January 12, 2023 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
O'DayStaffPresented the code amendment for Northwestern Health Sciences University regarding accessory use definitions.
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Presented the code amendment for Northwestern Health Sciences University regarding accessory use definitions.
“The accessory use cannot exceed 10% of the principal floor area and the second is that the accessory use cannot attract customers independently.”
Explaining the limitations of accessory use definitions in city code.
GoltzmanCommissionerAsked clarifying questions regarding other colleges in Bloomington that might benefit from the proposed amendment.
Asked clarifying questions regarding other colleges in Bloomington that might benefit from the proposed amendment.
Mike TennysonVice President for Clinics and Retail ServicesProvided testimony regarding existing bookstore/clinic operations on campus.
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Provided testimony regarding existing bookstore/clinic operations on campus.
“The clinics serve a variety of different populations. Some of the clinics actually are serving internal communities.”
Clarifying clinic usage for the commission.
WilsonStaffDetailed the proposal for the new Transitional Industrial zoning district and rezoning of 28 lots.
Detailed the proposal for the new Transitional Industrial zoning district and rezoning of 28 lots.
CookedChairFacilitated meeting and questioned staff regarding floor area ratios and setbacks.
Facilitated meeting and questioned staff regarding floor area ratios and setbacks.
GrossmanCommissionerExpressed support for the university code amendment and questioned staff on setback standards.
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.