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CR 09-087 2009 Single Family Standard Application and Supplemental Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) Grant ApplicationG�TY OF I* NOPKINS October 20, 2009 Council Report 2009 -087 2009 SINGLE FAMILY STANDARD APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL LAND ACQUISITION FOR AFFORDABLE NEW DEVELOPMENT ( LAAND) GRANT APPLICATION Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Approve Resolution 2009 -055 supporting an application to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and others for funds to purchase the Park Nicollet Clinic and authorize staff to execute agreements necessary to implement the project. Overview Under the administration of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), a grant funded by the MHFA, Metropolitan Council, and Family Housing Fund has been made available for the purpose of land banking key redevelopment sites that are not immediately ready for redevelopment. The program emphases development near transit, requires a 20% minimum affordable housing component and that Green Communities Criteria be satisfied. The Park Nicollet medical clinic at 815 1 St S was recently closed and will be on the market in the near future. This parcel is one block from the future Downtown Station for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line, and is located on 8 Ave, which has been designated as the physical connector from the Downtown Station to Mainstreet. Transit - oriented Development on 8 Ave is necessary to realize that connection, and the City has a unique opportunity to purchase the property until redevelopment is feasible using LAAND funds. Staff became aware of this grant less than a week before the application was due, and submitted an application with the expectation that a City Council resolution supporting the application would be submitted as soon as possible to complete the application. Primary Issues to Consider • What will the application consist of? • Why is it important to acquire this site? Supporting Information • Resolution 2009 -055 • 2009 MHFA Single Family Standard application & supplemental LAAND application Tara Beard Community Development Coordinator Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y/N Source: _PIR fund (501) Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: Council Report 2009 -087 Page 2 Analysis of Issues What will the application consist of? The Single Family and supplemental LAAND applications requested 1.5 times the Hennepin County appraised land value, or $2,586,000.00. City staff has since spoken with Park Nicollet representatives and they have indicated that they want a fair market price for the property, which they believe is approsixmately $2.3 million. Park Nicollet indicated that they have been contacted by several interested buyers and anticipate multiple offers to be made on the property, which may affect the sale price. If LAAND funds are used to purchase the site, it will be required that housing is a component of the development and that at least 20% of the housing would be affordable to households at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). A 2- bedroom unit affordable at 60% of the AMI would need to be less than $1, 131 per month, including all utilities. Affordability components in two planned redevelopments in Downtown Hopkins have been removed, and providing affordable housing as an element of Transit - oriented Development (TOD) on 8 Ave would reinforce the City's commitment to provide a variety of housing options. Transit access, by bus or train, will be steps from the site, and committing to the Green Communities Criteria required by the MHFA would allow the City to accomplish one of its three main goals: Go Green! The LAAND program requires that redevelopment occur no sooner than one year after acquisition the application requires information on how the property would be maintained. Prior to redevelopment, leasing of the existing property is permitted, but with appropriate lease stipulations that would ensure redevelopment wouldn't be held up because of the lease and that the lease would be transferrable to MHFA if the City lost the property. The project is supported by the Station Area Master Plan for the Downtown Station, Humphrey Institute graduate student report "Hopkins Downtown: Bridging the Historic Mainstreet with the Future of Light Rail," and the City's Comprehensive Plan update showing mixed use zoning along 8 Ave from the station to Mainstreet. These documents all support TOD on the Park Nicollet site that would have active uses on the first floor and housing or office above. LAAND funding is a revolving grant and must be repaid when redevelopment occurs, which must occur no sooner than one year after acquisition and no later than five years after acquisition. Why is it important to acquire this site? It is a great opportunity that a site envisioned for major redevelopment is about to go on the market. City control over the site will ensure that redevelopment does occur in the near future and is consistent with City plans. Without major redevelopment along 8th Ave it will be very difficult to create the strong connection needed to make Mainstreet a part of the Downtown Hopkins Station, and the Park Nicollet site is the City's best opportunity to realize the vision created in Station Area plans and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Council Report 2009 -087 Page 3 Alternatives The has the following alternatives: • Approve resolution 2009 -055 as is • Deny resolution 2009 -008 and opt not to apply for 2009 LAAND funding CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -055 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 2009 SINGLE FAMILY STANDARD APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL LAND ACQUISITION FOR AFFORDABLE NEW DEVELOPMENT ( LAAND) GRANT APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Hopkins (the "City ") has heretofore guided the 8 th Ave Corridor between Excelsior Blvd and Mainstreet as `mixed -use' and intends to support transit - oriented development on that Corridor; and WHEREAS, the Council understands the need for affordable housing near future Southwest Light Rail Transit Stations; and WHEREAS, the City has the ability and intent to maintain the proposed redevelopment site at 815 8 th Ave S until redevelopment can occur; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the intent of the Land Acquisition For Affordable New Development fund is to encourage communities to meet their affordable housing needs and that projects constructed on land acquired through the loan program shall have a minimum of 20 percent of housing units developed for affordable units; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the governing body of the City: Finds that it is in the best interests of the City's development goals and priorities for the a future mixed -use project with affordable dwelling units to occur at this particular site and in the next 1 -5 years. 