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pc-agenda-sep-26-22         REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Planning Commission meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote  options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting  during the planned public comment sections. Some members of the Commission may attend virtually.  Members of the public may attend virtually by following instructions below.     Remote Attendance/Comment Options: Members of the public may attend this meeting by watching  on cable channel 16, streaming on CCXmedia.org, streaming via Webex, or by calling 1‐415‐655‐0001  and entering access code 2465 410 5160.    1. Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement    2. Approval of Agenda    3. Approval of Minutes  September 12, 2022, Regular Meeting    4. Discussion – Affordable Housing Goals for Golden Valley  Cherie Shoquist‐Henderson, Housing and Economic Development Manager    5. Discussion – Golden Valley Speaks Software  Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager    – End of Televised Portion of Meeting –  To listen to this portion, please call 1‐415‐655‐0001 and enter meeting access code 2465 410 5160.    6. Council Liaison Report    7. Other Business  a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings    8. Adjournment  September 26, 2022 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid Meeting          REGULAR MEETING MINUTES    This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,  participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the  public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it  on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.     1. Call to Order  The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Pockl.     Roll Call  Commissioners present: E. Brenna, S. Ginis, L. Pockl, M. Ruby, C. Segelbaum,  Commissioner absent:  A. Brookins, A. Johnson   Staff present:     Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner  Council Liaison:   Denise La Mere‐Anderson    2. Land Acknowledgement    3. Approval of Agenda    (Chair Pockl moved items 3 and 4 to the end of the agenda as there was not a quorum)    Chair Pockl. asked for a motion to approve the agenda.  MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis, seconded by Chair Pockl, to approve the agenda of September  12, 2022.   Motion carried.    4. Approval of Minutes  MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis, seconded by Chair Pockl, to approve the meeting minutes of  September 12, 2022.   Motion carried and Commissioner Ruby abstained.     5. Informal Public Hearing – Preliminary Plan for Lot Consolidation  Address: 4501 Merribee Drive  Applicant: Nancy Lyons    Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, gave a summary of the home, its location, and the properties  of the yard and excess ROW. The ROW to the east was previously owned by 4444 Merribee Drive, but  was deeded to the City in 1965 to create access to lots to the south. The current homeowner started  constructing a shed in the east (front) yard in 2021, not realizing the setbacks involved. There is an  September 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid    City of Golden Valley    Planning Commission Regular Meeting  September 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       2  excess of ROW so the City vacated a portion to the homeowner so they can place a shed in the  intended location.   The portion of ROW was previously deeded to the City by the neighboring property so the City had to  vacate back to the original owner. Now the neighboring property is deeding it to 4501 Merribee.    City Council has approved the ROW vacation for the homeowner.   Staff displayed the lot, ROW, and shed location. Engineering has confirmed no utilities are located  within the ROW and there is sufficient boulevard for future snow storage.     The lot meets the three standards for Minor Consolidation Eligibility.     Staff reviewed the nine qualifications governing approval.     Recommended Action  Staff recommends approval of the proposed minor consolidation, subject to the following conditions:  1. All required drainage and utility easements shall be included on the final plat.  2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to final plat approval     Chair Pockl asked staff if the easement in the ROW was no longer needed and staff clarified the  remainder of the easement is. The City vacated a portion of the ROW, not the entire ROW.  Additionally, the original     Chair Pockl invited the applicants to speak.    Nancy Lyons, homeowner, stated that the neighbors have been supportive and offered to answer  questions but stated staff reviewed the request well. Members did not have questions for the  applicant.     Chair Pockl opened the public hearing at 6:43pm.    There were no in person comments.     Ron Jones  2450 Lee Ave  We are very supportive of what Laura and Nancy are proposing.     Chair Pockl closed the public hearing at 6:15pm    Commissioner Ginis commented on how many odd areas of deeded and vacated easements there  are in cities and is glad Golden Valley is working with the homeowner to clear this easement/vacation  area up. The homeowner has been following City rules, guided by staff, and she feels approving is an  easy decision. Commissioner Brenna echoed this comment. Commissioner Segelbaum added that  each factor and finding as required has been met and therefore the request should be granted.   City of Golden Valley    Planning Commission Regular Meeting  September 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       3    MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis, seconded by Commissioner Brenna, to recommend approval  of the proposed minor consolidation, subject to the following conditions:  1. All required drainage and utility easements shall be included on the final plat  2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat   Motion carried    6. Informal Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Drive Thru  Address: 650 Douglas Drive  Applicant: Zeke Hellenbrand on behalf of BCU    Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, started by reviewing the lot and history of the facility. This  consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a drive‐thru at an existing (but vacant) bank  building was spurred by the purchase and remodel as a facility owned/operated by Baxter Credit  Union (BUC). The site is 3 acres, was built in 1970s, remodeled in 2003, and closed after 2019.     The applicant proposes to reduce the number of lanes from six to four, two lanes would be atm only,  there will be other construction to improve trash enclosure and landscaping. The interior will also  have an extensive remodel.   Staff displayed images and a survey with their review.     Staff Review  Drive‐thru Revisions   Conversion from six narrow lanes to four wider ones (with a pass‐thru lane around the  outside)   Removal of queuing area pavement may trigger native vegetation buffer    Parking   Addition of a landscaped island to break up row of parking stalls   Minimum parking stall count easily met; will need to provide four bicycle parking spaces    Trees and Landscape   Replacement of sanitary sewer line will disturb landscaping; a permit will be needed to ensure  minimum requirements are met   Removal of diseased ash trees will also be monitored    Stormwater   Depending on extent of pavement repair/replacement, water quality treatment and rate  control could be needed    Staff reviewed the 11 criteria needed in order to approve a CUP.    City of Golden Valley    Planning Commission Regular Meeting  September 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       4  Recommended Action  Based on the findings, staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 173, allowing for  the operation of a drive‐thru facility at 650 Douglas Drive North, with the following condition:  1. Four bicycle spaces, available for use by the public, shall be provided.    Chair Pockl clarified that a CUP is being required for the applicant to place a drive‐through in an area  where one already exists without a CUP. Staff responded that the original drive‐through was built  before a conditional use permit was required and this will allow the City to review the plans in  greater detail and noted there had not been past complaints.     Chair Pockl invited the applicant to speak.     Zeke Hellenbrand, applicant, stated that staff gave a thorough presentation and expanded on BCU as  an organization.     Commissioner Ginis commented that this location is the nexus for numerous bike trails/paths as well  as a bus stop. Adding that while those don’t fall within the purview of the Planning Commission, she  encouraged the applicant to keep that information in the front of their mind.     Chair Pockl opened the public hearing at 6:59pm.     No in person comments.   No remote comments.     Chair Pockl closed the public hearing at 7:02pm    Chair Pockl noted that the use seems consistent with the standards that need to be met. Pockl added  that staff’s findings are reasonable and it makes sense to have a CUP for this project. Commissioner  Segelbaum echoed these comments and noted the enhancements the applicant is agreeing to.     MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Ginis, to recommend  approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 173, allowing for the operation of a drive‐thru facility at 650  Douglas Drive North, with the following condition:  1. Four bicycle spaces, available for use by the public, shall be provided.  Motion carried    Chair Pockl noted the group’s need to return to the first two items now that a quorum was present.     7. Council Liaison Report  Councilmember La Mere‐Anderson updated the group on the swearing in of the new police Chief,  Virgil Green. The primary focus moving forward will be the budget. It was noted there are many  vacancies on other Boards and Commissions.     City of Golden Valley    Planning Commission Regular Meeting  September 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       5  8. Other Business  Term limits on Boards and Commissions was discussed, a decision is tentatively scheduled for October  City Council.     9. Adjournment  MOTION by Commissioner Brenna to adjourn, seconded by Chair Pockl and approved  unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.                                                                                                          ________________________________                                                                                                  Andy Johnson, Secretary  ________________________________  Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant    1      Date:  September 26, 2022  To:  Golden Valley Planning Commission  From:  Cherie Shoquist‐Henderson, Housing and Economic Development Manager  Subject:  Affordable Housing Goals for Golden Valley – Discussion     Summary  Housing and Economic Development Manager, Cherie Shoquist, will be at the meeting to share  information about the City’s affordable housing goals. The presentation will include introduction  to affordable housing to develop a shared understanding of how affordable housing is defined as  well as the need for a mix of housing types at a variety of income levels in our community. It  reviews the City of Golden Valley’s affordable housing goals and strategies and emphasizes the  role of the Planning Commission in advancing the City’s affordable housing goals as identified in  the Mixed Income Housing Policy and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It also provides a context of  funding strategies.    Recommended Action  No action is being recommended. The information being shared is for discussion purposes only.    Attachment  Housing Continuum in the Twin Cities (1 page)  Mixed‐Income Housing Policy (7 pages)  DRAFT Presentation (33 pages)    Affordable Housing ContinuumTwin Cities Income People Experiencing Homelessness | People with Disabilities | People with Service Needs | People Exiting Incarceration 143,084 total households Working Poor | People with Episodic Housing Crises and Service Needs 134,288 Working Poor | People with Episodic Housing Crises and Service Needs 70,598 People Who Are Accessing Market Housing but Are Limited by Locational Choice 113,188 Population Housing Cost Burden Partners Service Providers Landlords / Owners Nonprofit Developers and Community Land Trusts For-Profit Affordable Housing Developers For-Profit Developers Strategies Transitional Housing / Rapid Rehousing Harm Reduction / Housing First NOAH Equity Fund Tax-increment financing (TIF) and Zoning Local Housing Trust Funds Community Land Trusts, Resident Ownership, Cooperative Ownership Low Market Rental | Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing | Workforce housing Public Housing | Section 8 Vouchers Homeownership Assistance Unsheltered Shelters Supportive Housing High Market Rental and Homeownership Housing Type Community Land Trusts, Resident Ownership, Cooperative Ownership 66% (86,812) severe cost burdened. 85% (112,312) cost burdened. 26% (34,192) severe cost burdened. 70% (92,935) cost burdened. 9% (6,142) severe cost burdened. 45% (31,399) cost burdened. 4% (4,878) severe cost burdened. 32% (35,793) cost burdened.Cost burden occurs when households pay >30% of income on housing. Severe cost burden occurs when households pay >50% of income on housing. Funders Capital Funders: Cities, counties, MN Housing Finance Agency (MN Housing), U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Metropolitan Council, low-income housing tax credits, equity investors, Federal Home Loan Bank | SERVICE Funders: Counties, Dept of Human Services (DHS), foundations | Rental Assistance and Operating Funders: Public Housing Authorities, DHS, counties, MN Housing Capital Funders: Private banking systems, equity investors, MN Housing (homeownership) Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Subsidies Needed Reduce Cost Burdens Preservation Tenant Protections Inclusionary Housing Production, e.g. Low-income Housing Tax Credit improving home & communitywww.mhponline.org created by: Population and cost burden data for renter & owner households in the Twin Cities Region, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Census Bureau. Less than 30% AMI $31,450 and below 31% to 50% AMI $31,451 - $52,450 51%-60% AMI $52,451 - $62,950 60-80% AMI $62,951 - $79,900 of all BIPOC households are in this income level.24% 9% of white households are in this income level. total households of all BIPOC households are in this income level.18% 10% of white households are in this income level. total households of all BIPOC households are in this income level.7% 6% of white households are in this income level. total households of all BIPOC households are in this income level.11% 9% of white households are in this income level. CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY MIXED-INCOME HOUSING POLICY The purpose of this Policy is to meet the City's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community by creating high quality housing in Golden Valley for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes. The City recognizes the need to provide affordable housing to households of a broad range of income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live or work in the City. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new developments will continue. The City is adopting this Policy to encourage development of units that are affordable to low and moderate income households and working families. The requirements set forth in this Policy further the housing goals in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private sectors in the production of affordable housing. I. Applicability and Minimum Project Size This Policy applies to: 1. Market rate residential rental developments that add or create ten or more units and receive approvals under a Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, or Planned Unit Development, or that receive Financial Assistance from the City, subject to all applicable sections of the City Code. 2. All for-sale residential developments that add or create ten or more units. 