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DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 96-72 TO
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ADOPTING A HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION
JULY 1, 1996
INTRODUCTION:
In late 1995, the City opted to partIcIpate in the Livable
Communities program through the Metropolitan Council. i\S part
of that participation, the City adopted certain goals related to
provision of housing for low and moderate income families. In
January of this year, the City submitted its' Comprehensive Plan to
the Metropolitan Council for its review. In that plan, the City
indicated that the Housing Implementation section would be
submitted to the Metropolitan Council as a plan amendment by
June 30, 1996 and that the amendment was intended to address both
the plan implementation requirements of the Land Planning Act and
the goals of the Livable Communities program. The attached
Implementation section is intended to respond to both needs.
DISCUSSION:
This document is intended to provide a list of detailed Action Steps
the City intends to take in order to achieve the Housing goals,
objectives and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Some
of these actions are readily achievable in the short term while others
will not be realized for years to come. The plan specifies time
frames for achieving objectives where possible.
This plan is somewhat unique as it provides for a cooperative
relationship between the Scott County HRA and the City. The HRA
work program for the next 5 years is referenced in the City Plan
because it represents a significant effort toward the accomplishment
of Livable Communities goals.
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Ultimately, the ability of the City to achieve all of the housing
goals will depend on a wide variety of factors, of which subsidized
housing is only one. To a great degree, the City is dependent on
market trends to achieve the desired types of housing in the
community and it is well-recognized that the City has a limited
ability to affect these market forces.
In addition to the County HRA programs, the most significant
action suggested by this plan amendment is the amendment of the
City's zoning and subdivision ordinances, as it is these regulatory
measures which will have the greatest impact on housing quality
and type in the future.
At the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission on
June 24, there was no public testimony provided. The Planning
Commission discussion focused on several issues, including
ordinance revisions, role of the County Housing Authority, Livable
Communities goals, separation and buffering between residential
and non-residential uses, neighborhood viability, downtown
revitalization and future housing code enforcement issues. At the
close of the public hearing, the commission adopted resolution 96-
39PC, a copy of which is attached.
ISSUES:
The primary issue is whether the Council agrees with the Action
Steps outlined in the Plan amendment. Much of the activity related
to the provision of low and moderate income housing will be a
result of actions by the Scott County HRA through its' ongoing
programs. It appears that the County's 5 year program detailed in
the amendment will put the City ahead of the pace needed to meet
Livable Communities goals over the next 14 years. The amendment
provides for an annual review of the HRAs work program by the
City which will allow the City to measure progress toward the
specified goals.
The other significant aspect of the amendment is the references to
the development of a new zoning ordinance. The ordinance
development process will allow for the review of development
standards in the ordinance to determine whether these standards are
still reflective of the goals, policies and objectives expressed in the
comprehensive plan. Those that will remain and others will be
amended, added or removed as deemed necessary.
The amendment takes the basic position that market forces will, for
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the most part, play the most significant role in determining the
types and values of housing which will be developed in the City.
City and County programs and regulations will provide the
framework within which these forces will operate as they have in
the past. Ultimately, it appears that the goals expressed in the
comprehensive plan can be met, which should provide a desirable
living environment for all residents of Prior Lake.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. The Council can adopt resolution 96-72
2. The Council can deny resolution 96-72
3. The Council can adopt resolution 96-72 with specified
modifications.
4. The Council can defer action on the amendment for specified
reasons.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is Alternative 1. The Resolution will
then be sent to the Metropolitan Council to fulfill our Livable
Communities responsibilities for incorporation into our 2010
Comprehensive Plan.
ACTION REQUIRED: Motion to adopt Resolution 96-72.
