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Home My WebLink About1987-07-13_SPECIAL MEETINGSi i COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT I. Existing Conditions A. Metropolitan setting Edina is located within the urban service area boundaries of the metropolitan area and is classified as a fully developed inner ring suburb by the Metropolitan Council. This classification is appropriate in that essential urban services including highways, public water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, full time fire and police protection, and mass transit service are provided and few tracts of vacant land remain available for development. Edina is bordered on the north by St. Louis Park and Hopkins, on the.west by Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Hopkins, on the south by Bloomington;- and on the east by Minneapolis and Richfield. The Metropolitan System Statement identified several metropolitan systems directly affecting Edina. Sections of three intermediate arterial roadways, CSAH 62 Crosstown, CSAH 18, and TH 100 are located in Edina. CSAH 62 bisects Edina in an east /west direction. CSAH 18 generally forms the westerly boundary of Edina. TH 100 bisects Edina in a north /south direction.' A principal arterial roadway, I -494, is located immediately south of Edina's south boundary. Edina is served by seven regional sanitary sewer interceptors. Sewer treatment is provided by Pigs Eye and Seneca. No existing or proposed regional park facilities are located in Edina. However, trail and walkway linkage to such facilities in other cities may be appropriate. Although not addressed in the Systems Statement, Southdale Center serves as a primary regional shopping center for the metropolitan area. Likewise, Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek, which flow through Edina,.are managed on a subregional basis by autonomous watershed district boards. B. Existing Plans Edina has prepared and adopted several land use and redevelopment plans which have and continue to guide development in the City. These plans include the following: *Western Edina Plan. Adopted in 1970, this plan covers the area generally located west of Highway 100 and north of West 70th Street. *Southwest Edina Plan. Adopted in 1971, this plan covers the area generally located south of West 70th Street and west of Cahill Road. *South Edina Plan. Adopted in 1973, this plan covers the area generally located south of 70th Street and east of Cahill Road. *Open Space Acquisition Plan. Adopted in 1974, this plan provided a basis for approving a bond issue referendum authorizing the acquisition of several properties for park and open spaces purposes. *50th and France Commercial Area Plan. Adopted in 1975, this plan provides the basis for the 50th and France commercial area redevelopment project which is nearly completed. A tax increment financing district was established as part of the implementation of this plan. *Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan. Adopted in 1977, this plan provides an implementation program for new assisted low and moderate income housing in southeast Edina. A tax increment financing district was established as part of the implementation of this plan. The tax increment financing district was enlarged to include land east of France Avenue South in 1987. *Grandview Area Redevelopment Plan. Adopted May 30, 1984, this plan identifies a 60 acre commercial and industrial district with traffic and land use problems. A tax increment financing district was established to help implement the plan ,however, redevelopment activities have not commenced as of January 1986. Significant assisted housing opportunities are being considered within the plan area. C. Existing Land Use Residential Commercial Office Industrial Park and Open Quasi Public Churches Total Space Open Space Public Facilities Public Utility Acreage 5888 242 150 316 1279 297 92 113 31 _Percent 57.5 2.4 1.5 3.1 12.5 2.9 .9 1.3 .3 Roads 1986 19.4 Vacant 201 2.0 Total 10,240 100 % Residential The predominant land-use within Edina is residential. As of January 1986 nearly 5,900 acres of land are devoted.to residential uses. Residential uses include 12,700 single family detached dwellings, 552 two family dwellings units , and 7,174 multi family dwellings units fora total of 20,426 including units under construction. The average density of single family dwellings is approximately 1.9 dwelling units per acre. Multi ,family densities average approximately 7.5 dwellings units per acre. Residential development.in Edina began in earnest in 1905 with the Morningside subdivision in northeast Edina. This subdivision was located in the vicinity of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's streetcar line. The Morningside subdivision consisted of 69 lots measuring 100 feet by 300 feet. In the early 19201s, the Country Club District of Edina was platted. This area was bounded on the north by West 44th Street, on the east by Arden Avenue, on the south by West 50th Street and Minnehaha Creek, and on the west by Highway 100. The developer of the Country Club district provided contoured streets, landscaping, parks, an 18 hole golf course, and installed all major utilities prior to offering approximately 550 lots for sale. Protective covenants were also imposed on all lots regarding minimum valuation, architectural style, and property maintenance. . The Country Club District had a profound influence on the future residential development of Edina. First, an architectural standard was established for future developments. Second, it defined future transportation patterns for Edina in that this was one of the first suburban developments which relied upon the private automobile rather than the streetcar for transportation. Third, it encouraged Edina to become the first village in Minnesota to adopt a zoning ordinance in 1929. Following the Second World War, residential development flourished in Edina. Between 1946 and 1950, almost 1900 building permits were issued. By the mid 1950's, Edina's populations were increasing at an annual rate of 2500 people. Source. (Source_: Setter, Leach, and Lindstrom, Inc. Historic Building Survey of Edina, Minnesota. July 6, 1979.) Commercial Commercial land uses refer to uses devoted to retail sales and services. Approximately 242 acres are devoted to commercial uses in Edina. The Southdale /Yorktown regional shopping area located in southeast Edina occupies 186 acres.and comprises approximately 75% of all commercial land in Edina. This area is generally bounded by CSAH 62 on the north, Xerxes Avenue on the east, France Avenue on the west, and 73rd Street extended on the south. Two community commercial areas comprising approximately 34 acres are located in Edina. The 50th and France commercial areas was recently redeveloped by Edina's Housing and Redevelopment Authority and substantial private re- investment. This redevelopment project provided additional offstreet parking and Wc_sr substantial environmental, and traffic circulation improvement�/ The Grandview commercial area is located on Vernon Avenue feast of Highway 100. This area has been partially redeveloped recent y through private reinvestment. Four neighborhood commercial areas occupying approximately 16 acres, serve as convenience shopping areas for Edina neighborhoods. These areas include the 44th and France commercial area, the 54th and France area, the Valley View Road and Wooddale area, and the Cahill Road /West 70th Street area. Office Office uses, for analysis purposes, include business and professional offices as well as hospitals and medical related uses. Nearly all office uses are concentrated in southeast Edina. Major office uses are located on the northerly and westerly periphery of the Southdale area, that part of west 76th street lying west of France Avenue, and that area lying west of highway 100 and north of West 77th Street. Minor office uses are located within the 50th and France, Grandview, 44th and France, and Valley View and Wooddale commercial areas. Nearly all major office uses have been developed since 1965. Industrial Industrial development includes warehousing, manufacturing, office warehouses, and scientific research. Major industrial areas are located between TH. 100 and Cahill Road and south of West 70th Street, west of CSAH 18 at Valley View Road, east of CSAH 18 at Londonderry Drive and east of TH 100, west of France Avenue South adjacent to West 77th Street and West 76th Street. Nearly all, industrial uses havebeen developed since 1965. Existing Zoning The Edina Zoning Ordinance "has provided the necessary mechanism for implementing the concepts contained in the comprehensive plan. The Zoning Ordinance also provides criteria and standards for -the development of properties. All land in Edina is zoned and thus an "open zoning" or "unzoned" classification is not provided. In many instances, however, the R -1 Single Family Dwelling District serves as a "holding zone" for properties recognized as having potential for a higher use. The Zoning Ordinance provides for the following zoning classifications and principal uses: Classification Uses R -1 Single Family detached dwelling Schools Publicly Owned Institutions Certain Recreational Facilities Religious Institutions Certain Utilities R -2 Two family dwellings PRD- 1,2,3,4, Planned Residential Developments. PRD -5 Rest Homes and Nursing Homes PSR -3, 4, Senior Citizen Residence (Restricted Size Units and reduced parking) Automobile Parking Parking lots and ramps District APD (accessory to commercial and office uses) Regional Medical Hospitals District RMD Medical Offices Medical laboratories Planned Office District Offices POD -1,2 Financial Institutions Post Offices Private Clubs Accessory Commercial (buildings with 40,000 sq. ft.) Planned Commercial Retail sales & service District Restaurants PCD -1, 2, 3, 4 Offices Planned Industrial All uses allowed in POD 1,2 District Districts PID Manufacturing Scientific research Offices Warehousing Mixed Development Mixed Use projects containing District Office, Multiple Family MDD, 3, 4, 5 Residential and limited service commercial HPD Overlay Zoning District for Historical Sites and buildings. Flood Plain District Overlay Zoning district 100 year flood hazard area II. Forecasts, Issues, and Implications for the Plan Period A. Population and Household Characteristics The growth of Edina's population occurred primarily during the 1950's and 19601s. During this time, the City's population increased an average of approximately 1700 individuals annually: Total Edina Population 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 5855 11,443 30,413 44,046 46,073 (Source: U.S. Census) Since the early 19701s, Edina's growth rate has declined substantially due to the reduction in the amount of land available for development and declining family size. By 1978, the estimated population reached 48,920 and then declined, according to the Metropolitan Council, to 46,700 in 1979, and to 44,940 in 1985. Full development of vacant residential lands coupled with declining household size should result in the following population by 2000 according to the Metropolitan Council: Projected Edina Population 1985 1990 2000 44,940 45,000 46,000 Based upon maximum development of remaining vacant residential land, the Edina Planning Department suggests a maximum 1990 population of 47,100 and approximately 50,000 in the year 2000. The difference is due to a higher estimate of the number of dwelling units projected for the future. From an age standpoint, Edina's population is comprised of more senior citizens from the averages in the Metropolitan area: Edina's population also has fewer families with children than other communities in the metropolitan area 1970 12.2% Retired Heads of Households (Percent of All Households) 1974 12.3°% (Source: R.L. Polk Co., 1976 -1978) 1978 16.3°% The 1980 U.S. census reported 24.2% of all households had one or more persons age 65 or more. Households with Children (Percent of All Households) 1970 1974 1978 52% 46% 38% (Source: R.L. Polk Co., 1976 -1978) The 1980 U.S. census reported 32.1% of all households had one or more children under age 18. This Comprehensive Land Use Plan trend is also illustrated by the enrollment projections for the Edina Public Schools: Enrollment Date and Projections (Total K -12 Enrollment) 1973 -74 10,587 (actual) 1979 -80 7,506 (actual) (Source: Edina Public Schools, 1985) 1988 -89 - 5,536 projected 1990 -91 - 5,794 projected 1984 -85 5,712 (actual) 0 Also, the number of one person households and the number of large family households has changed substantially in recent years: One Person Households (Percent of All Households) 1970 1974 1978 12% 16% 22% Household with Five + Persons (Percent of All Households) 1970 1974 1978 26% 20% 15% (Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976 -1978) The 1980 U.S. Census reported that 24 percent of households were single person households and less than 10 percent of the households had five or more persons. Perhaps of greatest significance in the overall decline in the average number of persons per household. Based upon Metropolitan Council projections, this decline is expected to continue through the 1980's. Persons Per Household 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Edina 3.48 3.66 3.39 2.55 2.31 2.32 Henn. Co. 3.10 2.58 2.41 2.33 Minnesota 3.35 3.20 2.74 (Source: U.S. census 1950 -1980 and Metropolitan Council Population Forecasts.) Due to the paucity of vacant land, the total number of households should increase by approximately 2000 units by 1990 based upon Metropolitan Council projections. Total Households 1950 1 1960 1 1970 1 1978 1 (Source: U.S. Census and Metropolitan Council Household Forecasts 1985,:1990 and 2000) Based upon Edina Planning-Department projections, the _following approximate number,,of households are suggested: 1990 2000'.. 