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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-13 Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority Work Session Packet Meeting location: Edina City Hall Community Room (2nd Floor) 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority Special Work Session Agenda Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:30 AM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Meeting Topics 3.1. The Intersection Between City Policies and Plans, and Affordable Housing 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 24 d ITEM REPORT Date: February 13, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion Meeting: Housing & Redevelopment Authority Agenda Number: 3.1 Prepared By: Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Development Manager Item Type: Other Department: Community Development Item Title: The Intersection Between City Policies and Plans, and Affordable Housing Action Requested: Discussion Only Information/Background: The 2024-2025 Budget Work Plan contains two items under the budget pillar "Livable Communities." One of these is "Advance progress to affordable housing goals, including increasing housing option and developing a long-term strategy." This is the first of three work sessions to begin defining the preferred strategy for addressing this work plan item. Multiple City policies and plans intersect and guide housing development. The plans and policies were often developed by teams of Edina residents serving on committees that met multiple times over many months. Often the City invested financially in consultants to guide staff and the volunteers through the plan and policy development process. Further, in aggregate, there were hundreds of public meetings to review the Plans and Policies prior to adoption. In this work session we will review the adopted plans and policies in the context of housing. In future work sessions we will review Edina demographics and housing data; finally, we will discuss future direction for affordable housing in the context of existing policies, plans, and data. Resources/Financial Impacts: • Budget – was it budgeted? If not, what are the impacts? • Implementation – how/who will implement this and what are the impacts? • Operation – how/who is going to maintain this and what are the impacts? Relationship to City Policies: - 2024-2025 Budget Work Plan - Budget Values - Comprehensive Plan - Housing Strategy Task Force Implementation Plan - Policy for New Multifamily Housing - Various Small Area Plans and Design Guidelines - Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan - Climate Action Plan -Tree Ordinance Page 2 of 24 Budget Pillar: Livable City Values Impact: Engagement Affordable housing fosters a sense of belonging by providing stable, inclusive communities where all residents feel valued and connected. Sustainability Affordable housing and climate action are closely related because the way homes are built and where they are located contributes to community greenhouse gas emissions. Building sustainable, dense housing can reduce the carbon emissions from the built environment while also creating more affordable housing options that are walkable, have lower utility costs and are resilient to climate change. Health Safe and affordable housing is one of the most basic and powerful social determinants of health. Quality housing improves the health of vulnerable populations and is a cornerstone of a strong and healthy community. Stewardship Investing in affordable housing ensures responsible management of resources to create sustainable, long-term housing solutions for community stability. Equity Access to affordable housing in different phases of life creates opportunities to minimize housing disparities that disproportionately impact people of color, seniors, and people with disabilities. Supporting Documentation: 1. Presentation Page 3 of 24 City Policies Impact Affordable Housing HRA Work Session February 13, 2025 Page 4 of 24 Meeting Presenters Thomas Brooks –Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Stephanie Hawkinson –Affordable Housing Development Manager Andrew Scipioni –Transportation Planner Cary Teague –Community Development Director Other Contributors: Marisa Bayer –Sustainability Manager Jeff Brown –Community Health Administrator Matthew Gabb –Sustainability Specialist Mallory Jensvold –Financial Analyst MJ Lamon –Community Engagement Manager Addison Lewis –Community Development Coordinator Bill Neuendorf –Economic Development Manager Luther Overholt –City Forester Page 5 of 24 2024-2025 Budget Work Plan Livable City: Ensuring a vibrant city requires forward thinking and preparation. Affordable, walkable neighborhoods that foster mobility and interconnectedness improve the quality of life for current and future