November 20, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Variance and final site/building plans for Fire Station Number 6 bunk house
Conditional use permit for cannabis manufacturing at 10901 Nesbbit Avenue South
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Bloomington faces pushback from resident regarding placement of temporary bunk house at Fire Station 6.
- First cannabis manufacturing facility in Bloomington industrial zone receives conditional approval despite odor concerns.
- Planning Commission debate highlights the tension between land-use findings and public visual/traffic concerns.
- Local government shifts to 24-hour fire department staffing, sparking infrastructure and variance requirements.
Votes (3)
Adopt resolution approving a variance to reduce front setback for fire station bunk house
Moved by Commissioner Knight · Seconded by Not specified
Approve final site and building plans for bunk house expansion
Moved by Commissioner Knight · Seconded by Not specified
Adopt resolution approving conditional use permit for cannabis manufacturer
Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
Visually, we are in support of the fire department... but the location of it does after seeing what it was on the screen, we will see it.
We will acquire biomass... and we will take that material and extract the cannabis oil out of it.
People (5)
KtonChairPresiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
Presiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
Dylan PalmerPlanning StaffPresented staff reports for fire station bunk house and cannabis facility.
1 quote
Presented staff reports for fire station bunk house and cannabis facility.
“The fire department is transitioning to a full-time department... and they need a sleeping area.”
Explaining the necessity for the bunk house variance.
Jay WentResidentResident at 8707 Lake View Circle expressing concerns about visual impact.
1 quote
Resident at 8707 Lake View Circle expressing concerns about visual impact.
“The location of it does after seeing what it was on the screen, we will see it.”
Opposing the specific placement of the bunk house.
Byron ButcherCOOCOO for ABN Solutions, presenting on cannabis manufacturing operations.
1 quote
COO for ABN Solutions, presenting on cannabis manufacturing operations.
“There will be a slight smell... we're utilizing charcoal filters to eliminate the smells.”
Addressing concerns about potential odors from manufacturing.
Sharon SharfResidentLocal resident expressing concern about traffic and industrial use in the area.
Local resident expressing concern about traffic and industrial use in the area.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- November 20th, Planning Commission Meeting
- November 25th, 4:30 p.m., Deadline for appeals
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Variance and site plan approval for Fire Station 6 bunk house.
Conditional use permit for cannabis manufacturing at 10901 Nesbbit Avenue South.