FranrYleS, City Manager
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RESOLUTION 96-72
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ESTABLISHING A HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.351 to 462.364, the City
Council of the City of Prior Lake adopted the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Prior
Lake on August 17, 1981 and subsequent amendments to said plan, and
WHEREAS, changing conditions and legal requirements created the need for
modifications to the Comprehensive Plan for it to be responsive to new development
trends and community policy, and
WHEREAS, the City utilized staff and consultant resources to prepare an
updated version of the Comprehensive Plan for consideration by the Planning
Commission, and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 will insure a
safer, more pleasant and more economical environment for residential, commercial,
industrial and public activities and will promote the public health, safety and general
welfare, and
WHEREAS, said plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable
change, thereby bringing about significant savings in both private and public
expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 has taken due cognizance of
the planning activities of adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 is to be periodically
reviewed by the Planning Commission of the City of Prior Lake and amendments
made, if justified according to procedures, rules and laws, and provided such
amendments would provide a positive result and are consistent with other provisions
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in the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has comprehensively studied the
Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 and has conducted public hearings on the Plan on
November 27, 28 and 29, 1995 following publication of notice as required by
Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 2 to determine the need for the Plan and its effect
on the community, and
WHEREAS, the City Council duly adopted the Comprehensive Plan on
December 18, 1995, subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Council, and
WHERE.~S, the Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan
1995-2010 on June 13, 1996, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Housing element of the
Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 to add a Housing Implementation section in
compliance with Livable Communities program guidelines and Land Planning Act
requirements,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 24,
1996 for the purpose of taking public testimony on the Housing Implementation
section, and the hearing was held following a public notice printed in the legal
newspaper of the City on June 8, 1996, and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted
resolution 96-39PC recommending that the City Council adopt the recommended
Housing Implementation section of the Comprehensive Plan
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Prior
Lake that the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 is hereby amended by adding the
Implementation section referenced herein and attached to this resolution.
Passed and adopted this 1 st day of July, 1996
YES
NO
ANDREN
GREENFIELD
KEDROWSKI
MADER
SCHENCK
ANDREN
GREENFIELD
KEDROWSKI
MADER
SCHENCK
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
City of Prior Lake
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IMPLEMENT A TION
Introduction
This section of the Plan is intended to provide a detailed listing of the measures the City
intends to take in achieving the Housing goals listed in this Plan. These measures take a
variety of forms and require action by different groups and agencies. As a result, some of
these goals may be readily achieved in a short period of time while others may be
difficult to achieve or may take a considerable length of time before they are realized.
Where possible, specific time frames for action have been identified, with the idea that
these dates are not hard and fast commitments but rather are targets which the City hopes
to meet.
The format of this section is based on the Housing goals, objectives and policies
contained in the Goals section of this plan. Specific actions will be linked to the adopted
objectives and policies and, as indicated, potential time frames will be identified.
Steps to achieve specific goals. objectives and policies
The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies 5 major goals, the first of which deals with
housing and the environment. This goal is as follows:
HOUSING GOAL: Encourage the development and maintenance of suitable
housing in a desirable environment.
The remaining 4 goals relate to economic vitality, security, access and human
development. This Implementation section deals only with the Housing goal noted above.
In order to achieve this goal, Prior Lake's neighborhoods and diverse housing supply
must be maintained. Older housing units may require rehabilitation. Quality building and
excellent site design are important to insure that new multiple family and other housing
meets the needs of the residents and is a positive addition to the neighborhood.
Adherence to the following objectives and policies by means of the action steps listed
will assist the City in achieving its' stated goal. /
Objective 1- Provide opportunities for a variety of affordable quality housing
Policies
a. Codes and ordinances-Codes and ordinances relating to development, redevelopment
and maintenance of housing shall be adopted and periodically reviewed to insure specific
direction is provided regarding affordable housing in each district and minimum
development standards.
ACTION STEPS
During the remainder of 1996 and into early 1997, the City will focus on the review and
amendment of its' zoning and subdivision ordinances. Both ordinances are several years
old and do not adequately deal with housing and development issues currently facing the
city. The review will focus on development and performance standards. The goal is to
adopt amended ordinances by March of 1997.
