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Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
Work Session Meeting Agenda
September 8, 2020
6:15 PM
Andover City Hall
Council Chambers
6.15 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion — Comprehensive Plan Update
3. Other Business
4. Adjournment
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING —
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairperson Bert Koehler IV on September 8, 2020, 6:15 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Karen Godfrey, Mary VanderLaan, Nick Loehlein
(remote), and Marni Elias
Commissioners absent: Scott Hudson, and Dawn Perra
Also present: City Planner Peter Hellegers
Associate Planner Jake Griffiths
Others
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
City Planner Hellegers explained the Comprehensive Plan process required by the
Metropolitan Council. Mr. Hellegers reviewed the major components focusing on density,
affordable housing, and the discussions by Council and the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Godfrey asked Mr. Hellegers to explain how the target number for
affordable housing is reached. Mr. Hellegers responded the number of units required for
affordable housing is dependent on the City's population. He explained that as a
developing community, the City has a higher requirement than a community that is fully
developed. Mr. Hellegers stated the dollar amount is based on average income for a family
of four.
Chairperson Koehler asked if renewable energy is addressed in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Hellegers stated it is addressed in the Land Use chapter and it is not a stand-alone
section. Mr. Hellegers explained solar power is addressed within the Comp Plan. Mr.
Hellegers further explained the City has adopted an ordinance allowing greater use of solar
power.
Associate Planner Griffiths stated there is also a map in the Comprehensive Plan that shows
areas of the City suitable for solar power.
Andover Planning and Zoning Workshop Meeting
Minutes —September 8, 2020
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Commissioner VanderLaan asked about the growth forecast and stated the Metropolitan
Council has varied from the Census Bureau. Mr. Hellegers replied the Census forecast is
used for some essential purposes and the Metropolitan Council provides updates and
forecasts into the future. Commissioner VanderLaan asked for copies of the data. Mr.
Hellegers displayed the revised forecast on the PowerPoint. He stated the 2020 should be
somewhat accurate although it is not official. Mr. Griffiths stated the Census Bureau based
the City's population on actual responses and the Metropolitan Council used data from the
2010 census to forecast the City's population. He explained the City has updated the
population projection based on what has been developed and what land could potentially
be developed in the future. Commissioner VanderLaan asked if staff felt the population
projection was accurate even though the Census Bureau has not completed their count for
the 2020 census. Mr. Hellegers responded it was as close as the City would get. Mr.
Griffiths replied the City will know in several months how close the projection is to actual
when the 2020 census is completed.
Commissioner Elias asked if during the next Comprehensive Plan update in 2028, can the
Met Council make the City change areas to different density if the City has not yet
developed based on the current plan. Mr. Hellegers stated it depends on how quickly these
areas develop and he said the City will run out of space. He stated the City will continue
to see requirements for density and affordable housing from the Met Council. Mr.
Hellegers stated the City has areas for new development and areas for redevelopment. He
said it is difficult to predict what will develop. Mr. Griffiths stated the Comprehensive
Plan meets the bare minimum requirements of the Met Council at this time. Mr. Griffiths
explained the Metropolitan Council requirements change based on what land the City has
left to develop within the MUSA. Mr. Hellegers stated the Rural Reserve area is not
currently counted in density by the Met Council because it is not within the MUSA.
Commissioner Elias asked if it is better to encourage or discourage development of the
higher density areas in the City. Mr. Hellegers responded the City Council has approved
and is willing to develop the areas proposed in the plan.
Chairperson Koehler stated he appreciates all the work staff has put into the
Comprehensive Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Koehler adjourned the workshop at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary
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