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Planning Commission - 04/10/2017 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,APRIL 10, 2017 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villarreal 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 Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Kirk and Wuttke were absent. Klima conducted the swearing in of the two new members of the Planning Commission; Michael DeSanctis and Christopher Villarreal. Chair Pieper welcomed the two new members and also recognized former Commission Members Jon Stoltz and Tom Poul for their hard work and dedication to the Planning Commission. IIII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Higgins, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. IV. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 27, 2017 MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated March 27, 2017. Motion carried 7-0. V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 10, 2017 Page 2 VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT A. HOUSING INFORMATOIN Klima said throughout 2017, city staff will bring forward topics for the Commission to discuss and gain additional education on related to the Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Tonight's discussion will focus on the topic of housing within Eden Prairie. Marisa Bayer, Community Development Coordinator, presented information and a PowerPoint on Eden Prairie Housing and Demographic Analysis. She stated part of the data was required by the Metropolitan Council but the City also wanted to utilize this information to support a broader housing analysis. She discussed affordability and what the City's needs are in the future. Currently 37.3% of the units in Eden Prairie are affordable. She also pointed out Eden Prairie's median household income is higher than other metro areas. She also pointed out single family homes have increased since 1970 and most of these homes were built between 1980 and 1989, which means they are starting to get older and will need updates. They also looked at the population change, as this will be increasing by 2040 and what the needs will be for this change. Another item addressed was what type of development will take place. The key points looking forward are as follows: What we know: 1. Our community is aging. 2. Eden Prairie is a higher income community but we have a large number of low- moderate income households. 3. Single family homes are increasing in size and value year over years. Some older single family homes remain affordable to low-moderate income households, while most new construction is not. The number of new housing units has decreased decade over decade since the 1980's. 4. The community is primarily owner-occupied units —2/3 units are owner occupied (homesteaded) and homeowner vacancy rate is 1.1%. 5. Housing rehab loans and grants will be important as the housing stock continues to age and may not meet changing market needs. Almost 40% of all housing units were built between 1980 and 1989. 6. New development to meet the increased housing need will be infill housing or redevelopment of industrial/commercial areas for TOD. Current Comprehensive Plan Housing Goals: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 10, 2017 Page 3 1. Promote and support reinvestment in older housing stock and neighborhoods that are approaching the life spans for some utilities, equipment, and structural elements. 2. Promote and work to locate new housing with convenient access to basic services, including stores,restaurants, services, transit and parks. 3. Work in partnership with private and public sectors, and regional, state, and federal agencies to help finance innovative housing demonstration projects and housing development techniques. 4. Promote and encourage the provision of lifecycle housing opportunities for all age groups, household sizes, and income levels. 5. Promote and support the development of new affordable housing units to meet the community's share of the regional affordable housing need, as well as the community's affordable housing goals. 6. Lower development costs for low to moderate income, elderly, and special needs housing development. Freiberg stated he thought it was interesting in 2040 it is estimated that Eden Prairie's population will be approximately 82,000. Farr said in regards to goals, what are the strategies in place to make sure these are reached. Klima said the current goals and policies will be reviewed in connection with community needs and trends with the Aspire Update, draft policies and goals will be reviewed and discussed with the Commission. Villarreal asked what portion of a person's income goes to housing. Bayer said it is approximately 30 percent of an individual's or family's income. Klima said there will be several focus groups and outreach groups for Aspire 2040. She stated a few weeks ago she sent out an email asking for volunteers for the transportation group on May 2nd from 1pm to 2:30 pm in the City Center. They are still in need of volunteers so let Klima know if you are interested. IX. MEMBERS' REPORT Chair Pieper said the Construction Information Work Group is looking for volunteers. If interested please contact Klima. X. CONTINUING BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 10, 2017 Page 4 Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.