Development Review Committee
The City of Bloomington strives to provide customers with rapid, complete service while
reviewing applications, processing requests and conducting public hearings. To do this
efficiently and effectively, the City must have complete and accurate information from all
applicants.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is composed of representatives of all City departments
and divisions involved in development, zoning, land use and infrastructure. It reviews proposed
land subdivisions and buildings for compliance with fire protection and personal safety
standards. The responsibilities of the DRC extend to all aspects of physical development in
Bloomington, as well as major activities requiring cooperation and coordination among many
operating departments.
Purpose
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Generate comprehensive recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council
regarding development proposals.
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Provide applicants with guidance and direction concerning City plans and policies.
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Reduce the time required for staff review following final approval of development projects
by the City Council.
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Provide a regular forum for sharing information among the City's departments, and between
developers and City staff.
Meetings
Day and time: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Location: McLeod Conference Room, Bloomington Civic Plaza
Agendas: Close at noon on the preceding Thursday
Review process
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Meet informally with the appropriate City Staff. This will generally begin in the Planning
Division, but may include other departments or divisions. At this meeting, potential
applicants will outline their proposals, and staff will determine the proper approval
procedure.
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An informal review by the DRC will be scheduled at the applicant's convenience. Applicants
should bring as much detail about their proposal as they have available, including written
descriptions of the proposal, surveys, drawings, sketches, technical data, etc. Applicants
are encouraged to submit as much information as possible at the time the informal review is
requested so Committee members are familiar with the proposal. This informal review is
required before an application for review by the Planning Commission can be accepted by the
City. Applications submitted without this informal review may be rejected.
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From the information provided by staff and the DRC, the applicant will prepare a complete
application for submission.
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All development applications are to be submitted to the Planning Division. Incomplete
applications may be rejected. At the time an application is accepted, a review date for
formal review by the DRC, and public hearing by the Planning Commission, will be
established.
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The DRC will review the application for compliance with the City's plans, policies,
ordinances and provide direction at the informal review, and provide the Planning
Commission and City Council with its recommendation.
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Some applications (for example, renewal of temporary permits, minor changes of occupancy
that do not affect public systems or site conditions) may be processed without DRC formal
review. After an informal review, the DRC may determine that no formal review is necessary.
For more information
If you would like to discuss a potential development with the Development Review Committee,
contact:
Planning Divison
PH: 952-563-8920, FAX: 952-563-8949
E-mail: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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