Last month Plymouth City Council voted, in a 4-3 vote, against redeveloping the former Hollydale Golf Course to develop low-density housing. The city council denied the developer’s request to rezone the land from P-1 (public/semi-public/institutional) to LA-1 (low-density residential). This would have been only the first approval needed in order to redevelop the course.The debate […]
St. Paul City Council recently voted to authorize the creation of a tax-increment financing district spanning over 34 acres in the Midway area. The “Snelling Midway Renewal and Renovation Tax Increment Financing District” boundaries are Snelling Avenue on the west, University Avenue to the North, Pascal Street to the East, and St. Anthony Avenue to […]
Excelsior City Council recently voted that any person looking to build a new home or expand a current home in Excelsior will need to get the City’s approval for construction. New and expanding homes will be reviewed by the city’s planning commission and receive feedback from neighbors who own property within 350 feet of the […]
Apartment developers in the Twin Cities are constantly looking for more attractive amenities to woo renters and set themselves apart from the increasingly competitive market. Developers have included dog spas, catering kitchens, and refrigerated drop boxes for package delivery.But Twin Cities-based Newport Midwest is hoping to offer something unique to the Minneapolis market. The developer […]
A proposal has been submitted by Developer United Properties to build a 186-unit senior apartment complex and hotel near the Carlson Towers in Minnetonka.This proposal is for a six-story apartment development for residents who are 55 and older. The lot chosen is currently a grassy area west of the Carlson Towers on Carlson Parkway near […]
The St. Paul housing market had a surprising event occurring in October of this year. Rents, which had been climbing faster than inflation, finally dipped. Despite this improvement, in the third quarter of 2019, none of the 643 housing units being constructing in St. Paul were considered affordable. A Minneapolis-based affordable housing data and listing […]
What are All Appropriate Inquiries?On November 1, 2006, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted an “all appropriate inquiries” (AAI) rule. AAI is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination. This AAI rule codifies new requirements for conducting environmental due diligence inquiries in all transactions that involve commercial […]
For many Minnesotans, owning a family cabin is a lifelong dream. However, the financial and maintenance obligations of cabin ownership can present a significant hurdle to achieving that dream. It makes sense, then, that joint cabin ownership amongst families or close friends is an idea considered by many. And while sharing responsibilities can make cabin […]
It is not uncommon for disputes, both minor and major, to arise during and after new home construction or improvement projects. While sometimes a homeowner and contractor can privately resolve such issues, there are times when the dispute rises beyond private resolution. When private resolution is not an option, it is helpful to understand the […]
Buying and selling real estate is often the largest transaction for most consumers. Attorneys can help counsel clients on how to respond to allegations of non-disclosure after closing, or for buyer or seller protection before closing. In Minnesota, the best way to protect yourself as the buyer is to conduct as much due diligence about […]