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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-30 HRA Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAY 30, 2019 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hovland called the HRA meeting to order at 7:33 a.m. 11. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Commissioners Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, and Chair Hovland. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA — AS PRESENTED Motion made by Commissioner Brindle seconded by Commissioner Fischer approving the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. V. CONSENT AGENDA — AS PRESENTED Motion made by Commissioner Brindle seconded by Commissioner Fischer approving the consent agenda. V.A. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 25, 2019 V.B. Approve Payment Claims for April 19-May 23, 2019, totaling $142,075.56. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton and Hovland Motion carried. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS — (Favorable vote of majority of HRA Board Members present to approve except where noted). VLA. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF 5146 EDEN AVENUE — APPROVED Executive Director Neal stated staff was approached by Frauenshuh Companies with a proposal to develop the former Public Works maintenance center at 5146 Eden Avenue. He said the group proposed for consideration a modified version of their original plan with elements that included a residential tower with reduced height, affordable housing along Arcadia, a medical office building, underground parking, and land/area dedicated for future public use for an arts center, senior center or fire station. He said Frauenshuh had not developed any specific plans but would like to begin a discussion and staff thought it would be best to get Commission direction on this site first. Community Development Director Teague said the applicant would like to pursue a high-rise building on the north end of site of 10-12 stories of senior housing, liner housing along Acadia and green space on top, an art center, and a 60,000-square foot medical office building and future fire/EMT facility. He said the Frauenshuh had agreed to meet the affordability housing concept and while no actual plans had been submitted wanted some direction on the proposed development. Dave Anderson, Frauenshuh, presented their proposal and shared comments about how this could be a catalyst site that could accommodate safety services as well. Dean Dovolis, DRJ. Architecture, said this plan had been presented to the Planning Commission and included town green space, grand stairs and bridges, but the uses had evolved into a senior coop of 10-12 stories, liner Page I Minutes/HRA/May 30, 2019 housing for either lease or purchase, no art center but 60,000 square feet for medical office building and a potential fire/EMT location. They were looking for added direction on their concept The Commission noted the concept included both public and private ownership, similar to 7200/7250 and spoke about how that and the senior housing could be received. Mr. Dovolis stated 7200/7250 was a great cooperation project and unique model and said this project would be similar with the addition of another major private component. The Commission commented about the time needed to reach consensus for this site but how housing would be extremely useful as well as the connection between preservation of the single-family housing to provide more affordability for young families if structured correctly. The Commission stated the senior housing would be affordable at 60-80% and its importance to allow people to age in place. The Commission spoke about the interest in a community center and how it would be a good but expensive proposition and noted the Race and Equity Commission had focused on a naming place in the Grandview area and how this area could be that location. The Commission also spoke about how much space would be needed for a fire/EMT facility and noted this would be a good location but stated the greatest challenge was the community center. The Commission acknowledged this was similar to 7200-7250 instead, considered the site ownership, then spoke about public uses such as parking and use by seniors and if public space with private use around could be supported by shared parking. The Commission stated access would be very important and there would be no need for TIF as the site would pay the City back immediately. This might be the best opportunity to offset the expense depending on the housing component. The Commission noted direction for the site had been discussed since 2009, which included a medical office building and parking. Then the Small Area Plans involved stakeholders first with Grandview and the Arts and Culture Commission would like to see a combined art and community center with front door concept, which this site included as a possibility. The Commission commented about the need for more community engagement for the fire/EMT facility and how they were not inclined to move forward with a change in direction until the development framework was revisited as this was a great urban design solution and great use but more information was needed. The Commission agreed that while shared uses would be good, they were not ready to take action at this time before determination of the real demand. The Commission noted the importance to maintain access to the rail and this site would be easier with a lid or deck park and how the senior coop would be intriguing because of easy access to many locations. The Commission spoke about how this could be a great community gathering space but no one wants to pay for that and with the current strong market for fitness centers, there is no need for more now. The Commission stated the site continued to increase in value which was good but plans should include community engagement. Mr. Neal reiterated that no proposal had been presented but more of a fundamental concept regarding potential uses and that should partnerships be considered, there were others besides Frauenshuh who would be interested as well. The Commission spoke about how the community center concept could be in the way actually and noted other buildings in the area would likely redevelop too with resulting traffic so should an art center be relocated here, the building could be easily filled and used. The Commission consensus was that the proposal was premature at this point until more direction could be determined for the area and resolution of a potential community center. VII. CORRESPONDENCE VILA. Correspondence — None VIII. HRA COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS - Received IX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS - None 2 Min utes/H RA/May 30, 2019 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the HRA Agenda, Hovland declared the meeti adjour d at 8:47 a.m. Respectfully submitted, cott Nea , xecutive Director 3 3