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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
September 29, 2017
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RE: Palmer Site Update—5625 Oakgreen Ave.
Dear City Resident:
As you may recall, in 2014 the City was approached by the Property Owner (Creative Homes) of the above
property to consider the placement of 13 single family homes on the site generally known as the "Palmer
Site". This is the 7+/-acre site located at the southeast corner of Oakgreen Ave and 58th Street.At that time,
a number of public hearings were held and while there were some concerns, the project was viewed as
generally favorable by the neighborhood and was subsequently approved by the Council.
Since that time,the Developer has obviously not moved forward with their project but has continuously sought
extensions to their approvals. In early 2017, the City informed the Property Owner that if it did not complete
the necessary steps to commence the project by October 31st, 2017 — by executing the necessary
Developer's Agreements and posting required financial securities-that the City's approvals would lapse and
the Council could not consider any further extensions. Meaning, that if the Property Owner still desired to
develop the site, they would be required to go back through the City's established review process.
The City wanted you to be aware that at this time, the City has been re-engaged by the Property Owner and
they appear to be moving forward with the necessary submittals to meet this October 31st deadline which
would likely result in construction in Spring 2018, or perhaps late 2017. This would include some tree
removals, roadway construction, storm water construction and other regularly anticipated elements
associated with single family residential development. There have not been material changes from the 2014
plans.
Again, the City wanted to reacquaint you with what to expect in the coming months. Please contact me if
you have any questions or would like further information on the submitted plans. The enclosed maps
generally show the approved layout.
Kind Regards
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Eric Johnson,
City Administrator -- 651-439-4439
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