February 1, 2024 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Preliminary and final development plan for a 208-unit apartment building
Conditional Use Permit for an 11,000-square-foot daycare facility
Development flexibility requests regarding floor area ratio (FAR)
Parking reduction and shared parking agreement proposal
Review of building site plans, landscaping, and materials
Discussion of labor practices and subcontractor oversight
Areas of Interest (4)
- Developer 'Enclave' faces scrutiny over historical labor practices including alleged wage theft and safety violations during public hearing.
- Bloomington Planning Commission approves high-density housing project despite vocal union opposition regarding contractor business models.
- City staff and commission bypass labor complaints, citing that judicial application standards are limited to land use ordinances.
- Development proposal features 19 affordable housing units and a large-scale daycare facility, highlighting city-wide demand for childcare.
Votes (2)
Recommend approval of preliminary and final development plan for 208-unit apartment and daycare
Moved by Commissioner Albrecht · Seconded by Not Specified
Recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit for 11,000 sq ft daycare
Moved by Commissioner Albrecht · Seconded by Not Specified
Notable Quotes (3)
We never sell our projects so we don't. When we design things we're designing them to own them 30 years from now.
You apply the facts they've been laid out to what the standards are in the ordinance and that's all to consider.
There continues to be a group of developers and general contractor that look the other way to gain a competitive advantage.
People (8)
Ms. O'DeaStaffPresented the staff report and site analysis for the project.
Presented the staff report and site analysis for the project.
Brian BachmanRepresentativeAnswered questions regarding daycare food service, parking, and project ownership.
1 quote
Answered questions regarding daycare food service, parking, and project ownership.
“We're working with several different daycare providers right now to kind of figure out who's going to fit best on the site.”
Clarifying the status of the daycare operator.
Griffin JamisonArchitectConsultant for the Enclave project.
Consultant for the Enclave project.
Woodrow PinterBusiness RepresentativeProvided public testimony regarding labor concerns at developer Enclave projects.
1 quote
Provided public testimony regarding labor concerns at developer Enclave projects.
“I'm here tonight speaking on the Enclave proposal at 6701 West 78th Street... Red flags were raised immediately upon their arrival.”
Voicing opposition to the developer's historical labor practices.
Kevin TaskingAssistant City AttorneyClarified that commissioners should only consider ordinance standards for judicial applications.
Clarified that commissioners should only consider ordinance standards for judicial applications.
Commissioner AlbrechtPlanning CommissionerInquired about housing ordinances and moved for approval of the project.
Inquired about housing ordinances and moved for approval of the project.
Commissioner GoltzmanPlanning CommissionerExpressed support for the increased housing stock and family-friendly amenities.
Expressed support for the increased housing stock and family-friendly amenities.
Commissioner CurryPlanning CommissionerRaised concerns about parking, site subdivision, and public testimony.
Raised concerns about parking, site subdivision, and public testimony.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 1, 2024 - Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
- February 12, 2024 - City Council Meeting (Consent Agenda)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Preliminary and final development plan approval for a residential and daycare complex.
Conditional Use Permit for an 11,000 square foot daycare facility.