February 13, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 900 West 80th Street
Rezoning of 900 West 80th Street from I3 to B2
Compliance of Indoor Play Park at Rainbow Midwest
Review of draft January 30th Planning Commission meeting synopsis
Planning Commission policy and issues update
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington Planning Commission grants rezoning to resolve 26-year non-conforming business use at Rainbow Midwest.
- City staff clarifies distinction between 'guiding' (future land use) and 'zoning' (current legal performance standards).
- New Planning Manager Johnson debuts, signaling upcoming major mixed-use development at 4100 West 78th Street.
- Fire code compliance and zoning enforcement triggers shift in city policy for indoor recreational play spaces.
Votes (3)
Close the public hearing for 900 West 80th Street
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Recommend City Council approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 900 West 80th Street
Moved by Commissioner Mcgovern · Seconded by Not stated
Recommend City Council approve ordinance rezoning 900 West 80th Street to B2
Moved by Commissioner Mcgovern · Seconded by Not stated
Notable Quotes (2)
The applicant is wanting to operate a use that's not currently permitted in the A3 zoning district.
We just want to continue to operate as we always have.
People (4)
Karsten DayPlannerProvided staff report on Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning for 900 West 80th Street.
Provided staff report on Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning for 900 West 80th Street.
John MeyerApplicantRepresentative of Rainbow Midwest seeking rezoning to align with business operations.
1 quote
Representative of Rainbow Midwest seeking rezoning to align with business operations.
“The business of Rainbow Midwest has been there for the last 26 years.”
Establishment of business presence in Bloomington.
JohnsonPlanning ManagerFirst meeting as Planning Manager; provided updates on future agenda items.
First meeting as Planning Manager; provided updates on future agenda items.
AlbrechtChairLed the Planning Commission meeting and conducted roll call votes.
Led the Planning Commission meeting and conducted roll call votes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- February 13, 2025: Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
- March 17, 2025: City Council meeting (Public Hearing for 900 West 80th Street)
- February 20, 2025: Scheduled Planning Commission Study Session
- March 6, 2025: Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting (Status pending)
- March 20, 2025: Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 900 West 80th Street