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Planning Commission elects leadership; recommends approvals for one preliminary plat and two conditional use permits

BlaineApr 14, 20262 min read

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At its April 14, 2026 meeting the Blaine Planning Commission administered oaths to three commissioners, elected Al Goracke as Chair and Maisa Olson as Vice Chair, approved the March 10 minutes, and unanimously recommended approval of: a two‑lot preliminary plat (JJ Graham Addition) and conditional use permits for outdoor dining (CAVA, 10 seats) and outdoor storage of portable containers (Dart Portable Storage), each with site‑specific conditions. Each recommendation will be forwarded to the May 4, 2026 City Council meeting.

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Administered oaths of office to Commissioners Olson, Geiselhart and Freeman.
Elected Al Goracke as Chair of the Planning Commission (motion passed 6-0).
Elected Maisa Olson as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission (motion passed 6-0).
Approved the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (motion passed 6-0).
Recommended approval of Case File 26-0010 (James and Robin Obraske; preliminary plat to subdivide 0.69 acres into two lots, JJ Graham Addition) with five conditions including park dedication, tree preservation, recording with Anoka County, WAC/SAC charges, and Rice Creek Watershed District review (motion passed 6-0).
Recommended approval of Case File 26-0011 (CAVA; conditional use permit for outdoor dining with up to 10 seats) with eight conditions including SAC review/payment, limits on signage and seating, litter control, no amplified outdoor music, fencing and heater specifications (motion passed 6-0).
Recommended approval of Case File 26-0013 (Dart Portable Storage; conditional use permit for outside storage of portable storage containers) with four conditions including defined storage area, front yard tree plantings, hard‑surface placement and a 20-foot emergency drive aisle (motion passed 6-0).

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Planning Commission Meeting

Apr 14, 2026, 7:00 PMBlaine City Hall - Council Chambers, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine MN 55449completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Administration of Oaths of Office - Olson, Geiselhart, Freeman
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
6. Public Hearing
1. Case File No. 26-0010 // James and Robin Obraske // 2808 93rd Lane NE and 2811 93rd Avenue NE The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide .69 acres into two lots, to be known as JJ Graham Addition.
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Decision: Public Hearing
2. Case File No. 26-0011 // CAVA // 12351 Ulysses Street NE, #100 The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow outdoor dining with 10 seats in the Regional Commercial (B-3) zoning district.
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Decision: Public Hearing
3. Case File No. 26-0013 // Dart Portable Storage // 8600 Rendova Street NE The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the outside storage of portable storage containers in a Heavy Industrial (I-2A) zoning district.
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Decision: Public Hearing
7. Adjournment