Agenda

An outline of matters presented during the meeting arranged by a prescribed order.

Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Regular Meeting

December 8, 2020 - 1:30 pm

Online Meeting

Members: Council Members Lisa Goodman (Chair), Jeremy Schroeder (Vice-Chair), Kevin Reich, Cam Gordon, Jeremiah Ellison, and Jamal Osman (Quorum: 4)

Clerk: Irene Kasper, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

2 Land sale: 618 23rd Ave N (2020-01071)
1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 616 23rd Ave N (corrected from 618 23rd Ave N) (Disposition Parcel No. MH-264), to Bernard Robinson for $13,800, subject to conditions; if Bernard Robinson fails to close, authorizing the sale of the property to Levy Orlando Bryant for $13,800, subject to conditions.
2. Approving the award of up to $20,000 in Homebuyer Incentive funds to either the purchaser, Bernard Robinson or the alternate purchaser, Levy Orlando Bryant, if Bernard Robinson fails to close.
3. Authorizing related agreements with the selected homebuyer.
3 Land sale: 3514 Russell Ave N (2020-01070)

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 3514 Russell Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-265), to Reliable Property Maint & Home Srv or an affiliated entity for $22,300, subject to conditions.
4 Land sale: 4354 Morgan Ave N (2020-01147)

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 4534 Morgan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-242), to Dwayne Etheridge or an affiliated entity for $75,000, subject to conditions; if Dwayne Etheridge fails to close, authorizing the sale of the property to Prince Wheaton on an affiliated entity for $75,000, subject to conditions.
5 Land sale: 2818 Girard Ave N (2020-01148)

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2818 Girard Ave N (Disposition No. MH-266), to Prince Wheaton or an affiliated entity for $75,000, subject to conditions.
6 Land sale: 2949 Fremont Ave N (2020-01149)

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2949 Fremont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-241), to Damani Bediako or an affiliated entity for $105,000, subject to conditions; if Damani Bediako fails to close, authorizing the sale of the property to Beneficial Investments LLC or an affiliated entity for $105,000, subject to conditions.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

6. Conditional use permit and variance appeal: Karen Winkler, 4207 Nicollet Ave (2020-01184)

Considering an appeal submitted by Karen Winkler regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN11532) to construct a new five-story, 82-unit residential building located at 4207 Nicollet Ave:

Approving a conditional use permit to increase the maximum height of the building from 4 stories/56 feet to 5 stories/57 feet, subject to conditions.
Approving a variance to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the building from the maximum 2.04 allowed to 3.82.
Approving a variance to reduce the minimum off-street parking requirement from 41 spaces to 37 spaces.
Approving a variance to increase the amount of compact parking spaces on the site from the maximum 10 to 22.
Approving a variance to reduce the front yard setback from the required 15 feet for the first 25 feet north of the south interior property line to 23 feet for the building and to 17 feet for the air intake vent.
Approving a variance to reduce the south interior side yard setback from the required 13 feet to five feet for entrance landings, stairs and mechanical equipment.

Consent

8 Liquor license approvals for December 8, 2020 (2020-01223)
1. Galapagos Bar & Grill, 3508 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Galapagos Bar & Grill LLC, BLLiquor, LIC391744
2. Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis, 615 2ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by MHF Minneapolis Operating VI LLC, BLAmend, LIC391906
3. Kwan's, 5412 PENN AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Kwan Inc., BLWine, LIC392061
4. Tori 44 LLc, 2201 44TH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Tori 44 LLC, BLWine, LIC386332
9 Liquor license renewals for December 8, 2020 (2020-01224)
1. Heather's, 5201 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by 5201 Chicago LLC, BLWine, LIC381701
2. Kitchen Window, 3001 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Alternative Concepts Inc, BLWine, LIC65463
10 Exclusive development rights for AECOM for 800 Washington Ave S (2020-01217)

