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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/10/16 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Study SessionCity Council Study Session October 16, 2006 7:00 PM Council Chambers Discussion Items Approximate Times 1. 7:00 p.m. Housing Matrix Presentation Written Items 7:20 p.m. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administrative Services Department at (952) 924-2525 (TDD (952) 924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. City Council Study Session Discussion Item: 101606 Housing Matrix-Housing Types, Numbers And Goals Page 1 1. Housing Matrix - Housing Types, Numbers and Goals Community Development PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION: One of the strategies that evolved from the Housing Summit of 2003-05 was to develop a matrix of existing housing types. The purpose of the matrix is to act as a tool for policy makers to monitor housing development in the City and the City’s progress in maintaining and/or meeting established housing goals. The matrix shows at a glance the numbers and percentages of: housing types, tenure (owner or rental), affordable units, senior designated units and large single- family homes. BACKGROUND: Housing Matrix The attached matrix reflects the current mix of housing types in St. Louis Park. 1. The major housing types/topics discussed throughout the Housing Summit are included on the matrix and include: Market rate and subsidized affordable housing Owner occupied housing Rental housing Senior designated housing Large family homes 2. Under each of the housing categories are the number and percents of units by housing type: single family detached, duplex, condos/townhomes, apartments and coops. 3. The affordable housing and projected growth goals that have been established through negotiations with the Metropolitan Council are included along with the status of meeting these goals. 4. The St. Louis Park Housing Goals approved by the City Council in 2005 are also attached. NEXT STEPS: The Housing Authority Board has reviewed the Matrix and staff will be presenting the Matrix to the Planning Commission at a future meeting. Based on the input received from the Council, Planning Commission and the Housing Authority Board, the Matrix will be revised and finalized for distribution. The Housing Matrix will be updated and distributed to City policy makers as part of a comprehensive bi-annual Housing Activity Report. As needed, staff will revise the Matrix to incorporate changes reflective of the current Visioning process and Comprehensive Plan update. Attachments: Housing Matrix Metropolitan Housing Goals City Housing Goals Prepared By: Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor, Kathy Larson, Housing Programs Coordinator Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Study Session Discussion Item: 101606 Housing Matrix-Housing Types, Numbers And Goals Page 2 City Housing Goals: Approved 3/2005 Housing Production Promote & facilitate a balanced and sustainable housing stock to meet diverse needs both today & in future The City should establish target numbers of units by housing types needed to ensure life cycle housing options, with housing types disbursed throughout the city. The City acknowledges that there is demand for different types and sizes of housing units, but due to limitations of available space and other resources, all demands cannot be fully satisfied. At the present time, the greatest deficit and need is for the creation and maintenance of detached, owner-occupied single-family housing, which are large enough to accommodate families. City housing efforts and resources should primarily address this need. Housing Condition and Preservation Ensure housing is safe and well maintained. Preserve and enhance housing quality through proactive promotional and educational activities and housing programs related to home rehab, code, and design and safety issues. Owner / Rental Ratio The ratio of owner/rental housing should be approximately 60% owner occupied and 40% rental. Explore traditional and non-traditional owner occupied housing options such as, but not limited to: row houses, courtyard housing, alternative housing, cluster housing, hi-rises, 3- story homes, multi-generational housing, etc. Affordable, Workforce and Supportive Housing Promote and facilitate a mix of housing types, prices and rents that maintains a balance of affordable housing for low and moderate-income households. Future affordability goals with the Met Council should be negotiated to reflect the average percentages for other first ring suburbs in Hennepin County. Note: In 2004, the City’s negotiated goal for housing affordability with the Met Council was that 60-77% of the city’s owner occupied homes should be affordable for households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income and that 37- 41% of the city’s rental homes should be affordable for households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. Mixed income units should be disbursed throughout the City and not concentrated in any one area of the City or any one development. City Council Study Session Discussion Item: 101606 Housing Matrix-Housing Types, Numbers And Goals Page 3 Large Homes for Families Promote and facilitate expansion of existing homes through remodeling which adds more bedrooms and more bathrooms, 2+ car garages and other amenities. Promote and facilitate construction of large family-size homes with more bedrooms and more bathrooms, (e.g. minimum 3+ bedrooms and 2+ bathrooms, 2+ car garage and additional amenities such as den/fourth bedroom or porch or superior architecture) suitable for families with children. Senior Housing Promote and facilitate more housing options for seniors. Land Use Planning Goals: • Use infill and redevelopment opportunities to help meet housing goals. • Promote higher density housing near transit corridors & employment centers. • Encourage housing density in commercial mixed-use districts. Explore and, if appropriate promote ordinances to allow development of non-traditional housing types and increased density in single-family neighborhood that is compatible with surrounding neighborhood. Explore and promote reclassification of non-residential properties and designate for housing and other purposes.