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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2021-63 - Amending the Comprehensive Plan based on Inclusionary Housing Policy - 08/17/2021CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie has prepared and adopted the Comprehensive Municipal Plan ("Plan"); and WHEREAS, the Plan has been approved by the Metropolitan Council and was placed into effect on October 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, the adoption of an Inclusionary Housing Policy by the City of Eden Prairie requires an amendment to the Plan to add the text of the Policy to the Plan; WHEREAS, a copy of the adopted Inclusionary Housing Policy is attached to this resolution as Exhibit A; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, hereby adopts the amendment of the Plan based on the Inclusionary Housing Policy adopted August 17, 2021, and subject to Metropolitan Council approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 17th day of August, 2021. /~ 7 Ronald A. Case, Mayor ATTEST: Exhibit A City of Eden Prairie lnclusionary Housing Policy The purpose of this lnclusionary Housing Policy ("Policy") is to further the goal of the City of Eden Prairie ("City") of promoting diversity in its housing stock such that households of various income levels, ages, and sizes have choice in the place they call home. This Policy is adopted pursuant to Chapter 4 of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Aspire Eden Prairie 2040, which emphasizes the need for increasing the City's affordable housing stock and providing diverse, safe, high-quality affordable housing options to residents of all income levels. Developing and maintaining a healthy mix of affordable housing options fosters a diverse, resilient local economy by bringing workers and residents closer to their jobs, schools, and necessary services. This Policy is further adopted pursuant to the authority and direction provided by Minnesota Statutes Section 462.358, subdivisions la and 11 and Section 473.859, subdivision 4. Official controls implementing this Policy are set forth in Eden Prairie City Code Chapter 13, which contains additional detail regarding the City's inclusionary housing requirements. The definitions contained in Chapter 13 apply to the terms used in this Policy. I. Applicability and Minimum Project Size The City's inclusionary housing requirements apply to any new or existing residential project that meets one or more of the following criteria: 1. A market-rate residential rental or multi-family ownership project that adds or creates fifteen (15) or more units and (i) requires approval from the City for a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning amendment, planned unit development, or site plan review, or (ii) receives financial assistance from the City; 2. Any residential project that adds or creates fifteen (15) or more dwelling units and receives or will receive Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from the City; 3. Any partially or fully affordable residential project that adds or creates fifteen (15) or more dwelling units and already meets the affordability requirements of this Policy; and 4. Any other residential project for which the developer or owner voluntarily chooses to provide inclusionary dwelling units pursuant to this Policy. II. lnclusionary Dwelling Units General Requirement A development that is subject to this Policy must include inclusionary dwelling units. The minimum number of inclusionary dwelling units required will be determined based on the affordability standard chosen by the developer according to the following criteria: 1 Residential Rental Projects A B c (Choose A, B, or C) 5% of units at or 10% of units at or 15% of units at or below 30% of AMI below 50% of AM I below 60% of AMI Residential Ownership A B Projects (Choose A or B) 10% of units at or Payment to the City in lieu of below 115% of AMI providing inclusionary dwelling units Calculation of Units Required The number of inclusionary dwelling units required will be based on the total number of dwelling units approved by the City. If an occupied property with existing dwelling units is expanded by at least 15 units, the number of required inclusionary dwelling units will be based on the total number of units following completion of expansion. Calculation of Rent & Sales Prices The monthly rental price for inclusionary dwelling units in rental developments and the sales price for inclusionary dwelling units that are for sale will be based on the applicable AMI for the metropolitan area that includes Eden Prairie, adjusted for bedroom size, as calculated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and published annually by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Period of Affordability All inclusionary units in rental developments must remain affordable in perpetuity. For owner- occupied developments, inclusionary units must remain affordable for a minimum of ten years. Location of lnclusionary Dwelling Units All inclusionary dwelling units must be located within the development that is seeking City approvals, and must be reasonably spread among market-rate dwelling units throughout the property. For rental developments, inclusionary dwelling units may "float" within the property provided that the minimum number of units per bedroom size is maintained and the units are reasonably spread throughout the property. Ill. Standards for lnclusionary Dwelling Units Size and Design The size and design of inclusionary dwelling units must at all times be consistent with and comparable to market rate units in the same development and must be approved by the City. Exterior/Interior Appearance of lnclusionary Units 2 The exterior and interior materials and design of inclusionary dwelling units must be indistinguishable in style and quality from comparably priced or valued market-rate units in the same development. Tenants and Buyers lnclusionary dwelling units in rental projects may be rented only to income eligible families. For- sale inclusionary dwelling units may be sold only to income-eligible families at time of initial sale and for the 10-year affordability period. IV. Non-Discrimination Based on Rent Subsidies The owner or operator of the residential project must not decline to rent to or otherwise discriminate against potential tenants of inclusionary dwelling units who would pay their rent with federal, state, or local public assistance, or tenant-based federal, state, or local subsidies, including, but not limited to rental assistance, rent supplements, and housing choice vouchers. V. Development Agreement, Conditions and Restrictions The requirements of this Policy as applicable to a particular residential project will be incorporated into a Development Agreement or other agreement between the City and the developer, which agreement must be recorded against the property prior to issuance of a building permit or prior to the sale of any unit, whichever occurs first. VI. Exemptions The City acknowledges that not every development is alike and that in some circumstances it may prove difficult for an owner or developer to meet the standards set forth in this Policy. In cases where a developer can demonstrate, in the sole judgment of the City Council, that the requirements represent an undue burden, the City Council may, in its sole discretion, grant a full or partial exemption from or otherwise alter the requirements of this Policy. Adopted by the Eden Prairie City Council on August 17, 2021. 3