2. Finds that the cost of land acquisition for which LAAND funding is sought: (a) will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future; and (b) will not occur within one year after a grant award unless LAAND funding is made available for this project at this time. 3. Represents that the City has undertaken reasonable and good faith efforts to procure funding for the project component for which LAAND funding is sought but was not able to find or secure from other sources funding that is necessary for project component completion within two years and states that this representation is based on the following reasons and supporting facts: No other reasonable source of funding for these activities has been identified. 4. Authorizes its City Manager to submit on behalf of the City an application for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency grant funds for the project component(s) identified in the application, and to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City. Dated: October 20, 2009 ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk (Seal) FAMILY HOUSING FUND 2009 SINGLE FAMILY STANDARD APPLICATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL APPLICATION DEADLINE September 24, 2009 it Metropolitan Council COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION FUND STANDARD APPLICATION Instructions: Please read the Single Family RFP Consolidated Application Guide and Instructions carefully prior to completing the Standard Application. Complete the fillable Community Revitalization Fund Standard Application, required attachments and supplements, if applicable. Mail three copies AND email (in Word format) to Minnesota Housing. Both emailed and mailed applications must be received at Minnesota Housing by 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2009. Fillable form instructions: This application contains a number of charts with total and average fields. These fields must be filled in by applicant as the application does not automatically calculate. To save work in the fillable application /forms in Microsoft Word: go under File, choose "Save As" to rename the document. For questions on the fillable form or if you wish to have a hard -copy mailed to you, contact Minnesota Housing and ask to speak with a CRV staff person at (651) 296 -8215. The Project Information /Financial Worksheet, Intended Method of Satisfying Green Communities Criteria Release and Certification, Community Land Trust and Housing Cooperatives Supplement and Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development ( LAAND) Supplement documents are not included within this application. These forms /documents are available on the RFP web page at: http://www.mnhousing.gov/resources/­­apply/­rfp/index.aspx If applicable, submit with this application. Please read the Single Family RFP Consolidated Application Guide and Instructions for submission requirements. LAAND applicants do no need to complete questions with a double- asterisk ( * *) within the Standard Application but must complete all other questions. Applicants also must complete questions in the LAAND Supplement. LAAND applicants should use the Standard Application and Supplemental Application for both single family and multifamily_ projects Before completing, review the LAAND Initiative Description at the webpage above. A. Applicant Information 1. Proposal Name (This name will be used to describe your project to others): Park Nicollet Site 2. Applicant /Organization Name: City of Hopkins 3. Applicant /Organization Address: 1010 1S St S City: Hopkins State: MN Zip: 55343 County: Hennepin 4. Executive Director Name: Rick Getschow (City Manager) 5. RFP Contact Name: Tara Beard Phone: ( 952 ) 548 -6343 Ext: Fax: ( 952 ) 935 -1834 Contact Email Address: tbeard@hopkinsmn.com 6. Type of Organization (e.g. HRA, CAP, Nonprofit): Local unit of government 7. Name /Address of applicant /organization that will enter into contract with Minnesota Housing (only if different than above): 8. Applicant /Organization State ID # 8022882 1'ederal ID # 41- 6005247 9. Is this application being submitted by more than one organization? Yes ❑ No ® ( See definition of a Collaborative Application in the Consolidated Application Guide and Instructions. 10. If answer Yes to Question 9, please answer the following for each organization in collaborative. A. Organization names, addresses and contacts in collaborative. B. Choose one method by which the Funding Agreement /contract will be executed. • Joint Funding Agreement /contract executed through one clearly identified administrator who is responsible for Funding Agreement /contract performance of ALL entities funded through the collaboration. Yes ❑ No ❑ Eon Separate Funding Agreement /contract executed for EACH entity funded through the collaborative. Yes ❑ No ❑ B. Funding Request TOTAL FUNDING REQUEST $ Amount Requested Minimum* Maximum Where funds will be used City Count $$1,724,000.00 $$2,586,000.00 Hopkins Hennepin *If the funding partners are unable to fund your proposal at the amount requested, please indicate the minimum amount your organization would accept. Check all funding sources from which you are requesting, or will accept, funds. Note: if requesting funds from Minnesota Housing (CRV) and a funding partner, indicate if you are requesting funds from both organizations or either organization in the text box below. Minnesota Housing— Community Revitalization Fund ❑ Amount Requested: $ GMHF — Building Better Neighborhoods ❑ Amount Requested: $ GMHF —Rehab ❑ Amount Requested: $ Met Council —Local Housing Incentive Account ❑ Amount Requested: $ Family Housing Fund /Met Council /Minnesota Housing - ® Amount Requested: $ 2,568,000.00 Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development The enclosed proposal(s) and information provided in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Tara Beard Printed Name 9/22/2009 Date Authorized Signature Community Development Coordinator Title C. Proj Overview Summarize the housing activity, the type of CRV funding requested, and why CRV assistance is needed. If requesting funds for more than one activity, summarize each separately. (Suggested length: 100 words or less). The City of Hopkins is requesting LAAND funds to acquire a key redevelopment parcel for mixed use, including housing with a 20% affordability component, to be developed in the next 3 -10 years. The site currently has a single -story vacant building previously used as a medical clinic, and is within 1/4 mile of the Downtown Hopkins Station for the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transitway. The property is expected to be on the market shortly. The City of Hopkins has been engaging in various planning processes that have directed redevelopment of 8 th Ave S (which includes said parcel) in a transit - oriented manner to both support the future LRT Station and connect it (via 8 th Ave S) to Downtown Hopkins. 2. Provide information per activity using the chart below. To access choice, double click on each cell to activate the drop -down box. *LAAND applicants should select Interim Financing 3. Will resident displacement occur as a result of the housing activity? Yes ❑ No If yes, outline a plan and budget for relocation. 