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b. Scott County HRA- Review annually the current and planned programs of the Scott
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
ACTION STEPS
In addition to the annual review, the City endorses the 5 year action plan developed by
the HRA because of the close tie between the goals of the Comty program and the
housing goals adopted by the City as part of the Livable Communities program.
LIV ABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GOALS
AFFORDABLITY CITY INDEX BENCHMARK GOAL
Ownership 710/0 64% - 690/0 50%
Rental 390/0 320/0 - 530/0 320/0
LIFE-CYCLE CITY INDEX BENCHMARK GOAL.
Type (Non-single family 200/0 350/0 - 380/0 35%
detached)
Owner/renter mix 81 % / 190/0 70-75% / 25-300/0 75%-
25%
DENSITY CITY INDEX BENCHMARK GOAL
Single family detached 1.8/acre 1.9 - 2.3 acres 1.9/acre
Multifamily 9/acre 10 - 11 acres II/acre
Source: Metropolitan Council
In terms of number of units, the percentages above reveal the following:
In 1995, there were 4,958 housing units in the City. Of these, 3,072 were defined as
affordable by Livable Communities criteria. By 2010, it is estimated there will be 7,700
housing units in the City, or an increase of 2,742 units. Applying the goals to these
numbers indicates that 3,445 of these units must fall within the defInition of affordable.
Consequently, of the 2,742 units to be added, 373 units must fall within the limits of
affordability in order for the City to achieve its' goals. This breaks down to 206 owner-
occupied units and 167 rental units, or 14 owner-occupied and 12 rental units per year for
the next 14 years.
The affordability will be partially addressed by the ordinance review to be undertaken by
the City, but much of the progress toward the affordability goals will be the result of
action by the Scott County HRA. The details of the County program are listed below.
The Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires that participating communities
adopt housing agreements and establish an action plan for housing activities to be
undertaken. In Scott County, there exists a county wide housing and redevelopment
authority which addresses the public sector affordable housing concerns in communities
throughout the county.
The plan herein outlines the programs currently offered as well as the efforts anticipated
to be undertaken by the Scott county Housing and Redevelopment authority and the City
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of Prior Lake, A five (5) year time frame was selected to coincide with the results of a
county-wide rental housing market analysis and demand estimate prepared by Maxfield
Research Group, Inc. in November 1995. The results of this program will be reviewed by
the City annually and input provided to the HRA as necessary. The City will also provide
information and assistance to the HRA in the development of the next 5 year HRA
program.
In compiling the attached document, it is assumed that the private sector will ensure the
development of adequate numbers of market rate and upper scale housing units. The
programs noted herein focus exclusively on the development and/or preservation of
affordable housing. Thus, each program plays a part in the provision of affordable and
life cycle housing in the City of Prior Lake.
The following denotes those activities that will be undertaken by the Scott County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SC-HRA) in an effort to achieve the affordable
housing goals.
HOME OWNERSHIP
Affordable Financing
. It is anticipated that 30 units of housing will be purchased through first time
homebuyer programs funded by mortgage revenue bonds from the SCS-HRA's
bonding allocation and refunded bonds. Tax forfeiture land resources will also assist
first time homebuyers on new construction.
Downpayment Assistance
. The SC- HRA will work with those lenders who have participated in past first time
home buyer programs for downpayment assistance to 15 units of affordable housing.
Home Rehabilitation
. The SC-HRA will apply for 10 home energy loans through MHFA.
. MHF A low interest loans will be utilized to fund home owner rehabilitation for 10
units of affordable housing.
The Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority currently owns and administers
the following affordable housing programs in the City of Prior Lake.
. Forty-two (42) Section 8 Rental Assistance Certificates serving 42 low/moderate
income families.
. Forty (40) units of elderly public housing through the department of housing and
urban development (HUD).
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· Four (4) units of family housing through the department of housing and urban
development (HUD).