Authorizing a six-month extension of AECOM's exclusive development rights for 800 Washington Ave S, with an option for additional administrative extension(s) as determined by the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Director.
11 Forgivable loan write-off for Wirth Cooperative Grocery Store: 2201 Golden Valley Rd (2020-01219)

Approving the write-off of a $75,000 City of Minneapolis Community Development Block Grant loan to Wirth Cooperative Grocery, 2201 Golden Valley Rd.
12 Loan write-off to El-Amin Enterprises, dba The Fish House: 2221 W Broadway (2020-01220)

Approving the write-off of a $75,000 City of Minneapolis Empowerment Zone loan to El-Amin Enterprises, dba The Fish House, at 2221 W Broadway.
13 East Village North and East Village South Apartment Project financial modifications: 1101 8th St S and 1401 11th Ave S (2020-01247)

Authorizing modification and subordination of existing City debt on the East Village South and East Village North apartment projects at 1101 8th St S and 1401 11th Ave S, to accommodate first mortgage refinancing as a single project owned by an Aeon affiliate, East Village LLC.
14 Kente Circle, LLC loan agreement amendment: 345 E 38th St, 3800 and 3812 4th Ave S (2020-01248)
Authorizing an amendment to the pre-development forgivable loan agreement with Kente Circle, LLC, for the expansion project at 345 E 38th St, and 3800 and 3812 4th Ave S, which includes the following:
1. Adding the property at 3801 Clinton Ave S as an eligible location for spending loan funds on eligible activities.
2. Extending the maturity date from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021 to allow more time to explore this new option.
3. Adding coordination activities with an affordable housing developer to the list of eligible activities to explore this potential use.
4. Dropping the required private matching funds and related terms, allowing the final $13,208.50 of loan funds remaining to be spent without any additional required private matching funds to expedite and simplify this next phase.
15 Minneapolis Pathways grant agreements (2020-01245)

Authorizing grant agreements funding community-based workforce development activities that assist employers recruit, train, and prepare Minneapolis residents to fill in-demand positions in their business as follows: AccessAbility for up to $100,000; American Indian OIC for up to $73,914; Better Futures MN for up to $100,000; CAPI for up to $75,000; EMERGE Community Development for up to $75,000; Hired for up to $100,000; Project for Pride in Living for up to $65,000; SEARCH for up to $75,000; and Summit Academy OIC for up to $75,000.
16 Great Streets 2020 Business District Support grant agreements (2020-01246)

Authorizing grant agreements funding business district revitalization activities as follows: Mpls. Regional Chamber Development Foundation (fiscal sponsor of Camdentown Minneapolis) for $54,250, Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio for $60,950; Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. for $11,500; Friends of the Global Market for $29,200; Lake Street Council for $75,000; Latino Economic Development Center for $43,700; Longfellow Business Association for $35,000; Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association for $18,500; McKinley Community for $21,000; Metro Blooms for $40,000; Midtown Greenway Coalition for $35,000; Mill City Farmer's Market for $12,000; Native American Community Development Institute for $30,000; Neighborhood Development Center for $75,000; Northeast Minneapolis Chamber for $68,900; Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association for $49,500; Seward Civic & Commerce Association for $44,000; Seward Redesign Inc. for $74,900; Webber Camden Neighborhood Organization for $7,150; West Bank Business Association for $64,750; West Broadway Business and Area Coalition for $35,750; and Whittier Alliance for $14,220.
17 Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Allina Transportation HUB, 2837 Chicago Ave S, 2855 Chicago Ave S, and 2830 10th Ave S (2020-01243)

