The City of Blaine's Planning Commission is set to hold a public hearing regarding Nova Real Estate's application to rezone a property presently zoned as Community Commercial (B-2) to Light Industrial (I-1). The property in question is located at 8501 Old West 35W Service Drive NE. This hearing is part of a multi-step review process designed to involve public input before the Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council, who will then have the final say on the matter.
Interested residents and stakeholders are encouraged to fully participate in the hearing, which is scheduled to take place on November 12, 2025, at 7 PM at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers, according to the City's official notice. The Planning Commission plays an advisory role, considering public comments before making their recommendation. Preparations for the meeting include the availability of submitted plans for review online and a staff report that will be accessible three days prior to the meeting.
To comment, the public can review plans at BlaineMN.gov/PCItems, contact the Planning Department directly, attend the hearing in person, or submit written comments. It's important to note that any written feedback must be received by noon on November 10, 2025, to be considered during the commission's session. Those looking to comment should also bear in mind that unsigned or anonymous remarks will not be accepted, as specified in the notice.
The meeting will also be available for viewing through several media. It can be watched live on the City of Blaine cable channel on Comcast channel 799 or livestreamed at BlaineMN.gov/Video. For those unable to attend in real time, recordings will be subsequently available on demand through the same website. Additionally, those needing auxiliary assistance, such as an interpreter, are advised to contact Pat Robinson by no later than November 6, 2025.