3. Any residential development for which the developer voluntarily opts in to this Policy. II. Affordable Dwelling Units A. General Requirement A development that is subject to this Policy shall include Affordable Dwelling Units. The minimum number of Affordable Dwelling Units required shall be determined based on the affordability standard chosen by the developer according to the criteria set forth in table T -1 below. Table T-1 Number of Affordable Units Required Minimum Affordability Standard Rental Projects (chose one option) At least 15% of total project units Affordable for households at 60% Area Median Income (“AMI”); OR At least 10% of total project units Affordable for households at 50% AMI. For-Sale Projects At least 10% of total project units Affordable for households at 80% AMI. B. Calculation of Units Required The number of Affordable Dwelling Units required shall be based on the total number of dwelling units approved by the City. If the final calculation includes a fraction, the fraction of a unit shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. If an occupied property with existing dwelling units is expanded , the number of required Affordable Dwelling Units shall be based on the total number of units following completion of expansion. C. Calculation of Area Median Income (“AMI”) For purposes of this Policy, Area Median Income means the Area Median Income calculated annually by Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit Program. D. Rent Level Calculation The monthly rental price for Affordable Dwelling Units shall include rent and utility costs and shall be based on the AMI for the metropolitan area that includes Golden Valley adjusted for bedroom size. E. Period of Affordability All Affordable Dwelling Units shall remain affordable for at least twenty (20) years. F. Location of Affordable Dwelling Units Except as otherwise specifically authorized under this Policy, all Affordable Dwelling Units shall be located within the development. G. Phased Development Construction of Affordable Dwelling Units shall be concurrent with construction of market rate dwelling units. For projects in which a development is to be constructed in multiple phases, each phase shall consist of at least ten percent (10%) Affordable Dwelling Units. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total number of Affordable Dwelling Units in the completed project shall comply with the requirements of section II(A) above. III. Standards for Affordable Dwelling Units A. Size and Design of Affordable Units The size and design of Affordable Dwelling Units need not be identical to that of market rate units, but must be consistent with and comparable to market rate units in the same development. The size and design of Affordable Dwelling Units, including bedroom count and accessibility, shall be approved by the City. B. Exterior/Interior appearance The exterior materials and design of Affordable Dwelling Units shall be indistinguishable in style and quality from the market rate units in the same development. The interior finish and quality of construction of Affordable Dwelling Units shall at a minimum be comparable to entry level rental or ownership housing in the City. IV. Integration of Affordable Dwelling Units A. Distribution of Affordable Housing Units Affordable Dwelling Units shall be incorporated into the overall project and shall not be separated from market rate units unless expressly allowed to be located in a separate building or a different location under section V of this Policy. B. Tenants Affordable Dwelling Units in rental projects shall be rented only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. An income eligible family may remain in the Affordable Dwelling Unit for additional rental periods as long as the income of the family does not exceed one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of AMI. C. Home Buyers For-sale Affordable Dwelling Units shall be sold only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. If a home is resold during the period of affordability, it shall be resold at a price that is affordable for households at eighty percent (80%) of AMI. V. Alternatives to On-Site Development of Affordable Dwelling Units The City may approve one or more of the following alternatives to providing Affordable Dwelling Units at a location other than the project location (“Off-site Affordable Dwelling Units”). 1. Dedication of Existing Units: Creating Off-Site Affordable Dwelling Units by restricting existing dwelling units through covenants, contractual arrangements, or resale restrictions. The City shall determine whether the proposed units are suitable for affordable housing and whether the form and content of such restrictions comply with this Policy. Off-site Affordable Dwelling Units shall be located within the City. The restriction of such existing units must result in the creation of units that are of equivalent quality and size of the Affordable Dwelling Units which would have been constructed on-site if this alternative had not been utilized. 