February 19, 2026 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Salt shed and brine building site plan and variance at 9721 James Avenue South

Lot width variance for 9211 Columbus Avenue South

Fence standards code update

Votes (6)

Close the public hearing for item one

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of variance for 9721 James Avenue South

Passed4-0

Moved by Commissioner Muster · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of final site plans for 9721 James Avenue South

Passed4-0

Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not specified

Close the public hearing for item two

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt resolution for variance at 9211 Columbus Avenue South

Passed4-0

Moved by Commissioner Len · Seconded by Not specified

Swap agenda items three and four

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

The one of the challenges with the design was the elevation that goes from the western portion of 97th to the eastern portion. It's a very steep grade.

Mark Pressure
9721 James Avenue South VarianceExplaining the technical need for a building setback variance.

We understand that the house is there with the garage. The intent is to tear down the garage, build another garage. However, it's not set in stone that that's will happens.

Shirley Winters
9211 Columbus Avenue South SubdivisionExpressing skepticism about future site plans for a proposed subdivision.

People (5)

Kareem SherardStaff

City staff member presenting the salt shed and brine building proposal.

Dylan PalmerStaff

City staff member presenting the lot width variance and fence code update.

Places Mentioned

9721 James Avenue South1800 West 96th Street9211 Columbus Avenue South9111 Columbus Avenue South9117 Columbus Avenue South

Events & Meetings (2)

  • February 19th: Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
  • March 3rd, 2026: City Council Consent Agenda

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

PL20260002

Salt shed and brine building site plan and variance

PL2026-3

Variance to reduce lot width from 60ft to 59.5ft

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February 19, 2026 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder