Agenda - Council Work Session - 06/11/2013

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 7: Housing Plan B. Housing Supply It is important to assess the current housing stock in order to determine how Ramsey residents' housing needs are being met currently and into the future. Analyzing the existing housing supply informs decision - makers about what exists, the condition of housing, and what segments of the housing stock are already well - represented and which are under -represented. This section will describe the structure, tenure, quality, and affordability of the housing stock in Ramsey. These attributes will paint a picture of existing conditions, and, combined with housing demand information, will assist decision -makers in creating housing policies and programs. Structure As the table below illustrates, Ramsey consists of primarily single family, detached housing. However, over the past several years Ramsey has seen an increase in the development of townhomes and multifamily housing. Between 2000-2007, 60% of the new development was multifamily type housing such as townhomes. Table 1 indicates the mix of housing types by structure within Ramsey. Table 7-1: Occupied Housing Units Type of Unit Number Percentage Single Family, Detached 6,341 81% Townhomes, Duplexes, Twinhomes 1,310 17% Mobile Home Units 30 <1% Apartment Units 114 1% Total 7,795 100% Source: Anoka County GIS Data, November 2007 In addition to existing housing units, there are many more units that have been approved by the City but are yet to be constructed. As of June 2007, there are 453 platted single-family lots that are currently unimproved. There are also 618 platted townhome lots that are unimproved. When constructed, the City will have a total of over 8,500 housing units, 19% of which will be townhomes. In recent years, the City has been approving a larger variety of housing styles than in the past. The City of Ramsey has approved a larger number of townhomes since 2001, compared to earlier years. Single-family attached townhouses and rowhouses are gaining popularity in the market, and Figure 1 illustrates the shift in housing type between 2001-2004. While this recent increase in townhome development has contributed to the diversity of housing, Ramsey still consists of primarily single-family, detached homes. Permits for detached homes remain relatively steady over time, despite increases in other forms of housing. City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 7-2