2. An alternative proposed by the applicant that directly provides or enables the provision of Affordable Dwelling Units within the City. The alternative must be approved by the City and made a condition of approval of the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. All alternatives must be approved by the City Council and agreed to by the applicant in the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. The applicant must show evidence acceptable to the City that a formal commitment to the proposed alternative is in place. The City shall not approve an alternative unless the applicant demonstrates: 1. The alternative provides an equivalent or greater amount of Affordable Dwelling Units in a way that the City determines better achieves the goals, objectives and policies of the City’s housing goals in the Comprehensive Plan than providing them onsite; and 2. The alternative will not cause the City to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative compliance mechanism. VI. Incentives for Developers The City may provide incentives to participating developments in the form of exceptions from the underlying zoning codes. These incentives may include: 1. Rental developments: A. A minimum of a thirty-three percent (33%) reduction in required parking spaces B. A minimum of a ten percent (10%) density bonus 2. For-sale developments: Impact fee waivers for Affordable Dwelling Units. VII. Non-Discrimination Based on Rent Subsidies: Developments covered by this Policy must not discriminate against tenants 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. VIII. Affordable Housing Plan A. Applicability Developments that are subject to this Policy shall prepare and submit an Affordable Housing Plan to the City. B. Approval The Affordable Housing Plan shall be approved by the City. Minor modifications to the plan shall be subject to approval by the City Manager. Major modifications shall be subject to approval by the City Council. Items shall be designated as major or minor in the Affordable Housing Plan. C. Contents The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following: 1. General information about the nature and scope of the development. 2. The total number of market rate units and Affordable Dwelling Units in the development. 3. The floor plans for the Affordable Dwelling Units showing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in each unit. 4. The approximate square footage of each Affordable Dwelling Unit and average square foot of market rate unit by types. 5. Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each Affordable Dwelling Unit. 6. A good faith estimate of the price of each Affordable Dwelling Unit. The price of Affordable Dwelling Units may be adjusted at the time of sale if there has been a change in the median income or a change in the formulas used in this Policy. 7. The order of completion of market rate and Affordable Dwelling Units. 8. Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance, materials and finishes of the development for each Affordable Dwelling Unit illustrating that the appearance is comparable to the appearance of market rate units. 9. An Affordable Dwelling Unit Management Plan setting forth the policies and procedures that will be used to administer the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement and this Policy. 10. For requests to an alternative to on-site provision of affordable housing, evidence that the proposed alternative will further affordable housing opportunities in the City to an equivalent or greater extent than compliance with the otherwise applicable on-site requirements of this Policy, and evidence that the alternative will not cause the City to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative compliance mechanism. 11. Any and all other information that the City may require to verify compliance with this Policy. IX. Recorded Agreements, Conditions and Restrictions An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement (the “Performance Agreement”) shall be executed between the City and the developer in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Performance Agreement shall be based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in Section VII and shall include: A. the location, number, type, and size of affordable housing units to be constructed; B. sales and/or rental terms; occupancy requirements; C. a timetable for completion of the units; D. restrictions to be placed on the units to ensure their affordability; and E. any additional terms the City may require. The applicant shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by the City, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants and other related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with this Policy. The applicant shall prepare and record all documents, restrictions, easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the City as conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of a Building Permit for any development subject to this Policy. Such Documents shall be recorded in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, as applicable. X. Definitions Affordable Dwelling Unit: A dwelling unit within a residential project subject to this Policy that meets the applicable affordability standards in Table T-1. Financial Assistance: Funds derived from the City, including but is not limited to funds from the following sources: A. The City of Golden Valley B. