Oak Park Heights Planning Commission 2/12/2026
Approval of agenda
Approval of January 8th meeting minutes
Department reports regarding council updates
Public comment period for non-agenda items
Variance application for minor subdivision of 15055/15051 Upper 63rd Street North
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Votes (5)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed
Approval of January 8th minutes
Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed
Close the public hearing
Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed
Approval of variance/minor subdivision
Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed
Adjourn meeting
Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed
Notable Quotes (2)
Approval would establish a precedent for additional non-conforming subdivisions.
If this does not get approved, the new home owner will all be parking on the road. If this gets approved, we're adding garages.
People (4)
Mr. RichardsCity Staff/PlannerCity official guiding the planning commission through zoning variance technicalities.
1 quote
City official guiding the planning commission through zoning variance technicalities.
“The original lot is 15055 Upper 63rd Street and the second lot again if if approved would be 15051 upper 63rd Street.”
Explaining the proposed property address split.
Jennifer VillanuResidentLocal resident opposing the minor subdivision on behalf of 20 homeowners.
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Local resident opposing the minor subdivision on behalf of 20 homeowners.
“The neighborhood has been established for over 100 plus years and then defined by consistent lot sizes and spacing between homes.”
Opposing the variance citing neighborhood character.
Brandt JacksonCo-ownerDeveloper advocating for the lot split to build two single-family homes.
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Developer advocating for the lot split to build two single-family homes.
“Rather than tearing the house down and putting up a big multifamily... we decided to restore the existing 100 plus year old home.”
Defending the development plan.
Jane AnglandResident35-year resident expressing concern about traffic speed and lot density.
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35-year resident expressing concern about traffic speed and lot density.
“I'm also concerned about the travel that goes up and down. They're going 40 45 miles an hour and it's not being monitored.”
Expressing safety concerns regarding traffic on 63rd Street.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 8th (Previous Meeting)
- February 24th (City Council Meeting)