21,000 22,000 Professional and technical as well as proprietors and administrators continue to be the most prevalent occupations for Edina heads of household.- The number of blue collar heads of households aPPears to havel decreased in recent years: Occupations of Heads of Households (Percent of those Employed) Managerial Technical, Sales Blue Not and and Clerical Collar Reported Professional 1960 47.8 31.2 18.2 2.8 1970 52.0 30.5 17.5 1980 45.3 37.7 17.0 (Source: U.S. Census) The percentage of Edina residents employed has increased substantially according to the U.S. Census statistics. This trend is due to the aging of the population, the increase in single person households and the increase in two income households which has increased the workforce. Employment of Edina Residents No. of % of Persons Population Employed Employed 1960 9,987 35.7 1970 17,114 39.9 % of Population 16 + Years Employed 57 58.6 Unemployed 1.7 2.6 1980 23,684 48.9 63.6 9.6 (Source: U.S. Census) Housing cost in Edina Continues to be substantially higher than the regional average: Average Single Family Home Sale Price 1973 .1977 1980 1985 Edina $53,716 .$82,464 $117,089 $141,083 Regional $31,536 $47,943 $74,069 $87,789 (Source: "Minneapolis Realtor ", February 1986.) Likewise, median household income is substantially higher than the average for the fully developed portion of the region: Median Annual Household Income - 1979 Edina $30,201 Metropolitan Area $20,654 (Source: 1980 U.S. Census) Overview of Population and Household Data Edina is experiencing and will continue to undergo a slow aging process. This process is natural and very predictable for a city approaching complete development. Edina has obviously completed its initial development phase which was characterized by rapid residential and commercial growth during the 1950's and 1960's and the resulting need for educational, recreational, and service resources. Edina has now entered a more stable phase which is expected to continue through the 1980's. During this time, development pressures on remaining vacant lands should be strong and nearly all of these lands should develop during this time. However, many of the population and household trends which began in the mid 19.70's will likely continue through the 19801s. -Fewer persons per household. M - Declines in percentage of households with children. - Stabilization in total population despite increase in number of households. - Increasing elderly population. - Increasing number of one person households. Increasing numbers of "empty nesters - Increasing housing costs. Due to the population and household history of Edina, many of the above noted trends may not occur as rapidly as in other fully developed cities. Edina has always been characterized by relatively high housing costs and household incomes. Thus, middle aged homeowners enjoying their peak earning years always dominated Edina's age structure rather than young families with children which dominated many suburbs during their initial development phase. Edina's school age population may stabilize and middle age groups should continue to dominate thus resulting in a more stable age structure as compared to many cities. Issues and Implications The above noted population and household trends are anticipated to produce the following implications and issues from a land use standpoint for Edina in 19801s: - Increased need for elderly housing, nursing homes, and care facilities. - Increased need for social and medical service facilities for elderly. - Pressures to further subdivide developed single family lots due to decreasing need for large yard areas, increasing maintenance efforts, and increasing economic returns. -Need for housing opportunities for "empty nesters" -Need for housing opportunities for families with children to offset losses in school age population. -Need to allow alternative uses for vacant or under utilized public school buildings. - Pressures for increased numbers of assisted units for low and moderate income individuals and families. .- Pressures for lower cost housing. - Continued predominance of middle aged, upper income residents with desires to maintain Edina as a high quality residential community. - Pressures to maintain Edina's high quality, single family character. - Pressures to increase densities of residential developments in response to demand for lower cost housing, energy efficient housing, life cycle housing opportunities, and increasing land costs. B. Land Use Compatibility The provision of adequate buffers and transitions between dissimilar land uses is one of the historic objectives of land use planning. In some cases, Edina has attempted to segregate conflicting land uses by maintaining linear park and open space corridors. Also, the concept of using transitional, land uses to buffer incompatible land uses has been practiced. The use of multiple residential developments as a buffer between low density residential developments and industrial or commercial development is the most common transitional use. In some cases, office developments have provided a proper transition between low density residential and high intensity uses. Earth berms, landscaping, and fencing are used to buffer undesirable aspects of parking lots and high intensity uses. From a historical standpoint, single family dwelling neighborhoods have been extensively buffered from other uses in Edina. In addition, most single family areas have been developed with relatively large lots, thus providing for large yard areas and substantial spacings between dwellings. Multiple residential uses have been allowed in proximity to some single family areas but at relatively low densities. Higher density developments have generally been completely isolated from single family neighborhoods. Issues and Implications Several trends present the following issues and implications for land use compatibility in Edina: - Pressures for subdividing developed single family lots thus changing neighborhood character. - Pressures for greater densities for multiple residential development with potential of impacting low density areas. - Pressures for smaller lot sizes developed with maximum size dwellings which may conflict with historical development trends. - Pressures for more multiple residences due to age structure of population and _energy conservation. -Need for increased alternative housing opportunities, in proximity to employment areas for energy conservation purposes. - Pressures to reduce minimum lot size, floor area, and garage requirements resulting in dwellings of lower cost and differing character as compared to existing housing. C. Non - Residential Land Uses Commercial, office, and industrial development in Edina are relatively new and are generally in good to excellent physical condition. However, some commercial districts including the 44th and France area, Wooddale /Valley View area, and most notably the Grandview area are in a state of transition and major land use changes should be expected for such an area. Issues and Implications - Pressures for a general intensification of retail uses especially in southeast Edina - Demand for converting industrial uses to office and quasi - commercial uses, increasing traffic, parking and signage demands. - Pressures for retaining commercial zonings for obsolete or inappropriately zoned commercial properties. - Demands for intensive development of vacant non residential lands. - Demand for intensification of existing commercial uses in community and neighborhood commercial districts resulting in parking and traffic circulation problems as well as conflicts with neighboring residential uses. - Pressure for expansion of small scale commercial activities into residential areas surrounding commercial activity centers. D. Employment "Employment" refers to jobs available in Edina as opposed to "occupations" which refers to jobs held by Edina residents. Employment opportunities have increased substantially in recent years due to development of office /industrial areas in Edina. 1969 1977 Employment Opportunities (Number of Jobs) Manufacturing Retail /Wholesale 4500 4300 8100 8300 (Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976 -1978) Services Total' 2800 21,300 7200 27,900 According to Metropolitan Council Projections, substantial increases in employment are forecast indicating day time population exceeds night time population: Employment Projections 1980 1990 41,000 52,000 2000 54,000 (Source: Metropolitan Council Employment Forecasts) Issues and Implications Several land use issues and implications are anticipated due to, increased employment opportunities: -Demand-for increased housing opportunities in close proximity to employment areas. - Pressures for housing opportunities for low and moderate income job holders in Edina. - Demand for day care services. E. Transportation Land use issues and implications relating to traffic and transportation focus primarily on southeast Edina. In 1972, a comprehensive study entitled the "494/100 Southdale Corridor Transportation Study" was completed. This study was undertaken as a joint effort by several governmental subdivisions including Edina. This study advised that serious traffic and congestion problems would result in Southeast Edina unless. land use was controlled and transportation improvements implemented. As a result of these findings, Edina has used anticipated traffic generations as the primary basis for reviewing land use proposals in southeast Edina since 1973. Although several roadway improvements have been made in this area in recent years, land use control continues to be an essential element for the alleviation of traffic congestion. Several land use issues and implications are expected as a result of transportation concerns in southeast Edina. - Pressures to develop at maximum densities as a result of high land costs - which conflicts with traffic objectives. - Pressures to develop additional peak hour land uses which contributes to congestion. -Need for more housing opportunities in proximity to southeast Edina employment centers to in- crease use of mass transit and intra -area trips. -Need to provide mixed and complementary land uses to reduce congestion. -Need for additional sidewalks to facilitate transit use, non - vehicular travel and traffic safety. - Increased development densities and alternative housing types may permit improvements in public transit services. F. Energy Energy conservation will undoubtedly present an ever - increasing challenge to everyone in the 1980's. Alternative modes of transportation and methods of space heating and cooling may offer unique opportunities for energy conservation but could effect traditional development styles and land uses in Edina. Issues and Implications -Need for housing in close proximity to employment and service centers to reduce commuting expenses. - Pressures for increased residential density to re- duce space heating and cooling requirements per :dwelling unit. - Pressures for innovative building designs such as earth sheltered structures and building orienta- tions which may not be compatible with existing developments or ordinance,requirements. - Pressures for solar heating and cooling systems .which may not be compatible in appearance with existing developments and which may require governmental protection of solar "access. -Need for proper mixtures of land uses to reduce transportation requirements. -Need to develop guidelines and incentives to encourage recycling and reuse of non - renewable resources. G. Land Re -Use and Redevelopment In general, Edina's residential and non - residential properties are in good to excellent physical condition. Significant re -use and /or redevelopment of properties is not anticipated during the 1980's due to the age and condition of most developments. A detailed review of the condition of Edina housing stock is contained in the housing Element of