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Recent meetings
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh Walmart sign, wellness center, rezoning
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on June 11, 2026: a Walmart conditional use permit for signage, a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Oak Park Heights Wellness Center, and a rezoning/subdivision for a residential property. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for a two-year term and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Walmart, 5815 Norell Ave. N.: Conditional Use Permit for signage exceeding zoning limits
- Oak Park Heights Wellness Center, 14230 60th St. N.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Commercial, Rezoning to B-2, parking CUP, site plan review
- Jaime Junker, 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N.: Rezoning from O, Open Space to R-1, Single Family Residential and preliminary/final subdivision plat
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for two-year term
- Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of three major development requests
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of a conditional use permit for Walmart signage at 5815 Norell Ave. N., a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use permit, and site plan for the Oak Park Heights Wellness Center at 14230 60th St. N., and a rezoning and preliminary/final plat for Jaime Junker's 2.91-acre property at 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N., each subject to specific conditions. The Commission also elected Commissioner Husby as Chair and Commissioner Nelson as Vice Chair for two-year terms. All recommendations are subject to final City Council approval.
- Recommended approval of Walmart's conditional use permit for signage, limiting total signage to 24 wall signs and 610 square feet, with conditions on permits, illumination, and compliance with zoning.
- Recommended approval of the Wellness Center's comprehensive plan amendment to Commercial, rezoning to B-2, conditional use permit for parking, and site plan, with 12 conditions including traffic controls, noise limits, landscaping, lighting, and mechanical screening.
- Recommended approval of Junker's rezoning from O to R-1 and preliminary/final plat to divide 2.91 acres into 3 lots, with conditions on lot lines, setbacks, utility plans, tree removal, and driveway locations.
- Elected Commissioner Husby as Chair and Commissioner Nelson as Vice Chair for two-year terms, with Husby and Nelson abstaining.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Welcome Commissioners Nick Ross and Tom Steinke.
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approve May 14, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1)
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports
V.
Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or comments on issues that are or
are not part of the regular Agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes in length.
VI.
Public Hearings
A. Walmart – 5815 Norell Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow signage more than permitted by Zoning Ordinance. (2)
B. Oak Park Heights Wellness Center – 14230 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application
for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Residential/Business Transitional to
Commercial, Rezoning to B-2, General Business District, Conditional Use Permit for parking,
and Site Plan/Design Guidelines Review. (3)
C. Jaime Junker – 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for Rezoning
from O, Open Space to R-1, Single Family Residential and Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plat.
(4)
VII.
New Business
A. Annual Meeting: (5)
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair to a two-year term.
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
Informational
X.
Adjourn.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
I.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair Husby called the meeting to order @ 6:01 p.m. and welcomed new Commissioners
Ross and Steinke.
Present: Commissioners Nelson, Ross, Steinke, and Stimpfel; City Planner Richards, City
Administrator Rife, and City Councilmember Liljegren.
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Ross, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 5-0.
III.
Approval of May 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Steinke, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 5-0.
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife provided an update
on the process for Planning Consultant Services with City Planner Richards retirement at the
end of August, noting that five firms were interviewed and that a recommendation was planned
to be sent to the City Council for consideration at their June 23, 2026 meeting.
V.
Visitor / Public Comment: None.
VI.
Public Hearings:
A. Walmart – 5815 Norell Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow signage more than permitted by Zoning Ordinance.
City Planner Richards reviewed the June 4, 2026 Planning Report, noting City staff
recommended conditions should the Commission favor an approval recommendation to the
City Council.
Planning Commission Minutes
June 11, …
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Thu May 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh sign variance for Twin City Orthopedics
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Twin City Orthopedics at 5715 Memorial Ave. N. to allow signage exceeding zoning ordinance limits. The commission will also recommend two individuals to serve on the Planning Commission and approve the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: Twin City Orthopedics, 5715 Memorial Ave. N., CUP amendment for signage beyond zoning limits
- Planning Commission to recommend two individuals for commission seats
- Approve March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Twin City Orthopedics sign variance
The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Twin City Orthopedics at 5715 Memorial Ave. N., allowing signage beyond zoning limits, subject to conditions. They also voted 3-0 to recommend Tom Steinke and Nick Ross for appointment to the Planning Commission. The meeting was procedural otherwise, with no public comment or old business.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Closed public hearing for Twin City Orthopedics (3-0)
- Recommended City Council approval of Twin City Orthopedics sign amendment with conditions (3-0)
- Recommended appointment of Tom Steinke and Nick Ross to Planning Commission (3-0)
- Adjourned at 6:26 p.m. (3-0)
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 14, 2026
COMMISSIONER INTERVIEWS -5:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approve March 12, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1)
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports
V.
Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or comments on issues that are or
are not part of the regular Agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes in length.
VI.
Public Hearings
A. Twin City Orthopedics – 5715 Memorial Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow signage more than permitted by Zoning
Ordinance. (2)
VII.
New Business
A. Planning Commissioner Recommendation: The Planning Commission will recommend two
individuals to serve on the Planning Commission.
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
Informational
X.
Adjourn.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1, Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair Husby called the meeting to order @ 6:10 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Stimpfel and Van Dyke; City Planner Richards and City Administrator
Rife. Not Present: Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Van Denburgh and City Councilmember
Liljegren.
i Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Stimpfel, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 3-0.
8 Approval of March 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 3-0.
Iv. Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife acknowledged
Consultant Planner Richard’s retirement, after 35 years, at the end of August and expressed his
appreciation for his years of service. Rife noted that RFPs for a replacement Planning
Consultant were out and that he anticipates having a recommendation for the Planning
Consultant before the City Council at their June 23, 2026 meeting. Rife updated the
Commission as to the status of the approved cannabis businesses, noting that they are all
working their processes and that it is likely the first to open its doors will be St. Croix Cannabis.
Vv. Visitor / Public Comment: None.
Vi. Public Hearings:
A. Twin City Orthopedics — 5715 Memorial Ave. N.: Review and consider an application for a
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Planning Commission
✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval for Mango Cannabis variance and 7-Brew Coffee PUD
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of a variance for Mango Cannabis at 14608 60th St. N., subject to conditions including signage limits, lighting restrictions, and landscaping review. The Commission also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a Planned Unit Development amendment, conditional use permit for a double drive-through, and site plan for 7-Brew Coffee at 13375 60th St. N., with conditions including full cut-off lighting, no LED strip lighting, and site plan review. Both recommendations are subject to final City Council approval.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0).
- Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes as presented (4-0).
- Recommended City Council approval of Mango Cannabis variance with 9 conditions (4-0).
- Recommended City Council approval of 7-Brew Coffee PUD amendment, CUP, and site plan with 13 conditions (4-0).
- Adjourned at 6:52 p.m. (4-0).
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
I.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair Husby called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Nelson, Stimpfel and Van Dyke; City Planner Richards, City
Administrator Rife and City Councilmember Liljegren. Absent: Commissioner Van Denburgh.
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4-0.
III.
Approval of February 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 4-0.
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife reported that a few
applications have been received for the Planning Commission vacancy and that interviews will
be scheduled before an upcoming regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
V.
Visitor / Public Comment: None.
VI.
Public Hearings:
A. Mango Cannabis – 14608 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application for a Variance to
the provisions of Design Guidelines for building color. (2)
City Planner Richards reviewed the March 5, 2026 Planning Report, noting City staff
recommended conditions should the Commission favor an approval recommendation to the
City Council.
Brief discussion was had with the applicant representatives regarding façade materials &
design and proposed business operation locations for Mango …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider variance for lot split at 15055 Upper 63rd St. N.
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a variance application from Homes by Kymbrandt LLC to subdivide one lot into two non-conforming lots at 15055 Upper 63rd St. N. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 8 meeting and hear public comments.
- Public hearing: Variance for minor subdivision at 15055 Upper 63rd St. N. (Homes by Kymbrandt LLC)
- Approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of lot split variance on Upper 63rd St. N.
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of a variance for Homes by Kymbrandt LLC to split one lot into two non-conforming lots at 15055 Upper 63rd St. N. The recommendation includes conditions requiring a two-stall garage for each lot, compliance with R-2 District requirements, and City Engineer review of grading, drainage, and utility plans. Public comment included opposition from neighbors citing concerns about density, traffic, and privacy. The Commission also approved the agenda and January 8, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved the agenda as presented, 5-0.
- Approved the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes as presented, 5-0.
- Closed the public hearing for the Homes by Kymbrandt variance application, 5-0.