4. Have you received funding for foreclosure remediation? If so, from who and for what purpose? Provide information on the location of foreclosure remediation efforts and a brief description of efforts to be undertaken with this funding. N/A 5. Does the proposal address targeted foreclosure remediation efforts? If yes, describe how the proposal provides a focused impact on the local community and include specific information on the target area(s) selected for impact. N/A a. What is the size of the target area(s)? Provide data on the number of residential parcels. b. What percentage of foreclosed properties in the target area(s) will be addressed through the overall foreclosure remediation effort? 6. Describe rationale and data to support the target area(s) for foreclosure remediation by providing data on the number and location of foreclosures impacting the community and other neighborhood characteristics. N/A a. Provide data on the percentage of foreclosures (number of sheriff sales per residential parcel) in the local area. Please specify the time period in which data for the sheriff sales occurred - 2008 data is recommended if available. b. Provide data on other critical housing characteristics of the target area that could include data on demographics, household income, poverty rates, age of the housing stock, percentage of owner - occupied /rental housing, and percentage change in the median sales price in the area. 4 Type of Funds Max. Income Housing Activity Requested (choose from the Targeted (% median $ Amount Requested # of Units to be Completed Geographloall (choose from the drop -down menu Area below or write in other activity) drop -down menu income, use below or write in) drop down Minim Maxim * menu) Minimum Maximum um um Land Acquisition Interim financing 60% $ 1,724 0 ,000.0 $ 2,568.000.00 80 133 47,557sf Choose One Choose One Choose One $ $ Choose One Choose One Choose One $ $ Choose One Choose One Choose One $ $ Other: Choose One $ $ Other: Choose One $ $ Other: Choose One $ $ *LAAND applicants should select Interim Financing 3. Will resident displacement occur as a result of the housing activity? Yes ❑ No If yes, outline a plan and budget for relocation. 4. Have you received funding for foreclosure remediation? If so, from who and for what purpose? Provide information on the location of foreclosure remediation efforts and a brief description of efforts to be undertaken with this funding. N/A 5. Does the proposal address targeted foreclosure remediation efforts? If yes, describe how the proposal provides a focused impact on the local community and include specific information on the target area(s) selected for impact. N/A a. What is the size of the target area(s)? Provide data on the number of residential parcels. b. What percentage of foreclosed properties in the target area(s) will be addressed through the overall foreclosure remediation effort? 6. Describe rationale and data to support the target area(s) for foreclosure remediation by providing data on the number and location of foreclosures impacting the community and other neighborhood characteristics. N/A a. Provide data on the percentage of foreclosures (number of sheriff sales per residential parcel) in the local area. Please specify the time period in which data for the sheriff sales occurred - 2008 data is recommended if available. b. Provide data on other critical housing characteristics of the target area that could include data on demographics, household income, poverty rates, age of the housing stock, percentage of owner - occupied /rental housing, and percentage change in the median sales price in the area. 4 (Be specific about whether this data is available for the target area(s) or for the local community). 7. Discuss how the foreclosure remediation strategy (program and use of funds) is the most effective method to address foreclosure remediation given the neighborhood characteristics identified above. N/A D. Organization Capacity/ Partners 1. Has the applicant been previously funded under the single - family CRV program in the past? If yes, complete chart. Yes ❑ No To access choice, double click on each cell to activate the drop -down box. CRV Award Number Status (select from the drop -down menu below) Description (ex: # of units completed) Choose One Choose One Choose One Choose One Choose One 2. Describe the applicant's mission and purpose. Through education. inspiration, involvement and communication, the City Council and City Staff are committed to enhancing the quality of life in Hopkins 3. Do the organization's goals and objectives meet the service area's needs for the type of housing activity? Explain below. Yes ® No ❑ Four specific goals adopted by Hopkins' City Council in 2008 are to create a more vibrant business community, improve walkability and physical connections in the City. to "Go Green," and to Plan for LRT. Each of these goals would be supported by the redevelopment of the Park Nicollet site as a mixed -use, transit oriented development that will provide needed affordable housing just one block from Light Rail Transit 4. Describe past experience in completing a housing activity similar to what is proposed. Include experience of developing and selling affordable housing. Also see Section G. Required Attachments, Item A. Staff qualifications and supply additional required information. The City of Hopkins has assembled land to redevelop for mixed uses in its Downtown In 2001 the Hopkins Housing & Redevelopment Authority purchased the Droperties on the south side of Mainstreet between 7th to 8th Avenues to make way for a mixed -use condominium and retail 112roiect. The Cornerstone Group was selected as the developer and the resulting project Marketplace Lofts, is an exciting 48 -unit condominium development with over 15,000 square feet of retail space. This project utilized Metropolitan Council Livabile Communities funds Two other mixed -use developments in Downtown Hopkins are in the planning stages and have or will receive public funding Originally proposed as owner - occupied housing with affordable units. both have been repurposed as luxury rental in response to the only sources of housing construction financing available. This reiterates the need for additional affordable housing options to be created in Downtown Hopkins 5 5 Explain the role of the applicant in providing the housing activity. The City of Hopkins would serve as land owner of the site until the appropriate developer is identified and redevelopment agreement reflecting the goals and requirements of the LAAND Program is executed, after which the City would sell the land to said developer for project construction. 6. Complete chart below and list implementation partners and describe their role(s) as applicable. LAAND applicants, complete as applicable. 