DATE: February 8, 2018
TO: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Janine Atchison, Housing Coordinator
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Consideration of Maple Street Concept Plans
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SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Members to review site concept plans from ISG Engineering and determine next steps.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, Staff was approached by the owner of 1800 Maple St S regarding her desire to sell the property to the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA Board expressed interest and commissioned a residential appraisal for the property. After reviewing the appraisal in a closed session, the HRA decided to obtain site concept plans for the parcel to determine its usefulness for the purpose of building affordable housing. Bids were obtained by staff from 2 reputable engineering firms. The HRA approved the costs for the concept plans.
ANALYSIS:
Based on the concept plans provided, the HRA should decide if they want to continue to pursue the possibility of purchasing the property. Information regarding appraised value and purchase negotiations are not public and should not be discussed at a public meeting for the sake of negotiations.
The Northfield Strategic Plan over the next 3 years sets affordable workforce and senior housing as priorities. One of the goals of the Northfield Comprehensive Plan is to promote mixed income development throughout the City of Northfield. The Land Development Code also has regulations that guide development through the subdivision process.
In all 3 concept plans, provided by ISG Engineering, the access road is located on the south side of the site. To provide an access road on the north side of the site, City codes would require the access road line up with Afton Drive. Placing an access road on the north side would not be an effective use of the lot and would leave too much under-utilized open area. The open area would be along the northern edge of the site, which is ...
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