CU-0525-00010; Southeast corner of 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard; Kevin Reali) PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST AND FINAL READING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (Speaker - Todd Biron, Planning Coordinator)

August 12, 2025

zoning land use building height industrial development

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The Frame

What this does

This decision sets the maximum building height for a specific development project, directly impacting the physical scale of construction allowed at the intersection of 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Kevin Reali

The applicant seeking the height variance for the development project.

Property owners near 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard

Residents or businesses in the immediate vicinity of the site where the building height may be increased.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 12, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a request to allow a building to be constructed at a height of 55 feet, which is 5 feet taller than the current 50-foot limit for the . This request concerns a property located at the southeast corner of 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard.

Key Facts

The proposal seeks to increase the maximum allowable building height from 50 feet to 55 feet.
The property is located in a Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district.
The specific site is at the southeast corner of 40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard.
The application is filed under reference number CU-0525-00010.
The item is designated as a quasi-judicial proceeding.
The item is scheduled for a public hearing and a first and final reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'conditional use' approval?

It is a process that allows a property owner to use land in a way that is generally permitted in a zoning district but requires specific review to ensure it meets certain conditions.

What does 'quasi-judicial' mean in this context?

It means the City Council is acting like a judge, making a decision based on specific evidence and legal standards rather than setting general policy.

Why It Matters

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Height Variance Request

The applicant is seeking a 10% increase in maximum building height (5 feet) for a light industrial site.

Kevin Reali

Connected Entities

personKevin Reali“Applicant requesting the conditional use approval.”Map →

location40th Street North and Gateway Centre Boulevard“The specific site location for the proposed height increase.”Map →

otherCU-0525-00010“Conditional use application reference number.”Map →

other25-3009“File number for the legislative item.”Map →

personTodd Biron“Planning Coordinator presenting the item.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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