7. How is the applicant organization compensated for its role in providing the housing activity(ies) ? ** Workforce Housing Need 1a. Describe the local area and provide an analysis of the local area's economy, workforce, and need for the housing activity that supports the funding request. (Tips: For large regional geographic applications, focus on geographic areas with expected market demand for the housing activity. For applicants in Metropolitan Council seven - county area, review the "2011 - 2020 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need by City /Township" and the related Affordable Housing Need documents at http: / /www.metrocouncil.org/housing /index.htm The Park Nicollet Clinic site is located in Downtown Hopkins, 1 block south of its historic Mainstreet and 1 block north of County Rd 3 (Exclesior Blvd). In addition to workforce supported by Rrimarily small businesses that create the unique environment in Downtown Hopkins, the area is a short distance (1 mile or less) from major employment areas such as Supervalue and Excelsior Crossings. The 2011 -2020 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need by City /Township shows a need for 100 -499 affordable housing units in Hopkins. 1b. Complete the chart below using Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) data at http:// www .deed.state.mn.us /Imi /jobs.htm Jobs created or retained in the local area Partner Description of Role Developer Average wage(s) of job sectors identified 261 /week Builder /contractor Mortgage lending p artner (s Homebuyer educator p artner (s Marketing/RE agent Processing entit Rehab advisor Other (be specific): 7. How is the applicant organization compensated for its role in providing the housing activity(ies) ? ** Workforce Housing Need 1a. Describe the local area and provide an analysis of the local area's economy, workforce, and need for the housing activity that supports the funding request. (Tips: For large regional geographic applications, focus on geographic areas with expected market demand for the housing activity. For applicants in Metropolitan Council seven - county area, review the "2011 - 2020 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need by City /Township" and the related Affordable Housing Need documents at http: / /www.metrocouncil.org/housing /index.htm The Park Nicollet Clinic site is located in Downtown Hopkins, 1 block south of its historic Mainstreet and 1 block north of County Rd 3 (Exclesior Blvd). In addition to workforce supported by Rrimarily small businesses that create the unique environment in Downtown Hopkins, the area is a short distance (1 mile or less) from major employment areas such as Supervalue and Excelsior Crossings. The 2011 -2020 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need by City /Township shows a need for 100 -499 affordable housing units in Hopkins. 1b. Complete the chart below using Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) data at http:// www .deed.state.mn.us /Imi /jobs.htm Jobs created or retained in the local area 1,719,212 Job sector(s) with the greatest number of job openings Accommodation & Food Service Average wage(s) of job sectors identified 261 /week Average wage(s) or employer(s) providin leverage if applicable 2. Describe the extent to which the housing activity provides or maintains housing opportunities for households with a wide range of incomes within the local area or development. Be specific. Downtown Hopkins has a wide variety of housing options, including single family homes. condominiums, and rental opportunities for all income levels. Developing a mixed -use development with a mix of market -rate and affordable housing at the Park Nicollet Clinic site would increase the availability of such a mix of housing where it is most anticipated; within 1/4 mile of an LRT Station. 3. Describe any rapid changes in land values during the past five years and projected for the next 5 -10 years that may influence access to housing affordable to the local workforce. Be specific. Another one I miaht ask you to tackle. 4. Include the most current data available on housing availability according to the format below. Housing Market Indicators Result for 4eggraph Area Number of new units currently on the market 0 Number of existing units currently on the market 28 Value of recent new home sales Value of recent existing home sales $220,000.00 Average days new homes are on the market Average days existing homes are on the market 95 The existing home sales value relates only to single family homes. There are more than 1100 condos in Hopkins and due to market conditions their values are fluxuatina wildly. with similar units on the market for as low as $25.000 and as high as $90.000. Site Information /Degree of Readiness- Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that generate housing related economic activity and address affordable housing needs to the maximum extent and as quickly as possible. 1. Describe the size and condition of the site(s) /units. Describe the characteristics of the surrounding adjacent land /neighborhood, the density of the area, and the purchase price for the property. For special programs or rehabilitation proposals: Describe criteria to select sites or units and how they relate to the aforementioned criteria. The site is lust over 1 acre. a sinale -story vaca building sits on approximately half the site and the other half is a surface parking lot Across the street to the east is a large (144 unit) apartment /townhome complex that is in older but in good shape, with rents that are affordable to households at 60% of AMI To the south are underutilized industrial /office buildings that are guided for transit - oriented redevelopment in the future. To the west are a mix of office and commercial uses most in good shape but with some spots that may be candidates for TOD as well in the future One block to the North is historic Mainstreet, a walkable, dense downtown with a variety of services such as a library, grocery store. restaurants and shops. North of downtown is a stable established neighborhood of modest single - family homes and some duplexes In general the area is relatively dense for a suburban downtown. but the City of Hopkins recognizes that additional density is needed to support future transit. The current Hennepin Countv appraised val for the Park Nicollet site is $1.724.000.00. The City is requesting 1.5 times that amount to more accurately refect market prices. The City has met with the property owners and have indicated that they are interested in the best offer they can get in this market and are not interested in providing the City with an Option to purchase while funds are acrued so timing is critical. It is the City's intention to hold the site until an 7 appropriate developer is selected to create a transit - oriented development that will provide a minimum of 20% of affordable housing units for 60% of the Metro area AMI. 2. Describe the extent to which the program design of the housing activity is suitable for the needs of the proposed homeowner population(s). Specifically, program design features may include: a.) Site selection b.) Scope of project work c.) Physical design d.) Program requirements N/A 3. Are there unusual characteristics of the property /activity that impact Yes ❑ No cost or development readiness; include environmental concerns /remediation and /or other environmental constraints? If yes, describe. 