Approving an amendment to the City's comprehensive plan to amend the future land use guidance in Minneapolis 2040 from Parks and Open Space to Public, Office, and Institutional, and to amend the built form guidance from Parks to Transit 10 for the properties located at 2837 Chicago Ave, 2855 Chicago Ave S, and 2830 10th Ave S.
18 Fall 2020 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program applications (2020-01230)
1. Passage of Resolution acknowledging support for projects that submitted applications to the Fall 2020 Hennepin County Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Program: Baldwin Square (4140-4146 Freemont Ave N), Border Avenue Extension (151 Holden St N), Commercial Land Trust Initiative (35th & Penn Ave N), Malcolm Yards Affordable Housing (495 Malcolm Ave SE), Satori Boutique Apartments (821 W Broadway), and West Lake Quarter (3404 List Pl; 3430 List Pl; 342 Lake St W, 3441 31st St, and 3140 Abbott Ave S).
2. Accepting a 2020 Hennepin County TOD grant in the amount of $350,000 for the Border Avenue Extension project.
3. Authorizing an agreement with Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to implement the TOD grant for the Border Avenue Extension project.
4. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department for the Border Avenue Extension project.
19 Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Housing appointments (2020-01218)
1. Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2022: Coriner Boler, Seat 1, Ward 6; Bruce Brunner, Seat 2, Ward 10; Spolinsky Jacox, Seat 3, Ward 5; Brenda Marcos, Seat 4, Ward 10; Melissa Newman, Seat 5, Ward 4; Colleen O'Connor Toberman, Seat 6, Ward 1; Scott Shaffer, Seat 7, Ward 9; Janine Sieja, Seat 8, Ward 7.
2. Confirming the following Mayoral appointments for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2022: Colleen Ebinger, Seat 9, Ward 8; Liliana Letran-Garcia, Seat 10, non-resident; Queen Maleta Kimmons, Seat 11, Ward 5; Rose Teng, Seat 12, Ward 11.
3. Approving the following appointments for organizations and entities that work on housing affordability, creation, preservation and management for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2022: Annie Wells, Seat 13, Ward 2; Charlotte Kinzley, Seat 14, Ward 12; Jeff Horwich, Seat 15, non-resident; Lisa Mears, Seat 16, non-resident; Joanna Dobson, Seat 17, Ward 12; Maggy Otte, Seat 18, Ward 12; Cecil Smith, Seat 19, Ward 1; David McGee, Seat 20, Ward 5; Chloe Jackson, Seat 21, Ward 9.
4. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180) for Liliana Letran-Garcia, Jeff Horwich and Lisa Mears.
20 Rezoning: North Bay Companies, 1316 7th St SE (2020-01233)
1. Approving an application submitted by North Bay Companies to rezone (PLAN11510) the property located at 1316 7th St SE from the R2B Multiple Family District to the R3 Multiple Family District, retaining the UA University Area Overlay District, to construct a new three-story multiple-family dwelling with four dwelling units.
2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
21 Rezoning and alley vacation: Curt Gunsbury, on behalf of Solhem, 416-420 Hennepin Ave E (2020-01234)
1. Approving an application submitted by Curt Gunsbury, on behalf of Solhem, to rezone (PLAN11686) the property located at 416-420 Hennepin Ave E from the C2 Neighborhood Corridor Commercial District to the C3A Community Activity Center District, retaining the PO Pedestrian Oriented Overlay district, to construct an eight-story mixed-use building with approximately 5,400 square feet of commercial space and 229 dwelling units.
2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
3. Approving an application submitted by Curt Gunsbury, on behalf of Solhem, to vacate (PLAN11686) an alley laying northeasterly of 4th St SE, between East Hennepin and Central Aves.
4. Passage of Resolution vacating an alley laying northeasterly of 4th St SE between East Hennepin and Central Aves Vacation File No. 1749.
22 Emergency shelter regulations ordinance (2020-00939)
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations that govern the number of people that may be served in emergency shelters, and allowing the use in Industrial Districts:
1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
2. Chapter 536 Specific Development Standards.
3. Chapter 546 Residence Districts.
4. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
5. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
6. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
7. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.
23 Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Plan ordinances (2020-00985)
1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, adopting regulations implementing the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Plan, including establishing new zoning overlay districts and amending the citywide zoning map accordingly:
  1. Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
  2. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
  3. Chapter 527 Planned Unit Development.
  4. Chapter 535 Regulations of General Applicability.
  5. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.
2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, adopting regulations implementing the policies of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Plan.
24 Amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020 Consolidated Plan Action Plan for COVID-19 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA-CV) supplemental funding (2020-01235)

Setting a public hearing for January 5, 2021, to consider an amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2020 Consolidated Plan for COVID-19 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA-CV) supplemental funding.

