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Home My WebLink About4 - Community Development Annual Report City of Hastings Community Development 2020 Annual Report 2 | P a g e Community Development John Hinzman, Community Development Director Justin Fortney, City Planner Rusty Fifield, Economic Development Coordinator Eric Maass, Economic Development Coordinator Grady Timmerman, Community Development Intern The Community Development Department provides land use planning, zoning, economic development, redevelopment, and historic preservation services to the City of Hastings. The department provides staff services to the City Council, Planning Commission, Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA), and the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2020 included work on a variety of projects including: • Heritage Ridge Housing- 40 acre annexation and approval of 116 home sites. • Villas at Plesant - 32 villa homes targeted towards seniors • Schoolhouse Square Senior Apartment - 90 unit independent living senior housing • Vermillion Acres Senior Living - 75 unit senior apartment building including assisted living and memory care units. • Wallin 18th Addition Housing - creation of 11 single family lots • Simply Secure Storage - Sale of Industrial Park Property for mini storage expansion • Custom Sawdust - Sale of Industrial Park property for office\warehouse building • Spiral Brewery Roof Top - conversion of roof for brewery service • Downtown Property Use Study - analysis of HEDRA owned properties • 321 East 6th Street Reuse - approval to rehab the former convent building into apartments • 1904 Vermillion Reuse - Site Plan approval to refurbish the former building as office and contracting space. • Housing Report - analysis of housing trends in Hastings. • United Promotions Relocation - relocation of United Promotions to the former Caturia Smidt Funeral Home. COVID-19 Economic Development Response - The COVID-19 Pandemic was a significant challenge to local businesses. The City and HEDRA took action on the following to provide assistance to businesses • Created the HEART Grant Business assistance program providing over $180,000 in assistance to 70 local businesses. • Deferred Payment on HEDRA Loans • Allowed creation of Parklets to provide expanded outdoor dining areas. • Provided Parklet funding assistance. • Allocated $250,000 in federal CARES relief to provide $10,000 • Provided grants to non-profit and service agencies. 3 | P a g e Planning Commission The Planning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to zoning and land use. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and can serve up to six consecutive years. The Commission meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers of Hastings City Hall or via Zoom video conference. All meetings are televised and replayed on local cable access. Agenda items and meeting videos are available at the City’s website. 2020 Planning Commission Attendance Record Name Position Jan 13 Jan 27 Feb 10 Mar 9 Apr 13 Jun 8 Jul 27 Aug 24 Sep 28 Oct 12 Nov 09 Dec 28 Gino Messina Planning Comm. Chair Kyle Romens Planning Comm. Vice Chair Rob Halberg Planning Commissioner Emily Best Planning Commissioner Mitch Johnson Planning Commissioner Ian Martin Planning Commissioner Lisa Siebenaler Planning Commissioner Todd Matzke Planning Commissioner Dan Wietecha City Administrator John Hinzman Community Dev. Director Justin Fortney City Planner 4 | P a g e Activities SPIRAL BREWERY - ROOFTOP TAP ROOM Special Use Permit (SUP) granted to Spiral Brewery to expand the brewery and taproom by adding a rooftop deck with seating. The deck adds about 400-500 square feet of rooftop seating to their downtown Hastings location. In 2020 the Planning Commission reviewed 51 applications for new development and changes to the City Code. 5 | P a g e SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE SENIOR APARTMENTS Real Estate Equities received land use approvals to construct a four-story, senior (55+), 90-unit apartment complex. A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District was established to ensure