June 8, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Conditional Use Permit Request: 7700 West Old Shakopee Road (Arts Creative)
Annual Housing Report 2022
Housing affordability and cost burden metrics
Residential development and new unit production goals
Review of City development policies and zoning amendments
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington residents face significant housing cost burdens, with over 45% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
- City housing goals for 2030 are aspirational rather than punitive, leaving the city vulnerable to increased homelessness if targets are missed.
- Property rights disputes led to a last-minute delay of a conditional use permit, highlighting potential legal hurdles for development in condo associations.
- Bloomington reports high housing occupancy rates (95%), creating a tight market and upward pressure on costs for new residents.
Votes (3)
Hold open the public hearing and continue to June 22nd
Moved by Commissioner Albrecht · Seconded by Unknown
Close the public hearing for the Art Studio
Moved by Commissioner Goltzman · Seconded by Unknown
Adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an art studio
Moved by Commissioner Cox · Seconded by Unknown
Notable Quotes (3)
Until documentation is provided that establishes who has legal control over common association property action should not be taken.
I hope that I can fill a need for the community because I know more art.
If we don't meet those goals the consequences are probably more real that we would see in the city as in we would have increased homelessness.
People (8)
Jerome RohmanChairmanPresides over the Planning Commission meeting.
Presides over the Planning Commission meeting.
Planner AspectPlannerPresents staff reports on development applications and permit status.
1 quote
Presents staff reports on development applications and permit status.
“Until documentation is provided that establishes who has legal control over common association property action should not be taken.”
Regarding the delay of a conditional use permit due to a property rights dispute.
Katie RossApplicantProposes the 'Arts Creative' studio at 7700 West Old Shakopee Road.
1 quote
Proposes the 'Arts Creative' studio at 7700 West Old Shakopee Road.
“I hope that I can fill a need for the community because I know more art.”
Stating her vision for the new art studio.
Michelle LincolnPlannerPresents the 2022 Annual Housing Report.
1 quote
Presents the 2022 Annual Housing Report.
“If we don't meet those goals the consequences are probably more real that we would see in the city as in we would have increased homelessness.”
Explaining the impact of failing to meet housing production goals.
Commissioner AlbrechtCommissionerAsks clarifying questions regarding tenant relationships and application details.
Asks clarifying questions regarding tenant relationships and application details.
Commissioner GoltzmanCommissionerVoices support for the arts studio application.
Voices support for the arts studio application.
Commissioner AbdiCommissionerCommends staff on the quality of the housing report presentation.
Commends staff on the quality of the housing report presentation.
Stuart ColeProperty OwnerOpposed the issuance of a conditional use permit due to property rights.
Opposed the issuance of a conditional use permit due to property rights.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June 2023 Meeting of the Bloomington Planning Commission
- June 22nd (Continued Public Hearing)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Motion to continue public hearing regarding conditional use permit.
Resolution approving a conditional use permit for an art studio at 7700 West Old Shakopee Road.