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.
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.
The clinics serve a variety of different populations. Some of the clinics actually are serving internal communities.
We're proposing to add residential to the area as an allowed use or conditional use I should say.
People (6)
Presented the code amendment for Northwestern Health Sciences University regarding accessory use definitions.
Asked clarifying questions regarding other colleges in Bloomington that might benefit from the proposed amendment.
Provided testimony regarding existing bookstore/clinic operations on campus.
Detailed the proposal for the new Transitional Industrial zoning district and rezoning of 28 lots.
Facilitated meeting and questioned staff regarding floor area ratios and setbacks.
Expressed support for the university code amendment and questioned staff on setback standards.
Places Mentioned
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)
Amendment to City Code Chapters 19 and 21 to create use definitions for college/university accessory retail and medical offices.