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By: Anne Norris, Commlm/t~ Develo~ Director CASE %9: Background: As you know, the Metropolitan Council has established a rural residential density standard of one residential unit for every ten acres. In Ramsey, the existing rural residential density is approximately one residential unit for every 4 acres. Based on comments and concerns from communities trying to interpret this policy, Metropolitan Council staff is reviewing their rural residential density guidelines. Metropolitan Council staff has stated that they feel that the one in ten density standard will re~ain in effect in order to retain the rural character and also to minimize the premature extension of services (such as sanitary sewer, municipal water, etc.) to these areas. However, Metropolitan Council staff is considering the use of performance standards to allc~ communities some flexibility in their administration of the rural residential density standard. Met Council staff is proposing that communities use performance standards to determine whether a proposed development will have any detrimental impacts on the oommunity and if not, the oommunity may all~ a higher density development. These performance standards would address concerns regarding on-site sewage disposal systems, demands for new City streets and other services, and the impact of the development on environmental concerns. Metropolitan Council staff would like you to consider this and provide any comments you may have regarding this interpretation of the rural residential density standard. Rec~tion: Commission Action: Will be based on your discussion. Aclninistrator Attorney Engineer C~m~unity Development Director X Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Superintendent Other