Planning Commission — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-06-05

Planning Commission Agenda
 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
 THURSDAY MAY 21, 2026
 (IN PERSON AND VIA WEBEX)
 BLOOMINGTON CIVIC PLAZA – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
 1800 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE RD.
 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
 6:00 PM

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ITEM 1 Case #PL202600026
(public hearing) Keith Pelatowski
 Rezoning – Telegraph Hill Office Park – 7805 Telegraph Rd
 Presenter: Dylan Palmer

ITEM 2 Case #PL202600058
(public hearing) Rosa Development, LLC
 Reguiding, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit – 3700 and 3750 American Blvd E
 Presenter: Mike Centinario

ITEM 3 Case #PL202600066
(public hearing) Park ‘N Go
 Reguiding, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit – 7901 International Dr
 Presenter: Mike Centinario

ITEM 4 Case #PL202600064
(public hearing) City of Bloomington
 City Code Amendment – Corner Lot Standards
 Presenter: Emily Hestbech

ITEM 5 City of Bloomington
(study item) Planning Commission Policy and Issues Update
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APPROVED MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting
Watch the meeting recording and view transcript here.

Date: 5/21/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers
Address: 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN, 55431

Commissioners Present: Phil Koktan, Kevin Cunningham, Abdi Isse, Deanna White, and Madeline
Summers (in person).

Commissioners Absent: Anne Linnee and Jared Munster.

Staff Present: Nick Johnson, Michael Centinario, Emily Hestbech, Dylan Palmer, and Kevin Toskey (in
person), and Julie Long and Brian Hansen (attending remotely).

Chairperson Phil Koktan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum is present.

ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #PL2026-26 | APPLICANT: TELEGRAPH HILL OFFICE
OWNERS ASSOCIATION | REZONING OF TELEGRAPH HILL OFFICE PARK LOCATED AT 7805 ,
7815, 7825, 7835, AND 7845 TELEGRAPH ROAD

1.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for Item 1 starts at 3:46 in the meeting recording.

Planner Dylan Palmer presented the staff report. He presented the location, proposal, the exclusion of
7805 Telegraph Road due to lack of owner’s signature, existing zoning and guide plan, the proposed
rezoning, and analysis.

The City Council holds final decision-making authority on this item. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation will be presented to the Council. Staff reviewed the application and recommended
approval.

Chair Koktan asked about the practice of “spot zoning.” Planner Palmer described the basics of spot
zoning and noted this instance is not a situation of spot zoning.

1.2 Public Hearing:

Chair Koktan opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m.

There was no public testimony, and all participants online were staff.

Chair Koktan requested closure of the public hearing.

The public hearing closed at 6:09 p.m.
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1.3 Discussion

Discussion for Item 1 start at 9:29 in the meeting recording.

The Commission expressed general support for the item.

Case #2026-26, Telegraph Hill Office Park Rezoning is anticipated to be scheduled for City Council
consideration as a Public Hearing on June 15, 2026.

1.4 Actions of the Commission

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner White: Motion to close the public hearing
for Item 1, motion carried: 5 to 0.

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner Summers: In Case #PL2026-26, motion
to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the properties at 7815, 7825, 7835, and 7845
Telegraph Road from R-1 (PD) Single Family Residential (Planned Development) to B-1 (PD) Neighborhood
Office (Planned Development), motion carried: 5 to 0.

ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2026-58 | APPLICANT: ROSA DEVELOPMENT LLC |
REGUIDING, REZONING, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOCATED AT 3700 AND 3750
AMERICAN BOULEVARD EAST

Chair Koktan recused himself due to a conflict of interest for item 2. Vice Chair Cunningham acted as the
Chair for the duration of Item 2.

2.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for Item 2 starts at 11:46 in the meeting recording.

Planning Supervisor Michael Centinario presented the staff report. He presented the existing conditions,
background, proposed reguiding and rezoning, future/conceptual development, and landscaping.

The City Council holds final decision-making authority on this item. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation will be provided to the Council. Staff reviewed the application and
recommended approval through 3 suggested motions.

Commissioner White asked about preclusion for future residential development and potential stagnancy
and absence of development come 2036. Centinario noted that residential is allowed but not required in
CX-2. The future site for development must be delivered by the deadline, or it would be a use violation and
the CUP could be revoked, in addition to other potential penalties.

Acting Chair Cunningham invited the applicant to speak on behalf of item 2 at 26:47 in the meeting
recording.

Rosa Development Representative Bill Griffith discussed the proposal as a balance between maintaining
existing remote airport parking operations and creating long-term redevelopment opportunities. He stated
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the approvals would provide flexibility and certainty for future development, encourage reinvestment in the
site, and avoid long-term vacancy by creating incentives for higher-intensity redevelopment prior to the
interim use expiration date.

