HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-30 OPH Ltr to Project Area Residents Re Site .
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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
May 30th,2018 —UPDATE—
TO:
RE: Palmer Site Update—5625 Oakgreen Ave.
Dear City Resident:
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
concems,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 and 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 likely
requiring a new application.
The Developer did post such securities and the Project was bid for a Spring 2018 construction.As we see however the
Developer has not moved forward as they have indicated that the bids received for the public elements(roads&utilities)
exceeded their anticipated budget.The Developer has now sought to have these rebid by the City with possible construction
later this summer. Considering the history, the City may certainly require the Developer to re-submit for a new full
development application under MN Stat.15.99 rules and is something the City Council is considering. However,prior to
making such a finding the Council has directed that a Public Hearing be held with the neighborhood on Thursday,June
14th,2018 at 6:00 PM to take input on what is essentially a fourth timeline extension for the Developer.This will be
held at the Oak Park Heights City Hall located at 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.
While the underlying zoning of the site has not changed,nor has the City's comprehensive plan directing the land use as
low-density residential,the City would still like to hear of any concems you may have that may have arisen since 2014.The
City Planning Commission will take any input you have on the general concept of the Project and a fourth timeline extension.
The Council will review any comments received on June 26"',2018 and will determine if a new development application is
to be required under MN Stat.15.99.
Theoretically,an entirely new application will need to be reviewed under the same zoning codes and guidance and may
result in a very similar,if not identical Project,but again the City would like to hear of any concerns you have at this time.
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 which remains the only approved layout.
Kind Regards
Eric Johnson,
City Administrator -- 651-439-4439
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