. Four (4) units of transitional housing.
Subtotal = 90 units
Privately Owned/Subsidized Housing
. Highwood Townhomes, 36 general occupancy units.
. Kestrel Village Apartments, 48 general occupancy units.
Subtotal = 84 units
Total units = 174.
Project household total by the year 2000 = 269.
RENT AL HOUSING
New Construction
. The SC-HRA intends to build 20-30 moderate rent general occupancy family
townhomes in a two site development. Essential Function Bonds, Tax Forfeiture
Land Resources and SC-HRA Special Benefits Tax Levy will be the primary source
of funding.
Tenant Based Subsidy
The SC-HRA will prepare and submit applications for Section 8 Rental Assistance
Certificates.
Subtotal = 95 units
c. Allow for low and moderate cost housing- Maintain development standards and
policies that allow for low and moderate cost housing opportunities.
ACTION STEPS
The 5 year program outlined by Scott County will assist the City in meeting this policy.
In addition, the Comprehensive Plan has designated significant areas for high density
residential development, which will be reflected in the zoning ordinance update discussed
above. In addition, the ordinance review will focus on development and performance
standards, with particular attention paid to the following:
!. Minimum lot sizes
!. Densities
!. Development fees
!. Setbacks
!. Street design standards
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The_ current ordinance provides for density increases through the PUD process, either by
allowing smaller lot sizes or more units per acre. The ordinance also allows for zero lot
lines and cluster development in single family districts where appropriate.
The City recently adopted a tree preservation ordinance with significant input from the
development community. As a result, the City adopted a replacement ratio for lost trees
which is lower than that generally applied in the metropolitan area.
As indicated, the recently adopted and approved Comprehensive Plan designated a
significant acreage for medium and high density residential development. Approximately
220 additional acres of high density residential land was added in the current Plan.
d. Housing mix- Develop and maintain regulations that permit a mix of housing types,
sizes and price ranges to be provided throughout the City.
ACTION STEPS
The zoning ordinance currently allows for a range of housing types, including single
family, duplex, townhouses and multiple family dwellings. This variety of housing types
will be maintained in the new zoning ordinance scheduled for adoption by March of
1997.
As noted above, the review of development standards will consider a number of areas
which affect housing prices and will also be reflected in the new ordinance.
OBJECTIVE 2- Quality residential environments: Maintain a choice of and
encourage development of quality residential environments.
Policies
a. Density- Maintain a variety of residential densities (units per acre)
ACTION STEPS
As noted previously, the Comprehensive Plan has increased the range of permitted
densities in the City from the previous high of 18 units per acre to 30 units per acre. The
zoning ordinance expected to be adopted by March, 1997 will reflect this increase in
maximum densities.
b. Community structure concept- Utilize a community structure concept that is focused
upon neighborhoods as the framework for developing and redeveloping residential areas.
ACTION STEPS
The Comprehensive Plan contains a section of specific objectives for each neighborhood
in the City. These objectives cover virtually every aspect of community development,
including land use, tranSportation, parks and open space, aesthetics, housing and capital
improvements. These objectives will be addressed in the zoning ordinance amendments
to the extent possible. Other items which are not zoning-related will serve as input to the
City Capital Improvement Program. It is not possible to attach a time frame to this policy
as most items will be accomplished incrementally on a year to year basis.
c. Residential Development- Insure that public services and on-site improvements are
completed at the time of residential development.
ACTION STEPS
The subdivision ordinance requires that public utilities and on-site improvements be
installed before building permits or certificates of occupancy are issued. This process will
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be refined during the review of the subdivision ordinance which will be completed by
March, 1997.
d. Industrial/Commercial- Protect residential areas from industrial and commercial
encroachment to the ma'Ximum practicable extent, recognizing that the degree of
encroachment may vary with isolated single family developments which are part of an
urban neighborhood.
