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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-26 HEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, October 26, 2017 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. September 13, 2017 5. New Business: a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review of Housing and Economic Development Chapters b. 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards c. 2017 HEDC Annual Report d. Recent Business Outreach Events (No Report) 6. Unfinished Business: 7. Visitor Presentations: 8. Commission Presentations: 9. Staff Presentations: a. Development Summary (No Report) 10. Adjourn MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Brian Finley, Commissioner Present Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present Jennifer Lewis , Commissioner Absent Benosi Maduka, Commissioner Present Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present Warren Wessel, Commissioner Present until 7:30 p.m. Staff Michael Martin, Planner, Economic Development Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The HEDC commission approved the agenda as submitted. Ayes All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Jenkins requested Benosi Maduka be added to the roll call and shown as present for motions at the meeting. Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the HEDC minutes for July 20, 2017 as amended. No second was called for. Ayes All The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review of Goals, Policies and Action Items i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the Goals, Policies and Action Items for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and answered questions of the commission. website at www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040. The commission reviewed Land Use Goals, Policies and Actions for: Maplewood Mall 3M Campus and Hospital Areas Mixed Use Nodes and Corridors Residential Neighborhood Development September 13, 2017 1 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes The Economic Development Goals, Policies and Actions for: Commercial and Employment Areas The Housing Goals, Policies and Actions. No Action was required it was to open up discussion. b. Business Engagement Program Initial Results i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the Business Engagement Program - Initial results. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) will be giving a full presentation on the report at the Community Engagement Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Community Center banquet room. To register for the breakfast visit www.maplewoodmn.gov/outreach. No action was required this was for discussion. c. 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards. These awards are given out at the annual State of Maplewood event at the Maplewood Community Center January 11, 2018.The nomination process of the Maplewood Achievement Awards is now open and submissions can be made online at http://www/maplewoodmn.gov/awards. The Awards program includes the following three awards: the Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Growth Award, the Environmental Sustainability Award, and the Community Contribution Award. d. Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel (item d. was heard out of order so Warren Wessel could depart the meeting at 7:30 p.m.) i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin thanked Warren Wessel for his service on the HEDC. The HEDC members thanked Warren Wessel for his service on the commission and he will be missed. Commissioner Finley moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel. Seconded by Commissioner Tkachuck. Ayes All The motion passed. e. Maplewood Business Council (No Report) The Maplewood Business Council meets every three months, on the fourth Thursday, at the Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood. The next steering committee meeting will be Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 5 p.m. enter the Maplewood Mall at the lower level. September 13, 2017 2 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes f. Establish Next Meeting Date Comprehensive Plan Review (No Report) Because of MEA the third week of October the next HEDC meeting will be on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6 p.m. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Development Summary (No Report) Staff gave a brief update on development projects in Maplewood as well as an update on the Bakers Square building located at 3080 White Bear Avenue and the future plans to tear down the building and build three tenant spaces this fall. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. September 13, 2017 3 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator DATE:October 17, 2017 SUBJECT:2040 Comprehensive Plan –Review of Housing and Economic Development Chapters Introduction Every 10 years, all Twin Cities metro cities and counties are required to update its comprehensive plan to ensure compatibility with the plans adopted by the Metropolitan Council. Chapters and areas of focus include land use, housing, sustainability, parks, natural resources, transportation, historical resources, surface water and sanitary sewer. As a point of information, all information related to the plan update can be found atthe project’s website –www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040. Discussion At the July housing and economic development commission (HEDC)meeting, the commission wasprovided information regarding the city’s economic profile –for both the housing and business sectors. Staff also walked through the existing 2030 Comprehensive Plan housing chapter and discussedwhere progress has been made and what areas need more emphasis. As part of this presentation, staff received feedback and guidance from the HEDC on issues and opportunities within the city that can be addressed as part of this plan update. At the September HEDC meeting, staff presented the first draft of goals, policies and action items for the categories of land use, economic development and housing. At the upcoming October HEDC meeting, the commission will be asked to review and provide feedback on the first draft of the housingandeconomic development chapters. This is not the last opportunity for the HEDC to provide feedback and review these documents. Both chapters willbebrought back to the HEDC in 2018 after the next round of public engagement has been completed. Recommendation Please review the attached draft Housing and Economic Development Chapters prior to the October HEDC meeting. Attachments 1.2040Comprehensive Plan –Draft Housing Chapter 2.2040 Comprehensive Plan –Draft Economic Development Chapter Attachment 1 City of Maplewood 4-37 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Chapter 4 HOUSING The sense of pride that residents have about their neighborhoods and community resonated throughout all stages of the planning process. Stories were shared of families trying to find housing in the community or trying to return to Maplewood after leaving for another community. While there are many characteristics that create great neighborhoods, quality, affordable housing is one of the fundamental elements. As a mature community, Maplewood will need to focus on encouraging maintenance and reinvestment in its housing, as well as supporting redevelopment that can increase the variety of housing types available, take advantage of transit investments, and replace housing that is at the end of its life-cycle. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-38 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 The livability and appearance of neighborhoods and the housing within them, is a quality of life indicator for the City. As a sustainable community, Maplewood will provide housing opportunities for its workforce, young professionals, families, special needs and senior residents as well as its business and corporate owners. Diverse housing supports economic development by keeping existing residents, attracting new people from all social and economic classes and is essential for sustaining an ever changing and developing population. Businesses need employees and employees need housing. The City has been a leader at providing for workforce and affordable housing and will continue to provide opportunities for additional housing for all segments of the population. Purpose than 40 percent of Maplewood’s 2040 land use plan is devoted to residential land uses. The housing supply determines who lives in Maplewood. The character of neighborhoods plays an important role in shaping the character and identity of the City. The purpose of the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan is to identify housing needs and to provide a foundation for local decision-making to guide residential development and redevelopment efforts in Maplewood. This is accomplished by: Describing the current housing stock. Quantifying the number of housing units by type. Setting goals and policies for affordable housing and a mix of housing types to meet the life-cycle housing needs of Maplewood residents Describing the services and amenities that affect the quality and desirability of neighborhoods. Identifying strategies for achieving those goals. City of Maplewood 4-39 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Existing Conditions Figure 4-1. Units in Structure Unit Diversity Source: American Community Survey 2015 The City of Maplewood has more than 15,000 housing units, of which more than half are single-family detached structures. The City is seeing some Units in Structure increase in the variety in the types of housing units being constructed with more townhomes, rowhouses, and apartments in new developments. Senior housing has also been a recent focus with projects offering a range of options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The general housing types and where they are located include: Single-Family Detached - typically found in low density land use residential categories. Single-Family Attached - includes twin homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes and is typically found in medium density residential, high density residential, and mixed use areas of the community. 2 units 1-unit, detached Multi-Family - consists of apartments and condominiums and is found in high density residential and mixed use areas. 10 to 19 units 3 or 4 units Manufactured Homes - the City is home to four manufactured home Boat, RV, van, etc. 20 or more units 1-unit, attached 5 to 9 units Single family detached homes account for over 58 percent of all housing Mobile home units in Maplewood, while single family attached homes account for another 14 percent. Multi-family complexes with more than 20 units accounts for 17 percent, with the remainder of units in the city comprising multi-family complexes and smaller groupings of townhomes and twin homes. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-40 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Age of Housing Stock As a mature community, Maplewood’s housing stock is aging. Today almost one-third of the housing units in the community are more than 50 years old and more than two-thirds are older than 30 years. The age of housing is notable as structures surpassing 20 years begin to require major repairs this housing has created stable, strong neighborhoods for decades, future prospects may not be as promising without maintenance and rehabilitation. The City encourages housing and property maintenance through inspection and code enforcement procedures. The City has a housing maintenance code to their structures. The City also has a “Truth-in-Housing” ordinance that is intended to help potential buyers make a more-informed buying decision by requiring the disclosure of housing information and defects as a condition at the time of sale. Figure 4-2. Year Strucutre Built Year Structure Built 2014 or laterBuilt 2010 to 2013Built 2000 to 2009 Built 1990 to 1999Built 1980 to 1989Built 1970 to 1979 Built 1960 to 1969Built 1950 to 1959Built 1940 to 1949 Built 1939 or earlier City of Maplewood 4-41 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Figure 4-3. Residential Structure by Year Built W Vadnai s Heights COUNTY ROAD D E 694 § ¨¦ E E IA AV LYD D BEAM AVE 36 ¬ « E ADY ROAD B NTYROCOUNT COU W B AY HOLLOW OSELAWN AVE E R AVE 35E §¦¨ ENTEUR AVE ELARPENTEUR AVE E LARP St. Paul A ONWYA CVE 94 § ¨¦ RD ON AFT ER UPP LOW N/A VE OD A NWO LI Built before 1950 VE OD A HWO HIG Built between 1950 & 1970 Built between 1970 & 1990 494 Built between 1990 & 2010§ ¨¦ VE CARV Miles Built after 2010 00.51 \[ 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-42 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Housing Tenure Maplewood has traditionally had a higher than average percentage of owner- occupied housing units. A comparison of 2015 to 2000 data shows the owner-occupancy rate has dropped slightly from 76% to 73%. As of 2015, the community reported a total of 11,498 owner-occupied units and 4,357 renter- occupied units. Figure 4-4. Maplewood Existing Housing (2015) Maplewood Existing Housing (2015) Ownership UnitsRental Units Vacancy The City of Maplewood has traditionally reported lower overall housing vacancies (across all units) compared to averages for the metro area, and nationally. Data from ESRI indicate that only 2.4 percent of housing units were vacant in Maplewood in 2017, a decrease from 4.4 percent in 2010. In contrast, housing in the overall metro area typically reports vacancy rates in excess of 6 percent, and the vacancy rate nationally is between 11 and 12 percent. Table 4-1. Vacant Housing Source: ESRI 201020172022 (Projected) Vacant 4.4%2.4%2.3% Housing Units (Maplewood) Vacant Housing 6.3%6.2%6.2% Units (Twin Cities Metro) Vacant Housing 11.4%11.7%11.8% Units (USA) Source: ESRI City of Maplewood 4-43 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Housing Cost There is a diversity of styles and price ranges in the homes in Maplewood. low- and