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RESOLU ,x x NO. 2014-93
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL HOUSING IN THE RMD, REGIONAL MEDICAL DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Beacon),is proposing remodel and expand the
existing TCF Bank building at 3330 66th Street,into 39 units of small studio apartments for
young adults (age 18-22)who have experienced homelessness.
1.02 The site is 39,204 square feet in size.The existing bank is 18,179 square feet. The proposed
addition would be 10,458 square feet.The building would remain two stories. The remodel of
the building would retain the existing brick,and the addition would be brick with metal
panels.
1.03 There would be 19 surface parking stalls. Proof of parking would total 37 total surface stalls.
No enclosed parking is proposed.The applicants have indicated in their narrative that 18% of
their residents have cars. Beacon anticipates that no more than 12 stalls would be required for
• residents. The maximum need for staff parking is 6 stalls.Therefore,they believe they would
have adequate parking. Residents are expected to utilize the Metro Transit bus service
available across the street at Southdale.
1.04 All of the 39 units would be considered affordable housing,and would apply towards the City
and Met Council's goal for affordable housing.
1.05 The Comprehensive Plan defines the site and area as RM,Regional Medical.The RM allows
for senior housing on a case by case basis,however, does not allow other housing.Therefore,a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment is required.
1.06 The specific Comprehensive Plan amendment is to allow affordable housing in addition to
Senior Housing in the Regional Medical District.
1.07 On August 13, 2014,the Planning Commission made the following motions:
1. Denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow affordable housing in the
Regional Medical District.Vote: 3 Ayes,2 Nays.
2. Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Regional Medical that would
incorporate language into the Comprehensive Plan that would allow this type of
project. The suggestion is to incorporate guidelines that would allow this type of
• facility.Vote: 4 Ayes and 1 Nay.
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov•952-927-8861 •Fax 952-826-0389
• RESOLUTION NO. 2014-93
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• Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is subject to the following findings:
1. Affordable housing is identified as a need in the Comprehensive Plan;and the proposed
amendment would assist the City in meeting its established affordable housing goal with
the Met Council of providing 212 new affordable housing units by the year 2020. This
project would include 39 new affordable housing units (100% of the projects units)
toward that goal.
2. The proposed density of 43 units per acre is reasonable,and within the density range
suggested in the Comprehensive Plan of between 12-80 units per acre.
3. The RM District allows senior housing currently.The proposed affordable housing project
would include units that are small in size generally similar to senior housing; and the
residents within the proposed project typically do not drive,similar to senior housing.
4. The proposed affordable housing project would generate less traffic than the existing
bank facility.
5. The project would utilize sustainability principles.Most notable elements include:
compliance with Minnesota Overlay and Guide to the 2011 Enterprise Green
Communities Criteria;utilizing the existing building rather than a tear down;committing
to a 15% energy savings;locating the building to make use of Metro Transit;impervious
surface would be reduced by 6.9%;enhanced landscaping;making use of special
construction material;installing a rain garden for storm water management; and
pedestrian oriented design.
6. The project would meet the following additional Comprehensive Plan goals and
objectives:
a) Promotion of a vision of community that is inclusive of a wide range of ages,
incomes, and abilities and offers a wide range of housing options for Edina residents.
b) Promotion of lifecycle housing to support a range of housing options that meet
people's preferences and circumstance at all stages of life.
c) Encourage an integrated mix of building type,heights and footprints within blocks,
rather than single buildings or building groups.
d) Incorporate principles of sustainability and energy conservation into all aspects of
design,construction,renovation and long-term operation of new and existing
development.
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Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Edina,approves the
Comprehensive Plan amendment as follows, subject to Metropolitan Council approval:
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RM Hospitals, senior housing*, medical and Form-based 12-80 senior residential and affordable
Regional dental offices and clinics, and laboratories design dwelling units per acre.
Medical for performing medical or dental research, standards for
diagnostic testing, analytical or clinical building Floor to Area Ratio- Per current
work, having a direct relationship to the placement, Zoning Code: maximum of 1.0 for
providing of health services. General office massing and medical office uses. Density for
uses and affordable housing**with supportive street-level senior housing and affordable housing
services*** are permitted. treatment. shall be based on proximity to
Pedestrian hospitals, proximity to low density
* Senior housing may include: independent living, circulation uses, utilities capacity, level of
assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. and open transit service available, and impact
**Affordable housing shall be as defined by the space on adjacent roads. Other desired
Metropolitan Council. amenities items to allow greater density would
should be include: Below grade parking,
***Supportive services are services to assist provided for provision of park or open space,
residents with maintaining stability in housing and larger sites. affordable housing, sustainable
employment.
design principles, and provision of
public art.
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ATTEST:
Debra A. Mangen,City lerkj James B. Hovland,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of September 2,2014, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2014.
City Clerk
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