Board of Zoning Appeals
The St. Louis Park Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) acts in an advisory capacity to the city council. BOZA hears and makes recommendations on matters referred to them or when it is required under the zoning ordinance.
The board will hear and decide on variances to be granted in regard to the zoning ordinance and other applicable state laws. The board will also hear and decide on appeals from any order, requirement, permit decision, refusal or determination from the zoning administrator or interpretation of the zoning ordinance. Recommendations, reports and records from the board are communicated to the city council.
Meetings
Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at city hall.
Agendas and minutes
| Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
| Sept. 2, 2026 |
Agenda(PDF, 3MB) |
|
| Aug. 19, 2026 |
Agenda(PDF, 10MB) |
Minutes(PDF, 419KB) |
| Aug. 6, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 6MB) |
Minutes(PDF, 200KB) |
| March 19, 2025 |
Agenda(PDF, 1MB) |
Minutes(PDF, 288KB) |
Board members
(updated July 2026)
The commission consists of seven regular members, one of which is appointed by the St. Louis Park School District, and one non-voting youth member.
| Name |
Role |
Term expires |
| John Flanagan |
Regular member |
May 31, 2027 |
| Sarah Strain |
Chair |
May 31, 2028 |
| Jim Beneke |
Regular member |
May 31, 2028 |
| Christopher Canton |
Regular member |
May 31, 2029 |
| Mia Divecha |
Regular member |
May 31, 2028 |
| Matt Eckholm |
Regular member |
May 31, 2027 |
| Tom Weber |
Regular member |
May 31, 2029 |
| Avi Nieves |
Youth member |
Aug. 31, 2027 |