moderate- income households are available in manufactured home parks and in a variety of types and locations of multi-family dwellings. The move-up housing market is strong with these choices available throughout the City, including in the Hillside, Vista Hills, Highwood and Kohlman Lake neighborhoods. The cost of housing is a concern that was raised throughout the planning process and is not isolated to Maplewood. Housing costs affect the ability of individuals and families of all ages to settle and remain in the community. like Maplewood, the need for new housing to occur through redevelopment also raises the cost as land assembly, clearance, and site preparations are required. These costs often result in the need for redevelopment to include medium or high density products so costs can be spread across more units. Figure 4-5. Value of Owner-Occupied Units, 200-2015 Source: American Community Survey Value of Owner-Occupied Units, 2000-2015 Less than $50,000 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 to $299,999 $300,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 or more 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0% 20152000 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-44 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Table 4-2. Monthly Rent Looking at the value of owner-occupied units in 2015 based upon American Community Survey data shows that 57% of Maplewood’s owner occupied 5.9% Less than $250 housing units were valued at $200,000 or less. However, the value of owner- 11.8% $250 to $399 45.6% $400 to $599 important for homeowners in Maplewood to see the value of their property to 26.0% $600 to $799 continue to increase, but it is also important to understand if rising housing values are pricing out households looking for affordable units to own. The 7.2% $800 to $999 3.4% $1,000 or more households of a range of income levels. Source: American Community Survey Looking at the broader region, according to ESRI the median home value in Maplewood in 2017 was $219,351, compared to a median home value for the entire Twin Cities region of $245,552. TAKEAWAYS FROM Data from the American Community Survey indicate that nearly 90 percent AFFORDABLE of rental homes in Maplewood have rents below $800 per month, as of 2015. HOUSING STUDY Overall, Maplewood has a more affordable housing rental market compared League of Women Voters to the broader Twin Cities region. Roseville Area, March 2017 The League of Women Voters conducted a study in early 2017 to examine the current state of affordable housing and associated programs in Maplewood and other northeast metro suburbs. The study concluded that cities in the area were not well informed about low-income affordable housing availability and had not made affordable housing more development friendly, through regulation flexibility. The League of Women Voters recommends that the cities need to pursue improvement in the following areas: Providing for a full range of affordable housing opportunities in each city. Preserving and improving current affordable housing. Promoting greater awareness of rental housing subsidy usage and linking low-income residents to support services. Supporting incentives that make development / rehabilitation more attractive to developers. Maintaining and regulating rental properties. Considering the inclusion of affordable housing on lands that are to be developed. When licensing landlords, urge or require them to list if their units are affordable. City of Maplewood 4-45 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Senior Housing The City of Maplewood currently has a varied inventory of senior housing units, including market rate and cooperative units, and facilities ranging from independent living apartment units, to assisted living units, to beds in traditional nursing facilities. As outlined in the table, the city currently has an inventory of over 1,100 apartments, assisted living, and cottage-style living units for seniors, and nearly 500 nursing home beds. the inventory of senior housing in the community is likely to continue over the next few decades. Figure 4-6. Senior Housing Source: City of Maplewood Number of NameType Units Apartments, Assisted Living, & Cottage-Style Living: 168 Subsidized Apartments Maple Pond Apartments 125 Subsidized Apartments Concordia Arms 75 Market Rate Apartments Hazel Ridge 108 Cooperative, Market Rate Apartments Cardinal Pointe 60 Mixed Rate, Cottage Style Units Village on Woodlynn Carefree Cottages of 106 Mixed Rate, Cottage Style Units Maplewood 32 Cottage Style & 110 Apartment Carefree Villas & Chateaus 142 Units 60 Mixed Rate, Senior Apartment Units Gervais Court Apartments 100 Assisted Living Apartments Lakeview Commons 62 Assisted Living Apartments Homestead at Maplewood 60 Rental Apartments Rosoto Senior Villas 44 Senior Cooperative Summerhill Subtotal -->1,110 Nursing Homes: Good Samaritan Home 140 Nursing Home Beds Care 172 Nursing Home Beds Maplewood Care Center Ramsey County Nursing 180 Nursing Home Beds Home Subtotal -->492 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-46 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Future Forecasts and Projections Forecasts for future housing growth to the year 2040 were prepared by the Metropolitan Council and are shown in the table below. Table 4-3. Forecasts Source: Metropolitan Council Forecasts 2010 Census202020302040 Population38,018 42,200 45,600 48,600 Households14,882 17,000 18,900 20,300 Employment27,635 32,700 34,800 36,600 Metropolitan Council forecasts show that Maplewood will add 10,582 people and 5,418 housing units by the year 2040 for a total population of 48,600. This results in an average of around 180 new units per year for the next 25 years. As a fully developed community this new growth can only be accomplished residential lands are individual parcels within single family detached and attached developments that have already been platted. There are only a few undeveloped areas that are large enough to accommodate new subdivisions. medium density, high density, and mixed use residential development as part of redevelopment projects. City of Maplewood 4-47 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need Through its regional planning efforts, the Metropolitan Council has prioritized housing affordability in the Thrive MSP 2040 Regional Policy. The Metropolitan Council determined the allocation of affordable housing needed to meet the rising need of affordable housing across the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Housing is considered “affordable” when no more than 30% of household income goes to housing. As such, households with different income levels have different thresholds of “affordable,” as seen in the table below. Table 4-4. Twin Cities Metropolitan Regional Household Income Levels, 2015 Source: Metropolitan Council Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI One-person$18,050$30,050$46,000 Two-person$20,600$34,350$52,600 Three-person$23,200$38,650$59,150 Table 4-5. Affordable Housing Need Four-person$25,750$42,900$65,700 Allocation for Maplewood 2040 Five-person$28,440$46,350$71,000 Source: Metropolitan Council Six-person$32,580$49,800$76,250 Household Income Seven-person$36,730$53,200$81,500 Units Level Eight-person$40,890$56,650$86,750 At or below 30% 250 AMI 31 to 50% AMI95 The Metropolitan Council has selected the four-person household thresholds 51 to 80% AMI165 as a general measurement for affordable housing needs at each income level. Total Units510 This allocation of affordable housing need is calculated based on a variety of factors: Projections of growth of households experiencing housing cost burden Current supply of existing affordable housing, whether subsidized or naturally occurring Disparity of low-wage jobs and housing for low-wage households within a community Through these calculations, the Metropolitan Council has determined the Affordability Housing Need Allocation for Maplewood between now and 2040, as shown in table 4-5. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-48 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 The way that communities accomplish this affordable housing allocation is by designating adequate vacant land or redevelopable land at minimum densities (units/acre) that are high enough for affordable housing to be an option. Essentially, the more units/acre allowed on a site, the less cost per unit to be built, which makes the development an option for affordable housing developers as well as market-rate developers. The affordable housing allocation does not mean that the City must force the building of this many affordable units by 2040. Rather, through future land use guidance, the City needs to ensure that the opportunity for affordable housing exists by having adequate vacant or redeveloped land guided for higher densities to meet the stated share. In order to determine if Maplewood can achieve the calculated number of units, we need to determine which Maplewood residential future land use designations count towards Affordable Housing Allocation Need. According to the Metropolitan Council, any residential future land use designation that has a minimum density of 8 units per acre or more can count towards affordable housing allocation calculations. The following table features all future land use designations for Maplewood and their minimum units per acre. Table 4-6. Maplewood Future Land Use Designations for Affordable Allocation Qualify for Minimum Units / Future Land UseAffordable Housing Acre Allocation? Rural / Low Density 0.5No Residential Low Density Residential2.6No Medium Density 6.1No Residential High Density Residential10.1Yes Mixed Use - 8.0Yes Neighborhood Mixed Use - Neighborhood High 25.0Yes Density Mixed Use - Community25.0Yes City of Maplewood 4-49 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Any vacant or redevelopable land designated as High Density Residential, Mixed Use – Neighborhood, Mixed Use – Neighborhood High Density, or Mixed Use - Community may count towards affordable housing allocation calculations. As seen in the table below, the net developable or redevelopable acres of each applicable land use have been multiplied by the minimum units per acre to determine the minimum number of units that could be developed on this available land. The mixed use land use categories only require a proportion of their developable land to be residential, so those percentages apply to the unit count for this calculation. Note: we utilize net developable acreage which removes areas where units cannot be built, such as right-of- way, open water, and wetlands. Table 4-7. Maplewood Development Potential for Affordable Allocation Minimum Minimum Future Acres (Net)Units / % Units Land Use AcreResidential 51.610.1100%521 Residential Mixed Use - 186.08.050%744 Neighborhood Mixed Use - Neighborhood 25.425.050%318 High Density Mixed Use - 406.925.050%5,086 Community Total669.96,669 Residential, Mixed Use – Neighborhood, Mixed Use – Neighborhood High Density, or Mixed Use - Community, Maplewood is more than able to meet its allocation of affordable housing need as the percentage of residential will likely be higher than the minimum required for the three mixed use categories. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-50 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Issues and Opportunities Reinvesting in Aging Housing Stock maintenance Deferred housing maintenance can negatively impact neighborhood character and desirability Many of the city’s older housing units are considered “naturally occurring” affordable housing, so preservation of aging housing stock provides great affordable housing Increased Housing Variety The growing population/households have diverse housing needs: Affordable rental housing for young heads of households (0-2 BR) “Starter” homes in well-connected neighborhoods for young families “Move-up” homes that have investment/expansion potential Downsizing options for empty-nesters & those shifting in lifestyle Senior housing options, including active, assisted, and affordable, as well as locations that are walkable and near neighborhood amenities An increasingly diverse population presents new housing needs and challenges, including intergenerational living; differing cultural expectations, connection to community members, services, and resources Increasing desire by homeowners to add additional units to their property, members More people will be working from home or telecommuting, shifting commuting patterns, as well as what residents need out of their housing Affordable Housing Options An increasing number of people are experiencing a housing cost burden that is not sustainable Preservation of Maplewood’s “naturally occurring” affordable housing, including apartments Healthy Neighborhoods Expand neighborhood level coordination and communication with residents and joint participation with civic and neighborhood improvement projects. Continue neighborhoods initiatives to address issues and provide enhancement mechanisms to maintain and improve neighborhood vitality by empowering citizens to enhance the vitality of their neighborhoods. City of Maplewood 4-51 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Goals, Policies, and Actions 1. Provide for the maintenance of the quality of housing Policies 1.1. The City will have a variety of housing types for ownership and rental for people in all stages of the life cycle. 1.2. The community will have a balanced housing supply, with housing availability for people at all income levels. 1.3. Housing will accommodate all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental, and location of housing in the city. 1.4. Promote housing development and redevelopment that respects the natural environment of Maplewood while striving to meet the need for a variety of housing types and costs. 1.5. green techniques. 1.6. Promote the availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of, access to, and linkage between housing and development. 