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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />Chapter 5: Land Use <br />7. Where possible and practical, parkland and open space shall <br />be situated to act as a buffer between future and existing <br />development. <br />8. New development that is adjacent to existing single- family <br />detached development shall be compatible in density and <br />type with existing and planned development. <br />Medium Density Residential <br />Medium density residential shall not exceed 6 units per net acre. <br />Medium density areas include housing units such as attached and <br />detached townhouses, condominiums, duplexes and triplexes or <br />small apartment buildings. These areas are smaller, typically <br />"infill" sites, that would not be conducive to high density <br />housing, yet would be underutilized as single family housing. <br />These areas take advantage of close proximity to park and open <br />spaces, commercial and public services and accessibility to the <br />road network. <br />If low -density residential land is rezoned to accommodate higher <br />density residential uses, the new high density residential <br />development shall include a transition area between existing <br />single-family detached housing and the new high -density <br />housing. This transition area may consist of single-family <br />detached home, open space or some other transition acceptable <br />to the City Council. <br />Hirsh Density Residential <br />This category sets aside parcels strictly for high -density housing <br />development with a maximum density of 12 units per net acre <br />and includes housing units such as townhouses, condominiums <br />and apartments. These areas will provide housing for a variety <br />of residents including seniors. Areas of high -density residential <br />land use should have direct access to the major roadway network <br />in order to promote transit usage and convenient access to city <br />services such as park and recreation uses and the greenway. <br />Locating high density housing with these factors in mind, <br />minimizes traffic through local streets and neighborhoods, <br />creates a larger labor pool for businesses, and allows residents <br />convenient access to shopping, parks and recreation facilities <br />encouraging a more walkable pedestrian oriented community <br />life-style. <br />If low -density residential land is rezoned to accommodate higher <br />density residential uses, the new high density residential <br />development shall include a transition area between existing <br />single-family detached housing and the new high density <br />housing. This transition area may consist of single-family <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 5-23 <br />