The City of Blaine, Minnesota, announced a public hearing concerning the application of Old Dominion Freight Line for a variance to store semi-trailers in the front yard of their premises at 3701 85th Avenue NE. According to the official notice published by the city, the Blaine Planning Commission is set to hear opinions on Case: 24-0046.
The hearing, aimed to gather public input on the proposal, will take place on August 14, 2024, at 7 PM, at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers. The Commission acts as an advisory body to the city council and will be making a recommendation post-hearing. The City Council is expected to then have the final say on the application at a later meeting. Interested parties are invited to review the plans, which will be accessible online before the hearing date.
For residents wishing to participate in the process, there are several options. Plans can be reviewed ahead of the meeting at BlaineMN.gov/PCItems, and a staff report will be available three days prior to the hearing at BlaineMN.gov/Agendas. Those with inquiries before the scheduled hearing can contact the Planning Department directly. Moreover, written comments can be submitted by email or post, and to be considered must be received by noon on August 13, 2024.
To accommodate all interested, the city offers multiple viewing options for the hearing. It will be broadcast live on Comcast channel 799 and also be available for live stream on the city’s website. Recordings will be made available post-meeting for on-demand viewing. For any individual requiring an interpreter or other aid, arrangements need to be communicated to the contact person provided in the notice no later than August 9, 2024.
