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Minneapolis Planning Commission backs TIF for inclusionary units, approves two consent items including right-of-way vacation
Summary
On Aug. 18 the Minneapolis Planning Commission adopted staff findings that clear the way for tax-increment financing tied to inclusionary zoning units at a development and approved two consent items, including a vacation of public right-of-way near 5117 Harriet Avenue after staff reassured commissioners the action does not convey land ownership.
The Minneapolis Planning Commission on Aug. 18 adopted staff findings that a proposed project is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and approved use of tax-increment financing (TIF) tied to inclusionary zoning (IZ) units. The commission also approved two consent items, including a public-right-of-way vacation near 5117 Harriet Avenue, after staff clarified the vacation does not transfer fee title to adjacent property owners.
Chair Chris Meyer opened the Aug. 18 meeting and asked for a revision to the draft minutes from Aug. 4 to record a failed motion he had made on a zoning text amendment; the commission adopted the revised minutes before taking up other items. "Sometimes I find that the most interesting things are the motions that fail," Meyer said when requesting the change to the minutes.
The commission then considered item 4, a request connected to a TIF…
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