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City of <br />R11YMSE 1 <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 <br />www.cityoframsey.com <br />Ramsey2040: Land Use Goals <br />a) The needs and rights of existing residents are balanced <br />with the needs and rights of those who wish to develop <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Continue the citizen -focused public involvement process for <br />new development that solicits feedback from the public at the <br />beginning of the process <br />2. Develop a meaningful density transition ordinance that <br />incorporates lot size, transitioning, screening, space, berms, <br />landscaping, or buffers <br />3. Protect Ramsey's rural character while providing opportunities <br />for urban growth <br />b) A variety of housing densities and types <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Develop dense, mixed -use environments in The COR and other <br />key locations served by sewer and water <br />2. Assess the market for various housing types and densities and <br />have the Land Use Plan reflect appropriate opportunities to <br />match market demand <br />c) Fair and consistent land use regulations <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Develop a policy for processing comprehensive plan <br />amendments <br />2. Establish a rational, logical staging plan for extension of MUSA <br />consistent with the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and tied to <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment Policy <br />d) Walkable neighborhoods <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Include a review of infrastructure, including parking for walking <br />and other non -motorized transportation modes when reviewing <br />any transportation improvement projects <br />2. Explore options for revising the City's sidewalk policy, including <br />requiring sidewalks or trails on both sides of some new public <br />streets, different standards for public versus private roads, high - <br />volume versus low -volume roads, and issues related to long- <br />term maintenance <br />3. Locate residential development at appropriate densities near <br />services to encourage walking <br />e) Efficient growth <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. New development should use existing infrastructure where <br />possible <br />2. New development should be built close to existing or proposed <br />services such as commercial, employment, and government, <br />where possible. <br />I) The COR is constructed in accordance with its vision <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Complete The COR Development Plan Update <br />2. Concentrate the highest density residential development in or <br />near The COR and at other key locations as shown on the future <br />land use map <br />3. Encourage residential and commercial development in the <br />Town Center before other parts of the City <br />4. Market the Ramsey Station as a land use tool <br />5. Develop incentives for the The COR to enhance its <br />marketability <br />6. Maintain high quality design standards for the The COR <br />g) Adequate retail and commercial services <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Locate other neighborhood commercial nodes with basic <br />services available dose to existing and future residential <br />neighborhood concentrations <br />2. Assess the supply of commercial and industrial land available for <br />development <br />3. Implement the future business park west of Armstrong <br />Boulevard <br />h) New development is well -integrated with existing <br />development <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. New development should protect natural resources, make trail <br />connections, and blend in with surrounding development <br />2. Use dustering and/or conservation development practices to <br />protect existing neighborhoods and natural resources <br />3. Develop form -based codes <br />4. Develop a meaningful density transition ordinance that <br />incorporates lot size, transitioning, screening, space, berms, <br />landscaping, or buffers <br />i) The rights of property owners are respected and <br />protected within the planning and development process. <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Private property owners will be allowed the maximum use and <br />enjoyment of their property, as free as practical from excess <br />taxation, assessment, or intrusion consistent with good planning <br />and the well-being of the larger community. <br />2. The rights of private property owners will be balanced with the <br />need to protect and enhance natural resources in the <br />community. <br />3. The rights of private property owners will be balanced with the <br />need to provide a safe and efficient transportation system in the <br />community. <br />4. The rights of private property owners will be balanced with the <br />needs of future development <br />j) Property rights are protected along with natural <br />resources <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Explore options to compensate property owners for <br />development rights to protect natural resources <br />2. Regularly assess outcomes of ordinances related to natural <br />resources and make changes as necessary <br />3. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent <br />protection of high -value natural resource areas. <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services. <br />