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January 18, 2024 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting

Bloomington City CouncilFriday, January 19, 2024
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Major Revision to Bloomington Central Station Planned Development

Preliminary and Final Plat for Bloomington Central Station Phase 5

Development of 164-unit Senior Apartment Building

Elimination of Retail component in Phase 5

Request for design flexibility on secondary materials (fiber cement)

Parking supply analysis and shared parking configuration

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (2)

Our overall very supportive of the project, the conditions that was written essentially just mean the applicant has to revise small areas of the building to meet city code.

— Centenario
Project ApprovalStating staff recommendation for the project.

Most of these people will be from single family homes. It feels like a backyard.

— Joy Jerram
Building DesignJustifying the use of fiber cement materials on the courtyard elevation.

People (7)

CentenarioSenior Planner

Provided staff report and overview of the BCS Phase 5 project, building design, and site plan.

Joy JerramApplicant Representative

Representing McGuff on behalf of the active adult housing development.

1 quote

“The reason why we had pursued the design flexibility to more of a fiber cement panel is that most of these people will be from single family homes. It feels like a backyard.”

Explaining the reasoning behind requested secondary material flexibility.

Ryan SimpsonArchitect (ESG Architects)

Provided technical justification for material choices and building elevation design.

1 quote

“The intent of the exterior materials standard is to just a positive impact on the public by guaranteeing a certain amount of high quality building finish.”

Discussing the code requirements for building materials.

AlbrechtCommissioner

Questioned the applicant on senior housing market absorption rates and parking.

GoltzmanCommissioner

Inquired about public/private access to the courtyard and site layout.

NixonCommissioner

Questioned the transparency of the parking garage facade.

CurryCommissioner

Questioned progress of the overall Bloomington Central Station plan and retail vacancy.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Central StationSouth Loop DistrictAmerican Boulevard30th AvenueHyatt Regency Hotel

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  • January 18, 2024 - Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
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