“I'm plenty comfortable with the parking deviation.”

During discussion on Seagate's parking flexibility.

“Seems like a good application. We've seen Seagate here many times in the past and it seems to me they've been a fine resident and neighbor.”

Expressing support for Seagate's expansion.

“Staff does recommend approval.”

Concluding the staff report for the Seagate application.

“Staff has a lot of confidence that there's adequate parking supply through the Planned Development Overlay District.”

Explaining the rationale for supporting parking flexibility for Seagate.

“I just have a question about the nitrogen storage pad. ... Were there any safety concerns identified by the Fire Marshal or anyone about having nitrogen tanks so close to a street?”

Questioning safety aspects of the proposed nitrogen plant.

“The nitrogen plan, it is existing today, so it's a relocation of the tanks just to better serve our manufacturing facility.”

Clarifying the nature of the nitrogen plant project.

“We still have an outstanding item with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and their approval. So I think there is still a little bit of uncertainty with that plan.”

Discussing the status of landscaping requirements.

“Laura McCarthy with the Fire Department has been integral in terms of understanding all the building requirements especially for something that has a lot of chemicals. So I just really appreciate the staff.”

Thanking city staff for their assistance.

“This is very straightforward and as you noted, the parking is sort of above the threshold where we usually give it a much closer look and in fact we did there was a study performed on it.”

Supporting the Seagate application and its parking plan.

“The standards were we're recommending some revisions to our street side setbacks storage units and usable open space.”

Introducing the proposed changes to multifamily performance standards.

“It's just a vestige that's kind of carried through all the iterations of the City Code up until today and you know looking at our peers in the in the region it's we were unable to identify any other communities that have a storage unit requirement.”

Explaining the uniqueness and potential outdatedness of Bloomington's storage unit requirement.