affordability of rents. Construction is anticipated to start in 2021 and completed by the end of 2022. HERITAGE RIDGE Approved annexation of 40 acres and provided plat approval for development of 116 single family and villa home lots by TC Land\Creative Homes. The first two phases of homes are currently under construction. Located west of General Sieben Drive and Fallbrooke 6 | P a g e Historic Structure Reuse - 321 6th St E Special Use Permit approved for conversion of the former convent\treatment facility into 10 apartments. The project utilized recent changes in zoning allowing conversion of larger historic structures into additional units. WALLIN 18th ADDITION Plat approval of Wallin 18th Addition, consisting of eleven single family lots. The site is located north of Rivershore Drive between General Sieben Drive and Woodcliffe Trail. 7 | P a g e VILLAS AT PLEASANT Plat approval for the creation of 32 villa home sites being developed by Simek Property Group and targeted towards seniors. Construction is underway. VERMILLION ACRES Approvals for both a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to support the project by Headwaters Development. Vermillion Acres will be a 75-unit senior housing community consisting of both assisted living and memory care units. The project will be located at 1190 County Road 47. Construction is expected to start in 2021 with completion in 2022. 8 | P a g e Application Summary Table Ten-Year Summary Type of Application 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 8 2 0 1 9 2 0 2 0 A v g . Comprehensive Plan Amendment 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 0.7 Final Plat 0 2 5 3 2 3 3 3 0 5 2.6 House Move 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.4 Minor Subdivision 8 15 5 5 4 0 2 2 2 1 4.4 Ordinance Amendment 9 1 1 4 3 4 2 5 4 2 3.5 Preliminary Plat 0 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 0 5 1.8 Rezoning 3 1 2 2 2 2 3 0 1 4 2 Site Plan 6 7 6 4 4 7 4 9 3 4 5.4 Special Use Permit 4 2 2 5 6 4 4 3 2 6 3.8 Variance 2 2 5 0 4 3 2 4 2 4 2.8 Annexation 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.2 Vacations 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 4 2 4 2.2 Home Occupation 3 4 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 1.4 Original Hastings Design Review 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 Heritage Preservation Review 9 23 16 23 17 16 27 19 19 11 18 Annual Totals 47 63 47 54 49 47 55 53 36 51 50 9 | P a g e 2020 Construction Activity Residential Permits 2019 Totals 2020 Totals Units Valuation Units Valuation Single Family 14 $3,687,012 21 $4,694,298 Townhome (2-10 units attached) 0 - 0 - Multi Family (11+ units attached) 60 $6,391,455 0 - Manufactured Home 14 $235,356 35 $575,000 Totals 88 $10,313,823 56 $5,269,298 Commercial Permits 2019 Totals 2020 Totals Units Valuation Units Valuation New Commercial\Industrial 1 $664,500 2 $1,049,747 Commercial\Industrial Remodel 48 $17,956,816 81 $19,379,184 Totals 49 $18,621,316 83 $20,428,931 Zoning Permits 2019 Totals Permits 2020 Totals Permits Fences 64 81 Sheds (Under 120 s.f.) 23 34 Signs 23 18 Totals 110 133 10 | P a g e 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Building Permits single family mobile home 2-9 Units 10+ units total 2020 Population Estimate: 23,222 11 | P a g e 12 | P a g e EXISTING LOT INVENTORY Through December 31, 2020 Single Family Subdivision - Final Platted Total Total Percent Lots Available Developed Eastenders 7 1 86% Featherstone Oaks 12 4 67% Heritage Ridge 9 8 11% Riverwood 8th & 12th Additions 38 6 84% South Oaks of Hastings 2nd Addition 12 10 17% South Pines 8th & 9th Addition 44 21 52% South Pointe Addition 9 1 89% Villas at Pleasant 16 16 0% Wallin 10th, 12th, 16th, 18th Additions 67 24 64% TOTAL 214 91 57% Annual Number of Permits (last 10 years) 26.1 Projected Single Family Lot Supply 3.5 Years Townhome Subdivision - Final Platted - 2-10 units per building Total Total Percent Lots Available Developed Glendale Heights 3rd Addition 8 8 0% Riverwood 10th Addition 7 4 43% TOTAL 15 12 20% Annual Number of Permits (last 10 years) 0.2 Projected Single Family Lot Supply 60 