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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Submission Received #209315

Business:

Other: There is a full fledged business in operation at 1316 S. Palmer. There are multiple vehicles parked (usually white trucks, vans) and workers are working on them. The city is consistently ignoring this. The neighborhood is now considering the possibility of bribes or other forms of influence that is allowing this business. The neighborhood is also considering starting street business only to gain media attention. This summer we will engage this issue until resolved. If not resolved we will identify the city employees or elected officials who are accepting bribes from this business in order to continue.

Assigned to
Jennifer Burrell

History

3/17/2026 08:02:02 Closed by Jennifer Burrell

Good Morning, thank you for reaching out with your concern regarding the previously reported property on S Palmer AVE. This matter was previously escalated to our Assistant Director, and she has been in communications with complainants regarding this property. A recent report was also sent to Parking Services, it appears, so they can monitor the roadway as Planning has no jurisdiction over the right-of-way. Staff will continue to monitor the area, but as previously indicated Planning staff are not able to escalate enforcement actions unless there is evidence of a business ongoing. Individuals are allowed per code to have a vehicle be repaired lawfully at their property for up to 30 days. Previous inquiries with the property owner resulted in attesting that all vehicles were plated and owned by the property owner. If you have additional evidence you would like to submit or would like to speak to staff further regarding this property, we are happy to discuss! Please contact us directly at 812-349-3423 or [email protected].

Sent notification to Jennifer Burrell
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209315 Closed by Jennifer Burrell Good Morning, thank you for reaching out with your concern regarding the previously reported property on S Palmer AVE. This matter was previously escalated to our Assistant Director, and she has been in communications with complainants regarding this property. A recent report was also sent to Parking Services, it appears, so they can monitor the roadway as Planning has no jurisdiction over the right-of-way. Staff will continue to monitor the area, but as previously indicated Planning staff are not able to escalate enforcement actions unless there is evidence of a business ongoing. Individuals are allowed per code to have a vehicle be repaired lawfully at their property for up to 30 days. Previous inquiries with the property owner resulted in attesting that all vehicles were plated and owned by the property owner. If you have additional evidence you would like to submit or would like to speak to staff further regarding this property, we are happy to discuss! Please contact us directly at 812-349-3423 or [email protected].

3/17/2026 07:54:51 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell

Planning related matter

Sent notification to Jennifer Burrell
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209315 Jennifer Burrell assigned this case to Jennifer Burrell You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Planning related matter

3/16/2026 15:20:07 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith

Sent notification to Jane Kupersmith
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209315 Anonymous assigned this case to Jane Kupersmith You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

3/16/2026 15:20:07 Opened by Anonymous

1316 S Palmer AVE

CityBloomington
StateIN
Zip47401
Latitude39.151782989502
Longitude-86.529296875
Neighborhood AssociationBryan Park
TownshipPerry

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