Public Hearing Scheduled: Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Review Proposed Volleyball Training Facility at 9175 Holly St NW

Public Hearing Scheduled: Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Review Proposed Volleyball Training Facility at 9175 Holly St NW

Coon Rapids, MN – August 29, 2025 — The Coon Rapids Planning Commission has formally announced a public hearing concerning Planning Case 25-10, proposed by JHM Medical Park, LLC. The petitioner seeks approval for a Use Flexibility to allow an indoor recreation use—specifically, a volleyball training facility—at 9175 Holly St NW, a location currently zoned under the PORT Evergreen zoning district and within the River Rapids Overlay, where such a use is not currently permitted.

Hearing Details

• Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Coon Rapids City Center Council Chambers, 11155 Robinson Drive NW.

What’s at Stake

This Use Flexibility request would allow the transformation of the subject property into an indoor volleyball training facility, despite indoor recreation not being among the permitted uses for the PORT Evergreen district. The Planning Commission’s recommendation will guide whether the city moves forward with zoning accommodations for this specialized athletic venture.

Public Participation

All members of the public are welcome—and encouraged—to attend and share their views. The Coon Rapids City Center is accessible to those with disabilities. To request assistive hearing devices or a sign-language interpreter, residents must submit such requests by Friday, September 12, 2025, by calling 763-767-6430 or using TDD 763-757-8885.

For additional details or inquiries, community members may call 763-767-6430 or email planning@coonrapidsmn.gov.

Planning Commission Leadership

The hearing will be presided over by Wayne Schwartz, Chair of the Coon Rapids Planning Commission.

Why It Matters

This proposal illustrates a growing trend toward repurposing industrially zoned properties for recreational and wellness-oriented uses—potentially signaling a shift in how communities like Coon Rapids approach land-use flexibility. As development dynamics evolve, decisions like this one shape the local balance between traditional industry, community recreation, and economic diversification.

About this Notice
This article is based on information posted by the City of Coon Rapids on August 29, 2025, under its “News Flash • Planning Case 25-10: Use Flexibility” public notice

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