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), Metropolitan Council, and Hennepin County loan and grant programs, such as: i. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ii. HOME Investment Partnerships Program iii. Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) iv. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) v. Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) vi. Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) vii. Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA) C. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement D. Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds E. Land Write-downs Affordable Housing Plan: A plan that documents policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. Affordable Housing Performance Agreement: An Agreement between the City and the developer that formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Policy. Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies Planning Commission September 26, 2022 Presented by Cherie Shoquist, Housing and Economic Development Manager The City of Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our community. Presentation •Introduction to Affordable Housing •Affordable Housing Goals •Affordable Housing Strategies •Policy •Funding What is Affordable Housing? Housing is affordable when a household pays no more than 30% of its monthly income on rent or mortgage. Why Affordable Housing? •Housing impacts every aspect of our lives, from the jobs we can access to the educational outcomes of our kids. •Too many people in our community pay too much for housing, forcing hard-working families to choose between paying the mortgage or rent or buying adequate groceries, covering healthcare and other critical needs. •Across the Twin Cities region, even those employed full time in the most in-demand jobs can’t make ends meet with rising mortgages or rents and declining homes for sale or vacancy rates. Why Affordable Housing? To afford the median rent ($1,231) in Golden Valley, a full time worker would need to earn $49,240 per year --far above the wages of many of the most in- demand jobs in the region Why Affordable Housing? Why Affordable Housing? In Golden Valley 45% of renter households and 53% of senior renter households pay more than they can afford on housing. Affordable Housing Goals www.goldenvalleymn.gov/612/Housing-Programs-Resources Affordable Housing Goals The Housing and Redevelopment Authority Housing Strategic Plan includes three main priorities: •Preserve Existing Affordable Housing •Develop New Mixed Income Housing to increase and diversify housing options and opportunity •Expand Access to Housing Choice And Opportunity For Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Low-Income Homeowners and Renters Affordable Housing Goals Preserve existing Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) units •In Golden Valley, 70% of rental housing was built prior to 1990, many of these units are affordable ... Affordable Housing Goals Develop new mixed income and affordable housing to increase and diversify housing options and opportunity Affordable Housing Goals •Expand Access to Housing Choice And Opportunity For Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Low-Income Homeowners and Renters •Meet affordable housing goals •Expand utilization of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers •Advance racial equity in rental and homeownership opportunity Housing Data •Golden Valley Housing Dashboard https://goldenvalleymn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/a5dba281f8fd4b6c9f888 795d3f3044b •2040 Comprehensive Plan https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/planning/comprehensiveplanupdate/index.php •Maxfield Research Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis 2017 https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/planning/comprehensiveplanupdate/pdf/comppl anchapters/3-Housing%20-%20Appendix.pdf •Metropolitan Council Community Profiles 2016-2019 https://lphonline.metc.state.mn.us/CommPage?ctu=2394924&applicant=Golden%2 0Valley •Minnesota Housing Partnership Rental Housing Snapshot https://www.mhponline.org/images/stories/images/research/rentalsnapshots/Gold en_Valley_Snapshot.pdf Affordable Housing Strategies Affordable Housing Policy Developing affordable homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all individuals and families with housing choice, but also with access to stable housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and ability to build wealth. Home Ownership Opportunity for Equity The purpose is to meet the City’s goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community by creating high quality housing in Golden Valley for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes. Mixed Income Housing Policy • Mixed Income Housing Policy •Applicable to developments that receive approvals under a •Conditional Use Permit •Zoning Map Amendment •Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, or •Planned Unit Development •or that receive Financial Assistance from the City •Tax Increment