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Oak Park Heights Planning Commission 2/12/2026

Oak Park Heights City CouncilFriday, February 13, 2026
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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

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Approval of January 8th minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Close the public hearing

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Approval of variance/minor subdivision

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Adjourn meeting

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by Unnamed

Notable Quotes (2)

Approval would establish a precedent for additional non-conforming subdivisions.

— Jennifer Villanu
Zoning PrecedentSpeaking during the public hearing regarding concerns of density.

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.

— Brandt Jackson
ParkingArguing that the split helps off-street parking issues.

People (4)

Mr. RichardsCity Staff/Planner

City official guiding the planning commission through zoning variance technicalities.

1 quote

“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 VillanuResident

Local resident opposing the minor subdivision on behalf of 20 homeowners.

1 quote

“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-owner

Developer advocating for the lot split to build two single-family homes.

1 quote

“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 AnglandResident

35-year resident expressing concern about traffic speed and lot density.

1 quote

“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

15055 Upper 63rd Street15051 Upper 63rd Street15222 62nd Street North15026 Upper 63rd Street North6332 Paris Avenue NorthOak Park Heights

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 8th (Previous Meeting)
  • February 24th (City Council Meeting)
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