Oak Park Heights Planning Commission 3/12/2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes from February 12th

Department and liaison reports

Planning Commission vacancies and interviews

Mango Cannabis design guideline review

Seven Brew Coffee redevelopment proposal

Public hearing for Mango Cannabis

Public hearing for Seven Brew Coffee

Areas of Interest (4)

Tension between municipal design guidelines favoring neutral tones and commercial branding requiring vivid colors.
Potential over-saturation of cannabis dispensaries with multiple potential sites near Oak Park Heights.
Redevelopment of long-vacant commercial property (former Ruby Tuesday) into a drive-thru only Seven Brew Coffee.
City commissions debating the effectiveness of heat mapping and green space requirements in existing parking-heavy commercial zones.

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member

Approve February 12th minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member

Close public hearing for Mango Cannabis

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member

Approve Mango Cannabis design

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Commission member · Seconded by Commission member

Notable Quotes (2)

Warm tone colors are encouraged because of the year round appeal. Principal building color should be generally consist of a neutral or muted colors with low reflectance.
— Mr. Richards

Design guidelinesDiscussing design guidelines for the Mango Cannabis site.

It really helps us stick out and people will notice us a little bit better.
— Kevin Pata

BrandingExplaining the use of orange and green branding on the building.

People (3)

Mr. RichardsCity Planner

Presented reports on Mango Cannabis and Seven Brew Coffee development applications.

Justin DascisConsultant

Representing Mango Cannabis for exterior design review.

1 quote

“We really think that these modifications are going to bring the building much more substantially in compliance with these guidelines.”

Justification for building design changes.

Kevin PataRepresentative

Discussing Mango Cannabis architectural design and branding.

1 quote

“It's a composite fiber cement panel that looks like brick, feels like brick. It's heavy duty.”

Explaining the building facade materials.

Places Mentioned

14608th Street NorthShops of Oak Park HeightsStillwater BoulevardHighway 36 corridor

Events & Meetings (3)

March 12th: Plan Commission meeting
April 2025: Scheduled Planning Commission meeting
March 24th: City Council meeting

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