Copy of Oak Park Heights Planning Meeting 7.8.21

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Approval of agenda

Approval of planning commission minutes (May 13, 2021)

Department and commission liaison reports

Win LLC PUD (Planned Unit Development) amendment and site plan review for 5650 Memorial Avenue North

Tree replacement and inventory plan for 5650 Memorial Avenue North expansion

Review of construction traffic flow and parking capacity

Areas of Interest (4)

City of Oak Park Heights faces significant costs for removing and replacing ash trees due to emerald ash borer infestation.
Industrial park developers in Oak Park Heights are shifting away from office space toward warehouse-only demand.
City tree replacement funds are being bolstered by developers paying cash in lieu of planting new trees on-site.
Expansion of Win LLC facility approved despite concerns over semi-truck traffic flow and tree removal impact.

Votes (3)

Approval of agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of May 13th minutes

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Recommend approval of PUD amendment to City Council

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

If he's taking trees out to expand his property that goes into the form for just to... unless he wants to landscape his own property.
— Staff

Tree replacementExplaining the city's tree replacement fee policy.

I've been working with my architect we actually have a drawing put together we went out and measured all the trees we did that couple days ago.
— Will

Tree inventoryUpdating the commission on the tree inventory process.

We're estimating still a remaining... we took down not to digress about 300 so far in the city probably another 400 to go.
— Staff

Ash treesDiscussing the removal of ash trees due to emerald ash borer.

People (4)

WillOwner/Applicant

Representing Win LLC, requesting expansion of a prefab panel company facility.

1 quote

“we built more than we ever needed”

Regarding parking availability at the business park.

EricStaff

Provided reports on signage, site development, and tree replacement policies.

ScottStaff

Provided staff report on the Win LLC PUD amendment application.

TylerCommission Member

Visited the site to observe semi-truck traffic flow.

Places Mentioned

5650 Memorial Avenue North5640 Memorial Avenue North5610 Memorial Avenue NorthSacred Valley area

Events & Meetings (2)

July 8, 2021, 6:02 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 21, 2021, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Win LLC PUD Amendment

Expansion of prefab panel facility at 5650 Memorial Avenue North from 9,000 to 24,000 square feet.

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