The City of St. Louis Park is gearing up for a public hearing that will delve into the request for a variance involving a local shopping center. As reported by the official notice, the Board of Zoning Appeals will convene on March 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The variance sought is connected to parking space requirements.
Specifically, the variance in question has been submitted by Tom Schoenberger for 8016 Minnetonka Boulevard – the Texa-Tonka Shopping Center, according to details shared in the aforementioned notice. Schoenberger’s Westside Market proposal involves repurposing part of its retail space to usher in a new 26-seat restaurant. The heart of the matter here is the number of parking spaces the city code demands.
It’s encouraged for community members to be present in person at the 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard location if they want to raise their concerns or show support. However, those unable to appear physically can still become part of the process; they can send their comments in writing or via email, with the vital caveat that they arrive by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting to ensure they’re considered…