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Date:August 26, 2025
New Business
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jacob Rife, City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving an Extension of a Conditional Use Permit and
Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review at 5963 O'Dell Avenue North
BACKGROUND:
On August 27, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-08-27 approving the CUP and design
guidelines/site plan review for the office/warehouse building at 5963 O'Dell Avenue. Per the zoning
ordinance,the CUP shall become null and void 12 months after the date of approval,unless substantial
construction has occurred. The applicant has the right to apply for an extension. In this situation,the
applicant has submitted a request for a 1-year zoning extension of the CUP.
In making its determination on whether an applicant has made a good faith attempt to utilize the CUP,
the Council shall consider such factors as the type, design, and size of the proposed construction, any
applicable restrictions on financing, or special and/or unique circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant which have caused the delay.
The applicant's letter states that the progress has been impacted by the scope and design of the planned
buildout and SBA loan requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• Does action require expenditure of funds? No.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Resolution
EXHIBITS
• Resolution
• Letter and email from the petitioner
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RESOLUTION NO.25-08-25
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND DESIGN GUIDELINES/SITE PLAN REVIEW AT 5963 O'DELLAVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS,the property at 5963 O'Dell Avenue North, legally described on Attachment
A of the Resolution, (the "Property") received approval of a conditional use permit ("CUP") and
design guidelines/site plan review in connection with an office/warehouse building pursuant to
City Council Resolution 24-08-27 on August 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Sec. 401.03.C.4. of the Zoning Ordinance, the conditional use permit
shall become null and void twelve (12) months after the date of approval, unless the property
owner substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use
requested as part of the conditional use unless an extension of such permit is approved by the City
Council prior to the date of cancellation; and
WHEREAS, an application to extend the CUP shall be submitted to the Zoning
Administrator not less than thirty(30)days before the expiration of said approval,which states the
facts of the request, showing a good faith attempt to utilize the CUP, and state the additional time
being requested to begin the proposed construction; and
WHEREAS, in making its determination on whether an applicant has made a good fatih
attempt to utilize a CUP,the City Council shall consider such factors as the type, design, and size
of the proposed construction, any applicable restrictions on financing, or special and/or unique
circumstances beyond the control of the applicant which have caused the delay; and
WHEREAS,the applicant has submitted a request seeking an extension for the CUP due
to progress being impacted by factors beyond their immediate control including the scope and
design of the planned buildout and the SBA loan requirements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights hereby approves the extension requested for the CUP for the Property which shall run until
August 27, 2026, subject to all conditions of the City Council Resolution 24-08-27 on August 27,
2024 that are not expressly superseded by this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council this 26th day of August 2025.
Chuck Dougherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Rife, City Administrator
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Attachment A
Address: 5963 O'Dell Ave.N., Oak Park Heights, MN
Washington County Property PIN: 04.029.22.14.011
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Gregory, Garin and Grays Addition
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Paul Larson
Alchemy Sound and Vision
2112 Broadway St NE, Suite 115
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 612-723-2790
Email: paul@alchemysoundandvision.com
July 16, 2025
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
RE: Request for Extension of Conditional Use Permit and Placement on Upcoming City Council
Agenda
To the Oak Park Heights City Council and Planning Staff,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request an extension of the Conditional
Use Permit(CUP)currently granted for the property located at 5936 O'Dell Ave N, Stillwater,
MN 55082.
As the permit's expiration date approaches, we wish to emphasize that our progress has been
impacted by factors beyond our immediate control. Specifically, the scope and design of the
planned buildout, combined with SBA loan requirements, have created unavoidable delays.
These circumstances have required additional time to coordinate contractors, secure necessary
resources, and ensure the project is completed to the standards originally presented to the City.
We remain fully committed to utilizing the CUP in good faith and moving forward with the
approved plans. An extension will allow us to complete the buildout responsibly, ensuring our
operations align with both city regulations and the positive contribution we intend to bring to the
Oak Park Heights community.
Additionally, we respectfully request that this extension request be placed on the agenda for the
next scheduled City Council meeting for review and consideration.
Thank you for your time and understanding. Please let us know if there are any additional
documents or requirements needed to process this request. We greatly appreciate your continued
support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Paul Larson
Alchemy Sound and Vision
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Jacob Rife
Subject: FW:Voice mail
From: Paul Larson
Sent:Tuesday,August 19,2025 3:13 PM
To:Jacob Rife<RRife@cityofoakparkheights.com>
Subject:Voice mail
Hey Jake, I got your voicemail, and yes a 1 year extension will be fine. My goal is to start late fall but if
that doesn't happen then it will be early spring
Paul Larson
Owner
Alchemy Sound &Vision
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