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Ramsey Comprehensive Plan September 8, 1999 Draft Where possible, natural features are protected and incorporated into the PUD or site plan as permanent open space for the benefit of the project and the community. New development that is adjacent to existing large lot development is generally compatible in density and type with existing and planned development. This does not necessarily mean that new development must mirror existing development patterns but that a reasonable transition (as determined by the City) should exist between existing large lot development and planned higher density development. Medium Density Residential Medium density residential shall not exceed 86 units per net acre. Medium density areas include housing units such as attached and detached townhouses, condominiums, duplexes and triplexes oi' small apartment buildings. These areas are smaller, typically "infill" sites, that would not be conducive to high density housing, yet would be underutilized as single family housing. These areas take advantage of close proximity to park and open spaces, commercial and public services and accessibility to the road network. High Density Residential This category sets aside parcels strictly for high-density housing development with a maximum density of 15 units per net acre and includes housing units such as townhouses, condominiums and apartments. These areas will provide housing for a variety of residents including seniors. Areas of high-density residential land use should have direct access to the major roadway network in order to promote transit usage and convenient access to city services such as park and recreation uses and the greenway. Locating high density housing with these factors in mind, minimizes traffic through local streets and neighborhoods, creates a larger labor pool for businesses, and allows residents convenient access to shopping, parks and recreation facilities encouraging a more watkable pedestrian oriented community life-style. Urban/Rural Residential Transition A concern expressed by many residents living in the rural areas of Ramsey and on large lot developments within the existing Metropolitan Urban Services Area involved the transition between future urban development and existing rural development. The Urban/Rural Residential Transition land use designation is very similar to the 'M4-x-eat-R-I Low Density Residential designation provided above. However, the Urban/Rural Residential Transition is intended to place greater emphasis on ensuring compatibility between future urban housing and existing residential developments. These areas are primarily, but not exclusively located along the edges of the urban services boundary and will be served by municipal sewer Page V-18 I ! I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I