Years Multi-Family Subdivision - Final Platted - 11 units per building Total Total Percent Lots Available Developed Riverwood 7th - 8th Additions 280 184 52% TOTAL 280 184 34% 13 | P a g e FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Through December 31, 2020 Planned Development - Pending Approval Single Multi Multi Family 2-10 Units 11+ Units Glendale Heights (Remaining) 40 Riverwood (Remaining) 48 South Oaks (Remaining) 33 South Pines (Remaining) 90 Sunset West (Remaining) 17 Wallin (Remaining) 7 Total 147 48 40 Potential Development - No Approvals Given Single Multi Multi Family 2-10 Units 11+ Units Conzemius (West Pleasant Valley) - 160 ac 345 Solac (Featherstone Rd) - 4 ac 24 Conzemius (Pleasant Dr - Featherstone - 1st) - 30 ac 45 135 Lawrence (Northridge & Pleasant) - 10 ac 30 Schmitt (Co Rd 46) - 11 ac 16 50 Loren & Willard Bauer (Co Rd 46) - 69 ac 104 310 Walter Bauer (Co Rd 46 & Pleasant) - 30 ac 16 50 Frank Sieben (Highview) - 11ac 16 50 Conzemius\Finnegan - 160 ac 350 50 Siewert\KDWA Tower Site - 6 ac 48 Dakota Summit North (2010-20 MUSA) - 20 ac 200 Schoolhouse Square Condo - 2 ac 58 Downtown Riverfront East 38 Bauer\West General Sieben (2005-10 MUSA) - 110 ac 330 Total 1257 717 296 14 | P a g e ESTIMATED LAND SUPPLY Through December 31, 2020 Single Multi Family Multi Family Family 2-10 Units (Townhomes)11+ Units (Apt\Condo) Existing Lot Inventory Immediately Available 78 Lots\3.25 Years 10 Lots\20 Years 244 Units Planned Lot Inventory Further City Approvals Needed 134 Lots 185 Lots 60 Units Potential Lot Inventory No Formal Approvals Granted 1257 Lots 717 Lots 296 Units TOTAL 1469 Lots 912 Lots 600 Units 15 | P a g e HEDRA The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) promotes and fosters economic development and redevelopment activities within the City of Hastings. HEDRA consists of five citizen members and two City Council Members. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and can serve up to twelve consecutive years. The Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers of Hastings City Hall or via Zoom video conference. All meetings are televised and replayed on local cable access. Agenda items and meeting videos are available at the City’s website. HEDRA Members Martha Sullivan, President Dennis Peine, Vice President Jen Fox, Treasurer Bruce Goblirsch Scott Sinclair City Councilmember Joe Balsanek City Councilmember Mark Vaughan 2020 Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) Attendance Record Name Position Jan 9 Feb 13 Mar 12 Mar 16* Apr 9 May 5* May 14 Jun 11 Jul 9 Aug 13 Aug 27* Sep 24 Oct 8 Nov 12 Dec 10 Martha Sullivan President ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ E Dennis Peine Vice President ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jen Fox Treasurer ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Scott Sinclair Citizen Commissioner ✓ ✓ ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ E ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Bruce Goblirsch Citizen Commissioner ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Joe Balsanek City Council Commissioner ✓ ✓ ✓ E ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ A ✓ Mark Vaughan City Council Commissioner ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ John Hinzman Community Dev Director ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Rusty Fifield Economic Dev Coordinator ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Eric Maass Economic Dev Coordinator ✓ ✓ 16 | Page HEDRA Activities DEFERMENT OF HEDRA LOAN PAYMENTS Ceased collection of HEDRA loan payments and approved a resolution which continued the deferment of interest accrual and payment obligations for HEDRA loans in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are currently 14 loans with current payment obligations totaling $211,253.43 as of December 31, 2020. The deferral would continue until December 31, 2021 or upon further extension by HEDRA. HEART COVID-19 AID GRANT Established the Hastings Economic Assistance for Recovery Together (or HEART) program which provided over $180,000 in grants to 70 local businesses to help pay for changes in business practices in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Land for a DOLLAR! – Hastings Industrial Park Over 50 acres of Shovel Ready Certified Land is available for sale by the City of Hastings for future business and industrial expansion. FREE Entrepreneur Assistance www.opentobusinessmn,org. provides FREE one on one guidance and loans for existing and potential entrepreneurs in growing their business. Contact Natalie Mouilso at (952) 451-6390 for more information. 