this plan. Nearly all industrial and office developments in Edina have been constructed since 1965. These developments are in excellent condition and should not require re -use or redevelopment actions during the plan period. Although most commercial developments are relatively new, some areas are showing early signs of blight and deterioration and must be monitored closely. The Grandview commercial /industrial area which is located west of highway 100 and south of 50th Street, deserves particular attention due to the age of the structures and existing land uses. Although significant private reinvestment has occurred recently, this area should be studied to investigate the need for public redevelopment actions. Other commercial areas which should be monitored closely include the 44th and France area and Valley View and Wooddale area. Issues and Implications -Need for City participation in redevelopment projects. -Need for alternative land uses in redevelopment areas. III. General Goals, Objectives, and Policies Goal: The goal of the land use element is to provide for the orderly and logical development and redevelopment of lands and waters, maintain an attractive living and working environment'and preserve the high quality residential character of Edina while responding to the changing needs of the populations. Objective: Establish land use designations which provide a clear basis for future zoning and /or development or redevelopment of lands. Such land use designations are not and should never be constructed as a "zoning" of land. These designations merely serve to define land use relationships and general locations. Policies: Establish the following residential land use desi gnations for the purposes of this plan. *Single Family Residential (0 -4 DU /acre). This designation is limited to single family dwelling areas having minimum lot areas of 9000 square feet and unlimited maximum lot areas. Specific lot area determinations will be .based on topography, neighborhood characteristics, natural features, and access. In some areas, lot sizes below 9000 square feet may be appropriate. *Low Density Attached Residential (0 -6 DU /acre). This designation is intended to include two family dwell_ngs� townhouses, and other multi family developments contain�a maximum of four dwelling units per building or (0N�.u. s ure. Single Family dwellings may also be a compatible use in such areas. It is intended that this designation will provide a variety of housing types in relatively close proximity to single family residential areas and will represent a transitional use between single family areas and high volume roadways or more intense uses. Although a maximum of 6'DU /acre is noted, densities of such developments will be based upon surrounding single family densities. *Medium Density Residential (6 -12 DU /acre). This designation is intended to include townhouses, apartments, and condominiums which provide a variety of rental and ownership opportunities at moderate densities in predominantly residential settings. Such developments should have a maximum height of three stories and should be buffered from single family dwelling areas by natural features, linear open space corridors, lower density transitional uses, or extensive buffering. *High Density Residential (12 + DU /acre). This designation is intended to include primarily apartment and condominium developments. Close proximity to mass transportation, shopping and related service, large employment centers and /or access to collector or arterial roadways is necessary. Density and height should be based on proximity to low density uses and transportation capacities. Establish the following non - residential land use designations for purposes of this plan. *Office. This designation includes business and professional offices as well as medical related uses. Retail commercial uses are not included in this designation but may serve as an accessory service use within principal office uses. *Commercial. This designation includes retail goods and service activities on a neighborhood, community, or regional basis. Office uses are appropriate within these areas. Excellent access provisions to collector and arterial roadways are necessary for these uses. *Industrial. This designation includes manufacturing, warehousing, and research and development activities. Principal and accessory office uses may also be appropriate in many industrial areas. *Public This designation includes parks and open space, public schools, public buildings, and other public lands. *Quasi Public. This designation includes churches, private schools, private golf courses, and cemeteries. Objective: Maintain and protect single family detached dwelling neighborhoods as the dominant land use in Edina. Policies: Require appropriate land use transitions or extensive buffering between low density residential areas and high density residential and non residential areas. - If possible, utilize natural features, topography, linear open space strips or corridors, and right of way separations to buffer single family areas from incompatible uses. �d Require conservation and open space restr ctions or easements and substantial screening or landscaping /buffer single family areas from incompatible land uses if adequate distance separations are not possible. Allow further subdivisions of developed single family lots only if neighborhood character and symmetry are preserved. Restrict home occupations in all residential dwellings such that the residential-character of the neighborhood in terms of use and appearance will not be changed in the slightest degree. Prohibit "neck lot" subdivisions whereby access to public streets is gained through narrow strips xf -land adjacent . to other lots. 6 Restrict the conversion of single family dwellings to multi - dwelling uses and non - residential uses. Protect usable single family housing stock with selective rehabilitation assistance as detailed in the Housing Element. Objective: In appropriate areas encourage the development of multi - family housing that offers a wide range of housing choice, density, and location while maintaining the overall high quality of residential development in Edina. Policies: Provide density bonuses for medium density residential and high density residential developments to encourage excellence in site planning, building materials, inclusion of modest cost units, and inclusion of assisted units. Restrict medium density residential to a maximum of 12 DU /acre. Require that all petitions for rezoning for multi - family developments containing three or more units per building to be considered under the Planned Residential District provisions of the zoning ordinance. Encourage elderly housing development in areas designated as low density attached residential or medium density residential where essential support services are readily available. Encourage the provision of multiple residential housing around community and neighborhood retail areas. Consider the redevelopment of obsolete or underutilized commercial, industrial, or public properties for multiple residential housing. Grant full density credit for areas henceforth dedicated to the city for park and open space use. i Jbject ive: Maintain the integrity and quality of ffice . uses in Edina. Policies: Adopt a Planned Office District classification in the zoning ordinance to encourage flexibility and control of design features and innovative approaches to office development. Encourage through incentives.or bonuses the provision of limited and clearly accessory retail commercial activities within major office developments to capture or intercept possible travel requirements. In some cases, encourage a mixture of office and multiple residential uses to reduce commuting requirements and traffic c o ng e s t i -o n- • - - - -- - -- - -- - - -- -- - - - - -- --- _, Objective: Encourage mixed use developments where appropriate —to provide complementary land uses and reduced -commuting and inter area travel. Encourage mixed use developments containing office, multiple residential and accessory commercial elements.. Objective: Maintain the integrity and quality of industrial uses in Edina. Policies: Discourage commercialization of industrial areas by restricting warehouse sales and quasi- retail commercial uses. Extend the benefits of clearly accessory and limited retail service uses within large office buildings in industrial areas. Maintain present design standards, restrictions, and controls for industrial uses to ensure compatibility with the residential character of Edina. O� �• Improve the condition and vitality of neighborhood and community commercial areas. Policies: Cooperate with commercial district owners seeking to improve circulation and off street parking in smaller commercial areas. Eliminate non - conforming land uses. Encourage redevelopment of under utilized parcels Pursue balanced land uses within commercial areas based upon functioning level of the district. Prevent strip commercial development. Provide adequate buffers around commercial areas. Encourage multiple housing, and especially elderly housing, on the periphery of commercial area's. Allow conversion of industrial use to office uses only, in where adequate off - street parking can be accommodated. Restrict office intensities in the PID zones to reduce traffic impacts. Consider an occupancy permit system to monitor land use, parking, construction, fire codes and employment. IV. Area Considerations A. Northwest Edina. (North of CSAH 62 and West of TH 100) , Although the predominant land use in northwest Edina is single family residential, a wide diversity of housing types are available and include two family dwellings, townhouses, rental apartments, and condominiums. Significant tracts of vacant land remain in the north -west portion of this area, most of which is expected to be developed for single family uses during the plan period. 1 Two major parks are located in orthwest Edin are expected to develop in the pla period. esen Park located at the southern extreme of the area will b was recently dev ed s a passive nature area for commune y level enjoyment. Malib Van Valkenberg Park located in the northwestern portion 1 pected to develop during the plan period and will serve as an active neighborhood community facility. Non - residential uses are limited to the western extreme of the area along CSAH 18 and the eastern extreme at Vernon Avenue and TH 100 (i.e. Grandview Area). The Grandview Area includes a mixture of industrial and commercial uses which developed when Vernon Avenue served as a major thoroughfare. Signs of blight, inappropriate land use, and non - conforming uses are evident in the Grandview Area and a tax increment financing district was established in 1984 to facilitate redevelopment of the area. Traffic circulation problems were identified in the Grandview Area Traffic Study in 1985. Policies: Multiple residential development should be limited to low density attached and medium density residential in all areas except the Grandview Area, where higher density developments may be appropriate. Require the submission of detailed plans and neighborhood participation for any proposals to further subdivide large developed lots in the Blake Road, Schaefer Road, Interlachen Road area. Such a development should include the extension of Scriver Road as a through street. Require the extension of Interlachen Boulevard westerly to Malibu Drive and ultimately CSAH 18 in conjunction with further subdivisions. Continue to target housing rehabilitation assistance to the area north of Maloney Avenue. Undertake a detailed study of the Grandview Industrial /Commercial area to determine the feasibility of a public redevelopment project. Encourage the intensification of residential uses in the Grandview Area. Encourage the re -use of obsolete or underutilized, commercial and industrial properties for multiple residential purposes. B. Northeast Edina. (East of TH 100 and north of CSAH. 62) , Northeast Edina is essentially fully developed. Although housing is generally limited to single family •fillings, some areas along France Avenue South and V le iew Road have been developed with two family dwellings. gher density multiple residential housing is limited to the 0th and France area, 54th and France, and Valley View /Wooddale. :- Northeast Edina is served by t neighborhood commercial areas and one community commerci area. The 44th and France commercial area and Valley View7Woo.ddale commercial areas provide convenience goods and services to their respective neighborhoods. The 50th and France area serves a large geographic area and functions as a community scale shopping area. -A major redevelopment project for the 50th and France area was recently completed which greatly improved traffic circulation, parking and environmental features. Northeast Edina contains most of the City. As detailed