1.7. Promote and protect small businesses as areas of the City experience new housing development and redevelopment of existing housing areas. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-52 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 Actions 1. Establish and promote targeted funding programs to support housing rehabilitation. 2. The City will approve developments that provide average housing densities of at least three units per net acre for single-family detached units, and average housing densities of at least ten units per net acre for multi-family housing. 3. The City will adopt green building standards for housing as part of its development code. 4. As part of the site plan review process, city staff will review how potential developments provide for effective linkages between housing and nearby community services and amenities. 5. As part of the site plan review process, city staff will review how potential housing developments may impact nearby small businesses. 6. Revise zoning and subdivision regulations as needed to encourage a mix of housing types and prices in development projects (possible changes include revisions to minimum lot sizes, parking requirements, minimum 7. City staff will review the mixture of housing in Maplewood at least every at different income and age levels in the community. This review will also examine gaps in the housing supply for different racial and ethnic groups in the community. 8. City staff will identify areas for potential housing redevelopment and rehabilitation. 9. Perform annual “windshield surveys” of housing and site conditions to identify urgent housing issues or needs. City of Maplewood 4-53 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 2. Promote efforts to upgrade, enhance, and maintain housing and existing neighborhoods Policies HOUSING 2.1. The City will pursue goals to upgrade, enhance, and maintain the existing housing stock as part of efforts to revitalize existing neighborhoods and to promote redevelopment in various areas of the City. Actions 10. Promote the organization of neighborhood groups to organize residents, identify and address issues, and to advocate for neighborhood preservation, enhancement, and assistance. 11. Partner with agencies and community groups to institute quality of life improvements at distressed housing sites and encourage reinvestment in older properties to maintain their appearance, functionality, and value. 12. Update ordinances to maintain housing functionality and livability and to address new technologies, market trends, and resident needs. 13. Create a remodeling handbook for homeowners for both internal remodeling and external landscaping / façade work, as well as historic building restoration. 14. Provide consultative services for home repairs, as well as resources to help homeowners navigate potential funding sources, application processes, and the hiring of contractors. 15. Market available resources and services to support housing rehabilitation and redevelopment through the City’s website, direct outreach, and community events. 16. Leverage community partners and volunteers to support rehabilitation and maintenance work. Examples of initiatives may include “adopt a family”. 17. order to maintain the vitality of Maplewood neighborhoods 18. Actively pursue necessary street maintenance projects to main the vitality of Maplewood neighborhoods 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-54 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 3. Improve the availability of affordable and life- cycle housing Policies 3.1. The City will encourage the provision of affordable housing units as part of redevelopment projects in the community. 3.2. The City will ensure that the housing stock in the community serves residents at various life stages (from childhood through senior living). Actions 19. Partner with Metropolitan Council and other agencies and programs to provide support programs and services for affordable housing in Maplewood. 20. Partner with Metropolitan Council and other agencies and programs to provide funding assistance (to developers, and also to those in need of housing) to provide for affordable housing units in the community. 21. The City will identify innovative strategies for providing more and affordable life cycle housing. 22. The City will meet Metropolitan Council goals for providing affordable housing through the use of apartments, townhouses, manufactured housing, single family housing, public-assisted housing, low-and moderate- income housing, and rental and owner-occupied housing. 23. Leverage redevelopment tools to revitalize aging residential properties, through the use of various programs through federal, state, and local 24. Streamline permitting and development processes to ease the rehabilitation or improvement of existing homes and reduce the impacts of these processes on the price of entry-level homes. 25. Provide for and designate appropriate areas for high-density and mixed- use development. 26. Promote the development of multi-generational housing design, in site plan reviews. These housing designs may include the development of multiple independent buildings on a single site, the development of accessory units, or the conversion of garage units to housing units. 27. Promote the development of live-work housing units where feasible, in order to increase the diversity of the housing mix in Maplewood. City of Maplewood 4-55 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 1 4. Maintain an appropriate balance of owner- occupied versus rental housing units in Maplewood Policies HOUSING 4.1. The City will maintain a city-wide housing goal of 75 percent owner- occupied units and 25 percent rental units. Actions 28. homeownership rates in the community. 29. Review redevelopment plans in terms of their ability to provide for life- cycle housing in Maplewood. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 4-56 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 City of Maplewood 12-229 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Chapter 12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A strong, diversified economy in Maplewood is critical to the well being of the residents of the City and to the fiscal strength of the City. Maplewood is the home of two major employers in the eastern portion of the Metro area – the 3M corporate headquarters, and HealthEast St. Johns Hospital – and has a strong and relatively stable tax base overall. Maplewood has the ability to build upon these economic strengths to enhance the position of the community and to support ongoing growth across different land uses, including retail, general commercial, mixed use development, and various forms of housing. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-230 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 In today’s global economy, the locations of businesses can change rapidly, and communities that have economic strength can quickly lose their power, and vice versa. A community’s attractiveness to attracting a talented workforce, companies, and individuals with new ideas and innovation represent key aspects of economic development. The overall goal of the Comprehensive Plan, from an Economic Development perspective, is to identify and outline the roadmap to support ongoing growth of companies and industries while preserving and enhancing quality of life factors that make Maplewood attractive to new companies and new residents. Existing Conditions Employment As the City of Maplewood steadily developed during the Post World War II period, the base of employment in the community steadily increased. Total employment in Maplewood increased from just over 11,000 positions in 1970 to over 29,000 positions in 2000. Employment decreased slightly to around 27,700 by 2010, as a result of the Great Recession. Although the community is nearly fully built out, the Metropolitan Council forecasts that total employment in Maplewood will increase by nearly 8,700 positions between 2016 and 2040, reaching 36,600 positions by 2040. The Metropolitan Council’s projections for employment are based upon assumptions, made share of regional growth over the next few decades, compared to historical patterns of growth. Twin Cities (7-County Metro) Employment 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Figure 12-1. Population Projections City of Maplewood 12-231 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Employment by Industry Table 12-2 provides a breakdown of employment in Maplewood by general employment based at the large 3M campus, accounts for nearly 38 percent of employment in the City. Retail trade, health services (associated with hospital portions of the employment base in Maplewood, as well. Given the presence of the Maplewood Mall and other shopping areas in the City, Maplewood has a larger share of its employment in Retail Trade, compared to Ramsey County and the metro area overall. Maplewood has a much higher share of its employment in Manufacturing compared to the county and the metro area, and a smaller concentration of employment in the Finance, Insurance, and Table 12-1. Employment by Industry 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-232 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Commute Patterns Data from the City of Maplewood indicate that the vast majority of employed parts of the metro area. In addition, Maplewood residents overwhelmingly commute to jobs outside the community. While commuting between different communities in a given metro area is a normal pattern, the lack of any overlap a potential cause for concern. The community has an opportunity to explore Pursuing this strategy would reduce commute times for residents and build better linkages and ties between the local population and the business community in Maplewood. Table 12-2. Figure 12-2. Table 12-3. Direction in 2010 and 2014 City of Maplewood 12-233 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Educational Attainment City of Maplewood by the levels of educational achievement of its residents. As outlined in the table that follows, Maplewood has a lower share of residents with Bachelor’s Degrees or higher, compared to Ramsey County and the Twin Cities metro area. Around 31 percent of Maplewood residents age 25 or older had at least a college degree in 2017, compared to 42 percent in Ramsey County and 41 percent in the overall Twin Cities metro area. While Maplewood companies can and do employee people who live outside the City, the educational strength the City’s population does, in part, impact the ability to attract new companies and ventures. Ramsey County Twin Cities Metro Area Less than 9th Grade High School Grad or Equivalent Associate Degree Graduate / Professional Degree 9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma Some College, No Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate / Professional Degree Figure 12-3. 2017 Population by Educational Attainment Source: ESRI 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-234 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Key Economic Development Issues Surveys conducted by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, along with other information gathered from stakeholders during the Comprehensive Plan process, revealed the following key Economic Development issues facing Maplewood in 2017. The goals and policies of the City of Maplewood should work over time to address these issues facing the community. Lack of skilled workers aligned to job opportunities A number of business people in the community have noted issues in The City of Maplewood may wish to explore programs with local schools to strengthen the vocational technical training element of local curriculum to simply, not every student may need to go to a traditional college program. Instead, the community may explore how to match vocational training programs with local businesses in order to provide a pipeline of talent for skilled positions. City of Maplewood 12-235 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Need to Create Systems to Track Companies for Potential Growth Results from recent surveys indicate that the City should work on more regularly tracking companies that are growing (and potentially requiring ensure that growing companies remain in Maplewood longer term. Need to Strengthen Relationships and Programs with School Districts and Technical Programs The City needs to expand its ties and relationships to local schools in order to skilled workers. Strengthen Plans to Retain Existing Businesses As noted in various surveys, the City needs to work on advancing its programs and initiatives to retain existing businesses in the community. recruiting new companies, to a given community. The City should work with its partners in the private sector to strengthen efforts to keep existing companies and talent in Maplewood. Efforts to retain businesses may involve offering the incentives necessary for local companies, or working to provide the amenities that local employees desire (such as places to eat, recreate, 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-236 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 Goals and Policies a synthesis and update of the goals and objectives included in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. These goals and policies are intended to guide the City Council and City Staff in future decision-making. 1. Promote the efficient retention and redevelopment of commercial and industrial areas in the City as high quality and attractive developments and land uses 1.1. use of infrastructure and resources. 1.2. Ensure commercial developments are dispersed appropriately throughout the community and in designated commercial development areas. 1.3. Discourage the removal of commercial and industrial lands from the tax rolls unless it is in the public interest. 2. Promote Maplewood as a great place for investment and employment 2.1. Actively market Maplewood as a great place to live and work in the Twin Cities region, with a focus towards companies and residents more likely to locate closer to the heart of the region. 