The Bloomington Planning Commission is set to open the floor to public input on a proposed amendment to the city zoning code, which could potentially affect congregate living facilities within the industrial I-2 Zoning District. The hearing, announced to take place on February 15th at 6 PM, promises to be a critical dialog between city officials and community members. It will be held in the Council Chambers at the Bloomington Civic Plaza at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road and will simultaneously be accessible to the public through various electronic means, as sanctioned by State law, according to the City of Bloomington.
In anticipation of this hearing, relevant materials and additional information on the proposed amendment have been made available for public review at www.blm.mn/notices. A provision has been made for residents who will not attend in person, enabling them to both watch the proceedings live on channels 859 or 14 of BTV or via the internet on the City's official YouTube channel, or at blm.mn/btv-live.
Those wishing to contribute their testimony to the public hearing can participate by phone using the provided access code. City staff have highlighted the March 7noon deadline for email or voicemail testimonies to allow adequate time for dissemination to the Planning Commission members. Citizens are reminded to identify the specific agenda item they aim to address in their testimonies for clarity and orderliness of the hearing, as per the City of Bloomington.
Contact information for further inquiries and comment submissions has also been disseminated, with Senior Planner Mike Centinario being the point of contact. He can be reached at the Bloomington Civic Plaza or through his designated phone number or email, as highlighted by officials. This public hearing represents a vital channel for community engagement over the direction of urban planning in Bloomington, potentially shaping the landscape of I-2 districts and the future of congregate living in the area.
