The City of Blaine, Minnesota, has announced a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning amendment in the 105th Avenue Redevelopment District, which could signal a shift in the area's landscape. The Blaine Planning Commission is set to review an application by EB Blaine Development LLC seeking changes to the current zoning code. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to participate in the hearing to offer their input on the potential developments.
The City of Blaine notice specifies that the case in question, 24-0054, pertains to Section 30.90 of the Blaine Zoning Code. The public hearing will be held on September 10, 2024, at Blaine City Hall Council Chambers starting at 7 PM, and is designed to solicit feedback from the community before any decisions are made. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission will advise the City Council, which holds the final decision-making power over the zoning application.
Residents wishing to review the proposed plans can find them at BlaineMN.gov/PCItems, with a staff report expected to be available three days before the meeting on BlaineMN.gov/Agendas. Those with inquiries or concerns can reach out to the Planning Department at 763-785-6180 or by emailing [email protected]. Furthermore, written comments may be submitted via email or mail but must be received by noon, on Monday, September 9, 2024, to ensure they are considered by the Planning Commission during their deliberations.
There are multiple ways to engage with the hearing process for those who cannot attend in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast channel 799 and streamed on the city's website at BlaineMN.gov/Video. Additionally, recordings of the meeting can be accessed afterward on demand at the same web addresses. Assistance for those requiring an interpreter or other auxiliary aid is available, provided requests are made to Pat Robinson at the Planning Department by Friday, September 6.