in the Housing of this stock is in good to excellent Nevertheless, the Morningside area in this quadrant as well as the area loc be monitored for signs of blight. the older housing stock in Element of this plan, most condition despite its age. the northeast extreme of ated east of France should Due to the status of northeast Edina, little new development is expected. However, infill on small vacant tracts as well as some redevelopment of residential and commercial properties are expected. Also, a general intensification of residential uses should be expected. Wooddale School, located at Wooddale Avenue and West 50th Street was transferred to the City from the Edina School District. The school building was demolished-in 1985 and the 5 acre site was developed as a neighborhood park. Policies: Continue to utilize the 50th and France Redevelopment Plan and Design Framework as a basis for reviewing development proposals in the 50th and France commercial area. Utilize existing and projected parking supply as a basis of reviewing proposals to intensify existing commercial uses in the 50th and France area. 7 Encourage additional multiple residential housing in the 50th and France area in conformance with the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan.. Maintain and encourage' neighborhood retail commercial node at Valley View /Wooddale and 44th and France. Encourage the intensification of existing commercial uses at 44th and France provided that suitable parking provisions can be accommodated. Discourage extensions'of commercial uses along France _Avenue, Sunnyside Road, and 44th Street. Encourage redevelopment of obsolete or vacant commercial properties and service station sites on the periphery of 44th and France for multiple residential housing. Discourage further extensions of commercial uses along streets in the Valley View /Wooddale area. Encourage redevelopment of obsolete or vacant commercial properties for multiple residential housing. Encourage redevelopment of 54th and France retail service area with multiple residential housing. Allow redevelopment or retro fitting of existing dwellings fronting on France Avenue for low density attached residential uses. Require rezoning for all such re -uses. Request Hennepin County and MN DOT to undertake actions to lessen noise impacts on existing properties resulting from TH 100 and CSAH 62. Consider the use of the Minneapolis Waterwork property at 40th and France for low density attached or medium density residential. C. Southwest Edina. (South of CSAH 62 and West of TH 100) Southwest Edina has undergone rapid redevelopment in recent years from both a residential and industrial standpoint. Remaining vacant lands are primarily limited to expected multiple residential use. Full development of the industrial area west of TH 100 and south of West 70th Street is expected during the plan period. Several areas in southwest Edina are characterized by unusually large, developed, single family lots. The Indian Hills, Prospect Hills, and 66th and TH 100 areas exhibit such lots. Continued requests to further subdivide these lots should be expected during the plan period. The only neighborhood scale retail commercial use in ,southwest Edina is the Cahill 70th Street shopping area. An intensification of this area with uses better serving the + shopping needs of its service area may be appropriate. Remaining vacant lands.in.:this area are generally characterized by severe environmental limitations such as slopes . or poor soils. Thus, multiple residential or clustered housing presents the most logical means of land utilization while protecting important resources. Policies: Require that all subdivision of large developed lot5 q 9 P maintain a desirable spacing..of dwellings to ensure the symmetry and character of the area. Prohibit "neck lot" subdivisions in such areas. Utilize topography and vegetation characteristics as a basis for determining suitable lot. sizes. Require the submission of detailed plans and neighborhood participation for any proposals to further subdivide large lots in the southwest quadrant of 66th Street and TH 100. Adequate public road access for such a subdivision is essential. Although the City has little control over - tenant selection, generally encourage the provision of establishments at the Cahill /70th Street commercial area which better serves the day to day shopping needs of southwest Edina. Continue to pursue the acquisition of public parkland along McCauley Trail South in conformance with the park and open space acquisition plan. Maintain Cahill Road and 78th Street as the division between industrial and residential uses. Allow clustered housing or medium density residential for sites exhibiting severe topography or soil limitations. Allow low density attached residential for properties fronting on CSAH 18 and CSAH 62. D. Southeast Edina. (East of TH 100 and South of CSAH 62) Southeast Edina is undoubtedly the most heterogenous quadrant of the City from a land use standpoint. This area includes single family housing, an industrial area, significant office:,developments, and a regional shopping center. Vacant lands are limited to the extreme southeastern portion of this quadrant. Much of this vacant land is utilized for sand and gravel mining operations. These operations are an excellent - interim. use of these properties'. However, due to escalating land values, development of these vacant tracts is expected during the plan period. The most prominent use.in. southeast Edina is the Southle�York- town- e}g- ion.al shopping area. This area provides a diversity of•retain�shippin� needs for an extremely large service area.. Southd r ewn represents one of the largest traffic generators in the state. Due to the physical condition -of this area substantial changes are not anticipated during the plan period. Due to the concentration of development in southeast Edina, the highest planning priority for this area is the amelioration of existing and anticipated traffic congestion. Past studies have advised that street and highway improvements alone cannot and will not provide a traffic solution for this area.. A combination of roadway improvements together with land use controls and transportation alternatives is necessary. (See Daniel, Mann Johnson, and Mendenhall, "494.100 Southdale Corridor Transportation Study ". 1971). Policies: Restrict the extension of retail commercial uses in the area. Prohibit any rezoning to commercial districts of lands not now zoned commercial. Encourage an appropriate mixture of land uses to allow for increased intra area travel and multi - purpose trips, thus relieving pressure on external street systems. Encourage or provide incentives to large office, industrial, or multiple residential developments to incorporate clearly accessory convenience retail services with such buildings so as to capture or intercept possible travel. Encourage employers to implement flexible work hour scheduling, car pooling, and mass transit incentives for employees. Cooperate with the Metropolitan Transit Commission to increase mass transit alternatives. Provide additional pedestrian and bicycle paths to encourage non - motorized commuting shopping tips. Extend the existing Yorktown commuter strip southerly to the south corporate limits. Require that mass transit facilities be incorporated where ,feasible in all developments. Continue to pursue funds for mass transit demonstration project utilizing the Yorktown commuter strip. Acquire through subdivision dedication a 12 -15 acre public park north of West 76th Street in conformance with the Open .Space Acquisition Plan. This park should serve as a focus for surrounding developments. Density credits should be granted for dedication of this parkland. Non- residential uses should not be allowed north of 76th Street and east of the proposed public park or commuter strip. Encourage planned unit developments for non - residential uses. If appropriate, allow high density residential as an element of such planned unit developments. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT Introduction The City of Edina has become known for its high quality residential housing stock and attractive neighborhoods. The combination of efforts by early developers, an advantageous location within the metropolitan area, and a commitment to high quality residential development by local officials has led to the high quality residential environment experienced by the City's residents today. Probably the most important single development during Edina's early period of growth was the Country Club District in northeastern Edina. The development of the Country Club District established a standard that was to set the tone for subsequent residential development. The adoption of a zoning ordinance in 1929, shortly after the platting of the Country Club District, instituted specific standards for future development in Edina. Although the emphasis has changed from exclusively single family housing to a more balanced mix of housing types, the City's concern for overall quality in residential development remains a primary concern. The City today contains a wide variety of choice residential housing, from large lot single family housing to high density, highrise housing. However, due to the general local escalation of prices of residential housing and the high quality of the City's housing stock, the cost of purchasing a home in Edina is high. The built -up nature of the City and relative newness of the housing stock suggests that the value of Edina's housing stock will remain at high levels during the 1980's. The housing element contains two central themes. The first is the protection of the existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods. At this writing approximately 90 percent of the ultimate housing stock is in place. It is important that policies and controls of the City emphasize the protection of this investment. A second theme of the housing element is the development of policies and programs that will widen the range of housing choices available in the city. In order to maintain the City's population at stable levels and provide adequate housing choices for families in all stages of the life cycle, the city should adopt policies and implement programs to stimulate the development of housing in all price ranges. .COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing Element Page 2 1. Residential Land Use Residential land use is the most important single land use category in Edina,,both in terms of land area devoted to housing and taxes generated by housing. Residential land use, excluding streets and other.related supporting land uses, occupies nearly 60 percent of all land area and contributes 80 percent of the total property valuation of the City. The largest portion of residential land use in Edina is devoted to the single family home. In December 1985 sixty -two percent of all housing units within the City were single family units. However, the ratio of single family to multi - family units has been decreasing since 1970. According to the 1970 census count, 83 percent of the City's housing units were single family and according to the 1980 census 64 percent of the units were single family. The reduction since 1970 ,is due primarily to the character of land remaining to be developed. In 1970, 85 percent of the ultimate number of single family homes were existing while only 30 percent of the ultimate number of multi- family units were in place. A. Housing Types Single Family: The single family home in a low density setting is the dominant housing form in Edina, and will continue to dominate even though the overall percentage will decrease by 60 percent of all housing units by 1990. Although the City is nearing its capacity for single family homes, the decade of the 8O's will see the single family home remain the most desirable dwelling unit type available. Additions to the single family housing stock during the 8O's will emphasize infill development rather than large subdivisions except for additions to the Parkwood Knolls area in northwestern Edina. During the period from 1979 through 1985, 322 single family dwellings were constructed in the City. Approximately 250 new single family homes are expected during the plan period and approximately 110 will be in the Parkwood Knolls area. Two Family Homes: Two family homes in Edina are primarily located along busy corridors, as transitional uses between single family homes and differing land uses, and in areas of marginal single family desirability. As-of January. 1986 there were 552 units of two family-housing in Edina. This total should increase by about 44 units by 1990; however, redevelopment of some single family housing located along busy corridor street could increase the number of two family units constructed. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN_ 8.7 Housing Element Page 3 . I Apartment Building (Including Condominiums and Town omes) For the purposes of this plan, any building containing three or more, units is considered to be an apartment. Currently, apartment -type dwelling units represent 35 percent of the dwelling units in the City. The proportion of the City's dwelling units in apartment buildings will continue to increase and by 1990 will represent 40 percent of the City's dwelling units. Apartment -type units are expected to account for over 70 percent of all.new dwelling units constructed between 1980 and 1990. General locations for apartment buildings are shown on the land use plan map. B. Housing Tenure: Tenure is described as the interest an occupant has in the dwelling unit in which he resides. In excess of 90 percent of Edina's single family housing and approximately 76 percent of the total housing stock is owner - occupied. During recent years the overall ratio of owner - occupied versus renter - occupied units has been increasing. This is caused by the increasing popularity of the condominium. The five year plan period between 1974 and 1979 saw a ten fold increase in the number of condominium units in the City. Only 639 of the units were new construction specifically designed as condominiums, the remaining 401 units were converted from rental apartments to condominiums. According to the 1980 census Edina had 2,275 condominium units which is 12 percent of all dwelling units in the City and represents the second highest quantity for any municipality in the metro area. Edina has 2.5 percent of all dwelling units in HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE Single Family Two Three +Unit' Detached Family Buildings Total 1970 10,975 335 1,989 13,299 1980 11,947 454 6,254 18,655 1985 12,700 552 7,148 20,400 1990 12,950 596 7,992 21,538 Source: U.S. Census, 1970, 1980. City of Edina Planning Department, 1985, 1990. B. Housing Tenure: Tenure is described as the interest an occupant has in the dwelling unit in which he resides. In excess of 90 percent of Edina's single family housing and approximately 76 percent of the total housing stock is owner - occupied. During recent years the overall ratio of owner - occupied versus renter - occupied units has been increasing. This is caused by the increasing popularity of the condominium. The five year plan period between 1974 and 1979 saw a ten fold increase in the number of condominium units in the City. Only 639 of the units were new construction specifically designed as condominiums, the remaining 401 units were converted from rental apartments to condominiums. According to the 1980 census Edina had 2,275 condominium units which is 12 percent of all dwelling units in the City and represents the second highest quantity for any municipality in the metro area. Edina has 2.5 percent of all dwelling units in MIPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing Element Page 4 the metro area and 13 percent of the condominium units. Likewise, Edina has 4.9 percent of dwelling units in Hennepin County and 21.5 percent of condominium units. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 i Housing Element Page 5 Apartment (Three+ units) Ownership 1974 1979_ 1985 Rental Apt. 5,042 3,519 3,939 Condominiums 208 2,040 2,863 Co -op Apts. 18 356 356 Total 5,250 5,915 7,148 Source: Assessing Department, Planning Department, City of Edina, 1986. C. Age of Housing Stock: The mass use of the automobile for the work trip and the construction of the metropolitan freeway system precipitated the post World War II boom. As a result, Edina and other first ring suburbs experienced tremendous amounts of residential. construction, primarily single family units. Approximately 40 percent of all housing units existing today were constructed between 1950 and 1965. Most of this construction was for single family units. Eight percent of the City's housing stock was constructed prior to 1940, most of which was constructed during the 19201s. Age of Edina's housing stock by decade of construction is illustrated on the Age of Housing Stock map in this section. D. Condition of Housing Stock: The majority of Edina's housing stock is in excellent condition. A housing condition survey conducted by the City Planning Department identified no significant concentrations of substandard housing with only scattered pockets in need of general improvements. The.survey revealed that only two of the City's twenty neighborhoods contain as much as five percent of the housing stock in poor condition, and only six neighborhoods contain housing with major deficiencies. Deterioration of the City's housing stock does not appear to be concentrated in particular areas and does not appear to be purely a function of age. The Country Club - White Oaks neighborhood with 99 percent of the housing in good condition remains a stable and attractive neighborhood although the majority of the housing stock was constructed prior to 1930. The Morningside neighborhood which was showing signs of blight in the early 1970's has begun to show replacement of public facilities, and increased private reinvestment in the housing stock. Although the age of the housing stock does not necessarily predict general deterioration of housing stock, it does predict the need-for replacement of major mechanical systems. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing Element Page 6 The conditions of the City's housing stock will be monitored on a periodic basis in order to pinpoint potential problem areas. All efforts to protect and improve housing conditions will require City wide emphasis in all but the areas developed after 1970. E. Housing Cost: Statistics released periodically by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) show average resale prices for the metropolitan area. For January through December 1985 the average sale price in Edina was $141,807. The median sale price was $122,000 meaning half the sales were above and half below this price for the same period. The average sale price in Edina is the highest of all areas covered by the MLS system. The cost of rental housing in Edina is also extremely high. Spurred by a general metropolitan -wide shortage of good quality rental housing, rents have risen between 75 percent and 84 percent since 1979. The median gross rent according to the 1980 census was $395 per month. The cost of renting and purchasing housing will remain high during the 1980's. The quality of the existing housing stock, the relative age of the housing stock, the desirability of existing neighborhoods, and Edina's geographic location within the metropolitan region will insure the value of the City's housing stock. 1979 1985 Studio 64 Source: F. Monthly Rents by Unit Size Studio 1 Bedroom $220.00 $275.00 $391.00 $504.00 2 Bedrooms $360.00 $629.00 3+ Bedrooms $425.00 $783.00 Quantity of Units Surveyed by Number of Bedrooms 1 Bedroom 949 2 Bedrooms 1073 Apartment Guide, November 1985 3+ Bedrooms Assisted Rental Housing in Edina: 199 Total 2285 (58 %) During 1979, a total of 355 units of HUD - assisted rental housing were available in Edina. The Yorktown Continental contains 265 units in a twelve -story building for occupancy by the elderly and handicapped. Financed through HUD's Section 236 Program, the units are offered at below market rents through a mortgage interest subsidy to the building's owners. The Yorktown Continental is located at 71st and York Avenue and also houses the City's senior citizen programs. Yorkdale Town Homes, located COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 8'7 Housing Element Page 7 at 75th and York.Avenue, provided 90 units of family housing subsidized by the HUD Section 8- Program. Tenants at Yorkdale pay no more than 25 percent of their, income toward rent. Between 1979 and 1986 a total of 124 units of assisted housing have been constructed in Edina. South Haven Apartments located at 3400 Parklawn Avenue contains 99 rent assisted senior citizen apartments and -one caretaker apartment. The project was developed by the Community Development'Corporation in a joint venture with the Edina Community Lutheran Church. The Edina HRA participated in funding assistance by providing: a land cost write -down with funds from the Southeast Edina Redevelopment district. In addition, Edina participated by allocating Community Development Block Grant Funds for construction of the street, sanitary sewer and water main extensions. All of the senior citizen units have HUD Section 8 rental assistance. The Oak Glen Townhomes located at Amundson Avenue and Cahill Road contain 64 dwelling units with a mixture of market rate and subsidized rents. The 4 one bedroom units are designed for handicapped occupancy and participate in the HUD Section 8 Program. The 38 two bedroom units are market rate rental. The 22 three bedroom units also participate in the HUD Section 8 program. The project was developed by Crossroads Development Corporation and is under private management. The City of Edina assisted the development of this project by providing a 100 percent land cost write -down using Community Development Block Grant Funds. In addition to the occupied projects listed above, the City is participating in projects that are under construction or in various stages of development. The Edinborough project is a mixed use development located at 76th Street and York Avenue on a 26 acre site. The City of Edina and the East Edina Housing Foundation participated in the project with a private development partnership including Laukka and Associates, Crossroads Development Corporation and Windfield Development Inc. The Edina Park Plaza of Edinborough is a 204 dwelling unit building which contains 201 rental senior citizen units. The project is financed using tax exempt housing revenue bonds. A condition of the bonds requires that'20 percent of the units are rented to persons with incomes that comply with the HUD Section 8 Program standards. The Village Homes of Edinborough is a 392 dwelling unit condominium project organized in 7 clusters or phases of 56 units each. The condominium - project is intended to expand modest cost housing opportunities in the City. The project has been subsidized by the Edina HRA and the East Edina Housing Foundation in two ways. First, the purchase price of all units is reduced through a direct subsidy. Second, qualifying purchasers with incomes within established brackets will be eligible for a second mortgage with a maximum amount of 40 percent of the sale price of the unit. The second mortgage will carry a 5 percent simple interest rate with principal and interest payments deferred until the unit is sold. The Edinborough project subsidies include land cost write down, site preparation, street and utility COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE.PLAN 87' Housing Element Page 8 construction.and.various public improvements paid from Southeast Edina Redevelopment District tax increment financing funds The City of Edina has also approved projects for 181 units of senior citizen housing that will.provide additional subsidized units. The Summit Point Apartments.at Summit Avenue and Vernon Avenue is a 29 unit senior citizen apartment project that will be developed in a joint venture with the Edina Ministerial Association and the Community Development Corporation—The Edina HRA is participating in the project with a substantial.land cost write -down using funds from the Grandview Redevelopment District tax increment financing funds. The project is 100.percent subsidized under the HUD Section 8 Program. The Vernon Terrace Apartments by the Grandview Development Corporation is a 152 unit senior citizen building proposed for.the former Biltmore Motel site, 5212.Vernon Avenue. The project is sponsored by Grandview Development Corporation and will be privately managed. The project will be financed using tax exempt housing revenue bonds. The revenue bond financing requires that 20 percent or 31 dwelling units be rented to persons with incomes that comply with HUD section 8 income standards. Construction of Vernon Terrace was started in December 1986. The development of assisted housing in suburban areas requires a substantial investment of time and money by the City in addition to the financial resources available through Federal and State funding agencies. Program requirements for assisted housing are many times not well suited to suburban situations. In an effort.to accommodate assisted housing, especially in higher density areas, the City has amended its zoning ordinance to include a multi - family Planned Senior. Citizen District (PSR -3 and PSR -4). Requirements of the district reflect the specialized needs of .senior citizen residents. Development standards established for the.Planned Senior Citizen District (PSR) are generally less restrictive than in other multiple districts. G. Housing Needs of Lower Income Families: A lower income family is defined as a family whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the median family income for the metropolitan area. Families having incomes of less than 80 percent but more than 50 percent of the median are considered to be moderate income, and families with less than 50 percent of the area median are considered low income. Number of Persons HUD Very Low Income Guidelines for Metropolitan Twin City Area Very Low Income Family One $12,300 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing Element Page 9 Two 14,050 Three 15,800 Four 17,550 Five 18,950 Six 20,350 Seven 21,750 Eight or more 23,150 Note: The "Very Low Income Family" limits are those that determine a family's eligibility to apply for rent assistance, under the Section 8 Rent Assistance Program. Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, November, 1985. Any family whose income is less than 80 percent of the area median and is paying in excess of 25 percent of their income for housing or is living in a unit too small for that family is considered in need of housing assistance. H. Assisted Housing Planning Framework The housing section of the Metropolitan Development Guide was adopted in 1971 by the Metropolitan Council and amended in 1973 to include the concept of a "Fair Share" of low and moderate income subsidized dwelling units. A portion of the Metropolitan need was assigned to communities based on a formula that considered anticipated growth and the age and number of multiple family dwelling units in the community. Edina's "Full Share" goal of assisted rental housing was 1800 units and the minimum acceptable performance was 720 units of assisted rental housing. The Metropolitan Council also established a goal of 476 modest cost market -rate owner - occupied housing units in Edina. Edina has made substantial progress toward these goals with a total of. 972 existing and proposed low and modest cost assisted units in the City as of 1985. This total includes 465 low cost assisted rental senior citizen units, 115 low cost assisted rental family units and 392 moderate cost assisted owner - occupied units. Edina is also participating in the Metro HRA Section 8 Program for scattered site assisted rental housing. During 1980, the Federal Government changed policies toward subsidized housing and rapidly withdrew support for subsidized housing construction. This shift in policy is illustrated by the reduction to approximately 500 subsidized dwelling units funded during 1983 from over 4,000 subsidized dwelling units funded during 1976. The Metropolitan Council responded to this change by creating a development assistance program which facilitates a public - private partnership between local governments and private developers of low and modest cost housing. Several housing projects in Edina have used this concept of a public - private partnership to foster housing projects. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing. Element Page 10 The 1985 housing section of the Metropolitan Development Guide deletes the "Fair Share" concept of allocating the subsidized housing needs within the Metropolitan Area. The new housing section replaces the fixed goals with a "community index" which contains one component for "alternative housing stock ", and another component for "low modest housing costs ". The index gives the metro -wide average for 1980 and the metro -wide goals for 1990 for each.of the index components Individual communities are ranked by percentage of alternative housing stock and by percentage of low- modest housing stock according to the 1980 census data The communities are required to adopt plans and implement policies for growth and redevelopment activities to cause their index to approach the metro -wide goals by 1990. The category "alternative housing stock" refers to the mixture of housing types within a community and it is a measure of the non - single family units to all dwelling units available in a community. The index is intended to be an indicator of the diversity of housing types with mobile homes, double bungalows, townhomes, condominiums, co -op apartments and rental apartments all classified as non - single family units. The metro -wide percentage of alternative housing increased from 37 to 39 percent from 1970 to 1980. The Metropolitan Council forecasts a similar increase in alternative housing to 41 percent of the metro housing stock by 1990. The 1980 census indicates that-35.9 percent of Edina housing units are alternative housing units which ranks within the upper quintile (20 %) of all metro communities. The 1985 estimate of Edina housing stock indicates alternative housing has risen to 37.1 percent. According to Edina estimates, the alternative housing stock will rise to 39.6 percent in 1990. This increase is due to the large number of projected apartments and condominiums compared to the relatively small amount of single family residential construction. The city has moved in the direction of alternative housing types to permit a wide range of choice for Edina. The category "low- modest housing costs" refers to the proportion of the housing stock that can be afforded by a household with a median income for the Metropolitan area. The index is expressed as a percentage of housing units and it includes both rental and owner - occupied units. The Metropolitan area median income was $20,654 according to 1979 income reported in the 1980 census. The affordable monthly rent was based upon 25 percent of the median income and calculated at $434 per month. Affordable low- modest cost housing value for owner - occupied units was calculated at $62,000 based upon a mortgage 2.5 times income and a 17 percent down payment. It should be noted that the average rent reported for the metro area was $237 and the median value for an owner - occupied housing unit was $64,507 Therefore, the median income household could afford the median rent but could not afford to buy the median owner - occupied unit unless they made a 20 percent down payment. In addition, these figures represent dwelling unit value reported COMPREHENSIVE LAND.USE PLAN 871 Housing Element Page 11 in the census and not the asking price or the sale price.of available units. The housing value and cost data is gathered as part of the "sample data" from the long census form which is .collected from approximately 17 percent of the households. Within the metropolitan area, 63 percent of the housing met the low - modest housing cost definition in 1980 and the Metropolitan Council has retained 63 percent as a goal for 1990. However, the index is intended to help equalize the distribution :.'of low - modest cost housing among communities. Communities that have a low- modest cost rating below 63 percent are required to adopt plans and strategies to increase the percentage of low- modest cost housing to approach the average. The community index ranks communities and the metro area ranges from a high of ic�w �i 88 cg EmS9eus� ncos� usAna kn Hi�A Top to } �erc�ntt c t housing of 25 percent which is within the fowests6 percent of Het metro area communities. The 1980 median household income in Edina was $40,210 which is 46 percent above the metro -wide median. The median rent in Edina was $385 which is 62 percent above the metro area. The median value of owner occupied dwelling units was $99,200 which is 54 percent above the metro area average and one of the highest of all metropolitan communities. The low- modest income housing index does not consider the median income of the City or the quantity and location of vacant or redevelopment land in the City. The low- modest cost criteria may also be difficult to interpret in 1985 terms because of the dramatic changes in interest rates, inflation rates and household income. The index also does not consider that established tenants and owners may have a favorable rate compared to the index and new entrants in the housing market may encounter rates somewhat higher than the median values. II. Policy Plan: A. Market Rate Housing Goal: Preserve and protect the character of Edina's residential neighborhoods. The general conditions and quality of the City's housing stock, comprising 80 percent of the total valuation of the City, is the City's primary fiscal resource. Edina's present housing stock, two - thirds of which is single family, offers a wide variety of choice to residents, ranging from the large lot, quiet setting to high density urban environment. Although there is limited.supply of housing at the low end of the housing price market, there does exist a wide variety of housing type, density and cost available to prospective residents. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87 Housing Element Page 12 1. Objective: Offer a wide range of market rate residential housing choice. Pnl 7C7P1R2 a. Lot sizes for new single family development should be based on existing neighborhood standards. b. Low, medium and high density housing should be provided according to the General Land Use Plan. C. Home ownership should continue as the primary form of occupancy in the City. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87; Housing Element Page 13 j d. Redevelopment of sites near or bordering existing neighborhood and community commercial centers should be evaluated as residential sites before other uses are considered 2. Objective: Preserve the stability of existing residential neighborhoods. Policies: a. Residential areas should be protected from conflicting land uses. b. Where conflicting uses exist adjacent to residential areas, redevelopment should provide for adequate, transition of land uses. C. Provide high quality municipal services to all neighborhoods. d. In -fill housing built on vacant or subdivided sites should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. e. Enforce the Housing Maintenance Code, as required to promote neighborhood stability. f. Restrict business activities in residential districts. B. Modest Cost Housing Goal: Increase the supply of housing affordable to families with moderate incomes. During periods of high inflation in housing prices and high interest rates, the modest income family (the family whose income exceeds the limits for government aid but cannot qualify for conventional financing) is particularly hard hit in the housing market. This family is usually the first time buyer with little or no equity available for the necessary down payment required. Families with modest incomes are finding that their choice in the housing market is becoming more and more restricted. Modest cost housing is important to the community since it provides ownership opportunities for first time buyers who are entering the family formation stage of the life cycle. An adequate supply of housing affordable to young families can help balance the age distribution in the public school system. Modest cost housing also frees up the supply of large single family homes by allowing empty nesters (couples remaining in large homes after their children have grown and moved out) to trade down to a smaller-house and still remain in the area. Similarly, modest cost housing allows elderly individuals to remain in or close to the neighborhood but in a unit more appropriate to their needs. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 87r Housing Element Page 14 Most factors responsible for the rapidly escalating cost of housing are not within the City's power to influence. The City can, however, review its control mechanism and remove requirements that may unnecessarily increase the cost of new housing. Although Edina can encourage the construction of lower cost housing on appropriate sites, it cannot guarantee the construction of such housing. Construction of modest cost housing in Edina will depend-upon the market demand as perceived by 'the private land developer, and the cost availability of suitable parcels for development will seriously limit modest cost housing development, especially for single family construction. The most practical approach to the development of modest cost housing in Edina is in multiple family districts. If developers reduce the size of individual units they can sell_ more units at lower prices while not increasing overall building sizes. Opportunities for modest cost multiple family housing may be available in southeastern Edina and on a scattered site basis throughout the City. 1. Objective: To provide incentives to developers to construct modest cost housing for ownership. Policies: a. Encourage the private sector to take the lead in creating flexible financing programs to make home ownership available to more families. b. Encourage developers to consider a variety of dwelling unit prices in development proposals. c. Review subdivision and zoning ordinances for requirements or conditions that may unnecessarily increase the cost of housing. d. Cooperate with developers and local lending . institutions interested in utilizing state and federal programs designed to extend the benefits of home ownership to more families. e. Allow redevelopment of parcels in small lot areas of the City according to existing neighborhood standards. f. Study the feasibility of the use of the City HRA's bonding authority for mortgage financing. g. The City should consider density bonuses for developers providing modest cost housing. C. Maintenance of Existing Housing Stock Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of the City's housing stock. Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 15 By. almost any standard the existing housing stock of Edina is in excellent - condition. The housing condition survey conducted by the Edina Planning Department found that all but three of the City's - neighborhoods had over 90 percent of their housing stock in excellent condition, very few units were found to be substandard. Most items noted were of a deferred maintenance nature and were not generally immediate threats to the overall condition. Because Edina's housing stock is relatively new (only 8 percent of the City's housing was constructed prior to 1940), it will be some time before age is a threat to housing conditions. While most structures remain in sound conditions, an increasing number of owners will be facing replacement of major systems during the planning period. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and the exterior envelope of many houses will need replacing. The useful life of primary systems of the housing constructed immediately following World War II is at or nearing the end of its useful life. Increasing costs for energy required to heat and cool homes and possible shortages of fuels will require substantial investments in insulation for all but the newest homes Edina's stock of multiple family housing is in good to excellent condition. Most of this housing is less than fifteen years old and should require only maintenance before 1990. The recent trend of conversion of buildings to condominium ownership will also contribute to the stability of the multiple family housing in.Edina. Condominium homeowners associations may show greater concern for building conditions than do absentee - owners. 1. Objective: To eliminate substandard dwelling units and maintain the housing stock in standard condition. Policies: a. Promote and encourage the use of private resources as the primary source of funds for maintaining and improving the housing stock. b. Utilize all appropriate state and federal programs to maintain.and improve the City's housing stock. C. Concentrate available grant and loan money in areas with less than 90 percent of the housing in good condition. d. Periodically survey housing conditions City -wide to determine housing condition trends. e. Continuously monitor areas that show significant declines in overall housing conditions. f. Enforce housing maintenance code in all neighborhoods. Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 16 g. Encourage homeowners and landlords to invest in energy conserving improvements. D. Assisted Rental Housing: Cities within the Metr- opolitan Council's jurisdiction are required by the Mandatory Land Planning Act of 1976 to plan for and create.opportunities for assisted (subsidized) rental housing affordable to low and moderate income families and the elderly, through a formula based on-both existing local need and total metropolitan need for assisted housing during the period 1980 -1990. (The procedure used is included in the appendix to this chapter). According to this formula, Edina's share of the total metropolitan need is 1,800 units of housing affordable to families with low and moderate incomes. The goal of 1,800 units of assisted housing is based on total area -wide need as calculated by the Metropolitan Council, and does not reflect available programs or resources expected to meet that need. Refinements to the goal structure, intended to reflect anticipated resources, have resulted in a goal of 72.0 units for Edina. The City of Edina made a commitment to providing assisted housing by adopting and implementing the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan in 1977. Ninety units of family housing are occupied and a potential for approximately 200 additional units remains in the plan area. This area continues to be a high priority area for assisted housing due to the high level of support services available, especially public transportation. The policies detailed analysis housing in Edina. established Metro reflection of the assisted housing. set forth in this plan are the product of a of the potential for development of assisted Goals set forth may or may not agree with the politan Council goals, but are in all cases a ..community's maximum capacity to provide Goal: It shall be the goal of the City of Edina to achieve new assisted housing opportunities in privately owned existing rental housing as follows: FAMILY - 80 UNITS ELDERLY - 100 UNITS Policies: a. Continue participation in.the Metropolitan - Council, HRA's Section 8 existing rent subsidy program. b. Encourage both the Metropolitan Council and Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) to base allowable rents on local market conditions. Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 17 The built -up nature of the City and its substantial stock of rental housing (3929 units as of January 1, 1986) makes assistance in the private housing stock the most logical and cost - effective approach to providing assisted housing in the city. This approach allows the family the greatest amount of locational choice and may also avoid any possible stigma that may be associated with assi -ted rental developments. Goal: Provide 200 -350 units of assisted elderly housing with new construction on appropriate sites between 1980 and 1990. Objective: Locate elderly housing in areas providing adequate support services. a. When redevelopment occurs along major corridors providing adequate levels of public transportation, consider first the suitability of the site for assisted elderly housing. b. Support the development of assisted elderly housing by non - profit sponsors. C. Encourage development or redevelopment for elderly housing in the area detailed on the attached map showing general locations for assisted elderly housing. d. Evaluate possible sites within identified corridors for elderly housing to provide guidance to potential developers. e. Encourage developers to include units designed for the physically disabled and the physically handicapped in all elderly projects. Goal: Provide between 165 and 385 units of family housing in new assisted construction between 1980 and 1990. Objective: Locate assisted family housing development in areas shown on the general locations for family housing map as follows: Area 1: 10 -75 Units Area 2: 40 -90 Units Area 3: 40 -70 Units Area 4: 75 -150 Units Policies: a. Avoid undue concentrations of family housing in CM Y C7 L C a b. Projects in which all units are subsidized should be developed at a low density. (A maximum of 12 units per acre.) Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 18 c. Encourage the development of projects which contain a portion of assisted units but are primarily market rate. d. Encourage HUD to develop programs that provide housing for moderate income working families. e. Project quality and location should not be inferior to that for market rate developments. f. Assisted housing developments should be privately owned and managed. g. Assisted family housing developments should have adequate levels of public transit service available throughout the day within reasonable walking distance. h. Proposals for assisted housing should provide off - street parking, both covered and surface, sufficient to meet demand as established by other developments in the City. i. Materials used and construction quality of assisted housing developments should not be inferior to similar- market rate developments in the City. APPENDIX A Exterior building Condition Survey and Rating Methodology A simple "windshield" survey technique was utilized by the City of Edina Planning Staff to obtain general building condition information about the single family residences in Edina. The survey was not intended to dictate the type of activity necessary to improve or correct particular deficiencies. Rather, the survey's purpose was to serve as a data service for providing information regarding the exterior structural characteristics of housing in Edina. The survey was largely conducted from the sidewalk or street. Only single family detached housing was surveyed as other housing types would require a more complete and sophisticated inspection technique to detect deficiencies. For the purpose of rating the condition of categorises of minor and major deficiencies were applied to different aspects or areas of the st major and minor structural conditions were then good, fair, or poor. The criteria used for the levels for each deficiency considered below. CONDITION - MAJOR DEFICIENCIES; buildings, assumed and ructure. These rated as either three grading Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 19 Roof Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Shingles missing, shingles weathered and pitted, but intact. Poor - Many shingles missing, sagging in places, rotting, holes and materials missing. Walls Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Minor cracks, in plumb, weathered but intact, slight bowing. Poor - Material missing, out of plumb, substantial bowing or leaning, siding buckling, shingles rotting and broken. Foundation Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Minor cracks, no materials missing, slight settling. Poor - Material missing, substantial settling and leaning, substantial cracks. MINOR DEFICIENCIES: House Paint Good - No deficiencies, well kept. Fair - Minimal chipping, cracking around frames and eaves. Poor - Substantial cracking or chipping of all painted .surfaces. Steps and Porch Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Weathered but structurally sound, no bricks or other materials missing, minor cracks, no leaning .Poor - Substantially cracked, bricks missing or crumbling, material missing, leaning or sagging. Gutters and Downspouts Comprehensive Land Use Plan 87 Housing Element Page 20 Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Some rusting, slight bowing or sagging, no disconnected pieces. Poor - Substantial rusting, visibly clogged with organic materials, substantial bowing or sagging, disconnected pieces. Chimney Good - No deficiencies. Fair - Slight cracking, grout missing, bricks chipped. Poor - Cracking, bricks missing, bricks broken. After rating the various parts of the house, a general condition classification was assigned to the structure. Each structure was considered to be in good, fair, or poor condition. A house classified in good condition had no more than one major or minor deficiency rated as low as fair. A house in fair condition had any number of deficiencies rated as low as fair and no more than one minor deficiency rated as low as poor. A house in poor condition contained a major deficiency rated as low as poor and /or at least two minor deficiencies with a rating of poor. i RESIDENTIAL LAND USE COMPARISON Percent of Land Developed as Residential 1980 1986 EDINA 56 57.5 Bloomington 32.3 36.1 Eden Prairie N/A 19.6 Hopkins 34 N/A Minnetonka 45 59 Richfield 49.5 49.5 St. Louis Park 44 40 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS EDINA 18,818 20,426 Bloomington 29,569 32,850 Eden Prairie 6,220 12,4 -61 (1987) Hopkins 6,830 N/A Minnetonka 13,163 17,484 Richfield 15,200 15,698 St. Louis Park 18,226 20,473 AVERAGE OVERALL DENSITY (DWELLING UNITS /ACRE) EDINA 3.3 3.5 Bloomington 3.7 3.7 Eden Prairie N/A 2.8 Hopkins 7.7 7.7 Minnetonka 1.6 1.7 Richfield 6.7 6.9 St. Louis Park 6.1 7.5 NUMBER OF SINGLE DWELLING UNITS (o of Total Units) 19.80 1986 -EDINA 12,375 (66) 12,700 (62) Bloomington 21,585 (73) 24,3.09 (74) Eden Prairie N/A 6,850 (55) Hopkins 2,486 (36.4) N/A Minnetonka 10,667 (81) 12,413.(71) Richfield 10,283 (67.6) 10,280 (65.5) St. Louis Park 11,631 (63.8) 11,655 (57) NUMBER OF DOUBLE DWELLING UNITS (o of Total Units) EDINA 686 (3.6) 552 (2.7) .Bloomington 478 (1.6) 525 (1.61 Eden Prairie N/A 1 620 (5) Hopkins 512 (7.5) N/A Minnetonka 380 (3.9) 681 (3.9) Richfield 370 (2.4) 374 (2.4) St. Louis Park 350 (2) 372 (1.8) NUMBER MULTIPLE UNITS (% Of Total Units) EDINA 5757 (30.4) 7174 (35.3) Bloomington 7506 (25.4) 8016 (24.4) Eden Prairie N/A 4991 (40.0) Hopkins 3832 (56.1) N/A Minnetonka 2116 (15.1) 4390 (25) Richfield 4547 (300) 5044 (32.1) St. Louis PArk 6245 (34.2) 8446 (41.2) :re 11=M I. '. 