17 | P a g e COMMERCIAL POLICY CHANGES = INCREASE FLEXIBILITY Increased outdoor dining options were made available through the conversion of parking spaces into Parklet Dining. HEDRA also made grant funding available to facilitate construction. Additional tables and restroom facilities were also added to the downtown. CUSTOM SAWDUST Approved land sale and site plan to support new development within the City's industrial park. Construction of the 4,900 square foot facility on property adjacent to Minnesota Coaches bus facility will begin in summer 2021 with the facility expected to open in fall of 2021. 18 | P a g e SIMPLY SECURE STORAGE Approved preliminary land sale and concept plan for a storage facility. The project consists of six storage buildings totaling 45,420SF. Constructed on a 2.58-acre property located at 2030 Spiral Blvd. 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE The 2020 update to the Strategic Plan for Economic Development drew upon the experience of the past year to propose adjustments to the focus of economic development activities. The 2020 Update also provided guidance for the 2021 budgeting process. It focused on four strategic initiatives. 1.Explore the opportunities presented by Spades 2.Meet the housing needs of Hastings 3.Work with property owners and developers to redevelop underutilized and blighted property 4.Encourage the creation and growth of local business HEDRA LOANS HEDRA provides Commercial and Residential rehabilitation loans as well as interest rate reduction loans to qualified properties. Loan terms are typically 10 years at 0.25% above the Prime Rate. Loans are payment and interest free during the first years. 19 | P a g e THE CONFLUENCE Redevelopment of the former Hudson Manufacturing Facility Work continues on the transformation of the historic 100,000 s.f. building. IDM Hospitality Management has joined the Confluence team to manage the hotel, banquet facility and restaurant operations. Environmental and exterior roof and tuckpointing activities are nearly complete. Interior work on the commercial elements and apartments will commence in 2021. 2020 HOUSING NEEDS REPORT The 2020 Housing Needs Report acts as a starting point for understanding issues facing the community and developing and implementing strategies for addressing housing issues as they relate to economic development. 20 | P a g e 2020 Commercial\Industrial Vacancies Residential Real Estate Market Activity Changes from 2019-2020 Hastings Dakota County Twin Cities New Listings -7.60% -2.10% 0.20% Closed Sales 2.20% 2.30% 7.50% Median Sales Price 6.60% 7.80% 8.90% Average Sales Price 11.30% 7.80% 7.80% Days on Market Until Sale 0.00% 12.50% -10.40% Source: St Paul Area Association of Realtors January April July October January 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 Downtown 6 7 6 7 8 2 Highway 55 14 14 15 12 12 -2 Vermillion Street\Hwy 316 15 14 14 13 13 -2 Industrial Park 4 5 5 4 4 0 TOTAL 39 40 40 36 37 -2 2020 21 | P a g e HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Annual CLG Report 2020 Fiscal Year (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020) 1. Local Designation of Preservation Sites (new in 2020). None. 2. Review of Building Permits for Designated Preservation Sites (all approved due to meeting the local design guidelines unless underlined) A. 623 Tyler – new siding, windows, Back door, and porch rehabilitation. This small home was in danger of demolition. During renovations it was found to have been used historically as a jail. The walls are not framed, but instead are 2x12 rough sawn lumber stacked on their sides. The rough window openings