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BZA grants tree‑related variances for 503 N. Rogers; developer to plant hundreds of trees off‑site under MOU
Summary
The board approved three variances for Greystar’s proposed 5.2‑acre mixed‑use redevelopment at 503 North Rogers, allowing removal of existing canopy with a required off‑site remediation program coordinated via a memorandum of understanding with Parks & Recreation. The decision drew strong public opposition over traffic and loss of on‑site canopy.
The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 18 approved variances requested by Greystar Development for its proposed redevelopment of 503 North Rogers Street that would allow removal of more than 1 acre of existing closed canopy trees in exchange for a required off‑site tree remediation program.
Gabriel Holbrow, zoning planner, told the board the property is an atypically large downtown parcel (about 5.2 acres) in the MD‑S‑T overlay and currently contains a salvage yard. Greystar requested relief from tree and forest preservation, interior planting totals, and some street‑tree location standards. Holbrow said staff’s recommendation recognizes unique site constraints and recommends approval if the board adopts conditions requiring an MOU with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department and Planning and Transportation that commits…
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