Blaine's Planning Commission is gearing up for a public hearing to discuss the introduction of a new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. According to a public notice posted by the City of Blaine, the applicant, iONNA, has submitted a request for a conditional use permit to develop this facility at the southeast corner of Naples Street and Flowerfield Road. The case, numbered 25-0007, aims to bring an EV charging station to the Community Commercial (B-2) zoning district along with a zero-lot line for a shared drive on the east property line.
The public hearing is scheduled to take place at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 10801 Town Square Drive, 2nd Floor, in Blaine, Minnesota, on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 PM, as detailed by the City of Blaine. The Planning Commission will accept comments then, before making a recommendation to the City Council, slated for final consideration at a later date. The plans are available for review by anyone at BlaineMN.gov/PCItems, and a detailed staff report will be coming three days prior at BlaineMN.gov/Agendas.
Community members seeking to participate have several options: they can attend the public hearing in person to deliver their comments, send in written observations via email to [email protected], or post their thoughts to the Planning Department at the aforementioned City Hall address. They stipulate, however, that all submissions must be in by no later than Noon on Monday, April 7, 2025. The City of Blaine has a firm policy that unsigned or anonymous comments will not be accepted, ensuring all feedback is adequately attributed, as per the City of Blaine.
For those unable or choosing not to attend, the city provides several viewing options. The meeting will be broadcast live on the local Comcast channel 799. Additionally, residents can live stream the session at BlaineMN.gov/Video or view recordings on demand via the same link or by visiting BlaineMN.gov/Agendas. The city has also made provisions for individuals requiring interpreter services or other auxiliary assistance, requesting that they contact Pat Robinson at 763-785-6180 no later than Friday, April 4.
