5780 Lincoln Dr. Sketch Plan for Lincoln on the Creek
Solhem Development LLC is requesting consideration of a sketch plan proposal to redevelop 5780 Lincoln Drive. The specific proposal is to tear down the existing office building on the site and construct a 3-story 81-unit apartment building with underground parking and a 2-story walkup townhome building with 8 units. All units would be for affordable housing with individuals/families earning 50% AMI or less. (See attached plans.)
This site is currently zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and guided OR, Office Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The allowed residential density in this area is up to 75 units per acre. This site is 2.59 acres in size; therefore, the applicant is proposing a density of 34 units per acre.
The request would require the following:
- A Rezoning from the existing PID, Planned Industrial District designation. The applicant is considering a Rezoning to one of the following two options: To PRD-4, Planned Residential District 4 or to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Flexibility or Variances would likely be required through the PUD Ordinance or Rezoning to vary from setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), usable area, and density allowed in the PRD-4 District. The PUD Zoning is the zoning tool that the City of Edina has used for 100% affordable housing developments to ensure long term affordability. (The Sound, Amundson Apartments, 4040 70th Street)
This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024 and by the City Council on February 20, 2024.
