October 23, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance 2025 (Cleanup items)

Miscellaneous Issues Ordinance 2025 (Policy changes)

Building height map of Bloomington

Proposed amendments to official building height limits

Votes (2)

Recommend adopting ordinances A through O and Q through Z

Passed6-0

Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not Specified

Recommend adopting ordinances AA through FF

Passed6-0

Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (2)

We are then asking them no you must meet the standards of the 1980s not the 2020s.

Commissioner Cunningham
Ordinance E / Design FlexibilityArguing against restrictive architectural standards for new commercial builds.

If you can build up to a certain amount of feet, that's the that's the main concern. That's ultimately dictating your height. It's not the stories.

Chair
Building Height NomenclatureQuestioning the redundancy of having both story and foot limits in code.

People (5)

Mr. Ramler OlsenStaff Member

Presented the building height map study session.

Commissioner LenPlanning Commissioner

Inquired about planning area decision logic and school coordination.

Nick JohnsonPlanning Manager

Provided information on school district notification processes.

Places Mentioned

City Hall, BloomingtonOld Cedar AvenueOld Shakopee RoadLindale Avenue98th Street Station areaSouth Loop District

Events & Meetings (4)

  • October 23rd: Planning Commission Meeting
  • September 18th: Miscellaneous issues study session
  • September 29th: Miscellaneous issues council meeting
  • November 17th: Final public hearing at council

Ordinances & Resolutions (7)

A

Grammatical cleanup and addition of 'or' to existing code.

AA

Updates to exterior lighting requirements and maintenance standards.

BB

Allows multifamily residential in four specific zoning districts.

CC

Clarifies appeals process for certificates of appropriateness and sets a $220 fee.

DD

Sets 15ft height limit for accessory structures exceeding principal dwelling height.

EE

Removes architectural unity requirement for commercial buildings to improve design flexibility.

FF

Allows reduction of sidewalk width from 8ft to 6ft on minor collector roads under engineering discretion.

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October 23, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder