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I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I Matching of densities. When lower density areas and higher density areas are adjacent to each other and are required to provide density transitioning, the matching of densities along the perimeter of the new development properties may be used. The City Council, as part of the sketch plan review process, shall indicate whether the proposed subdivision can use the matching of density technique. The City Council shall take into account the configuration of the development lot, the configuration of adjacent lots, the density of adjacent lots, and the general land use patterns in the area. The development may be allowed to make up the density in the interior of the property whenever the matching of densities is used. However, the applicant is not guaranteed the receive the full compliment of remaining units allowed under the zoning ordinance. All developments using the matching of density method shall be processed as a Planned Unit Development. The matching of densities technique is not required in areas described in Subd. 3 (a) Natural Features. d. Other alternatives. Other alternatives to density transitioning can be used where agreed upon by the developer and the City Council. Subsection 9.50.03 (Preliminary Plat Requirements) and 9.03.06 (Site Plan) shall be amended to include the following language: Subd. 4. Traffic Generation Analysis. Residential real property platted shall be subject to a traffic generation analysis which shall be provided for at the expense of the developer of the Subject Property. The City shall review this analysis for the purpose of making a traffic impact determination so that the new development largely funnels traffic to a collector or arterial roadway system and minimizes disruption to existing developed neighborhoods. Subsection 9.02 (Definitions) shall be amended to include the following definitions: Development Proposal - An application received by the City for a subdivision of land, site plan approval or building permit. Transition(ing), Residential Development - the changeover or shift in density between existing residential development and proposed residential development. SECTION 2. SUMMARY The following is the official summary of Ordinance #02-__, which has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance: Establishing performance standards to provide for an orderly transition between developments of differing densities. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this Ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. -197-