2.2. Collaborate with business support organizations to serve the needs of current and future businesses. 2.3. Utilize economic development tools and strategies to attract businesses to relocate or start-up operations in Maplewood, or to help existing businesses to expand operations in the City. 2.4. Collaborate with business organizations and other public and private partners to maintain the sense of public safety in Maplewood, in order to make the community more attractive for investment and enjoyment. City of Maplewood 12-237 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 3. Encourage attractive commercial and industrial developments 3.1. Avoid the disruption of, or reduction of the quality of, nearby residential uses by commercial or industrial land uses. 3.2. Promote the creation of neighborhood commercial nodes tied to nearby walkable neighborhoods. 3.3. Encourage businesses to incorporate green space and other amenities that enhance the quality and marketability of their properties. 4. Attract and develop a quality labor force that meets the needs of the existing labor market and anticipates trends in business and industry 4.1. Work with public and private sector partners, including local schools, to enhance the quality of the labor force in Maplewood and plans for future labor needs. Actions COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS 1. Identify key commercial and industrial development or redevelopment systems and to public infrastructure systems. 2. to promote the rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing commercial facilities. 3. Encourage and provide incentives for the use of “green” building techniques in land development and construction. 4. development, addressing the following: a. The inclusion of green spaces, paths, sidewalks, and other amenities as part of site plans. b. The use of appropriate building materials and façade treatments to enhance the aesthetic qualities of developments. 5. Encourage developments to follow design guidelines established by the city for mixed-use nodes and for employment centers in the community. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-238 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 PROMOTE MAPLEWOOD AS A GREAT PLACE FOR INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT 6. Establish marketing campaigns and strategies to broaden the recognition of Maplewood in the regional market and the Upper Midwest. 7. Conduct regular planning and strategy sessions with the various chambers of commerce from teh northeast part of the metro area, including the Saint Paul Area Chamber or the White Bear Area Chamber. 8. or retain companies in Maplewood. 9. locate in or expand in Maplewood. 10. Review economic development programs and strategies periodically to ensure that the community is investing in, promoting and growing the diversity of Maplewood over time. 11. and cultural amenities present in Maplewood. 12. Educate local businesses and entrepreneurs regarding the various types of municipal, state, and federal economic development programs and incentives available. 13. Develop services, facilities, and infrastructure in support of start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and those working remotely in Maplewood. Initiatives may include: a. Small business incubators b. Entrepreneurial support spaces such as co-working and meeting spaces businesses and remote workers City of Maplewood 12-239 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT Attachment 2 ENCOURAGE ATTRACTIVE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS 14. Develop codes that require commercial or industrial developments to provide adequate off-street parking and loading areas, while promoting the sharing of parking and loading areas between neighboring businesses. 15. Develop codes that require businesses to provide adequate screening or buffering between their operations and adjacent residential areas (either ATTRACT AND DEVELOP A QUALITY LABOR FORCE THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE EXISTING LABOR MARKET AND ANTICIPATES TRENDS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY 16. Collaborate with economic development agencies and local businesses to provide programs that address industry workforce needs and create career and educational pathways for residents of all ages. 17. Support K-12 educational institutions in the pursuit of top quality educational programs and facilities. 18. Invest in amenities like quality housing, parks, trails, and open spaces, as well as community programs and events that contribute to the overall quality of life and attractiveness of the Maplewood community as a place to live. 19. Partner with local colleges and universities to expand post-secondary and continuing education programs for residents of all ages to increase their 20. Partner with local colleges and universities to provide customized training opportunities tailored to local businesses and business groups. 21. Create a program to match students with local businesses for internships, mentorships, and shadowing opportunities. 22. Explore workforce development grant opportunities and educational partnerships through regional and state economic development entities. 2040 Comprehensive Plan 12-240 OCTOBER 2017 DRAFT MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator DATE: October 17, 2017 SUBJECT: 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards Introduction In January of every year, the housing and economic development commission (HEDC) awards its Maplewood Achievement Awards. These awards will again be given out at the 2018 State of Maplewood address on January 11, 2018. The nomination process of the Maplewood Achievement Awards is now open and submissions can be made online at http://www.maplewoodmn.gov/awards. Discussion The Maplewood Awards program includes the following three awards: The Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Growth Award is an external incentive for Maplewood businesses and entrepreneurs to establish and achieve aggressive goals that result in the creation of new businesses and improvements to existing businesses. The Environmental Sustainability Award is an external incentive for Maplewood businesses to improve their energy conservation and waste disposal policies, practices and operational procedures which will yield cost savings and improvements to their bottom line. Reducing costs will free up resources that can then be used to grow the business. The Community Contribution Award is an external incentive for Maplewood businesses to increase the level of their engagement, support and contributions to the community. This award is to honor Maplewood businesses that have improved their ability to attract, engage, and retain employees who value social responsibility. Social responsibility is linked to improved organizational performance. At the September HEDC meeting, staff was asked to