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Council revisits 707 East Empire special-use denial; debate centers on enforcement gap and housing/quality concerns
Summary
Council members debated an ordinance to deny a special-use permit for 707 East Empire Street following a unanimous Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation; debate included the property's 2006 hearing, a rental-registration enforcement gap, and whether a third unit is livable.
The Bloomington City Council considered a motion to adopt an ordinance denying a special-use permit for 707 East Empire Street, consistent with a unanimous recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Council discussion focused on the property’s history, enforcement of the rental-registration program, and whether an additional dwelling unit is habitable and appropriate for the neighborhood.
The issue arose after a councilmember pulled item 7(k) from the consent agenda and sought a standalone vote. Councilmember Danenberger moved to approve an ordinance denying the special-use permit; the motion was seconded. Councilmember Strazza recused…
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