2.2 Public Hearing:

Public testimony for item 2 starts at 30:19 in the meeting recording.

Acting Chair Cunningham opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m.

There was 1 individual who provided public testimony on item 2.

 - Aubrey Albrecht expressed concern that continued extensions and long-term airport parking
 operations may conflict with the City’s long-term South Loop District vision and encouraged the
 City to reevaluate whether current approvals aligned with adopted plans and community
 expectations for redevelopment and transit-oriented growth in the area.

Acting Chair Cunningham requested closure of the public hearing.

The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.

2.3 Discussion

Discussion for Item 2 start at 36:14 in the meeting recording.

The Planning Commission discussed balancing the South Loop vision, airport parking operations,
redevelopment economics, and long-term community goals. Discussion included consistency with the
South Loop Small Area Plan, redevelopment feasibility, zoning certainty, public outreach, and concerns
about extending surface parking operations.

Some Commissioners expressed hesitation regarding the long-term implications, whilst also expressing
support for the proposal as a reasonable compromise and improvement over existing conditions for item
2.

Case #2026-58, Reguiding, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit by Rosa Development LLC located at
3700 and 3750 American Boulevard East is anticipated to be scheduled for City Council consideration as a
Public Hearing on June 15, 2026.

2.4 Actions of the Commission

Motion by Commissioner White, Seconded by Commissioner Isse: Motion to close the public hearing for
Item 2, motion carried: 4 to 0.

Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-58, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Designation at 3700 and 3750 American Boulevard East from South Loop Mixed Use to High Intensity Mixed
Use, motion carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

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Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-58, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning 3700 and 3750 American Boulevard East from
HX-R (PD) to CX-2(PD), motion carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-58, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for an existing remote
airport parking facility at 3700 and 3750 American Boulevard East, subject to the conditions and Code
requirements attached to the staff report, motion carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #2026 -66 | APPLICANT: PARK ‘N GO | REGUIDING,
REZONING, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOCATED AT 7901 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE

Chair Koktan remained recused for item 3 due to a conflict of interest. Vice Chair Cunningham remained as
acting Chair for the duration of Item 3.

3.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for Item 3 starts at 1:00:51 in the meeting recording.

Planning Supervisor Michael Centinario presented the staff report. He presented the existing conditions,
background, reguiding, proposed rezoning and reguiding, future/conceptual development, and
landscaping.

The City Council holds final decision-making authority on this item. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation will be provided to the Council. Staff reviewed the application and
recommended approval through 3 suggested motions.

The Commission asked questions about development and code compliance timeline, conceptual
development plans, and code minimums.

Acting Chair Cunningham invited the applicant to speak on behalf of item 3 at 1:10:40 in the meeting
recording.

The Applicant of Park ‘N Go Dan Williamson stated that the long-term vision for the site remains a mixed-
use redevelopment and emphasized the economic value and redevelopment potential of the property. He
highlighted the project’s proposed landscaping approach, including larger green spaces intended to better
support trees and vegetation, and expressed support for the proposal as a collaborative solution
developed with City staff.

Acting Chair Cunningham asked the applicant questions regarding the long-term use of the site and
whether airport parking operations would continue on portions of the property set aside for redevelopment
if future market conditions do not support redevelopment activity. The applicant affirmed that they would
not conduct airport parking on the required development site after the deadline if market conditions did
not move redevelopment along sooner.

3.2 Public Hearing:
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Public testimony for item 3 starts at 1:14:04 in the meeting recording.

Acting Chair Cunningham opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.

There was 1 individual who provided public testimony on item 3.

 - Aubrey Albrecht acknowledged the proposed landscaping improvements and the need for
 compromise, but expressed concern that the proposal does not sufficiently advance the long-term
 vision for the South Loop. She focused on the absence of redevelopment milestones or
 accountability measures tied to the extended timeline, concerns that the site could remain surface
 parking indefinitely, and the importance of aligning future development with the City’s broader
 economic and planning goals.

 - Bill Griffith, Representative of Rosa Development, advocated for the proposal as a balanced
 compromise, noting the airport parking uses predate the South Loop Plan and light rail. He stated
 the proposal creates redevelopment flexibility and incentives for future mixed-use development,
 while emphasizing that comprehensive plans are guiding documents and zoning regulations
 ultimately control land use. He also noted market conditions heavily influence redevelopment
 opportunities and expressed support for the negotiated solution between the applicant and City
 staff.


Acting Chair Cunningham requested closure of the public hearing.

The public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.

3.3 Discussion

Discussion for Item 3 start at 1:21:09 in the meeting recording.

The Commission discussed concerns regarding the length of the proposed ten-year timeline, consistency
with prior discussions pertaining to Item 2: Case #PL2026-58, and the importance of holding future
redevelopment efforts accountable.