4. Will the activity(ies) adversely impact community services Yes ❑ No and /or utilities in the local area? If yes, describe. 5. Describe how the proposed activity(ies) will stimulate the economy by creating job growth. To accomplish the aoal of attractina transit users from the Downtown Hopkins LRT Station a 8 Ave S and County Rd 3 (Excelsior Blvd), the City of Hopkins will guide the Park Nicollet site as mixed -use, with active commercial uses on the first floor and housing above. Based on the size of the site, it is realistic to expect somewhere from 3,000 to 15, sauare feet of commercial space as a part of the redevelopment proposal. 6. Does infrastructure need to be extended more than 100 ft. for the Yes ❑ No housing activity(ies)? If yes, explain. 7. Do you have a purchase agreement /option for the site? If so, provide a copy. Yes ❑ No 8. Do you currently own the site? If so, provide evidence. Yes ❑ No 9. Outline the schedule for the each housing activity according to the format below. For LAAND application, complete as applicable. If proposing more than one type of housing activity, use the text box below to address the schedule for each housing activity. Note: attachments are required see Section G. Required Attachments- Item C. Site Information. Schedule — Housing Activity * 1 Scheduled Completion Description/ Status Date MM /YY Site control (e.g. The City will make an offer to buy the property as 06/10 v Purchase agree) soon as funds have been allocated. Government approvals Financing E commitment fu Plans and t a specifications /Scope of work U c fu W Bids due 41' E Loan closing and L transfer of propert List schedule if undertaking more than one housing activity (if applicable). Schedule -- Housing Activity # 2 Construction /rehab Scheduled start Completion Description /Status Construction /rehab M M YY completion Site control (e.g. Home sales or home Purchase agree improvements Government complete List schedule if undertaking more than one housing activity (if applicable). Schedule -- Housing Activity # 2 Scheduled Completion Description /Status Date M M YY '0 Site control (e.g. ;v Purchase agree Government approvals Financing a� E commitment U Plans and a specifications /Stop e of work Bids due Loan closing and transfer of 6 v propert L 1 Construction /rehab C start Construction /rehab E completion t U Home sales or M home improvements complete 10. Minnesota Housing encourages the use of the Building Better Neighborhoods program administered through the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund specifically, and principles of high - quality site and design. Please °X" the criteria you propose in the chart below. El Maximum base acquisition limit of $167,000 ($175,000 in high cost areas)* ® Local support (TIF, fee waivers, tax abatement, etc.) Families with Children and Eme Minnesota Green Communities Criteria: Green Building Criteria is met.) ❑ Lot Width: Lot width is no more than 65' (40' -55' lot width is preferred) ❑ Street Width: Neighborhood Streets are no wider than 34'. ❑ Driveway Width: Maximum curb -cut is 12' Landscaping: Yards are fully landscaped with grass sod. At least 2 trees and 5 shrubs included with construction of home and placed in areas viewable from the street. Water and Sewer: Homes are connected to city water and sewer ❑ Garages: Garage fronts shall be set back 5' or more from the front facade of the home. Garage does not exceed 50% of the front facade of the home. Home Style & Material Diversity: Homes exteriors are finished with a variety of styles, textures and colors. The proximity of similar and identical homes are restricted by covenants. ❑ Windows: Large sized windows are placed on the front and rear of homes that are appropriately styled. ❑ Front Doors: Front entrances shall be visible and prominent from the front street. ❑ Exterior Trim: Exterior trim detail is at least 5 inches wide on all exterior doors and windows, under eaves, between contrasting siding materials and /or colors, and along the base of the siding. Front Porches: Homes shall have a front porch that is a minimum of 40 sq. ft. No single dimension is less than 4'. Porch columns are at least 10" in diameter. covenants and Architectural Review Committee (ARC): Development will /has approved restrictive covenants that will be recorded and include an appropriate architectural review committee that provides enforcement (subject to Greater Minnesota Housing Fund review). Sample covenants maybe downloaded at www.amhf.com 10 Describe additional neighborhood site and /or home design criteria you propose that is not listed in the chart above. The chart above is largely inapplicable to a mixed -use multi - family development. However, the City of Hopkins is currently creating a new zoning district that will include the Park Nicollet Clinic site and will encourage or require amenities such as green building techniques, public art and active first floor uses all of which contribute to a quality multi - family neighborhood. F. Funding Priorities, Sustainability Efficient Land Use Minnesota Housing encourages proposed activities that are /will be located near current and proposed regional and interregional transportation corridors, transit ways, light rail, commuter rail and services. 1a. How does the housing activity(ies) maximize efficient land use? Include unit density. A new zoning district is currently being developed for the site to increase the amount of density permitted It is expected that any redevelopment of the site would cover most of the site and be 4 -6 stories high This would permit a unit density around 80 -113 units /acre. 1b. Provide a location map, indicate distances from the proposed site of the housing activity(ies) to the service listed in the chart below. Distances may be listed in 1 /4 mile distances. For new construction refer to the Green Communities MN Overlay for additional requirements. A helpful tool is: http://www.walkscore.com Service Distance Miles Public Schools 0.25 Regional and interregional 0.25 transportation corridors and transit ways light rail, commuter rail Employment- be specific 0.5 Public Transportation routes 0.25 and stops 10 Daycare centers Parks and Recreational facilities 0.25 Retail Services 0.25 Hospitals, health clinics 3.00 Police /Fire .25/.5 Social and special service institutions Other: Cit Hall 0.25 Other: Post Office 0.25 Other: Groce Store 0.25 2. Describe how the housing activity(ies) support the economic vitality of the area. Downtown Hopkins is a vibrant, unique place with much more than the typical retail amenities. Small businesses, specialty shops, and wonderful community resources (ResourceWest, Hopkins Center for the Arts) are all within walking distance of the site and would greatly benefit from more residents in the area. 3. Rehabilitation