Financing requires a finding by the Planning Commission that the development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Mixed Income Housing Policy Affordability Requirements •Rental developments: •10% of the units affordable at 50% Area Median Income ($58,650) •15% of the units affordable at 60% Area Median Income ($70,380) •For-sale developments: •10% of the units affordable at 80% Area Median Income ($93,840) Mixed Income Housing Policy Incentives for Developers •Rental developments: •A minimum of a thirty-three percent (33%) reduction in required parking spaces •A minimum of a ten percent (10%) density bonus •For-sale developments: •Impact fee waivers for Affordable Dwelling Units •Other proposed exceptions from the underlying zoning codes The Planning Commission’s Role in Affordable Housing Development •Advance the City’s Affordable Housing Goals •Support development under the Mixed Income Housing Policy including approval of proposed exceptions from the underlying zoning codes (density, parking, other) •Determine whether proposed Affordable Housing Development is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Affordable Housing Funding Affordable Housing Funding Strategies Identify available resources to fund mixed income and affordable housing development: •HRA Levy –Continue the HRA Levy to support affordable housing and economic development •Tax Increment Financing –Utilize housing or redevelopment TIF to spur development •4d Tax Abatement or NOAH Impact Funds –Expand program participation and ensure long term affordability •Housing Bonds –Consider bonding authority if needed for affordable housing development or preservation •Land Write Down on Publicly Owned Property –Develop a program to provide a land write down on property identified in the Public Land Disposition Policy for affordable homeownership •Philanthropic Funds –Connect developers to philanthropic funds for affordable housing development •Partnership with Hennepin County, Greater Minnesota Housing Partnership, Metropolitan Council, and the State –Leverage county, regional and state resources for affordable housing development Affordable Housing Funding Strategies Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund -Explore the establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund with levy and other funding resources. Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars may be dedicated to: •Affordable housing development or preservation loans or grants •Matching funds to leverage county, regional, state and federal resources •Rental assistance •Down payment assistance •Homeownership affordability or value gap funds •Homebuyer counseling services •Up to 10% of the fund may go towards administrative expenses Affordable Housing Funding Strategies HRA Annual Report and Work Plan https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov /315/Housing-Redevelopment-Authority 2040 Comprehensive Plan –Housing https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/273/ Chapter-3---Housing-PDF Affordable Housing in Golden Valley •Support affordable rental and homeownership preservation and development •Support the creation of a local Affordable Housing Trust Fund •Join the Golden Valley Affordable Housing Coalition –Contact Ruth Paradise at ruthparadise40@gmail.com •Advocate for affordable housing funding at the State and Federal level –learn more at Minnesota Housing Partnership mhponline.org/projects-and-campaigns/ •Learn more about Just Deeds to identify and disrupt narratives promoting exclusivity in communities www.justdeeds.org and www.mappingprejudice.org •Elevate and amplify narratives supporting Black,Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern,refugee and immigrant community members​ in housing choice and opportunity QUESTIONS? T HANK YOU. Cherie Shoquist 763-593-3983 cshoquist@goldenvalleymn.gov www.goldenvalleymn.gov   1      Date:  September 26, 2022  To:  Golden Valley Planning Commission  From:  Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager  Subject:  Golden Valley Speaks Software – Discussion     Summary  The City of Golden Valley – more specifically, the Planning Commission – will be taking part in a one‐ year pilot program to test new software that allows participants and other interested parties to  experience public hearings asynchronously, or at alternative times to the regularly scheduled in‐ person or hybrid meetings.    A website called Golden Valley Speaks has been set up to allow staff to upload the meeting agenda  and any materials, including recorded presentations. Within a specified window of time, the public  may visit the page, read the materials, watch the presentations, and provide on‐the‐record comments  that will be accepted in addition to “live” in‐person or remote comments the night of the meeting.  Planning Commissioners will be asked to visit the site the day or two immediately prior to the hearing  to read the comments.    The goal of the pilot is to provide greater flexibility around public hearings and thereby expand the  amount and diversity of public comments received. More details and a walk‐through of the website  will be provided at the meeting.    Recommended Action  No action is being recommended. The information being shared is for discussion purposes and in  anticipation of future activity.