Commissioners and staff discussed previous development milestone requirements tied to interim use
permits, including phased redevelopment deadlines and construction benchmarks, noting that prior
redevelopment efforts were close to materializing before market conditions changed.

Commissioners also expressed appreciation for staff’s work on the proposal and support for keeping the
related airport parking applications consistent with one another.

Case #2026-66, Reguiding, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit by Park ‘N Go located at 7901
International Drive is anticipated to be scheduled for City Council consideration as a Public Hearing on
June 15, 2026.

3.4 Actions of the Commission
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Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White: Motion to close the public
hearing for Item 3, motion carried: 4 to 0.

Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-66, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Designation at 7901 International Drive from South Loop Mixed Use to High Intensity Mixed Use, motion
carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-66, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning 7901 International Drive from HX-R to CX-2,
motion carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

Motion by Commissioner Summers, Seconded by Commissioner White, In Case #PL2026-66, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for a remote airport
parking facility at 7902 International Drive, subject to the conditions and Code requirements attached to
the staff report, motion carried: 3 to 0, with Commissioner Isse abstaining.

Chair Koktan returned for the duration of the meeting following the closure of item 3.

4. PUBLIC HEARING: CASE #PL2026-64| APPLICANT: CITY OF BLOOMINGTON | CORNER LOT
STANDARDS CITY CODE AMENDMENT

4.1 Staff Report and Presentation

The staff report and presentation for item 4 starts at 1:28:05 in the meeting recording.

Planner Emily Hestbech presented the staff report. She presented the timeline, background, code
changes, setbacks, corner lot site area, corner lot side width, accessory building location, and new
definitions.

The City Council holds final decision-making authority on this item. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation will be provided to the Council. Staff reviewed the application and recommended
approval.

The Commission asked questions regarding lot width and setback calculations for single-family and two-
family homes, and clarification on front yard versus side-street yard definitions.

4.2 Public Hearing:

Chair Koktan opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.

There was no public testimony, and all participants online were staff.

Chair Koktan requested closure of the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.

4.3 Discussion


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Discussion for Item 4 starts at 1:36:14 in the meeting recording.

The Commission expressed general support for item 4.

Case #2026-64, City Code Amendment for Corner Lot Standards is anticipated to be scheduled for City
Council consideration as a Public Hearing on June 15, 2026.

4.4 Actions of the Commission

Motion by Vice Chair Cunningham, Seconded by Commissioner White, motion to close the public hearing
for item 4, motion carried: 5 to 0.

Motion by Commissioner White, Seconded by Commissioner Isse, In Case #PL2026-64, motion to
recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance updating corner lot setbacks, width, and area
requirements and editing definitions related to corner lots, thereby amending Chapter 21 of the City Code,
motion carried: 5 to 0.

5. STUDY ITEM: CITY OF BLOOMINGTON | PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY AND ISSUE
UPDATE

5.1 Upcoming Meetings Overview - Planning Manager Nick Johnson presented the following overview:
 a. The Planning Commission will meet on June 4, 2026, for two public hearings: 1) a
 Conditional Use Permit, Type II Home Business (Dance School) 8924 Mount Curve Road
 and (2) a Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Cultivation at 8200 Grand Avenue South.
 There will be a study item for an update for the Urban Forest Master Plan.
 b. The Planning Commission will meet on June 18, 2026, for public hearing considering a
 Preliminary Development Plan and Final Development Plan for an expansion for Seagate
 located at 7850 Nord Avenue South and 7801 Computer Avenue South. There will be two
 study items: 1) Review of Multi-Family Ordinance Study Session, and (2) Miscellaneous
 Issues Ordinance Study Session.
5.2 Miscellaneous Updates – Planning Manager Nick Johnson presented the following additional
 updates:
 a. The Bloomington 2050 Comprehensive Plan a virtual launch event on May 26, 2026, on
 Microsoft Teams 6 to 7:30 p.m.
 b. Planning Commission appointments will be announced at City Council on June 1, 2026.
 c. Johnson provided an update on zoning reform from previous applications
 recommendations to the City Council.

Chair Koktan asked the difference between Urban Forest Master Plan and Park System Master Plan.

Chair Koktan asked Johnson to expand on the removal of the Clock Tower at 98 th and Lyndale Avenue
South.




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Johnson explained that the Clock Tower is being removed due to structural safety concerns and noted that
future for the site will involve public engagement. Chair Koktan noted that plans for replacement of this
monument would benefit from Planning Commission review.

ADJOURNMENT: MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:46 PM

The May 21, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting synopsis was drafted by Shonte Brown and reviewed by
Nick Johnson, Michael Centinario, Emily Hestbech, and Dylan Palmer. These minutes were approved
by the Planning Commission on June 4, 2026.




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