bring this item back to the October HEDC meeting to further consider the award selection process. Last year, the HEDC selected its award winners by voting online. If there is a desire by the HEDC to be more involved in the selection, staff would recommend creating a subcommittee to meet once in mid-December to narrow down nominees to two for each category and then rely on online voting by the whole commission to select the ultimate winner. Again, the selected winners will be presented with their awards at the State of Maplewood address on January 11, 2018. Recommendation Review the Maplewood Achievement Awards process and provide feedback. MEMORANDUM TO:Mark Jenkins,Housingand Economic Development Commission FROM:Michael Martin, AICP,Economic Development Coordinator DATE:October 17, 2017 SUBJECT:2017Annual Report Introduction Attached to this memo is adraft of the housingand economic development’s (HEDC)2017 Annual Report. This year, staff is taking a different approach with the development of the annual reports for the HEDC, planning commission, community design review board and environment and natural resources commission.In coordination with staff from the environmental and economic development department (EEDD), many of the projects and initiatives worked on by the city and the department require and rely on feedback and guidance from multiple commissions. To demonstrate this coordination, EEDD staff is working on a single report that will contain the typical annual reports that each of the commissions produce but also will focus on major project areas from the previous year. For example, the Rice-LarpentuerStudy and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Discussion While theformat of the 2017Annual Reportis being updated, the content is still very similar to previousyear’sreport andwhat otherEEDD staffed commissionswill be submitting to the city council.It is the intent to have commission representatives from the four EEDD-staff groups appear and present the annual report and the same council meeting in early 2018. Recommendation Recommend approval of the HEDC’s 2017Annual Report. Attachments 1.2017HEDCAnnual Report Attachment 1 HEDC 2017 Actions and Activities2017 Maplewood Achievement Awards In 2017, the Housing and Economic Development Commission (HEDC) continued its commitment to development and redevelopment in the city of Maplewood by working on several projects. The HEDC spent a good portion of its year giving direction and guidance to the the HEDC worked on the separate Housing and Economic Development chapters that will be included with the overall plan. In addition, the HEDC reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed future land use map - focusing on areas of proposed major change. The HEDC also continued its support of the city’s business outreach efforts. This included the creation of the new In January of 2017, the HEDC awarded its annual Maplewood Achievement Awards at the Maplewood Business Council series. The Maplewood State of Maplewood Luncheon. Pictured above, Tubman Center accepting its award with Business Council is a partnership with the Saint Paul Area members of the City Council and HEDC. Chamber of Commerce to hold meetings quarterly with the local business community to discuss various topics. SHERMAN TUBMAN 5-8 The third annual Business Engagement Breakfast was ASSOCIATES CENTERCLUB held on October 11, 2017 and HEDC chair Mark Jenkins ENTREPRENEURSHIP/ COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION/GROWTH served as moderator for the event. This breakfast fostered CONTRIBUTIONSUSTAINABILITY a discussion regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update and the Business Engagement Program. Another component of the HEDC and the city’s continued and HEDC Project Review -Comparative evolving effort at business outreach, the second annual State of the Maplewood event, was held on January 12, 25 2017 and the 2017 Maplewood Achievement Awards were 21 handed out. 20 18 17 Lastly, the HEDC approved a resolution of appreciation for 16 1515 outgoing member Warren Wessel who, after almost seven 14 15 years of service, decided to not seek reappointment. Major HEDC Projects — 2017 9 10 Property Acquisitions — Gladstone Neighborhood 2040 Comprehensive Plan — Housing and Economic 5 Development Chapters Maplewood Business Council — Previews and Recaps 0 20102011201220132014201520162017 Business Engagement Program — Visits Number of Projects Review - Year-by-Year Comparison Maplewood Achievement Awards — Selection 10 Attachment 1 Business Engagement ProgramHEDC Membership This year the HEDC, City Council, City Staff and the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) coordinated a business engagement Maplewood businesses were visited. Of the 25 visits, a HEDC member was able to represent the commission on almost half of the visits. The report was handed out at the city’s October Business Engagement Breakfast. In addition, each of the visits served as a focus group meeting that is being used to assist in the 2017 HEDC - Dennis Unger (left to right), Brian Finley, Joy Tkachuck, Mark Jenkins, Benosi Maduka, Warren Wessel. development of the 2040 Not pictured - Jennifer Lewis. Comprehensive Plan. It has been a major The HEDC consists of seven members goal of the HEDC to appointed by the city council. Membership conduct a business terms are for three years, with extensions for engagement program additional terms approved by the city council. and 2017 served as The current membership is as follows: the year where this came to fruition. The Mark Jenkins — Chairperson HEDC will work with City Staff and Member since 1/25/10; Term Expires 9/30/19 the City Council to outline next steps to keep the Joy Tkachuck — Vice-chairperson momentum generated by this effort going in to the Member since 9/25/06; Term Expires 9/30/19 years to come. Brian Finley — Member Member since 1/25/16; Term Expires 9/30/20 Looking Ahead to 2018 Jennifer Lewis — Member Member since 4/25/11 Term Expires 9/30/19 In 2018, the HEDC will continue to implement its work plan and Benosi Maduka — Member concentrate on key redevelopment areas within the city. The HEDC’s Member since 8/8/16; Term Expires 4/30/18 of focus. In 2017, the city began its next phase of site acquisition and Dennis Unger — Member preparation for future development projects. The HEDC will be a key Member since 7/25/11; Term Expires 9/30/18 guiding force as the city embarks on becoming more aggressive in Warren Wessel — Member* implementing its vision for a revitalized Gladstone. The HEDC will also Member since 12/13/10; Term Expires 9/30/17 *Term has expired, and Mr. Wessel is not seeking reappointment Comprehensive Plan which calls out the Maplewood Mall and Saint Marylee Abrams — City Council Liaison need to focus its attention on. Lastly, the HEDC will be asked to continue Michael Martin — Staff Liaison its efforts in supporting local business engagement and work to enhance and improve the city’s business engagement and networking events. 11