Planning Commission - 04/11/2016 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,APRIL 11, 2016 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins,
Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark
Freiberg, Tom Poul
CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS
A. MARK FREIBERG
B. TOM POUL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Weber was absent.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Pieper moved, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried
8-0.
V. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 28, 2016
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Kirk, to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 8-0.
VI. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
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IX. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. INTRODUCTION—SENIOR PLANNER BETH NOVAK-KREBS
Klima introduced new Senior Planner Beth Novak-Krebs
B. AFFORDABLE HOUSING EDUCATION PRESENTATION—MOLLY
KOIVUMAKI
Molly Koivumaki presented on affordable housing in Eden Prairie. She stated she
will discuss what is available currently, where it is located and eligibility
guidelines. Ms. Koivumaki pointed out that housing will be addressed with the
2018 update of the Comprehensive Plan. She stated there are currently 5,658 rental
units in Eden Prairie. 775 (14%) are affordable. Of these 775 units, 354 are Section
8, and 421 receive other funding. She stated there are approximately 300 Housing
Choice vouchers that are currently used in Eden Prairie; these are issued by Metro
HRA and stay with the person. She described the following City Initiatives:
1. First time home buyer program. Since 2011 there have been 15-18 first time
home buyers; in which loans are deferred, or at zero interest. There are housing
improvement areas for townhome associations that cannot afford upgrades.
2. Affordable Housing Preservation
3. Housing Rehab
Ms. Koivumaki pointed out 1/3 of the apartments in Eden Prairie include some
affordability. Three of the project based apartment complexes in Eden Prairie are
Briarhill, Prairie Meadows and Edendale.
The following are Senior Affordable Units in Eden Prairie:
1. Sterling Ponds, with 56 affordable units. TIF expires in 2015
2. The Colony, with 29 affordable units. TIF expires in 2025
3. Summit Place, with 43 affordable units. TIF expires in 2017
The following are General Affordable Units in Eden Prairie:
1. Columbine (under Section 42), 32 units are affordable, TIF expires in 2026
2. Purgatory Creek, 32 units are affordable, TIF expires in 2028
Area Median Income (AMI) is used to calculate affordability. Household income is taken
into account. Ms. Koivumaki stated the next steps are to complete a housing study to
utilize in preparation for the 2018 update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Kirk asked who sets the goal for affordability. Ms. Koivumaki said the Met Council sets
the goal for affordability. Kirk asked how we compare with other communities. Ms.
Koivumaki said we are in the middle of what other communities have for affordable
housing.
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X. MEMBERS' REPORT
XI. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 8-0.
Chair Stoltz adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.