ACTION STEPS
The Comprehensive Plan proposes new commercial and industrial development in areas
which are either remote from existing residential areas or where natural buffers such as
wetlands are available. The new zoning ordinance will strengthen the requirements for
screening and buffering between residential and non-residential land uses.
e. Developers responsibility-The burden of a satisfactory transition from one density or
dwelling type to another rests with the developer seeking development plan approval.
ACTION STEPS
The ne\v zoning ordinance to be developed will provide defmitive rules covering the
transition in addition to current regulations dealing with screening and landscaping.
f. Viable Neighborhoods- Discourage new residential subdivisions in isolated areas that
have little or no potential to either develop into a viable neighborhood or to assimilate
with an existing neighborhood.
ACTION STEPS
The Comprehensive Plan identifies areas for new residential development. These areas
are intended to be large enough to allow the kind of development which will result in
viable neighborhood areas~ either as free-standing areas or as connections to existing
areas. Plan policies encourage the connection of neighborhoods, either by streets or
pedestrian trails and the current subdivision ordinance requires new developments to
connect with existing streets L1at exist at the boundary of a new subdivision.
Multiple family Development- Consideration of development plans for multiple family
dwellings in areas so designated on the Land Use Guide Plan should include the
following design-related items:
1. New developments should not isolate existing single family dwellings by inhibiting
pedestrian or vehicular access.
2. New development completely surrounded by single family dwellings should be
discouraged in favor of large scale planned unit developments which are more
conducive to a mi..x of housing styles with shared amenities.
3. There should be convenient access to collector and arterial streets and to available
transit so as not to unduly contribute to congestion on local residential streets.
4. Large common open spaces may provide an effective transitional us to other land
uses.
ACTION STEPS
The Plan establishes significant areas which satisfy the above criteria. The new zoning
ordinance will translate these criteria into regulations with which new development will
have to comply.
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h. Code Enforcement- Develop and consider for adoption a code enforcement program
for existing housing.
ACTION STEPS
This program will be developed during late 1997 and early 1998 for consideration by the
City Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-39PC
A RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1995-
2010 FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prior Lake adopted the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Prior Lake on August 17, 1981 and subsequent
amendments to said plan~ and
WHEREAS, changing conditions and legal requirements created the need for
modifications to the Comprehensive Plan for it to be responsive to new development
trends and community policy, and
WHEREAS, the City utilized staff and consultant resources to prepare an
updated version of the Comprehensive Plan for consideration by the Planning
Commission, and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 will insure a
safer, more pleasant and more economical environment for residential, commercial,
industrial and public activities and will promote the public health, safety and general
welfare, and
WHEREAS, said plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable
change, thereby bringing about significant savings in both private and public
expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 has taken due cognizance of the
planning activities of adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 is to be periodically reviewed
by the Planning Commission of the City of Prior Lake and amendments made, if justified
according to procedures, rules and laws, and provided such amendments would provide a
positive result and are consistent with other provisions in the Comprehensive Plan, and
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WHEREAS, the P}atming Commission has comprehensively studied the
Comprehensive Plan 1995-2010 and has conducted public hearings on the Plan on
November 27, 28 and 29, 1995 following publication of notice as required by Minnesota
Statutes 462.355, Subd. 2 to determine' the need for the Plan and its effect on the
community, and
WHEREAS, the City Council duly adopted the Comprehensive Plan on
December 18, 1995, subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Council, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan 1995-
2010 on June 13, 1996, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Housing element of the Comprehensive
Plan 1995-2010 to add a Housing Implementation section in compliance with Livable
Communities program guidelines and Land Planning Act requirements,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Prior Lake that the Comprehensive Plan 1995-20 I 0 is hereby recommended to be
amended by the City Council by adding the Implementation section referenced herein and
attached to, and made a part of, this resolution.
Adopted by the Planning Commission June 24, 1996.
Richard Kuykendall, Chairman
ATTEST:
Donald R. Rye, Planning Director
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