January 12, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Privately initiated code amendment for Northwestern Health Sciences University

Establishment of Transitional Industrial (TI) Zoning District

Rezoning of 28 parcels along Lyndale Avenue South

Alignment with 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Retrofit Plan

Votes (1)

Recommend approval of a privately initiated code amendment regarding college university uses.

Passed4-0

Moved by Grossman · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (3)

The accessory use cannot exceed 10% of the principal floor area and the second is that the accessory use cannot attract customers independently.

O'Day
Northwestern Health Sciences University code amendmentExplaining zoning code limitations for accessory uses.

The clinics serve a variety of different populations. Some of the clinics actually are serving internal communities.

Mike Tennyson
Northwestern Health Sciences University code amendmentExplaining the nature of campus clinics to the commission.

We're proposing to add residential to the area as an allowed use or conditional use I should say.

Wilson
Transitional Industrial DistrictDiscussing the new Transitional Industrial zoning district.

People (6)

GoltzmanCommissioner

Asked clarifying questions regarding other colleges in Bloomington that might benefit from the proposed amendment.

WilsonStaff

Detailed the proposal for the new Transitional Industrial zoning district and rezoning of 28 lots.

CookedChair

Facilitated meeting and questioned staff regarding floor area ratios and setbacks.

GrossmanCommissioner

Expressed support for the university code amendment and questioned staff on setback standards.

Places Mentioned

2501 West 84th Street (Northwestern Health Sciences University)Lyndale Avenue South86th Street and 92nd Street corridorBloomington City Hall

Events & Meetings (4)

  • January 12th: Planning Commission Meeting
  • October 27th: Study Session regarding zoning draft
  • November 14th: City Council Study Session
  • February 6th: City Council Meeting for final adoption

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2022-240

Amendment to City Code Chapters 19 and 21 to create use definitions for college/university accessory retail and medical offices.

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January 12, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting - Bloomington Recorder