1111.141#11 U9211 11 LIN W 11 M-arromm ------------- UMDomprehensive Plan is not a statij dijil Wiwi i1w Edina's development occurred principally during the late 1950's and the 1960's. Edina's population grew from 11,445 in 1950 to 44,046 in 1970. Most developments were composed of low density single family homes. However, a regional shopping center and limited amounts of industrial uses were constructed during this period. The Land Use element anticipates the complete development of remaining vacant lands by 1990 From a residential standpoint, most development will be relatively high density multiple family dwellings. From a non-residential standpoint, growth is expected principally in office uses which will result in a continued growth in Edina's work force. The following table summarizes some of the data described abovIl To provide for the orderly and logical development and redevelo!*�ment of lands and wE.-_it;mWrr.mpw • and working environment, and preserve the high quality residential character •i an aftracfFve Edina while responding to the changing needs of the population. Major Policies-. 0AU11111s SITFEEt's, pdws aflu Wier supp 60 percent of all land area and constitutes 80 percent of the property valuation of Edina, To protect the existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods of Edina and to provide policies and 11roararns that will widen the- nz�g", stable levels and to provide adequate housing choices for families in all stages of their life cycle, Major Policies.- , 0M Due to th# fully developed status of Edina, very few unaltered natural resources are present. Strong devbloprhant pressures threaten the preservation of those that remain. Therefore, the wise man- agement and protection of remaining resources are essential, 0-0- 1heir basic water management plans. Most lakes, ponds, and wetlands in Edina are small, relatively shallow waterbodies that provide very limited recreational opportunities. Nearly all of these waterbodies are integral to Edina's storm waler management plan, Thus, most suffer from excessive nutrient loadings and are characterized by 1�w4h growths 4 aquatic weeds and algae. Edhia's cultural, historical, and architectural resources are among the most important and significant environmental features ot the commun14. The �rejj&i ih gh ih 11MIJIM&M llllwl��-Ngmgff r� Cahill School Grange Hall Jonathan Grimes House Edina Mill Site Baird House Eden Avenue and 100 Eden Avenue and T.H. 100 4200 W. 44th Street Browndale and W. 50i�th i 7tP7107-7ri—EMaNt I ant aiversity or Ine urba6 forest, preserve Edina's cultural, historic, and architectural heritage, and mitigate despoliation of land forms, waterbodies, and watercourses caused by pollution and unsound land use practices. Major Policies Edina is very fortunate in having the major roadway system in place and nearly fully upgraded. With the exceptim of some interchange improvements, the principal and intermediate arterial systems have been improved to full freeway status. Nevertheless, several important issues will affect the roadway system during the plan period: - Congestion of streets and highways due principally to concentration of employment opportunities, - Escalation of maintenance costs in light of decreasing state and federal revenues. - Safety for bicycle users and pedestrians. - Impacts of air pollutants and noise caused by high volume roadways. - Congestion and circulation problems in the southeastern portion of the City. .Major roadway improvements for the plan period are principally located on county or state rights of way and are thus controlled by other jurisdictions. These improvements include: 1) A partial interchange near Marth Road and 1-494 and 2) A new interchange at France Avenue and 1-494, In conjunction with the latter interchange, a new frontage road and ring route system will be completed by Edina and Bloomington. B, n To provide a system of roadways, bikeways, and sidewalks that complements the metropolitan system and the systems of other municipalities. To provide attractive alternatives to private auto- mobile usage through an improved transit system. Major Policieso The Community Facilities element describes the public facilities which serve Edina's population. These facilities include, for purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, the public water system, sanitary sewer system, storm drainage system, and park and recreation system, - T1111114"V11 MW aquiTers, Seven- teen active wells withdraw water from these aquifers for Edina's needs. This water requires minimal treatment prior to distribution. Water is distributed through a system of trunk mains and lateral lines. All trunk mains are in place and only minor lateral additions are needed in conjunction with development of remaining vacant lands. Goal.- To insure that adequate amounts of high quality water are available for distribution in the most cost efficient manner. Major Policies.o -Continue to utilize ground water to meet system demands, -Continue to enforce gation bans as needed. _C0000rate With rt�orinq communities and the Minnesota Qppq"pt pf HgeKh tq prevent, detect, and eliminate groundwater pollution from chemical contamination. -Loop all water lines to avoid stagnant water and inadequate pressure. -Encourage all properties now utilizing private wells to connect to public water. *The disposal and treatment of waste water is accomplished through a City owned and maintained system feeding several metropolitan sewer interceptors that carry waste water to met- ropolitan treatment facilities. Nearly all sewage is treated at the Pig's Eye Treatment Facility, As with the water system, the sanitary sewer system is essentially complete. Private on-site sewage disposal systems remain in use for over 100 residents in Edina. The continued use of such systems represents a potential health and safety hazard. Every effort will be made to connect such properties • the sanitary sewer system during the plan period, Goal: To provide effective and efficient removal of sanitary sewage from all properties, Major Policies: -Reduce infiltration from external sources into the sanitary sewer system. -Continuously monitor sewer flows to avoid exceeding flow allocations established by the Metro- politan Waste Control Commission and the Metropolitan Council. -Require connection of all new developments to sanitary sewer, -Require connection of all new developments to sanitary sewer following its availability to the property- *Edina's storm water drainage system relies on a network of storm sewers and storm water holding ponds. Nearly all of the system is in place. Of particular importance in proper storm man- agement is the floodplain, ponds, and wetlands of Edina. These resources must be protected. Goak To provide a storm water drainage system which prevents localized flooding, property damage, and pollution of surface waters. Major Policies.* -Natural stormwater drainage ways and storm water holding areas should be preserved, -Land uses within the floo•• lains of Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek Should be limited to uses that do not adversely alter the hydraulic efficiency of the creeks. -Densitv bonuses should 1i 111111111111111111111*Edina's nark and nnpn Rngra Quacwrr rnvmariopq law Mom][ To provide a park and open space system that offers a multiplicity of recreation opportunities for the diverse needs of the population and preserves important natural resources. Major Policies.- -Continue to require subdivision dedications to beneficially expand the park system and fund park improvements. -Utilize private athletic associations to administer major programs. -Operate structured programs on a self sustaining basis. -Upgrade all parks to the final development phase during the plan period. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JULY 13, 1987 Present were Members Kelly, Richards, Smith, Turner and Mayor Courtney. The Edina City Council held a Special Meeting on July 13, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. at the Edine City Hall for the purpose of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan as to the Land Use Element and the Housing Element, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW COMMENCED. Manager Rosland stated that, as directed by Council action taken June 1, 1987, Planner Larsen has prepared copies of the Land Use Element and the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the Council to review, together with a Residential Land Use Comparison of neighboring communities. He said the Comprehensive Plan is the key guide for staff when meeting with developers. Planner Larsen presented a map of the City of Edina showing the existing zoning of all properties, the 1980 Land Use Plan map and a map colored to show the existing undeveloped sites. He briefly explained the land use designation for the undeveloped parcels and commented on potential sites for redevelopment. Mr. Larsen also presented the general goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. Considerable discussion followed between the Council Members on the 1980 Land Use Plan as to what was projected in 1980 and whether or not the land use designations for undeveloped land should be changed in some areas. The Council then reviewed each undeveloped site as to the land use designation and, made.the following conclusions: Carl Hansen Property - Generally located West of Ridge Road and south of Interlachen Boulevard. Single Family Residential (R -1). Conclusion: Appropriate designated. Wallace Kenneth Property - Generally located at County Road 18 and 7th Street. Medium Density (PRD -3). Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Shepherd of the Hills Church Property - Generally located at County Road 18 and 7th Street. Mixed Use (Office or Multiple Family Residential). Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Property West of Londonderry Road Extended - Single Family Residential (R -1). Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. _Robert Hanson Property - Generally located north of Crosstown Highway and west of Gleason Road. Recently rezoned to PRD -2 (Low Density Attached Residential). Conclusion: Appropriate as rezoned. Kunz Oil Service Station - Located at northwest corner of Vernon Avenue and Olinger.Boulevard. Medium Density (PRD -3). Conclusion: Referred to staff for additional information and alternatives for redevelopment. Hawkes Lake Property - Generally located south of Vernon Avenue and East of Olinger Boulevard. Low Density Attached Residential (PRD -2). Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Kunz Oil Warehouse and Lewis Engineering Property. - Generally located south of Eden Avenue and west of Railroad. Industrial. Conclusion: 4 -1 for some type of multi - residential designation. Referred to staff for additional information and alternatives for redevelopment. Property South of West 49th Street /East of Railroad - Mixed Use. Developed with two small apartment buildings. Not likely to redevelop. Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Naas Property - Generally located north of Post Lane and south of McCauley Trail. Mixture of Low Density Attached Residential and Single Family. Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Naas Lakeside Property - Generally located south of McCauley Trail abutting Arrowhead Lake. Single Family Residential. Developed with one single family dwelling. Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Hume Property - Generally located at end of McCauley Trail and north of West Trail. Park /Public. Conclusion: Re- designate as Single Family Residential (R -1). Parcels on Cahill Road - Generally located on Cahill Road and south of West 70th Street. Zoned PRD -3 (Medium Density). Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Parcel North of Crosstown Highway Generally located north of Crosstown Highway at Pedestrian Overpass. Single Family Residential. Conclusion: Appropriate as designated. Minneapolis Water Works Property - Generally located west of France Avenue and south of West 40th Street. Medium Density Residential. Conclusion: Referred to staff for additional information and development alternatives. 44th and France Commercial Area - Staff to consider feasibility of creating a Tax Increment District.for redevelopment of the area and /or other options for redevelopment. Hedberg Property- The Council discussed the preliminary concept development proposal which has been presented to the Council which plan showed 1.5 Million square feet of Office, 1500.housing units with ownership similar to the Edinborough project, a retail component and a park component. Manager Rosland said that staff has been working with the developers on these issues: 1) That it be a proven benefit to the community, 2) That the traffic problem can be addressed, and 3) Whether the mixed use concept creates less congestion than developing as all.office. Also discussed were the additional services (Police /Fire).that would be needed for the area and the cost of maintaining the proposed park... There were -no conclusive comments made. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. v City Clerk