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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 02-27-2020APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 27, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Robert Huddleston, Jeff Kulaszewicz, and Aqueelah Whitfield ABSENT: Commissioner Matthew Plec STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini, and Permit Technician Tina Beckfeld 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. PUBLIC FORUM Chair Soderberg opened the Public Forum. Clinton Asche, City of Plymouth resident and representative of Many Hands, a volunteer group that works with Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners for affordable housing, is a proponent of affordable housing and would like to see more done in the City of Plymouth. Mr. Asche gave the example of Richfield improving homes and reaping the benefit of the neighboring properties following suit. The overall result was improvement to a pocket of the community. Richfield has done some tear-downs and rebuilds conforming to the surrounding properties but also improving the dwelling by 20% additional square feet and 20% additional height. He stated Plymouth could not do tear-downs because the property values are too high. He proposes the City of Plymouth approve more lot splits allowing 75% land use, 20% additional square feet, and 20% additional height without needing a variance. He is asking the HRA to help get this done. HRA Manager Barnes stated the HRA has no authority in approving or implementing parameters for lot splits; the approval process goes through the Planning department and the City Council. Mr. Asche recommends working with the West Suburban Land Trust as an option. The land would remain the property of the city, and the dwelling could be rented or owned. HRA Manager Barnes stated the HRA is considering Federal Funding allocations for the next budget to collaborate with the land trust. Chair Soderberg thanked Mr. Asche for his interest in affordable housing and bringing his suggestions to the HRA. She asked Mr. Asche what he was looking for from the HRA. Mr Asche replied that he would like the HRA to help facilitate additional lot splits. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2020 Page 2 Chair Soderberg reiterated the HRA has no control in this process. Chair Soderberg closed the public forum. 3. APPROVE AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve the Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4A. Approve proposed January 23, 2020 minutes. 4B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports. 4C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing Reports. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5A. HRA New Development Opportunity Community Development Coordinator Lupini gave an overview of the staff report. Chair Soderberg is strongly in favor of the new development opportunity. Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked why adding additional lot width would be considered. HRA Manager Barnes stated additional lot width would make the driveway width requirements off the cul-de-sac and setback requirements for the odd shaped lot feasible. Commissioner Huddleston added that the driveway must be accessed off of the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Kulaszewicz inquired if Century Link has been contacted to inquire if they are interested in selling a portion of their parcel. HRA Manager Barnes answered no. Commissioner Kulaszewicz stated he is also in favor of this opportunity. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2020 Page 3 MOTION by Commissioner Plec, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, to provide staff with the authority to engage with an appraiser and the current property owner. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 5B. Election of Officers. Chari, Vice-chair, Secretary. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, nominating Chair Soderberg as HRA Chair. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Huddleston, nominating Commissioner Plec as HRA Vice-chair. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Chair Soderberg, nominating Commissioner Huddleston as HRA Secretary. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 6. UPDATES HRA Manager Barnes provided an update to the Board on the following items.  Vicksburg Crossing windows  Beacon  Four Seasons Mall  Element 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.