residents. Reducing the community’s greenhouse gas emissions and responding to climate change through adaptive management of natural assets such as trees, greenspace, and water is critical to the health of future generations. Workplan: Advance progress to affordable housing goals, including increasing housing options and developing a long-term growth strategy. Page 6 of 24 Meeting Goal Meeting 1 –City Policies •Are the existing policies still relevant as they relate to Affordable Housing? •Are modifications to the policies needed? •What is the vision behind the budget work plan in the context of City policies? Meeting 2 – Demographics •How is the city changing? •Who are we serving? •How does current housing inventory serve the current population? Meeting 3 –Direction •What does council want to do? •Where should we focus time and resources? Goal: Setting the direction for affordable housing in Edina Page 7 of 24 Guiding Framework: Budget Pillars & Values Community Wellbeing and Affordable Housing •Safety •Accessible housing options •Stress reduction •Engaged community •Neighborhood Stability •Social Connectedness Page 8 of 24 Value Impact Statement Related Processes, Plans and Policies Equity Access to affordable housing in different phases of life creates opportunities to minimize housing disparities that disproportionately impact people of color, seniors, and people with disabilities. •Human Rights Chapter, Comp Plan •Race & Equity Implementation Report 2018 Engagement Affordable housing fosters a sense of belonging by providing stable, inclusive communities where all residents feel valued and connected. •Small Area Plan Process •Housing Task Force •Community Engagement Strategy Health Safe and affordable housing is one of the most basic and powerful social determinants of health. Quality housing improves the health of vulnerable populations and is a cornerstone of a strong and healthy community. •Health Chapter, Comp Plan Sustainability Affordable housing and climate action are closely related because the way homes are built and where they are located contributes to community greenhouse gas emissions. Building sustainable, dense housing can reduce the carbon emissions from the built environment while also creating more affordable housing options that are walkable, have lower utility costs and are resilient to climate change. •Environment Chapter, Comp Plan •Climate Action Plan •Resilient Communities Project Density Study Stewardship Investing in affordable housing ensures responsible management of resources to create sustainable, long-term housing solutions for community stability. •Public subsidy funding (CDBG, MHFA, LIHTC, TIF, etc.) •Edina Housing Foundation Relation to Values Page 9 of 24 How We Got Here Affordable Housing Policy (2015) Racial Equity Implementation Report (2018) Budget Pillars and Values (2018) Affordable Housing Development Manager position created (2018) Comprehensive Plan (2020) Transportation Plan (2020) Budget Values (2020) Housing Strategy Implementation Report (2020) Values Viewfinder (2021) Climate Action Plan (2021) These actions required the following: •Significant public investment in hiring consultants •Dozens of volunteers and volunteer hours •Hundreds of community and public meetings Page 10 of 24 •The Comprehensive Plan provides an outline for future development. •The adopted Plan was the culmination of work involving residents, business people, experts and City staff that began in 2016. Guided by input collected at more than 180 public meetings. Relevant Goal: Create 1,804 new affordable housing units by 2030, including single family, missing middle, and multifamily. Guiding Document: Comprehensive Plan Page 11 of 24 Land Use Challenges Are there appropriate areas for “gentle density” or Missing Middle? Is it reasonable to have affordable housing within each neighborhood? HKGi Zoning Audit and the University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project *Gentle density includes ADUs, duplexes and tri-plexes where is now R1 Page 12 of 24 Additional Challenges to Achieving Goals •Financing •Sewer Capacity •High Land Cost •Southdale Design Guidelines •Neighborhood Resistance •Risk to NOAH: "Sold Out" TIF Pooled funds AHTF LAHA <$5MM Page 13 of 24 Guiding Documents: Codes, Small Area Plans and Design Guidelines While City Codes, Plans and Guidelines intend to reflect community values and visions, some aspects also impact construction costs: •Minimum lot size, •Mandatory set-backs, •Height restrictions, •Exterior materials, •Glazing mandates, etc. Page 14 of 24 Guiding Document: Housing Strategy Task Force Plan •Task Force formed in response to passage of Comprehensive Plan. •Task Force created in April 2019 and concluded in December 2020 – met 45 times. Relevant Goal: Promote Affordable and Attainable Housing, including single