proposals on /y: Does the housing activity maximize Yes ❑ No ❑ adaptive reuse of existing buildings and existing infrastructure? Describe. N/A 4. New construction proposals on /y: Does the proposal minimize the loss of Yes ® No ❑ agricultural land and green space and use land efficiently? Describe. Sustainabiiity 1. If applying for acquisition - rehabilitation - resale or new construction funding, please be aware that all projects must comply with Minnesota Green Communities single family sustainable building standards. For information on these standards, refer to the Green Communities Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), National Green Communities Standards and Minnesota Green Communities Single Family Overlay. Complete the Intended Method of Satisfying Green Communities Criteria, Release & Certification form and submit with your application. See Section G. Required Attachments, Item I. All are found on the RFP website: http: / /www.mnhousinci.aov /resources /apply /rfp /index.aspx 2. For all applicants: Describe any of the Green Communities Criteria optional green building techniques to be used in the housing activity(ies) and how they reduce costs and /or promote healthy housing. See Intended Method of Satisfying Green Communities Criteria, Release & Certification form at: http: / /www.mnhousinci.ciov /resources /apply /rfp /index.aspx Without a specific redevelopment proposal in place, it is difficult to specify what green buidling techniques will be utilized when construction occurs. However it is the intention of the City of Hopkins to use its role in redevelopment to encourage/ reauire green buidling techniques to the extent feasible. Sources and Uses, Local Investment and Leverage - .(See Section G. Required Attachments, Item F. Project Information /Financial Worksheet, financial commitments, committed leverage and regulatory incentives). 1. Document leverage in the chart below, but do not include regulatory incentive leverage (see question 3 below). Include cash contributions made on behalf of the organization applying for funding. LAAND applicants may include holding costs and property tax consequences, if applicable. For pending leverage, a commitment letter is required by November 3, 2009 for consideration. Note: Attention will be given to proposals that leverage federal fiscal stimulus funding. 11 2. Describe how will the total development cost of the housing activity(ies) be kept as low as possible without compromising quality, be specific. Note: Proposals will be carefully reviewed for cost containment given current overall economic environment. Strategies such as limited or no developer fee and support for aDRropriate funding applications to reduce overall project costs will be considered to contain development costs Current efforts to increase density allowed on the site will also provide cost benefits without sacrificing quality_ 3. Document regulatory incentives and attach supporting documentation. LAAND applicants do not need to complete the chart, but describe any anticipated regulatory incentives in the fillable box below the table. Regulatory incentives Cost Savings Per . Uni . X # of Units = Total Project Cost Savings anticipated Commitment Approval Date, if Pending Fast Track Permitting and Approvals $ $ Waiver of Permits or Impact Fees $ $ Flexibility in Site Development Standards /Code Requirements $ $ WAC & SAC Waivers /Reductions $ $ Density Bonuses $ $ Reduced Setbacks $ $ Reduced Requirements $ $ Reduced Parking Requirements $ $ Decreased Road Widths $ $ Other: (Be Specific) $ $ TOTALS: $ $ As mentioned earlier, the City of Hopkins is currently developing a new zoning district definition for the site and other areas around proposed LRT Stations It is the City's goal to develop such districts to be flexible and codify strategies such as density bonuses minimum and maximum setbacks parking requirements and floor- area - ratios to truly encourage transit - oriented development. 4. Complete the CRV Project Information /Financial Worksheet found on the RFP website at: http://www.mnhousinci.gov/resources/apply/rfp/index.aspx The information must clearly define the estimated costs and gap amounts on a per unit basis. Complete one Worksheet for each proposed type of unit /activity. 12 All applications must include the CRV Project Information /Financial Worksheet except those applying for LAAND. ** 5. List the amount of interim financing and source(s). $2,586,000.00, LAAND 6. If requesting affordability gap, outline the methodology for determining household eligibility. 7. If requesting value gap, outline the methodology for determining household eligibility. 8. Describe tools to protect CRV subsidy (affordability or value gap) or enhance long -term affordability. (Examples may include; deferred mortgage, deed restriction, community land trust and /or covenant). 9. Does the organization propose to recycle awarded interim construction Yes ❑ No ❑ loan funds? If yes, provide a plan documenting the amount and need for recycled funds within the funding agreement term. ** Marketing to Income - Eligible and Underserved Populations Income limits for eligible activities that receive financing from CRV cannot exceed 115% of the greater of state or area median income (gross household income). A minimum of 20% of units funded through the LAAND program must be affordable to households earning 60% of area median income in the Metropolitan area and 80% of area median income in Greater Minnesota. 1a. Describe past and current successful marketing techniques, tools and sales methods to reach target income levels. List specific financial products, services and assistance targeted to low- and moderate - income households. Highlight any innovative techniques used and the years for which you are including data in the chart below. The City of Hopkins has utilized CDBG funds for decades to provide low and moderate income homeowners rehabilitation loans /grants to maintain the quality of housing stock in Hopkins and stabilize neighborhoods. This program is successful because of ongoing marketing efforts including annual press releases an annual article in the City's newsletter and information on the City's website. The City of Hopkins' HRA has a public housing building that provides affordable housing to income elliaible persons with disabilities or over the age of 55 Recently the waiting list for this housing was opened and over 400 applications were received Marketing the opening of the waiting list included listing with HousinaLink 1b. Complete the chart below. INCOME INFORMATION Max. Median Geographic Area (city, # of Households Average Income (select neighborhood) Served Assistance from the drop- Provided down menu below 50% City of Hopkins 100 $20,000.00 30% Downtown Hopkins - Dow 76 $450.00 Towers Choose One 13 s 2. Describe the selection process for eligible homeowners. Eligible homeowners for the Home Rehab Loan /Grant program are selected if the improvements to their home are permanent and affect the safety, efficiency and habitability of the home. 3. Which