had holes drilled for iron bars and there were markings on the floor and ceiling from cell partitions. We have no research on this property from past resource surveys or the Old Hastings Historic District designation study. B. 320 7th Street W – Building Rehabilitation and Addition C. 320 7th Street W –Rehab and Addition Plan Changes D. 207 2nd Street E – New Windows E. 115 2nd Street E – New Window Signs F. 111 2nd St E – Rooftop Patio Improvements G. 314 7th Street W – Fence/ Garbage can enclosure H. 113 2nd Street E – New mailbox I. 319 2nd St W – Add Sleeping Porch Windows and Two Replacement Windows J. 314 5th St E – New Fence K. 717 Eddy Street – Re-side Shed 3. Review of Building Permits for OHDS Sites (all approved due to meeting the local OHDS guidelines unless underlined) A. 415 5th Street West – New House - Concept Plan B. 415 5th Street West – New House 4. HPC Membership New members this year Resigned members this year Commissioners Johnson and Douglas joined the HPC this year, but also have left Name Contact Info. Originally Appointed Term Exp. Bert Goderstad 437-3365 (H) 06/01/98 (1st) 12/31/21 2104 Spring Street (DCHS Liaison) Resigned on 12/31-2019, Passed away April 26, 2020 22 | P a g e 5. National Register Nominations There are sixty-three properties within National Register Districts or individually listed. The former Hudson Manufacturing Building at 200 2nd Street West is currently under consideration for listing. 6. Inventory Information All national and local inventories and designation records are kept in City Hall, 101 E 4th St., Hastings. The Pioneer Room is a city-owned collection of local newspapers, books, maps, photographs, illustrations and a few artifacts pertaining to Hastings and its residents over the years. Cindy Smith, curator has maintained the role as volunteer on a reduced schedule along with the assistance of other volunteers. CLG grant survey, identification, and designation materials are available through Justin Fortney on the city staff. Amy Martin (Chair) 480-1182 (H) 01/31/03 (1st) 12/31/20 220 7th St. E Christina Johnson 612-720-5168 1/1/2020 12/31/19 1983 Sierra Drive Karen Douglas 612-704-5609 1/1/2020 12/31/20 421 Frederick Cir Dave Youngren 651-431-0697 1/1/2020 12/31/21 216 1/2 E. 2nd Street david.youngren54@gmail.com Mark Borchardt (651) 246-7102 (C) 1/6/2020 12/31/20 706 Vermillion Street Magbor6655@gmail.com Jill M Ragan Scully 437-5512 (H) 02/04/14 12/31/21 3588 Greten Lane Mark Simacek 437-1073 (H) 06/19/95 (1st) 12/31/21 1031 Southview Drive Katherine Sovik-Siemens 437-6765 (H) 09/16/96 12/31/22 615 W. 3rd Street Rick Smith (Chair) 651-307-0542 (eve.) 06/06/16 (1st) 12/31/22 718 Vermillion Street 651-437-5772 (day) Cindy Toppin (Vice Chair) 651-353-7143 (day) 09/17/18 (1st) 12/31/20 409 7th Street W 651-437-7753 (eve.) 23 | P a g e The historic sites inventory includes National Register and Local Preservation designations for the East Second Commercial Historic District (NR), West Second Residential Historic District (NR), thirteen individual NR sites, the Old Hastings Historic District (local), and the 1994 CLG survey of historic sites and places. 7. Assurances - See attached. 8. Locally designated properties - See attached. 9. Training. Staff led the HPC in the first few chapters of the Minnesota Statewide HPC Training Manual – in addition to the related assigned readings. Additional chapters are planned to be reviewed this winter. Staff member Justin Fortney attended the Statewide Historic Preservation Conference online. HPC Commissioners Rick Smith, Cindy Toppin, Mark Borchardt, and Christina Johnson attended the NAPC FORUM conference and shared what they had learned with the rest of the commission. 10. Other activities. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the HPC did not hold any preservation awards or present any Century Home Plaques. The HPC has taken over the OHDS (Original Hastings Design Guidelines) review from the Planning Commission for major changes to homes in the conservation district. The HPC will make a recommendation of actions to the City Council, as the Planning Commission had done. 24 | P a g e