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Council approves multiple development items: mini-golf CUP, rezonings and code updates
Summary
Blaine council approved a conditional use permit for a 2,000 sq. ft. indoor mini-golf business (Putt Town), rezoned multiple properties for housing and industrial redevelopment, approved zoning code updates, and authorized summary publication of recent ordinance changes.
The City Council approved a package of development and land-use actions on Dec. 15, including a conditional use permit for an indoor mini-golf business, several rezonings and a suite of zoning-code updates.
Community Development Director Salman presented the first item: a conditional use permit for "Putt Town," a 2,000-square-foot indoor mini-golf operation at 1033 109th Avenue in a B2 community commercial district. The site met parking requirements (145 on-site stalls vs. 139 required) and the Planning Commission recommended approval with two conditions. Council approved the permit by motion and voice vote.
Council then considered a multi-part development application for property at 90th Lane and University Avenue involving a rezoning from County Road 10 Mixed Use to Development Flex, a preliminary plat to create 11 lots, and a conditional use permit for four twin homes (eight units) plus three detached villas. Staff said the density (7.7 units/acre) meets the MDR designation; the Planning Commission recommended approval and the council approved all three related motions. Council members asked about required turn-lane impacts on University Avenue; staff said the turn lane fits within the existing right-of-way and the developer will dedicate a trail easement.
Other land-use approvals included a rezoning of 8501 Old West Service Drive from B2 to I1 to allow warehouse/office redevelopment (Planning Commission recommended approval) and the city-initiated rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 8550 Van Buren Street NE to permit a single-family home. The council also approved the 2025 zoning code updates on second reading; updates clarify fences, outdoor cannabis cultivation restrictions in certain districts, EV charger definitions, and sign definitions.
Finally, the council approved a resolution allowing summary publication of the recently adopted ordinance (a cost-saving measure versus publishing the full ordinance).
Votes on the development items were taken by voice; those motions prevailed as described on the record. Staff and the Planning Commission will return required documents (for example, a joint powers agreement where noted) prior to construction or contract awards.
