Oak Park Heights Planning Meeting. June 9, 2022
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Oak Park Heights condo project update (Walkabout)
March 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes approval
Legislative session updates regarding Oak Park Heights
Capital request for utility extension to King Plant area
State energy transition funding for power plant closure
Norrell Avenue construction and traffic detours
Chase Bank CUP/PUD amendment for 5907 Neil Avenue North
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen development at 13523 60th Street North
Areas of Interest (5)
- Failure of state bonding bill leaves Oak Park Heights without $5M in requested capital funding for King Plant utility extension.
- Contractors report 3-week lead on Norrell Avenue construction despite labor and fiber-optic material shortages.
- Chase Bank repurposing abandoned Burger King site, promising aesthetic upgrades and reduced traffic impact.
- Planning Commission critiques Popeye's development plan for poor facade visibility and lack of clarity on traffic trails.
- Uncertainty remains regarding the state legislature's special session status and its impact on local infrastructure funding.
Votes (4)
Approval of agenda with addition of Walkabout condo update
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Approval of March 2022 minutes
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Close public hearing for Chase Bank
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Accept Chase Bank proposal with condition regarding sign size
Moved by Commission Member · Seconded by Commission Member
Notable Quotes (2)
There's no great way to solve that construction while it's being built. It's under load... so having traffic go through that zone was just not feasible.
I'd ask that you guys comment on those setbacks if you have any issues with this new construction too.
People (3)
EricCity EngineerUpdates on Norrell Avenue construction and traffic delays.
1 quote
Updates on Norrell Avenue construction and traffic delays.
“The good news I think is that contractors so far... are moving ahead moving relatively quickly... they're about three weeks ahead of schedule.”
Update on Norrell Avenue construction progress.
ScottStaff/PlannerProvided staff reports on Chase Bank and Popeye's development applications.
Provided staff reports on Chase Bank and Popeye's development applications.
Scott RosmanArchitectRepresented the Chase Bank project.
1 quote
Represented the Chase Bank project.
“We're really happy to be taking over a building that's sort of an eyesore now and spiff it up with some nice materials.”
Addressing the repurposing of the former Burger King site.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- March 2022 (Planning Commission meeting minutes)
- June 28th (City Council meeting for final decisions)
- June 22nd, 6:22 PM (Public Hearing opened)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Amendment to PUD and CUP for Chase Bank at 5907 Neil Ave N.
PUD and CUP for Popeye's drive-through restaurant at 13523 60th St N.