Bloomington, Minnesota Development News

Resident Concerns Over Unpermitted Work and Zoning Discrepancies Surface at House Lot Split Hearing

The meeting addressed a proposed house lot split at 8350 Amston Ridge Drive. Concerns were raised by residents Mark Hansen and Kevin Johnson regarding past construction work performed without a permit in the garage and basement storage area, including framing and sheetrock installation. A building permit was pulled and canceled on April 8th, and city inspectors had required a fire-rated ceiling. Residents questioned whether this work was removed and whether any follow-up inspections occurred. They also noted a discrepancy where a space previously used as a family room was now being designated as storage. The residents urged the council to investigate further or reject the planning commission's recommendation, emphasizing that a previous permit was pulled and work was done without proper authorization. A separate resident noted that a 50-foot room under the garage was not initially known during the permit application process.