underserved populations will be targeted? Check all that apply. a. ❑ Emerging markets ❑ African American ❑ American Indian ❑ Asian ❑ Hispanic /Latino b. ❑ Households with a member with a disability C. ❑ Single- headed households (with dependent children) 4. How do your marketing techniques targeted at underserved populations differ from your general marketing efforts? Highlight innovative techniques used and the years for which you are including data in the chart below. Other I. Include any additional information on the housing activity that you feel is critical to this application. G. Required Attachments The following attachments are reguired as applicable. Provide attachments in the order listed. If not providing an attachment because the requested item is not yet available, include descriptive language explaining the status of the item. Sample scopes of work from past projects that will incorporate a similar 14 design as to what is proposed are encouraged if current designs are not available. Contact Minnesota Housing staff for questions. A. Staff qualifications. Include applicable staff qualifications. Provide additional detail on past experience with the housing activity. B. Financial statement. Provide most recent audited (if available) or annual financial statement. C. Site information. Provide the following: Rehabilitation Requirements • Criteria for property selection and acquisition • Scope of rehabilitation work • Example or list of potential properties • Location map (must include site size and distance to services noted under Efficient Land Use Question 1b.) • Example photo of site /home • Intended Method of Satisfying Green Communities Criteria, Release & Certification found on the RFP web page at http://www.mnhousinci.gov/resources/apply/rfp/index.aspx The form should be completed with the likely scope of work in mind for a typical acquisition - rehabilitation - resale unit. New Construction Requirements • Architectural plans /specifications ** • Preliminary plat, site plan • Location map (must include site size and distance to services noted under Efficient Land Use Question 1b.) • Photo of site • Evidence of site control (if not obtained, include plan to purchase property) • Intended Method of Satisfying Green Communities Criteria, Release & Certification found on the RFP web page at http://www.mnhousinci.aov/resources/apply/rfpzindex.aspx D. Government approvals. Attach copies of government approvals if applicable, including a developer's agreement, or a description of approvals. E. Marketing materials. Required, if available. Attach sample marketing materials and /or a marketing plan. ** F. Project Information/ Financial Worksheet, financial commitments, committed leverage and regulatory incentives. Complete the CRV Project Information /Financial Worksheet found on the RFP website at: http•/ /www mnhousing gov /resources /apply /rfp /index aspx The information must clearly define the estimated costs and gap amounts on a per unit basis. Complete one Worksheet for each proposed type of unit /activity. ** Attach construction financing and /or other financing commitments. Attach signed, current commitment letters outlining the specific contribution amount for the housing activity. Regulatory incentives must include supporting documentation for each incentive such as the following: 1. City resolution 2. Letter of intent /approval 3. Memorandum of understanding 4. Statement of agreement /eligibility G. Community Land Trust and Housing Cooperative Supplemental Application. Required, if applicable. Note that there are additional required questions for community land trust and housing 15 cooperative proposals. The Supplement is found on the RFP website at http://www.mnhousing.gov/resources/`­apply/­­`rfp/index.aspx H. Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) Supplemental Application. Required, if applicable. Note that there are additional required questions for LAAND proposals. The Supplement is found on the RFP website at http://www.mnhousing.ciov/resources/­­apply/rfp/index.aspx 16 ■n ■■ ■■ ■■ Minneosto Housing The Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development ( LAAND) initiative of Minnesota Housing, the Metropolitan Council (Council) and the Family Housing Fund provides statewide financing to encourage communities to meet their affordable housing need. Intended to be a flexible source of funding, LAAND provides interim financing to local units of government and non - profit housing developers for the purchase of land which can be held up to five years in preparation for future development. The funds are intended to enable Awardees to take advantage of current land prices to acquire parcels that will help them meet their affordable housing needs. The LAAND Initiative is intended to help defray land costs and hold land for affordable housing development. Awardees must use the LAAND funds to acquire sites for affordable housing that are consistent with the community's future affordable housing needs and the stated strategic growth goals. The funding initiative prioritizes land that is close to job growth areas or significant numbers of lower wage jobs, allows for density that is consistent with achieving affordability, minimizes vehicle miles traveled, and implements Green Communities criteria, the Minnesota Overlay to Green Communities. For a complete description of program eligibility and guidelines see the LAAND Initiative Description at the following link: http://www.mnhousinci.gov/resources/apply/``rfp/index.aspx Please complete the following narrative questions, based on the specific housing proposal. A. Applicant Information 1. Proposal Name (This name will be used to describe your project to others): Park Nicollet Clinic 2. Applicant /Organization Name: City of Hopkins 3. Applicant /Organization Address: 1010 1 St St S City: Hopkins State: MN Zip: 55343 County: Hennepin 4. Is the proposed Owner of the property one of the following (check one): ❑ A Nonprofit tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code ® A Governmental entity - excluding the federal government, ❑ An Indian Tribe or Tribal Housing Entity ❑ Other: please explain. 5. Is the proposal created in accordance with a comprehensive cooperatively developed plan that encompasses housing plus services and /or economic related initiatives? MW 6. Is the proposal is created in accordance with a cooperatively developed plan, which incorporates housing initiatives? Yes ® No ❑ If yes, explain. For the past year the City has been working with the County and others on Station Area Master Plans around each of the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit Stations. The proiect site is one block from the proposed Downtown Hopkins LRT Station, and the almost comp lete Station Area Master Plan reflects higher density, mixed uses includ housina on the site The under - review comprehensive plan for the City of Hopkins also guides the site mixed use with active uses on the first floor and housing or office abov B. Project Overview 1. Is the proposal in the 7- County Metro Area? Yes ® No ❑ 2. Does this proposal have affordable housing as part of the intended uses? Yes ® No ❑ 3. How many units of housing are proposed for this site when developed? 