Discussion

2020 Affordable Housing Trust Fund award recommendations (2020-01244)

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#	Item Description
1	Approving a total of $14,325,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), subject to the availability of funding at project closing, for the following 10 projects: Whittier Community Housing, Greenway Apartments, Simpson Community Shelter and Apartments, Agra, St. Stephen's Housing, Currie Commons, Northrup King Residential, Plymouth Avenue Apartments, 3301 Nicollet, Malcolm Yards Affordable Housing.
2	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $2,315,000 from the AHTF for the Whittier Community Housing project located at 2609 Blaisdell Ave S, by CommonBond Communities, or an affiliated entity.
3	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $780,000 from the AHTF for the Greenway Apartments project located at 2834, 2836, 2840 12th Ave S and 2837, 2839, 2843 11th Ave S, by Reuter Walton Development, LLC, or an affiliated entity.
4	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,260,000 from the AHTF for the Simpson Community Shelter and Apartments project located at 2740 1st Ave S, by Project for Pride in Living, Inc., or an affiliated entity.
5	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $2,000,000 from the AHTF for the Agra project located at 901 27th Ave S, by Newport Partners, LLC, or an affiliated entity.
6	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,200,000 from the AHTF for the St. Stephen's Housing project located at 2208 4th Ave S, by Trellis Company, or an affiliated entity.
7	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,000,000 from the AHTF for the Currie Commons project located at 187 Humboldt Ave N, by Wellington Management, Inc., or an affiliated entity.
8	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,000,000 from the AHTF for the Northrup King Residential project located at 1500 Jackson St NE, by Artspace Projects, Inc., or an affiliated entity.
9	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,000,000 from the AHTF for the Plymouth Avenue Apartments project located at 2309 Plymouth Ave N, by James Archer/Matrix Development LLC, or an affiliated entity.
10	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,920,000 from the AHTF for the 3301 Nicollet project located at 3301 Nicollet Ave S, by Alliance Housing, Inc., or an affiliated entity.
11	Authorizing loan documents for a loan of up to $1,850,000 from the AHTF for the Malcolm Yards Affordable Housing project located at 445 Malcolm Ave SE, by Malcolm Yards Development Partners, or an affiliated entity.

26 Preliminary Reservation of Year 2021 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (HTC) (2020-01231)
1. Approving a total of $1,291,376 in Year 2021 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (HTC) for the 3301 Nicollet project, at 3301 Nicollet Ave.
2. Approving the return of $197,682 in Year 2021 9% HTC to Minnesota Housing.
27 Built form policies of Minneapolis 2040 ordinances (2020-00984)
1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, adopting regulations implementing the built form policies of Minneapolis 2040, including establishing new zoning districts and amending the citywide zoning map accordingly:
  1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
  2. Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
  3. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
  4. Chapter 527 Planned Unit Development.
  5. Chapter 530 Site Plan Review.
  6. Chapter 531 Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
  7. Chapter 535 Regulations of General Applicability.
  8. Chapter 536 Specific Development Standards.
  9. Chapter 537 Accessory Uses and Structures.
  10. Chapter 546 Residence Districts.
  11. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
  12. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
  13. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
  14. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.
  15. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.
  16. Adding a new Chapter 552 entitled "Built Form Overlay Districts."
2. Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, adopting regulations implementing the built form policies of Minneapolis 2040.

Actions referred to Council: Dec 18, 2020

Next Committee meeting: Jan 5, 2021

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