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Mr. Gladhill stated four key land use themes were heard during the open houses, and better ways <br />to phrase them have been considered: “balanced rural character” (rural character); an active <br />community” (parks); “a connected community” (transportation); and a subcategory is planning for <br />schools. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated an outcome might be consideration of shifting School District boundaries, as <br />Districts fluctuate with Census data. He added the City could review before the Census, due to <br />increased residential development. <br /> <br />Ms. Roering agreed that is an important consideration that should be discussed. She added other <br />learning environments should be considered rather than just schools – libraries, community <br />centers, and other places where kids learn. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated that theme can be called “positive learning environment” for the time being. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated planning and allocating takes time and resources, as well as prioritization. He <br />added a 5-year amendment could be considered. He noted City Staff is available for one-on-one <br />conversations if needed, but this process will take a few sessions. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated development is shifting from traditional-sized lots to lots that are smaller and <br />narrower. He stressed the importance of planning for that type of development, and medium <br />density should be split into detached and attached categories. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the Transportation Plan will focus on key corridors and themes. <br /> <br />Mr. Valentine asked how the transition from rural residential to medium density will happen, and <br />how that will be addressed. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the land use plan itself can influence what the built environment will look like. <br />He added, for example, the development west of Armstrong Boulevard was planned for 80 foot- <br />wide lots, but the developer is now proposing 60 foot-wide lots. He added the City will need to <br />determine a transition strategy, developing meaningful transitions while sticking to the land use <br />plan. <br /> He noted property outside the urban service boundary is currently guided for rural development, <br />and the Planning Commission is concerned that this is not the right location. <br /> <br />Mr. Valentine suggested a separate color shade between rural and medium density to provide a <br />transition in the color coding between the two areas. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the Metropolitan Council has designated levels of community development <br />designation, and the City of Ramsey falls in the high growth category. He added the City has <br />experienced high levels of growth and concentrated areas of development, and a goal is to grow <br /> <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / November 13, 2017 <br />Page 5 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />