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
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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:
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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.
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Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.