- Recommended City Council approval of the variance request, subject to conditions, 5-0.
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m., 5-0.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approve January 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1)
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports
V.
Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or comments on issues that are or
are not part of the regular Agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes in length.
VI.
Public Hearings
A. Homes by Kymbrandt LLC – 15055 Upper 63rd St. N.: Review and consider an application
for a Variance to allow a minor subdivision of one lot into two lots, both with lot widths and
lot sizes that do not conform with Zoning Ordinance requirements at 15055 Upper 63rd St.
N. (2)
VII.
New Business
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
Informational
X.
Adjourn.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 12, 2026
I.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Van Denburgh called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Nelson, Stimpfel and Van Dyke; City Planner Richards, and City
Administrator Rife. Absent: City Councilmember Liljegren.
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 5-0.
III.
Approval of January 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Husby, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 5-0.
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife reported that City
Council has approved an extension to the previously approved condo project on Stagecoach
Trail N., that the maximum number of four cannabis retailer businesses within the city have
been approved, and that the City is accepting applications for Planning and Parks
Commissioners.
V.
Visitor / Public Comment: None.
VI.
Public Hearings:
A. Homes by Kymbrandt LLC – 15055 Upper 63rd St. N.: Review and consider an application for
a Variance to allow a minor subdivision or one lot into two lots, both with lot widths and lot
sizes that do not conform with Zoning Ordinance requirements at 15055 Upper 63rd St. N.
(2)
City Planner Richards reviewed the February 5, 2026 Planning Report, noting City staff
recommended conditions should the …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh cannabis dispensary and Dave's Hot Chicken permits
The Oak Park Heights Planning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permit and site plan applications: a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th St. N. and a Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant at 5910 Neal Ave. N. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II LLC at 13435 60th St. N.
- Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review for Dave's Hot Chicken at 5910 Neal Ave. N., applied by Fusion AE, LLC on behalf of MN Chicken LLC
- Approval of December 11, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of two conditional use permits
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th St. N., subject to conditions including a cap on the number of cannabis retailers and operational limits. It also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Dave's Hot Chicken at 5910 Neal Ave. N., with conditions on signage, lighting, and landscaping. Both recommendations are subject to City Council approval.
- Approved (4-0) recommendation to City Council for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II LLC conditional use permit at 13435 60th St. N., with conditions including a cap on cannabis retailers and operational limits.
- Approved (4-0) recommendation to City Council for Dave's Hot Chicken conditional use permit and site plan review at 5910 Neal Ave. N., with conditions on signage, lighting, and landscaping.
- Approved (4-0) the agenda as presented.
- Approved (4-0) the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.
- Closed the public hearing for the cannabis dispensary application at 6:39 p.m. (4-0).
- Closed the public hearing for the Dave's Hot Chicken application at 7:05 p.m. (4-0).
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. (4-0).
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approve December 11, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1)
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports
V.
Visitors/Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or comments on issues that are or
are not part of the regular Agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes in length.
VI.
Public Hearings
A. Power Plant Cannabis Shop II LLC – 13435 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application
for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review, to allow a cannabis
retail dispensary at 13435 60th St. N. (2)
B. Dave’s Hot Chicken – 5910 Neal Ave. N.: Review and consider an application from Fusion
AE, LLC on behalf of MN Chicken LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit and Design
Guidelines/Site Plan Review, for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 5910 Neal Ave. N. (3)
VII.
New Business
VIII.
Old Business
IX.
Informational
X.
Adjourn.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 8, 2026
I.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair Husby called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Nelson, Stimpfel and Van Dyke; City Planner Richards, City
Administrator Rife and City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren. Absent:
Commissioner Van Denburgh.
II.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4-0.
III.
Approval of December 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Stimpfel, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 4-0.
IV.
Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Rife reported that the
City has begun its review of the City Code for updating.
V.
Visitor / Public Comment: None.
VI.
Public Hearings:
A. Power Plant Cannabis Shop II LLC – 13435 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application for
a Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review, to allow a cannabis retail
dispensary at 13435 60th St. N. (2)
City Planner Richards reviewed the December 30, 2025 Planning Report, noting City staff
recommended conditions should the Commission favor an approval recommendation to the
City Council.
Commission discussion was had as to the potential space within the building not being used by
the applicant and secondary tenant considerations with regard to …
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