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BZA approves tree and riparian relief but denies lot‑size and setback waivers for North Grove subdivision
Summary
After hours of testimony from neighbors, the Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances allowing tree‑remediation and limited riparian disturbance for the proposed North Grove subdivision at 2511 North Dunn Street, but denied relief for minimum lot area, lot width and side‑yard setbacks. The vote was unanimous.
The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals voted Feb. 26 to approve variances tied to tree preservation and riparian buffer disturbance for the proposed North Grove subdivision at 2511 North Dunn Street while denying petitioners’ requests to reduce minimum lot area, lot width and side building setbacks.
The board’s 4–0 vote approved staff findings that permit tree‑protection fencing and allow certain riparian‑buffer disturbances necessary to construct a street stub and stormwater detention, subject to conditions including a tree remediation plan. The board simultaneously adopted staff findings that there is a by‑right path through the city’s sustainable development incentives for the reductions in lot area and width, and therefore…
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