80 -113 # of housing units to be developed 4. What percent of the units in the development will be affordable as detailed in the LAAND Initiative Description? 20% Percent of the proposed housing will meet LAAND Affordability requirements. 5 Will all the affordable units in this proposal be targeted at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) for the Metropolitan Area and 80% of AMI for Greater Minnesota? Yes ® No ❑ 6 Will the units be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)? Yes ® No ❑ 7 What percent of the proposed targeted units in the development will be to households with incomes at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)? 20% Percent of the proposed housing will have units affordable at or below 60% of AMI. 8 Will the affordable units be affordable to households with incomes at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)? Yes ❑ No 9 What percent of the proposed housing will have units affordable at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)? 0 Percent of the proposed housing will have units affordable at 80% of AMI requirements. C. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY/ PARTNERS 1. Does the applicant propose to build the housing under this proposal or will the site be sold to another entity when development occurs? 2 The site would be sold, under the terms of a redevelopment agreement, to an appropriate developer when development is ready to occur. 2. If the applicant will not be the ownership entity or mortgagor, state the type of entity to be formed and its proposed name. The City would cotract with a reputable developer with experience in developing mixed use buildings with an affordability component. 3. If applying for Met Council funding, is the local of unit of government willing to accept and be responsible for administering the loan agreement? Yes ® No ❑ 4. Have you completed and attached a Local Resolution /Receptivity Form from the local unit of government where the project is proposed? (Met Council funding only- See link above). Yes ❑ No ❑ D. PROJECT FEASIBILITY 1. Will there be four or more attached units in the proposed development? Yes ® No ❑ 2. Is the property in question currently owned by the applicant or under development? Yes ❑ No If yes, explain. 3. Does the applicant have any type of site control? Yes ❑ No If yes, what form of site control? (Option, purchase contract) 4. If no current site control, when does the applicant anticipate obtaining site control? The property is vacant and should be on the market shortly. The City would make an offer to purchase the property as soon as funds were approved. 5. Does the applicant have financially commitments secured to fund the holding and maintenance costs of the property funded with LAAND funds until development occurs? Yes ® No ❑ 6. Does the proposal include the redevelopment of the proposed site for commercial uses or mixed uses? Yes ® No ❑ 3 If yes, provide an explanation of the concept for future uses for the site. The site is located on the major pedestrian and bicycle connection between Droposed and commercial to draw from the Station to Mainstreet The City is currently working on a new zoning district for the site to allow more density and mixed uses Above a first floor of active uses. multi - family housing of 3 to 5 additional stories would be constructed E. Housing Need 1. Does the application propose new affordable housing construction? Yes ® No ❑ 2. Does the application propose rehabilitation of existing housing? Yes ❑ No 3. Is the proposal is part of a larger community initiative, within an identifiable project area that is defined in a Cooperatively Developed Plan, Comprehensive Plan or other project area? Yes ® No ❑ If yes, explain. The proposal is within the almost completed Station Area Master Plan which makes recommendations for land uses and densities within 1/2 mile of Droposed Southwest LRT Stations. The Plan was developed in cooperation with Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and the four suburban cities on the Southwest Transitway including the City of Hopkins. The Plan included public participation stakeholder focus groups and extensive market and transportation research F. Site Information/ Degree of Readiness 1. Does the proposal plan to utilize existing sewer and water lines without substantial extensions? Yes ® No ❑ 2. If the proposal involves extension of water or sewer lines, what is the timeline for those extensions? Describe the timeline for utility extensions for this proposal. G. Funding Priorities, Sustainability In the Metropolitan area, is the site located within one -half mile of a transitway in the 2030 Transitway System - Northstar, Northwest, Cedar Avenue, I -35W, Central, Red Rock, Rush Line, Southwest, I -394, Hiawatha; or within one -half mile of a local bus route; or within one -half mile of a park- and -ride facility on an express commuter bus or express bus route? Yes ® No ❑ 4 2. Outside of the Metropolitan area, answer question F.1b in the CRV Standard Application pertaining to service locations. 3. Is the site located close to community employment centers or in areas of expected job growth; or with low wage jobs as a greater share of the local employment as compared to the regional average in the Metropolitan Area or in the statewide average if outside of the Metropolitan Area? Yes ❑ No If yes, provide information describing the site proximity to existing or future jobs or employment centers. H. SOURCES AND USES /LOCAL INVESTMENT AND LEVERAGE 1. Does this proposal include contributions which count for leverage from a local unit of government, private sources, philanthropic or charitable organization? Yes ® No ❑ 2. Are these sources of funding available to purchase the property and remain in place for the up to five years? Yes ❑ No 3. Do any contributions or commitments require the project to begin construction within one year after award? Yes ❑ No If yes, explain. Number two is confusing because the funds are available to maintain the property ("remain in place ") but not purchase the property - not sure how to answer 5 .'= :N.... �.:.::.': rrrrrr_- �r..'rrr__ .r:_.•r___. : � :rr�ls__::r:::�:_.r_�:__:�I -1•� _�. arses _4rrf_:•_} r_._fii1. •_ -_y .�. 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Borrower /Developer Architect (for SF, only If applicable) Contractor Firm Name Firm Name Firm Name Signature Signature Signature By By BY Date Date Date Method of Satlsfying Green Communities Crlterla and Certillcation Page 5 of 5 0/10/2009 REM I /We hereby certify to Minnesota Housing that all of the MANDATORY criteria of the 7006 Enterprise national Green Communit!es C, I - rla as amended by the 2008 Minnesota overlay to the Green Communities Criteria unless exempt or a waiver Is approved by Minnesota Housing, are Incorporated Into the approvec .ontract documents for the above referenced development.