PC Meeting Date: January 15, 2026
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Public Hearing for Consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment for 304 2nd St. W.
Body
Action Requested:
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on the requested zoning map amendment for 304 2nd St. W.
Summary Report:
Ana Ortiz Pano has applied for a zoning map amendment for the property at 304 2nd St. W. (PID 2236451010). The requested amendment would change the zoning of the property from R1-B: Low Density Residential to C1-B: Downtown and enable the applicant to develop a small mixed-use building, including a grocery store on the site.
Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 350' on December 31, 2025. The public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on December 31, 2025. A copy of the public hearing mailing and location map are attached.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council's adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A public hearing is used by the Planning Commission to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Public Input - The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue. The public may ask questions, make comments, voice support, agree or disagree with the issue.
1. The Chair will recognize a speaker at the podium and comments/conversation will be between the Chair and speaker; and between the Chair and Board/Commission Members.
2. At the podium the speaker must give their name and if representing a business, must give the name of the business or corporation. If an Attorney or consultant is representing a client, the client must be identified for the record.
3. S...
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