So, uh there are several standards up for consideration. Um the first one is going to relate to streetside setbacks for structures in multif family districts RM2450 [clears throat] to match those within uh RM 100. Um and the second item will be requirements for on uh for on-site storage units in multif family developments and mixeduse developments with a multifamily component. Um the third item is going to be related to usable open space requirements...

Um, the first one is to elum uh eliminate the bonus area credits from private balconies and porches... The second change is to lower the uh minimum usable open space for development within the RM24, RM50 and RM 100 districts so that uh each dwelling unit or for um there only needs to be 200 square ft of usable open open space provided per dwelling unit.

The third item for usable open space that was changed uh was and this is in addition to code. So this would allow up to 50% reduction in required um usable open space area for developments within a quarter mile walking distance of a public park.

Is there a specified definition of what is considered a park in this case? I.e., does it have to be a city park? Uh can it be a park? uh just open green space, school, playyard, that kind of thing. That's part one. And part two on the 50% reduction where the final decision decision making rests with uh either the city or the planning commission. That's on a case-byase basis. Correct. So if for example a development came in and was seeking that 50% reduction, but let's say that quarter mile meant crossing over Normaddale Boulevard at 84th or at America yeah 84th Street where yes it may only be a quarter of mile but it could be a very difficult quarter of mile to cross. Is that the kind of thing that would be factored in to that decision-making process?

Um, overall, I think these are are good changes. I will say I'm still skeptical about giving any credit for private balconies and patios, um, counting towards open space and green space. If they're not usable for everybody, then, you know, I question why you're getting any credit for it. But I really appreciate seeing the inflated credit go away.

I am quite excited about these changes. um you know, primarily the the park situation um where they can where developers could get benefits for having proximity to parks because honestly like when I look at what counts as being open space for most of these RM24 and RM50 uh developments, it's like as long as it's 15 feet, it can just be like grass on the side of the building right next to the road. basically any of our parks in Bloomington are going to be better and more usable than that.

Uh unfortunately that ordinance is still under internal review uh with legal and other leadership staff in community development. So it's not quite ready for prime time. Um so what we're going to be asking of you this evening is to uh continue uh to open but then continue the public hearing to December 3rd. That'll just give staff uh the additional time that we need to complete our uh review of that policy.