Oak Park Heights Planning Commission 12/11/2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda

Approval of November 13th meeting minutes

Report on November 25th council meeting regarding land use and zoning

Update on 2026 budget and tax levy

Report on installation of 'No Outlet' signage

Public hearing for Hyman LLC cannabis retail dispensary conditional use permit

Discussion regarding cannabis retail licensing limits and zoning

Areas of Interest (5)

City approves recommendation for third cannabis dispensary at 1399 60th Street North.
Planning Commission notes 2026 budget and tax levy increase of slightly over 5 percent.
Ongoing controversy/discussion regarding cannabis saturation; city limits total to four retailers.
Applicant for 60th Street location emphasizes one-on-one 'bud tender' service model.
Council rejected previous land use and zoning amendments in a 3-2 vote.

Votes (4)

Approval of tonight's agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of November 13th minutes with adjustment

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Close public hearing

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Hyman LLC conditional use permit

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (1)

We come in and we verify ID right away. So, we make sure you're of age and you're compliant and then once you enter it, we have our own system of one-on-one what are you looking for.
— Habib Abbis

Cannabis dispensary operationExplaining the customer service model at the proposed dispensary.

People (6)

RichardsStaff/City Planner

Provides technical overview of the conditional use permit application for Hyman LLC.

Habib AbbisRepresentative

Presents business plan and operational details for proposed cannabis dispensary.

1 quote

“Hyman LLC is committed to being a responsible community focused cannabis retail.”

Stating company mission during public hearing.

Agil AlmatilOwner

Mentioned as having operational experience from Michigan cannabis industry.

Commissioner NelsonCommissioner

Mentioned regarding minutes correction.

JacobStaff

Reported on completion of signage installation.

Jim ZimmermanApplicant

Subject of a separate pending cannabis permit discussion.

Places Mentioned

1399 60th Street North (Proposed dispensary site)Brainard, MinnesotaArizonaMichiganOak Park Heights

Events & Meetings (4)

November 13th (Previous meeting)
November 25th (Council meeting)
January 8th (Open house for Zimmerman)
January 13th (Upcoming City Council meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Section 1413

City code regulating operation of cannabis and hemp businesses.

Section 401.18

Zoning ordinance regulating zoning requirements for cannabis and hemp business operations.

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