family, missing middle, and multifamily. Page 15 of 24 Guiding Document: Affordable Housing Policy •Approved in 2015 •Pertains to Multifamily developments with 20+ units that require a PUD or City financial support. •Covers both ownership and rental housing. •Integrates affordable housing in market rate developments. •Contributes to the creation of affordable housing in the City. Page 16 of 24 Guiding Document: Transportation Chapter of Comprehensive Plan Relevant Goals •Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth •Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina's environment and neighborhood quality of life and emphasize methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions •Reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that allow for shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options •Encourage and support attractive and reliable high- performance transit service and connections Page 17 of 24 Summary of Policies and Plans Policy/Plan Relationship to Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Policy Pertains to new multifamily, market rate housing. Calls for the inclusion of affordable housing units or a payment in lieu to support other affordable housing programs. Racial Equity Implementation Report Directs the City to ensure ordinances, policies, and procedures are equitably enforced and that City decisions consider the impact to historically underrepresented groups. Housing development and preservation falls under this umbrella as affordable housing could address the needs of the City most vulnerable populations. Budget Values and Pillars Guides City budgeting decisions. Affordable Housing is the primary item within budget goal for "Livable City", yet there are no general funds allocated to this effort. Comprehensive Plan Calls for the creation of 1,804 new affordable housing units by 2030, including rental and ownership, multifamily and single family, and missing middle. To date the City had deliver 17.2% of goal. Transportation Plans Calls for land use changes that discourage motor vehicle use and encourage alternative transportation options. Increased density, particularly along transit routes, promotes a more sustainable transportation system Page 18 of 24 Summary of Policies and Plans - continued Policy/Plan Relationship to Affordable Housing Housing Strategy Implementation Report Supports the goals of creating 1804 new affordable housing units, in addition to promoting attainable housing. For both affordable and attainable, single family,missing middle, and multifamily housing is encouraged. Values Viewfinder The goal of the Values Viewfinder is to incorporate budget values in City decision- making processes. Affordable housing aligns with budget values with regards to safety, accessible housing options, stress reduction, engaged community, neighborhood stability, and social connectedness. Climate Action Plan To achieve CAP goals, preserve and enhance affordable housing,especially near bus service to protect vulnerable populations and increase affordable housing and other housing opportunities in anticipation of climate migration. Tree Ordinance A demonstrated compromise to between two values: protect the tree canopy and support affordable housing by including a home value threshold. Page 19 of 24 Demonstrated Compromise of Two City Objectives: Tree Protection Ordinance •Requires an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist complete the required tree survey for any new home construction permit above $500,000 and any project over $100,000 in estimated value (decks, pools, etc.). •A tree protection plan and Residential Tree Protection Permit is required for the following permits and land use applications on properties zoned R-1 or R-2. Page 20 of 24 Existing Programs Supporting Affordable Housing Homeownership •Affordable Single-Family Preservation •Homes Within Reach •TC Habitat for Humanity •Come Home 2 Edina - SUSPENDED Preservation •Affordable Single-Family Preservation •4d and Energy Efficiency Improvements •Home Rehabilitation Loans Page 21 of 24 Nolan Mains The Eddi The Lorient Amundson Flats Multifamily Affordable Housing Production Avidor Millenium The Sound on 76th Aurora Yorkshire of Edina 4040 Flats Maison Green The Finch Key: = Market rate with affordable units = 100% Affordable Page 22 of 24 Moving Forward: Housing Type Matrix Single Family Duplex/ Triplex+ Townhomes Low-rise Multifamily Mid-rise Multifamily Ownership Rental New Construction NOAH Preservation Page 23 of 24 Meeting Goal Meeting 1 – City Policies •Are the existing policies still relevant as they relate to Affordable Housing? •Are modifications to the policies needed? •What is the vision behind the budget work plan in the context of City policies? Goal: Setting the direction for affordable housing in Edina Page 24 of 24