Blaine residents, mark your calendars for an upcoming public hearing that will delve into the city’s preliminary plans for a new development. The Blaine Planning Commission is preparing to hear case 25-0010, an application submitted by the City of Blaine, in association with Kempf Properties, with intentions to creatively map out the future of a specific locale without any immediate development proposals on the docket.
According to a public notice shared by the City of Blaine, the hearing is scheduled to take place at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers, providing an open floor on April 8, 2025, at 7 PM. The specific site under consideration is located at the southwest corner of 125th Avenue NE and Lexington Avenue, which is now envisioned as the future home of two outlots and an essential dedication for rights of way concerning the extension of Zest Street.
For those interested in taking a closer look at these proposals, plans are available for review at BlaineMN.gov/PCItems, with the staff report set to go public at BlaineMN.gov/Agendas three days before the hearing. City officials have opened the doors to inquiries, urging community members to direct questions to the Planning Department at 763-785-6180 or via email at [email protected].
Community involvement is at the core of this session, with residents encouraged to participate in various ways. Be it attending the hearing in person, watching the live stream at BlaineMN.gov/Video, or providing comments through email, the city is looking for input. However, take note, to have your written comments considered, they must arrive no later by noon on April 7, and don’t forget, they must be signed – unsigned or anonymous submissions just won’t cut.
For those with specific requirements, assistance services, including interpreter services, are available upon request by contacting Pat Robinson at the number provided above by Friday, April 4. This proactive approach echoes a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all voices, regardless of linguistic or physical barriers, have the opportunity to be heard and partake in this chapter of Blaine’s urban planning narrative.
