Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment
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The Hastings Community Redevelopment Authority has made an application on behalf of Queen City Development, LLC, for a specific redevelopment plan modification in the Redevelopment Area #1. The specific plan is for the purchase and redevelopment of the old middle school located at 714 West 5th Street for 68 residential apartments. The applicant has also applied to rezone the property to RP-3, Multiple-Family Residential Planned District.
The Hastings Planning Commission is scheduled to hear these requests during a public hearing on October 21, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Hastings Municipal Airport, 3300 West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska.
The Planning Commission made a motion to recommend approval for both agenda items, however the Commission voted 4-2-1, so the items did not pass and will not move forward to the November 10 Council meeting.
The Hastings Community Redevelopment Authority has made an application on behalf of Queen City Development, LLC, for a specific redevelopment plan modification in the Redevelopment Area #1. The specific plan is for the purchase and redevelopment of the old middle school located at 714 West 5th Street for 68 residential apartments. The applicant has also applied to rezone the property to RP-3, Multiple-Family Residential Planned District.
The Hastings Planning Commission is scheduled to hear these requests during a public hearing on October 21, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Hastings Municipal Airport, 3300 West 12th Street, Hastings, Nebraska.
The Planning Commission made a motion to recommend approval for both agenda items, however the Commission voted 4-2-1, so the items did not pass and will not move forward to the November 10 Council meeting.
The City of Hastings offers several ways for people to provide input on applications to the Hastings Planning Commission. Regardless of the method, all public input is considered, so people need to use only one method.
Instructions for leaving a public comment are below:
Your comment will be available to the Planning Commission, City Council, staff, and others to review immediately instead of waiting until the public hearing.
Your comment will be posted and publicly viewable as soon as you hit 'Submit'.
Please introduce yourself, your neighborhood, and your thoughts about this project. Example: Barbara Smith, Ward 1. The project is two blocks from my home and my children would have to walk past it every day on their way to school. Please consider adding sidewalks to this project.
Other ways to provide comment:
1 - Send an email to the Development Services Staff. Your email will be provided to the Planning Commission. To have your comments provided in the Planning Commission packet, your comments must be received by noon, Wednesday before the Planning Commission Meeting. Otherwise, your email must be received by 12:00 pm the day of the Planning Commission to be given to them at the meeting.
2 - Attend the meeting in person to give public input. The public hearing date, time, and meeting location is described above.
If you have any difficulties with participating, contact Development Services at 402-461-2331.
Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment has finished this stage
The application was submitted on September 25, 2025.
Under Staff Review
Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment has finished this stage
City and Hastings Utility staff are reviewing the application for conformance with zoning, subdivision regulations, and other City standards. This step includes the development of the staff report to the Planning Commission.
Public Notice
Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment has finished this stage
Public Notice will be provided through the Hastings Tribune and a required yard sign at the property. Adjacent neighbors within 300 feet of the boundary of the property will also be sent a public notice letter from the city.
Planning Commission Packet is completed and available to view
Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment has finished this stage
The review of the application by City staff has been completed. The application documents and staff report have been compiled and are available for viewing by the public, applicant, and Planning Commission. The item's packet materials can be found in the Application and Board Packet Document section.
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Case Nos. 2025-495 & 2025-496: Middle School Redevelopment is currently at this stage
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for this application on October 21, 2025. The agenda packet can be found here
The Planning Commission made a motion to recommend approval, however the Commission voted 4-2-1, so the items did not pass and will not move forward to the November 10 Council meeting.
