Blaine To Host Public Hearing On Proposed Cigar Lounge for 105th Avenue Redevelopment District

The City of Blaine has announced an upcoming public hearing set by the Planning Commission to deliberate on the application submitted by PinPoint Community Development, LLC, operating as Society Cigars. The hearing concerns a request to amend the Blaine City Zoning Ordinance, specifically to add a 'Cigar Lounge' to the list of permitted uses in the 105th Avenue Redevelopment District and to adjust relevant definitions within the ordinance. Interested parties are invited to join the session scheduled for 7 PM on Wednesday, August 14, at the Blaine City Hall Council Chambers.

According to a public notice by the City of Blaine, this public hearing serves as a platform to collectively gather and consider feedback from the community regarding the proposed changes. The Planning Commission operates as an advisory body and will forward its recommendations to the City Council, which will have the final say in the matter. ensuing the public hearing.

Blaine residents keen on understanding the proposed modifications can review the application and accompanying plans on the city's website. The staff report will be made available three days before the meeting. For additional inquiries, the Planning Department can be reached by phone or email. Community members are also encouraged to submit written comments by noon of the prior day, August 13, to ensure their thoughts are presented to the Planning Commission. However, it should be noted that unsigned or anonymous contributions will not be accepted.

For those unable to attend in person, the city provides several viewing options. The live proceedings can be watched on Comcast channel 799 and streamed on the city's website, and recordings will be accessible post-meeting for on-demand viewing. Accommodations for interpreting services or other necessary auxiliary support can be arranged by contacting Pat Robinson at the Planning Department no later than Friday, August 9. This ensures that the public hearing is accessible to actively participate all interested members of the community.

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