The Blaine Planning Commission has announced a public hearing on Case 24-0013, where the city will make its case for proposed amendments to zoning code specifics within the Highway 65 Overlay District. According to the official city notice, these changes aim to add new conditional and prohibited uses and tweak performance standards.
The hearing is slated for March 12, a Tuesday, at 7 PM sharp in the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers, the venue sitting at 10801 Town Square Drive, now the plan and its potential impacts on the local landscape and community are to be laid bare, citizens can speak their mind or submit their thoughts. But if you want your voice to be part of the decision-making process, the clock's ticking—written comments are due by March 11, keep in mind they won't accept any unsigned or anonymous feedback.
Notice of Public Hearing Before the Blaine Planning Commission, Case: 24-0013: Case: 24-0013 Applicant: City of Blaine Petition: The City is requesting an amendment to the zoning code 32.50 Highway 65 Overlay District (HOD) adding conditional uses and… https://t.co/fdVrG8rWkd
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The Planning Commission's role is advisory, and it's the City Council that'll have the final bite at the apple in a later meeting. If you want to dive into the nitty-gritty before the hearing, staff reports will be up for scrutiny on the Blaine city website three days prior. Questions? The Planning Department can field those if you dial 763-785-6180 or shoot an email to [email protected].
For the citizens who can't make it in person, technology's got your back, watch the meeting unfold live on the city's cable channel at Comcast channel 799, or steam the dialogue and debate in real-time on the city's website. And for those who find schedules clashing or prefer their civic engagement post-facto, recordings are a click away on Blaine's digital platforms. If you need an interpreter or other auxiliary aid, do ring up Pat Robinson by March 7, later than that you might be out of luck.
